CDEL is proud to return in person for CDEL’s annual Light Up the Loop - Winter Awards Benefit on February 23, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Baker McKenzie. Join CDEL as we honor and celebrate CDEL's Award Winners and CDEL's remarkable accomplishments over the past year. Enjoy great food and drinks and an even better view courtesy of Baker McKenzie while networking with friends and colleagues!

Purchase tickets for the event and learn more below.

CDEL’s Grand Prize Raffle is back! Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100. Learn more about what exciting prizes are available below.

Honoring our 2023 Award Winners

CDEL Volunteers of the Year

Shane Kelly, Baker McKenzie LLP
Addison Braendel,  Baker McKenzie LLP
Crofton Kelly, Baker McKenzie LLP
Stephen S. Phalen,  The Law Offices of Stephen S. Phalen, LLC

CDEL Partner of the Year

Astellas Pharma US

CDEL Impact Award

Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough

2023 Winter Awards Benefit Honorary Co-Chairs

David J. Malliband
Baker McKenzie LLP
Managing Partner, Chicago Office

2023 Winter Awards Benefit Chairs

Andrew Lillis, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Winter Awards Benefit Event Chair

Terri Ahrens, US Foods, Inc.
Winter Awards Benefit Vice Chair