Event Information
Illinois residents pay an estimated 15% corruption “tax” for all the waste, fraud and cronyism we endure each year. Enough is enough. Join the BGA and Scott Turow for a special event to honor our fight for government accountability.
Registration
To register online, click here. SOLD OUT!
Tickets will not be sold at the door. If you have any questions, or would like further information, please call (312) 427-8330.
| Date |
Time |
Location |
| October 22, 2009 |
12:00 – 2:00 pm |
Union League Club of Chicago
65 W. Jackson Blvd,
Chicago, IL 60604
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Civic Achievement Award Recipient Bio
Scott Turow is a writer and partner with the law firm of Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal. He is the author of seven best-selling novels, including Presumed Innocent. His books have won a number of literary awards and have been translated into more than 25 languages. Turow frequently contributes essays and op-ed pieces to publications such as The New York Times, Washington Post, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, Playboy and The Atlantic. As a lawyer, Turow concentrates on white collar criminal defense, while also devoting a substantial amount of time to pro bono matters. He has been appointed to a number of public bodies and currently serves on the Illinois' Executive Ethics Commission.