The Advocates Society

cordially invites you to attend its

2026 Annual Installation & Award of Merit Dinner

Thursday, February 26, 2026

5:30PM - 9:00PM

The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel

171 W Randolph St, Chicago

We will be celebrating the installation of Kathy E. Bojczuk, as President, along with the newly elected Officers:  Roman Drewniak, Julia Jensen Smolka, Judge Michele Gemskie, Judge Alon Stein, Dr. Justyna Regan, and Iwona Przonak Garcia.

Additionally, Justice Jesse G. Reyes of the Illinois Appellate Court will be honored with the 2026 Award of Merit.

To view past Award of Merit recipients from 1983 to 2025, click here.

The 2026-2027 Officers:

Atty. Kathy E. Bojczuk
President

Atty. Roman Drewniak
First Vice President

Atty. Julia Jensen Smolka
Second Vice President

Hon. Michele Gemskie
Third Vice President

Hon. Alon Stein
Historian

Dr. Justyna Regan
Secretary

Atty. Iwona Przonak Garcia
Treasurer