Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP & Partner Timothy G. Nickels Support 4th Annual CBA Civic Education Appreciation Award Ceremony

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP and Partner Timothy G. Nickels are sponsoring the Chicago Bar Association’s 4th Annual Edward J. Lewis II Lawyers in the Classroom Civic Education Appreciation Awards, held on November 6, 2025.

Celebrating Partnerships in Civic Education

The event celebrates the impact of the Lawyers in the Classroom (LIC) program and honors outstanding partnerships between attorneys and educators that promote civic understanding among students across Chicagoland.

This year’s Civic Education Appreciation Awards recognize BatesCarey LLP and Chase Elementary for their exceptional contributions to civic learning and engagement.

About the CBA Lawyers in the Classroom Program

The CBA Edward J. Lewis II Lawyers in the Classroom program connects volunteer attorneys with classrooms to help students better understand the U.S. Constitution, individual rights, and the responsibilities of citizenship. Learn more and get tickets for the Annual Civic Education Appreciation Awards.