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Gary Wild Memorial Dinner

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Every year the NSBA honors Past President Gary Wild. The NSBA gives a monetary award to an organization that exemplifies Gary’s character and interests.

Gary was one of our most active members. He particularly was kind and supportive to all new members. Additionally Gary, as a lawyer, was zealous in protecting the rights of the less fortunate. He was a social security disability lawyer, represented parents and children in the juvenile court, and was an active member of the ACLU.

Judge Allen Goldberg, one of Gary’s friends at the NSBA, presents the NSBA donation at the yearly dinner. Then a representative of the honored group speaks about the organization.

Gary Wild Memorial Dinner 2025 Honorees

Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL)

For over 40 years, CDEL has been providing free legal services to low-income residents of Cook County, Illinois who are either elderly or who have permanent disabilities. There are few legal resources available to these vulnerable and underrepresented clienteles. Today, the vision and mission of CDEL are as relevant and the need for legal assistance to these populations is as critical, as they were when we were founded by the Chicago Bar Association.

With a solid foundation in faith and the desire for generous service to others, the Ignatian Mission Center strives to provide physical, mental and spiritual nourishment to our community. Our center is rooted in long-standing traditions and beliefs of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit Order, known for his charitable work and education. The Ignatian Mission Center’s resources, such as our community food pantry, will continue to grow as our center works to fulfill Rogers Park, West Ridge and Edgewater’s ever-changing needs. Our services are available to individuals and families regardless of religion or background.