On May 29, 2025 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. CT, the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter, the Asian American Bar Association of Greater Chicago, and the Northern District will host a special event to mark Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month reflecting on the landmark United States v. Wen Ho Lee case.
The program will examine the espionage investigation of Dr. Lee, suspected of sharing nuclear secrets with China. It will analyze the investigation, the legal strategy leading to his release, and the lasting implications for both due process and civil rights.
The moderators for the event are:
- Stephen Chahn Lee, Solo Practitioner, AABA First Vice President, Former Federal Prosecutor; and
- Vikas K. Didwania, Assistant U.S. Attorney, former Senior Policy Advisor for Criminal Justice at the White House
This free event held at the U.S. District Courthouse, 25th Floor, is open to the public and will be followed by a reception. Click here to register on Eventbrite.
Pending approval, 1.5 hours of continued legal education are being offered.