CDEL’s annual flagship fundraiser, the "Light Up the Loop" Winter Awards Benefit was on Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm at Baker McKenzie LLP! It was a great night honoring CDEL’s 2026 Award Winners and celebrate CDEL’s accomplishments while networking with fellow CDEL supporters and colleagues!

Were you at the event? View photos from the 2026 Winter Awards Benefit below:

Honoring our 2026 Award Winners

CDEL Volunteer of the Year:
Tom Broderick

CDEL Partner of the Year:
Milberg

CDEL Impact Award:
Judge Timothy C. Evans

Learn more about our 2026 Award Winners here: 2026 CDEL Award Winners

Watch the full program here: 2026 CDEL Winter Awards Benefit Program

2026 Winter Awards Benefit Chair

Todd Patterson, United Airlines, Inc.
Winter Awards Benefit Chair

2026 Winter Awards Benefit Honorary Co-Chairs

David J. Malliband
Baker McKenzie LLP
Managing Partner, Chicago Office