On Friday, March 30, 2012, the men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., will host a reception celebrating the Honorable Judge Carl Anthony Walker’s induction into its Distinguished Service Chapter, at the Metropolitan Club of Chicago. Several international officers of the fraternity and local dignitaries are expected to attend.

The Distinguished Service Chapter is the highest honor bestowed on a member that has been active in the Fraternity for at least 10 years and who has distinguished himself with outstanding contributions and extraordinary service to the Fraternity and/or in his respective communities. Membership in the Distinguished Service Chapter must be recommended and approved by the awardees’ Chapter, Region and by the General Board of the Fraternity prior to being voting upon at the International Conclave.

Judge Walker is a native of Chicago. He was appointed to the Circuit Court of Cook County in April of 2006. He is assigned to the Juvenile Justice Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Prior to ascending to the Bench, Judge Walker matriculated through the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, where he received an academic achievement award, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy. While in Champaign-Urbana, Judge Walker served as a Resident Advisor, and a student justice of the Judicial Commission. After earning an undergraduate degree in Accountancy, he became a Certified Public Accountant.