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Membership Appreciation Week

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Join us for a fun week of events and CLEs! Thank you for contributing your time and talent to The Chicago Bar Association. Your dedication and commitment to the legal community truly makes a difference. As a thank you, the CBA will host a series of complimentary events for members May 6-10. The CBA thanks LexisNexis Firm Manager, Practical Law Company, CBA Administrators, Document Technologies Inc., and Eurest Dining Services for their generous support of Membership Appreciation Week.

 

Register for any of the following events online in our CLE Section or call 312-554-2056.

 

Monday, May 6

Professional Photos for Social Media - SOLD OUT
If you need a professional photo suitable for use on a web site or social media, this is an easy, low-cost means to obtain a professional photograph with CBA Photographer Bill Richert.

 

A Conversation with Justice Burke (12:00 - 1:00 p.m.) 1 IL MCLE Credit - Registration Required
The Young Lawyers Section will host a conversation with Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne M. Burke. The Justice will discuss practice at the Court through a lively Q & A format. Complimentary lunch provided by the Young Lawyers Section.

 

Tuesday, May 7

How To... Enliven Your Job Search (12:15-1:15 p.m.) - Registration Required
Kathy Morris, Under Advisement, Ltd., with tips to enliven your job search followed by one-on-one speed resume reviews.

 

How To... Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile (1:45-2:45 p.m.) - Registration Required
Tips to improve your profile plus one-on-one reviews from Catherine Sanders Reach on how to make your profile stand out.

 

Wednesday, May 8

Law Practice Management & Technology Expo Hall  (10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Catch up on the latest in law practice management and technology services that can benefit your law practice. Door prizes include an Apple iPad Mini, Kindle Fire, $200 Visa Gift Card, and more. Complimentary lunch and snacks will be available in the Expo Hall.


Many national and local law practice management, business services, and technology providers are scheduled to be present. Click here to see the Expo Guide.

 

Career Advice Desk at Expo Hall (10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Get a resume review and answers to other job search issues from Kathy Morris of Under Advisement Ltd. No reservation necessary.

 

Moneyball for Lawyers: Using Data to Make Your Firm Competitive (11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) 1 PR Credit, subject to approval - Registration Required
Christopher T. Anderson, product manager for LexisNexis Firm Manager, will explore how to use your firm's data to make sound business decisions.

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This Just In: Keeping Up with Developments in Your Practice Area (1:00-2:00 p.m.) 1 PR credit, subject to approval - Registration Required
Ryan Allen of The Practical Law Company and the CBA's Catherine Sanders Reach will teach you resources and strategies to get (RSS Feeds, web sites) and utilize "just in time" information (cases, codes, regs, and news) and how to harness the information for the better of your law practice.

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Product Demonstrations in Charter Hall 
Sit down and get a focused look at some new and favorite technologies. Learn more about: Corel WordPerfect Office (9:00 am), Smokeball Office (9:30 am), and Avvo Ignite Suite (3:00 pm). No reservation necessary.


ABC Mixer - Networking Reception
 (5:30-8:30 p.m.) - Reservation Required through Risk Management Association
The Chicago Chapter of the RMA in cooperation with the CBA, Illinois CPA Society and the TMA Chicago/Midwest Chapter is pleased to host a Networking Mixer on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at RAM Restaurant & Brewery in Rosemont. See cost and registration details (PDF).

 

Thursday, May 9

What You Might Not Know About Malpractice Insurance (12:00-1:30 p.m.) 1.5 PR credit, subject to approval - Registration Required (Webcast Available)
Understand what underwriters look for when reviewing an application as well as how to avoid malpractice threats to lawyers and law firms. What to do if a malpractice claim is filed will also be covered. Complimentary lunch sponsored by CBA Administrators.

 

Member Open House at Mercedes-Benz of Chicago (5:30-7:30 p.m.) - RSVP Please
Grab your suit, tie and keys to the 2014 Newly Redesigned E-class! Join us on May 9, 2013, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Mercedes-Benz of Chicago, 1520 W North Avenue, Chicago, for cocktails, lite bites and music, in honor of the newly redesigned E-Class! Space on shuttle is limited-first come, first served and there is no return shuttle to the Loop. The Mercedes showroom can be accessed via cab or public transportation. Limited parking is available. Please RSVP to Ashley BohoSee details in PDF.

 

Friday, May 10

A Web of Ethics: Applying Illinois Rules of Professional Responsibility Online (12:15-1:30 p.m.) 1 PR Credit, subject to approval - Registration Required (Webcast Available)
Join the CBA Law Practice Management & Technology Committee for a super-sized monthly meeting and learn how you can avoid some of the most common ethics mistakes online.

Meet our benefit providers and enjoy a treat in the CBA lobby from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.

 

Monday, May 6:
Lawyer Referral Service

 

Tuesday, May 7:
Mercedes-Benz of Chicago

 

Wednesday, May 8:
Member Services



Related Files
ABC Mixer Networking Event Registration
Membership Week Open House Information