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November 9

Administrative Law Judges Committee
Hon. Ruben Castillo, Northern District of Illinois, on preparing for a career on the bench.

Commercial Litigation Committee (IL MCLE Credit)
Eric Berg, Vedder Price, with "Making the Most of Mediation - An Advocate’s Perspective."

Energy and Communications Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit)
Panel discussion on coal fired power plants and the implications for meeting current and future electricity demand.

State & Local Tax Committee
Meeting cancelled.

Unauthorized Practice and Multidisciplinary Practice Comm (IL MCLE Credit)
Fred Dickson, Dickson & Hasenbalg, on UPL caselaw.

November 10

Adoption Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit)
Barbara Schwarz, Illinois Department on Aging, with an exam of issues surrounding grandparents raising grandchildren.

Civil Practice Committee
Subcommittee reports.

Criminal Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit)
Steve Baker, Legislative Liaison, Cook County Public Defenders Office, with what every criminal lawyer needs to know.

Local Government Committee (IL MCLE Credit)
Larry Suffredin on the Illinois legislative process.

Trade & Professional Associations Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit)
Samuel J. Erkonen, Howe & Hutton Ltd, with FTC Red Flag Rules

November 11

Domestic Relations
Planning meeting.

Federal Taxation, Corporations Business Taxation Division C (IL MCLE Credit)
David Hughes, Horwood Marcus & Berk Chtd., "An Update on State and Local Tax Nexus Developments."

Labor & Employment Law (IL MCLE Credit)
Megan O'Malley, O'Malley & Madden PC, with summary judgment in employment cases.

Tort Litigation Committee (IL Professional Responsibility Credit, subject to approval)
Doug Herman, UHY Advisors, on ethical standards in e-discovery.

November 12

Corp. & Business Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Subc. (IL MCLE Credit)
Panel discussion on de-mystifying post-M&A disputes.

Corporate Law Departments Committee (IL MCLE Credit)
Eric Sussman, Kaye Scholer LLC, with "Trends in Criminal Enforcement: Are Your Company's Executives at Greater Risk?"

Federal Taxation, Exempt Organizations Div H (IL MCLE Credit)
Panel discussion on proposed regulations for supporting organizations.

Legal Aid Committee (IL MCLE Credit)
Panel discussion on "Issues and Resources for Legal Aid Clients Who are Veterans and Servicemembers." RSVP to bchasnoff@chicagobar.org.

November 13

Election Law Committee
Tom Jaconetty and Rich Mean with "Dispatches from the Frontlines."

International & Foreign Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit)
Lynne R. Ostfeld with a summary of the issues discussed at the annual Congress of the Union Internationale des Avocats.

Law Practice Management & Technology (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast)
Nicole Black with a virtual presentation on cloud computing/saas for lawyers.

Sports Law Committee
Planning meeting.

YLS Health & Wellness Committee
Dan Sigman and Todd Johnson, Ameriprise Financial, with “Charting a Path to a Healthy Financial Future.”

Exceptional Client Services: What Your Clients Want You to Know
November 10/12:00-1:45 p.m./$50 Member/$100 Nonmember/$35 Gov't Member

How to Perform a Productive Job Search
November 12/12:00-1:00 p.m./Free Members/$10 Nonmembers/Free Gov't Member

Probate Practice Part 1
November 12/3:00-6:00 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member

The New Rules of Professional Conduct (Webcast Format Only)
November 13/1:45-5:00 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member

The Future of Mandatory Arbitration in Consumer Contracts
November 16/12:00-2:00 p.m./$50 Member/$100 Nonmember/$25 Gov't Member

Reception for Chief Judge Timothy Evans - November 10
Join the CBA in congratulating the Hon. Timothy C. Evans, Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, on being honored with the National Center for State Courts' William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence. The reception will take place on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago. $35 tickets include appetizers and one drink ticket. For reservations, contact Tamra Drees at 312-554-2057.

Document Management and Business Process Management - November 11
LaserFiche and Computer Bits Inc. are co-hosting a complimentary breakfast discussion on the latest in document management and business process management for your firm and your clients. The event will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, from 8:00-10:00 a.m., at the CBA Building. Open to to all attorneys and support staff. Please RSVP to Jim Harmening at 312-849-3813 (Ext 1). No MCLE credit.

Goose Island Beer Tasting Conducted by Brew Master Tom Korder - November 12
Join the YLS for a complimentary social media and professional networking presentation following by a Goose Island Beer Tasting! Find out how to use social media to connect and collaborate with other legal professionals using online tools. View details and register online. Members and Law Student Members only. Limit 100. Hosted by LexisNexis.

Young Lawyers Section Social Hour - November 18
Join the YLS at Stretch Run Sporting Club & Grille, 544 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Complimentary drink ticket and wings will be provided to attendees.

CBA Symphony Orchestra Concert - November 19
The CBA Symphony will perform on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., at the St. James Cathedral (Rush at Huron). Tickets $10 suggested donation at the door. View concert details in PDF.

CBF Fall Benefit at The Museum of Science & Industry - November 21
The Chicago Bar Foundation will host its 13th Annual Fall Benefit at The Museum of Science & Industry on Saturday, November 21, 2009. The family-friendly event is open to all. View details and order tickets at www.chicagobarfoundation.org/events or 312-554-1207.

Christmas Spirits Production: I'm a Lawyer - Get Me Out of Here - December 8 to 12
The CBA's Entertainment Committee is now accepting reservations for its 86th Annual Christmas Spirits Production, "I'm a Lawyer - Get Me Out of Here," running from December 8 to 12, 2009, at DePaul's Merle Reskin Theatre. Purchase tickets and view details at www.chicagobar.org or call 312-554-2000.

CBA & ISBA 2009 Illinois Supreme Court Reception and Dinner - December 11
Join us in honoring the Justices of the Illinois Supreme Court on Friday, December 11, 2009, at 6:00 p.m., at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, 301 E. Water Street. Chief Justice Thomas R. Fitzgerald will provide the keynote address. $120 per person. Black tie requested. For more information and reservations, contact JoAnn Hibbs at 1-800-252-8908.

CLE in Cancun, Mexico - February 12-15
Join the CBA in sunny Cancun, Mexico President's Day Weekend 2010 and earn up to 7.5 hours of IL MCLE credit. Speakers and topics now announced. Members are finding airfare on the Internet as low as $400, make your reservations today! View details and registration form.

Free Practice Pointers Available for Members
Members have access to free practice tips webcasts at www.chicagobar.org (under Webcasts). "The Fallacies of Opening Statement" by Daniel M. Kotin, Corboy & Demetrio PC, is now available. View the webcast.

Free LexisNexis Webinars in November
Members can access complimentary LexisNexis webinars during November. View details.

CBA Membership Visa Credit Card - $125 Cash Back with First Purchase
Earn triple reward points on CBA purchases and bonus points for attendance at CBA committee meetings and seminars - plus $125 with first purchase. Visit www.chicagobar.org/visa.

Young Lawyers Section Children’s Book Drive - Nov. 9 to Dec. 11
The YLS will collect new and gently used children’s books from November 9 to December 11, 2009. All books will donated to the children’s waiting room at the Daley Center, the Cook County Juvenile Justice Center, and the William C. Goudy Elementary School (the CBA’s adopted school). Donations may be dropped off in the CBA lobby (321 S. Plymouth Ct.).

Lawyers Needed to Judge Annual Moot Court (Earn MCLE Credit)
The Young Lawyers Section will host its 28th Annual Moot Court Competition on November 19-21, 2009, at the Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago. The YLS needs attorneys to act as competition judges on the evenings of November 19 and 20 (5:30 or 7:30 p.m.). Competition judges will receive one hour of Illinois MCLE credit for each round judged. (Please note, the MCLE Board requires a $20 fee from attorneys reporting MCLE credit for non-traditional MCLE activities such as judging the CBA’s moot court competition. This fee is paid directly to the MCLE Board at the end of your MCLE reporting period). To volunteer, contact Jenni Bertolino at 312-554-2031 and indicate your volunteer preference.

CBF Pro Bono Support Program
Pro bono attorneys contribute their skills and talents in a variety of ways. In the current economic climate, legal aid organizations are facing increasing demands for their services and pro bono attorneys are an important supplement to these efforts. Given the recent surge in interest from the legal community in pro bono work, which comes at the same time Chicago's legal aid organizations are facing significant funding challenges, these organizations may be unable to accommodate all requests from potential volunteers. For more information about pro bono and opportunities to get involved, contact CBF Pro Bono Director Kelly Tautges at ktautges@chicagobar.org or visit www.chicagobarfoundation.org.

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