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Join or change your committee assignments for the 2009-2010 bar year. Most committee meetings qualify for free IL MCLE credit (approx. 1 hr.). No extra fees to join a committee!

June 22

Elder Law Committee
Dr. Geoffrey Shaw, MD, on "Capacity Issues for the Elderly."

Trust Law, Uniform Trust Act Subcommittee (IL MCLE Credit)
Alex Misheff and Lyman Welch with the Subcommittee's report on the Uniform Trust Act.

June 23

Alliance for Women Committee (12:00 - 1:30 pm)
Location: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, 525 W. Monroe St. Panel discussion on career planning in the current economic environment. RSVP to adrienne.schroder@kattenlaw.com.

Federal Taxation Committee
Meeting canceled.

Intellectual Property Law Committee
Meeting canceled.

June 24

Asset Protection Committee (IL MCLE Credit)
John J. Morrison with "IRS Criminal and Quasi Criminal Enforcement."

Class Litigation Committee
Meeting canceled.

Television Committee
CBA-TV trains and coordinates volunteer lawyers and judges in the preparation of television programming.

June 25

Antitrust Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit)
D. Martin Low and John Clifford with "A Northern Revolution: Major Changes to Canada's Antitrust Laws and their Implications for American Business."

Media & Entertainment Law Committee
Meeting canceled.

June 26

Law Practice Management & Technology Committee
Rick Borstein, an Adobe Certified Expert in Acrobat, with "Acrobat 9: PDF Your Office!"

Leveraging Technology in Small to Mid-Sized Law Firms Part 2
June 24/12:00-2:00 p.m./$50 Member/$100 Nonmember/$35 Gov't Member

Non-Spousal Requests for Posthumous Harvesting
June 25/1:30-4:45 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member

Labor & Employment Law Update 2008 - Video Replay
June 26/9:00-11:45 a.m./$60 Member/$120 Nonmember/$45 Gov't Member

Professional Responsibility in the 21st Century - Video Replay
June 26/12:15-2:00 p.m./$50 Member/$100 Nonmember/$35 Gov't Member

Working With Challenging Clients - Video Replay
June 26/2:15-4:45 a.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member

Staying Positive in a Down Economy: Beyond the "Group Hug" (Teleconference)
June 30/12:00-1:00/Complimentary (No MCLE)

CBA Chorus Workshop - July 15
The CBA's Chorus is offering a vocal workshop on July 15. View details.

Power Lunch: More 401K Kung Fu - July 16
A complimentary brown bag lunch will be held at the CBA on the subject of managing your 401K in these tough economic times. View details and register online-Members Only.

Sixth Annual My Hero Awards Luncheon - July 16
The Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth program will host its Sixth Annual My Hero Awards Luncheon on Thursday, July 16, 2009, at The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago. The luncheon will recognize leadership in and commitment to one-on-one tutoring and mentoring programs. A reception will be held at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 12:00 p.m. To learn more or order tickets, visit www.lawyerslendahand.org.

11th Annual Pro Bono and Public Service Luncheon - July 28
The CBA and CBF will recognize the outstanding leadership and commitment of attorneys whose dedication to bridging the justice gap is a hallmark of their careers at a luncheon on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at the Fairmont Hotel. For more information, contact Meredith Mazzuca at 312-554-1207.

ATTENTION! Attorneys with last names beginning N through Z
Attorneys in the N-Z compliance group need to report to the MCLE Board by July 31, 2009. The MCLE Board has mailed certification forms on which to report compliance, noncompliance or a valid exemption. Attorneys are encouraged to report online. To report online, attorneys can go to www.mcleboard.org and click the Attorneys Report Online button.

Opening a Law Firm DVD Now Available
The ABC's of opening your own firm on a 6-disc set. Topics include writing a business plan, technology, capitalization, marketing and more. 5.5 IL MCLE with 5 IL ethics. Available for rent in the CBA Legal Bookstore.

Young Lawyers Section Team in Race Judicata
The new YLS Health and Wellness Committee is hosting a CBA/YLS team in CVLS's annual Race Judicata on July 30. Visit http://www.cvls.org/judicata/register.html for more information and to register for the "CBA-YLS" team (choose in the drop down menu). $33 per person until July 24. Proceeds support CVLS.

LexisNexis Complimentary June Webinars
Members are invited to attend a complimentary webinar from LexisNexis. View topics and registration information.

Lifting to Lend-A-Hand Campaign
Support past YLS Chair Dan Cotter in his Lifting for Lend-A-Hand Campaign. Dan will compete in a power lifting meet on June 27 to raise money to support Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth. Help Dan reach his $30,000 goal! Donate now.

New CBA Event Photos Available
You can order photos taken at CBA events by going to the CBA account on Shutterfly at http://chicagobar.shutterfly.com/.

CBA Membership Visa Credit Card - Earn $125 Cash Back with Your First Purchase!
The CBA Membership Visa Credit Card is the only credit card that also doubles as your membership card! Plus, the Card allows you to earn triple reward points on CBA purchases, including your membership dues, special events, lunch charges, seminars and more. And, you'll earn free special bonus points for attendance at specific CBA activities, including committee meetings and seminars. To sign up for the card or learn more, visit www.chicagobar.org/visa.

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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