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The following is a list of committees that have notified the CBA of their speaker/topic. Meetings are held at 12:15 p.m. for one hour at the CBA unless otherwise noted. Bring your CBA card to obtain MCLE credit for meeting attendance. Lunch is available in our servery for $9.50. There is no need to RSVP for committee meetings. Members may attend any meeting they choose. Meetings for the Week of May 14, 2012 This schedule was generated on May 10, 2012. View the most recent meeting list and see full descriptions. May 14 Commercial Litigation Committee (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast) Overview of commercial and residential mortgage foreclosure actions and more. Legislative Committee Meeting cancelled. State & Local Tax Committee Meeting cancelled. Trust Law Committee (IL PR Credit, Webcast) James Doppke, ARDC, trust and estate law ethical issues. Unauthorized Practice & Multidisciplinary Practice Committee Meeting cancelled. May 15 Cyber Law & Data Privacy Committee (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast) J. Trevor Huges, International Association of Privacy Professionals, emerging issues in privacy. Federal Taxation, Younger Members Division Y (IL MCLE Credit) Representative from the Chicago Taxpayer Advocate Service will speak. Futures & Derivatives Law Committee Meeting cancelled. Government Service Committee Meeting cancelled. Probate Practice Committee (IL MCLE Credit) Dana Zivkovich Johnson with probate in Indiana. Real Property Law, Condominium Subcommittee (IL MCLE Credit) James A. Field, Field & Goldberg LLC, real estate tax issues impacting distressed condominiums. May 16 Bankruptcy & Reorganization Committee (4:00 P.M.) (IL MCLE Credit) Panel discussion with new bankruptcy court judges. Business Law, Private Equity Subcommittee (IL MCLE Credit) Jeremy Dubow, NDH Group Ltd., Illinois Angel Investment Tax Credit and more. LGBT Committee (IL MCLE Credit) Panel discussion on the Human Rights Act. Real Property Law, AIA Construction Contracts Subcommittee (8:00 A.M.) (IL MCLE Credit) Location: Deutsch Levy & Engel, 225 W. Washington Street, 17th Fl. Margery Newman with comparison of AIA A201 with ConsensusDOCS200. May 17 Customs & US International Trade Law Committee Meeting cancelled. Energy Telecommunications and Water Committee (IL MCLE Credit) Doug Scott, Illinois Commerce Commission, his perspectives on the intersections of utility and environmental regulation. Immigration & Nationality Committee Meeting cancelled. Juvenile Law Committee (12:30 P.M.) Location: Juvenile Justice Center, 7th Fl. Conference Room. Issues regarding the Conflict Bar Program. Municipal Department Committee Rescheduled to May 24. Social Security Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit) Dean Harold Krent, IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, research study of Social Security disability programs. May 18 Special Note: The CBA will close at 1:00 p.m. Employee Benefits Committee Meeting cancelled. Professional Responsibility Committee Meeting cancelled. May 21 *Special Note: The CBA will be closed.*

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How to...Use Adobe Acrobat as a Litigation Tool (No MCLE Credit)
May 15/1:45-2:45 p.m./$0 Member/$50 Nonmember

Women & Minorities: Willing Partners or Reluctant Allies? (1.75 IL MCLE Credit)
May 16/4:30-6:30 p.m./$35 per person

Recent Developments in Class Actions (2.75 IL MCLE Credit)
May 22/2:00-5:00 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member

Solo/Small Firm: What It Means to Be a Lawyer in 2012 (TBA IL MCLE Credit)
May 23/3:00-6:00 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member

Using Technology to Communicate with Clients (1.5 IL PR Credit)
May 24/12:00-1:30 p.m./$10 CLEAdvantage/$30 Member/$60 Nonmember/$30 Gov't Member

Special Events

YLS Business Development Series: Client Retention - May 14
Get the seven keys to growing your practice through existing clients at this complimentary workshop sponsored by the Young Lawyers Section. On Monday, May 14, 2012, from 12:00-1:00 p.m., at the CBA, Steven Fretzin of Sales Results will teach you how to keep clients happy through a strong client retention plan. Complimentary. Members only. No MCLE. Register online.

Alliance for Women Awards Luncheon - May 15
The AFW will honor two outstanding women attorneys at its Annual Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 11:45 a.m., at The Standard Club. Wendy Pollack, founder and director of the Women's Law and Policy Project at the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law, will be the recipient of the Founder's Award. Julianne M. Hartzell, a partner at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP, will be the recipient of the Alta May Hulett Award. Tickets are $50 per person. For reservations, contact Tamra Drees at 312-554-2057.

CBA Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Concert - May 16
Don't miss A Night of Opera and Operetta Favorites on Wednesday May, 16, 2012, at St. James Cathedral (Wabash at Huron). Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased in advance on-line from brownpapertickets.com/profile/80112 or by calling Emily Riojas 312-554-2081.

YLS Social - May 17
Join the YLS and the Auxilary Board of the Joffrey Ballet for an evening of networking on May 17, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Pint Bar and Restaurant, 1547 N. Milwaukee Ave. Located just off the Damen stop of the CTA blue line, Pint is sure be a great locale to meet up with colleagues before heading home. Complimentary drink and appetizers. Sponsored by Robson Forensic and High Impact.

YLS Business Developments Series: Surviving and Thriving in a Recession - May 22
Get practical and common sense ways to help your firm succeed during the toughest of times. On Tuesday, May 22, 2012, from 12:00-1:00 p.m., at the CBA, Steven Fretzin of Sales Results will teach you how to drive new business development, where to cut costs, and how to get the greatest return from marketing. Complimentary. Members only. No MCLE. Register online.

YLS Open House - May 23
Attend the YLS Annual Open House on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 5:00-7:00 p.m., at Association Headquarters. The reception is held annually in appreciation of the judges and lawyers who have volunteered their time and effort in support of the YLS during the past year. Complimentary cocktails and appetizers will be provided. RSVP to yls@chicagobar.org.

YLS What to Do with a JD and How to Best Navigate Chicago's Legal Market - May 29
A panel of local practitioners will discuss alternative legal careers, what legal skills are in demand right now, and tips on finding employment in Chicago's legal market. Event takes place on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, from 12:00-1:30 p.m., at the CBA. Complimentary for members/$25 nonmember. See details and register.

YLS Lunch with a Judge - May 31
CBA members are invited to have lunch with the Hon. Michael Panter of the Circuit Court of Cook County on Thursday, May 31, 2012, from 12:15-1:30 p.m., at the CBA. Judge Panter will provide helpful practice tips for young lawyers and give insight into some of the unique programs happening in his courtroom. CBA members or law student members only. Register in advance of the lunch. Space is limited. Sponsored by Corboy & Demetrio, P.C.

CBA Golf Outing - June 28 New Location!
The CBA will host its annual Golf Outing on Thursday, June 28, at Harborside International Golf Course. See registration details and sponsorship opportunities at www.chicagobar.org/golf or email Angie Cruz.

Association News
Membership Appreciation Week Wrap Up Over 800 members attended complimentary programming during CBA Membership Appreciation Week! We are pleased to announce that CBA Member Claudia Halloran won the iPad door prize held during the LPMT Expo on Tuesday. Call for Nominations: CBA/CBF Annual Pro Bono and Public Service Awards The CBA and CBF invite you to submit nominations by May 21, 2012, for the Chicago legal community's prestigious pro bono and public service awards. These awards celebrate exemplary members of the legal profession who have used their talents and resources to improve access to justice for the less fortunate in our community. The recipients will be honored at the CBA and CBF's 14th Annual Pro Bono and Public Service Awards Luncheon on July 17. For more information, visit www.chicagobarfoundation.org/awards. CBA Launches Mentoring Program - Mentor/Mentees Earn 6 IL PR Credit Hours In partnership with the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, the CBA proudly announces the implementation of a Lawyer-to-Lawyer Mentoring Program. Experienced attorneys (six or more years) will be matched with newly licensed attorneys (admitted 2 years or less) for a year-long mentoring program. Participating mentors and new lawyers will receive 6 hours of professional responsibility CLE credit upon program completion. The program guidelines and applications to be a mentor or mentee are available at www.chicagobar.org/mentoring. The mentoring program will kick-off with an orientation program on May 31, 2012. April/May 2012 Issue of the CBA Record Now Online Highlights of the issue include "The NLRB Decides to Take an Active Role in Regulating Corporate Social Media Policies" by L. Steven Platt and "Rent at Your Own Risk: An Overview of the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance" by Thomas G. Cronin. Read the issue at www.chicagobar.org/therecord. Lunch at the CBA Just Got Tastier Eurest Dining Services is please to announce new fresh lunch choices at the CBA. Lunch on the committee meeting floors now offer pick two and mini options in addition to a full lunch. Fresh quick choices in the 1st floor Bookstore include salads, sandwiches, coffee and more. No Fee CVS Discount Prescription Card CVS-CareMark offers members a no fee RxSavingsPlus Discount Card. There are no forms to fill out, just go to your pharmacy, show the card to your pharmacist and they will verify the discount. Family members and employees can use the card even if they already have insurance. The lowest prices are guaranteed. Visit http://chicagobar.rxsavingsplus.com to print your card and start saving today!

Volunteer
Adopt-a-Beach Clean Up - May 24 The YLS Environmental Law Committee will be joining the Alliance for the Great Lakes and Barefoot Wine and Bubbly for an Adopt-a-Beach clean up event at North Avenue Beach on May 24, 2012 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Volunteers will work in groups of three to collect, sort, and classify the items found on the beach. After the clean up, Barefoot Wine and Bubbly will host a networking event with a free wine tasting at Castaways, 1603 N. Lake Shore Drive near North Avenue Beach. To volunteer, email Joey Barnett. CBF Pro Bono Support Program Pro bono programs in and around Chicago have a variety of opportunities for you to help, and the CBF is available to help you find a pro bono opportunity that fits your skills, interests and availability. The CBF Pro Bono Opportunities Guide is designed to help you find a pro bono program that fits your needs. For a hard copy of the Guide or for more information on pro bono opportunities, contact CBF Pro Bono Director Kelly Tautges at ktautges@chicagobar.org or visit www.chicagobarfoundation.org.

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