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their speaker/topic. Meetings are held at 12:15 p.m. for one hour
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MCLE credit for meeting attendance. Lunch is available in our
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Member may attend any meeting they choose.
Meetings
for the Week of February 6, 2012
This schedule was generated on February 2, 2012.
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Federal Taxation, Practice & Procedure Division E (IL MCLE Credit)
Robert A. McKenzie, Arnstein & Lehr, LLP, IRS' new offshore voluntary disclosure program.
Real Property Law, Construction Law & Mechanics Liens Subc (IL MCLE Credit)
Kurt Hoigard, Raths Raths & Johnson, construction defect claims.
Committee on Attorney Malpractice
Meeting cancelled.
Environmental Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit)
Location: Winston & Strawn LLP, 35 W. Wacker Drive. Panel discussion of hydraulic fracturing.
Federal Civil Practice Committee (IL PR Credit)
Panel discussion of ethical issues in eDiscovery.
Mental Health & Disability Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit)
Barry C. Taylor, Equip for Equality, Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act.
Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee (Webcast)
Panel discussion on using technology to market your practice.
YLS Bankruptcy Committee (IL MCLE Credit)
Beverly A. Berneman, Golan & Christie, top five things a bankruptcy practitioner should know about intellectual property.
YLS Estate Planning Committee (IL MCLE Credit)
Panel discussion on preparation of an estate tax return.
YLS Women in the Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit)
Brittany Pedersen, Kane County Public Defender's Office, representing criminal defendants as a female Public Defender.
1st Municipal Department Committee (8:00 A.M.)
Location: Daley Center, Room 1307. James J. Grogan, Illinois ARDC, will speak.
Federal Taxation, Corporation (Business Taxation) Division C (IL MCLE Credit)
Paul Carman, Chapman and Cutler LLP, introduction to tax issues in mergers and acquisitions.
Financial Institutions Committee (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast)
Mark E. Wilson, Kerns Frost & Pearlman, primeur on the Uniform Commercial Code.
Labor & Employment Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast)
Panel discussion of NLRB targeting non-union employers, updates and changes at NLRB.
Tort Litigation Committee (IL MCLE Credit)
George Bellas with electronic discovery.
Business Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Subcommittee (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast)
Bill Wiersema, CPA, Miller Cooper & Co. Ltd., financial due diligence.
Corporate Law Departments
Meeting rescheduled to February 22.
Domestic Relations, Domestic Violence Subcommittee (IL MCLE Credit)
Planning meeting on various remedies available under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act.
Legal Aid Committee (12:00 P.M.) (IL PR Credit, subject to approval)
Panel discussion featuring 2011 highlights from the field.
YLS Corporate Practice Committee (Webcast)
Monica Goebel, Lawyer Coach, how to grow your book of business.
Election Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit)
Richard Means on compliance with the Illinois Campaign Finance Act.
YLS Criminal Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit)
Hon. Robert Senechalle, Circuit Court of Cook County, impact of People v. Kladis on discovery in DUI cases.
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Real Estate Taxation (2.75 IL MCLE Credit)
February 8/3:00-6:00 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member
Buying and Selling a Business (2.75 IL MCLE Credit)
February 9/2:00-5:15 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member
Ethical Issues of Representing Impaired Clients and Clients with Cognitive Challenges (2 IL PR Credit)
February 10/12:00-2:10 p.m./$50 Member/$100 Nonmember/$35 Gov't Member
Collections and Foreclosures in Condominium Associations (2.75 IL MCLE Credit)
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Complimentary Passport Photos at the CBA - February 7
AAA representatives will be at the CBA building on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., to provide members with a complimentary set of passport photos*. You can also learn about discounts available to members on AAA Membership, Auto, Home, Renters and Condo Insurance. AAA is also offering a free gift with an auto quote or membership purchase at the event. *One free set of passport photos per CBA member
Financial Power Lunch: 2012 Economic and Market Outlook - February 7
All members are invited to attend a complimentary Financial Power Lunch on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m., at the CBA. Dan Furhman, CFP®, Vice President - Investments, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, will address investors’ concerns, discuss what economic and market experts have forecasted, and provide tips on how you should position your portfolio for the year ahead. RSVP for the complimentary event online. Bring your own lunch or purchase it on the CBA servery.
YLS Lunch with a Judge - February 8
You're invited to have lunch with Justice Mary Jane Theis of the Illinois Supreme Court. The complimentary event will take place on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, from 12:00-1:30 p.m., at the CBA. The Justice will give helpful tips on what young lawyers should know to have a successful practice in court. Lunch will be provided and is sponsored by Corboy & Demetrio P.C. You must be a CBA member or law student member to attend and you must register in advance. Limit 100 persons. Click here to register.
CBF Fat Tuesday Challenge - February 21
Join the Chicago Bar Foundation at its 12th Annual Fat Tuesday Challenge on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, from 5:30-9:00 p.m., at Dave & Buster's, 1030 N. Clark, Chicago. Compete to raise funds for your favorite legal aid organization or just relax and have fun with friends and colleagues! Tickets are $60 and include light dinner buffet, beer, wine and challenge games. Funds raised support the CBF. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.chicagobarfoundation.org/fat-tuesday-challenge or call 312-554-1204.
Most Fit Lawyer Competition - March 10
Are you Chicago's most fit lawyer? Find out by participating in the Young Lawyers Section's Most Fit Lawyer Health and Fitness Expo and Competition on Saturday, March 10, 2012. Participants will learn the basics of exercise through demonstration and have the opportunity to compete in six events that will measure speed, strength, power, endurance, and agility. See the event flyer in PDF. Download the registration forms.
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CBA Member Discount Code for ABA Tech Show
Learn and network with legal technology experts from across the country, March 29-31, 2012, at the Hilton Chicago. Visit www.techshow.com for up-to-date information on ABA TECHSHOW 2012, the best event for bringing lawyers and technology together.
As a member of CBA, you can save on registration for the ABA TECHSHOW. The standard registration for ABA TECHSHOW costs $1,050, but our discount automatically decreases the price to $895. If you register before the February 17 early bird deadline, you will receive an additional discount of $200 – all for a low cost of $695! Simply download this registration form and include this unique Event Promoter Discount Code, EP1228, to receive the rate.
Law Practice Management & Technology Committee SuperPass to ABA Tech Show
The CBA Law Practice Management & Technology Committee is organizing a discounted group admission to the ABA TechShow. The SuperPass allows 10 people to register for all three days for $499.50 per person. The SuperPass is the least expensive way to attend the full conference. To be a part of the CBA 10-person SuperPass, please fill out the form at http://www.betadac.com/techshow/.
Bring a Guest to a February Committee Meeting
Committee meetings and expert speakers are one of our strongest and most unique membership benefits. To encourage new members to join the CBA, please invite a colleague(s) to attend your February committee meeting with you. Your guest(s) will receive free Illinois MCLE credit (if applicable) and the opportunity to meet and network with members of your committee.
Members that bring a guest will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 Lettuce Entertain You restaurant gift card (perfect for taking a potential client out for lunch). The more guests you bring, the more entries you earn! A special sign in sheet will be in all committee meeting rooms for guests to register for MCLE credit and to identify the member who invited them to the meeting. After the meeting, the CBA will reach out to all nonmembers who attended with a special membership offer for the last several months of this bar year. See a list of upcoming meetings.
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YLS e-Mentoring Program
The YLS is teaming up with Chicago Public Schools’ Richards Career Academy to host its annual e-mentoring program. The program serves approximately 40 high school students enrolled in Law & Public Safety. Over a 14-week period, lawyer volunteers commit to participating in a February 8 kick-off lunch at the CBA, a weekly email exchange, a mid-term visit to Richards Career Academy, and a May 15 closing lunch at the CBA. Topics of the e-mail exchanges include substantive legal topics in their curriculum, college/law school prep, job interviewing, and the practice of law. For more information or to volunteer, email YLS Project Coordinators Helena Levitz or Gabby Sapia.
YLS Wills for Heroes February 25 Event
The YLS will host a Wills for Heroes event on February 25, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at which
volunteer lawyers will create free wills, living wills, and other estate planning
documents for local emergency first responders and their spouses or partners. The event will take place at Chicago Police Headquarters, 3510 S. Michigan Ave. There will be a brief training from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. and document preparation will take place from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. To volunteer, RSVP by Friday, February 17 by filling out the online questionnaire. RSVPs received in any other manner will not be accepted.
YLS Coat Drive for Chicago Kids Closet Program Through February 29
The YLS is teaming up with Direct Effect Charities to collect new and gently used winter coats and gear for their Chicago Kids Closet progam. New socks and underwear are also being collected. All items collected will be distributed throughout the Chicago Public School system to students in need. Drop off in the CBA Building's lobby at 321 S. Plymouth Ct.
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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