CBA Nov.-Dec. 2020

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How Has the Pandemic Affected Your Practice Area?

That is the question CBA practice area committeemeetings have been addressing this fall to help you navigate these challenging times. Learn from experts in your field and pick up practical advice and resources. Recent topics include: • Covid-19 Employment Issues • Discovery and Discovery Motion Practice under Covid-19 • Best Practices for Remote Mediation • Ethical Dilemmas and Pitfalls During the Pandemic • Illinois andChicagoTax LawDevelopments in theWake of Covid-19 • Covid-19 Mortgage Relief Under the Cares Act • Regulatory Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic • Contract Drafting Considerations in Light of Covid-19 and Civil Unrest • Where Do We Covid from Here? Insurance Issues Update With everything going virtual these days, the CBA recently transitioned to a new eLearning platform that allows for better viewingandparticipation fromyour desktop andmobile devices.With this newplatform, members now attend all seminars and committeemeetings via Zoomwebinars. To attend, youmust have ZoomDesktopClient (https://zoom.us/support/download) on your PCorMac ormobiledevice. In addition, you must preregister for all seminars and committee meetings via the CBA’s website.

• Practitioner’sGuide toprotectingVictims of Domestic Violence during Covid-19 The CBA has over 50 practice area committees that meet monthly during the noon hour and all meetings are now virtual viaZoom.Members canattendanymeeting, but preregistration is required through the CBAwebsite. And best of all, most meetings offer free Illinois MCLE credit. Check the CBA ebulletin every Thursday, which lists all committee meetings and seminars for the following week. To join committees and receive additional resources related to your practice area, go to www.chicagobar.org (click on the Committees tab and follow the prompts). Go to learn.chicagobar.org to search for on demand meetings and seminars addressing the impact of Covid- 19 on your practice area (under Search for a Seminar or Committee Meeting enter the keyword Covid, and then hit Find). After you register, you can access your webcast by going to “My Dashboard.” You must be logged in with your CBA username and password to see your dashboard and youmust have an email address in your CBA account to register for and view seminars or meetings. To add an email to your account, visit www.chicagobar.org, login and click on My Profile. Questions regarding the new platform, howto register, etc. canbe foundat learn.chicagobar.org/faqs, or send an email to seminars@chicagobar.org.

Find and Post Jobs in the CBA Career Center

The CBA Career Center is the premier resource to connect career opportuni- ties with qualified legal professionals in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Whether you are searching for jobs or finding candidates, the CBA Career Center offers a wealth of resources to help you achieve your career goals. As a job seeker, the CBA Career Center allows you to • Search and apply to top legal jobs at organizations that value your credentials. • Upload your resume so employers can contact you. You remain anonymous until you choose to release your contact information. • Receive an alert every time a job that matches your criteria becomes available. • Access career resources and job search- ing tips and tools. As an employer, the CBA Career Center is the best platform to: • Post your job where the industry’s most qualified legal professionals in Chicago go to advance their careers. • Email your job directly to CBA members and job seekers via our exclusive Job Flash™ email. • Search our resume bank and contact qualified candidates proactively. Get started today at www.chicagobar.org (under the Careers tab).

CBA Transitions to New eLearning Platform

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