CBA Record April-May 2019

CLE & MEMBER NEWS

The CBA is your local spot for MCLE

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I f your last name begins with N-Z, you need to complete your 30 hours of Illinois MCLE credit by June 30, 2019. Don’t wait until the last minute! Take advantage of the CBA’s free on demand CLEWebcasts and free noon hour commit- tee meetings (attend live or viaWebcast). Members can also access unlimited

CBA and YLS seminars of their choice through our CLE Advantage Plan for only $160 (includes live, Webcast and DVD formats-current plan runs through May 2019). To sign up for the CLE Advantage Plan call 312/554-2058. Formore informa- tion regarding MCLE reporting require- ments, visit www.mcleboard.org

Dues Auto Pay Plan Now Available W ish you could spread your dues payments throug out the year? Tired of getting monthly invoices from the CBA? Want to save on stamps, envelopes and bill payment time? Looking for free CLE coupons? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should sign up for the CBA’s Dues Auto Pay Plan which allows you to automatically bill your CBA membership dues to your designated credit card on an monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis. All we need is your authorization and enrollment form. This is a great way to save time and ease up on your budget. See complete details and enrollment form at www.chicagobar.org, or call 312/554-2020. Installment plans apply to dues only. CLE Advantage fee, voluntary contributions and monthly membership charges are not included in this option. Auto- matic charges will begin on June 1

Learn from Experts and Earn CLE Credit at Free CBA and YLS Committee Meetings

D id you know the CBA hosts approximately 80 practice area committee meetings every month during the noon hour that all members can attend live or via web- cast, all at no extra cost and offering fee Illinois CLE credit? Recent topics have included: Bitcoin basics, ARDC ethics update, tips for winning motions, pension derisking T he West LegalEdcenter can help you keep current in your practice area anywhere, anytime.Withmore than 65 respected CLE providers, theWest LegalEdcenter offers hundreds of online CLE programs including most CBA and YLS seminars. And now, you can access two free CBA seminars on the West LegalEdcenter, by renewing your CBA membership by May 31, 2019. To receive this special offer, send in your dues payment by May 31, 2019

strategies, what tax advisors need to know, elder care, mindfulness practices, pending family law legislation, andmuch more. Check the weekly ebulletin every Thursday to see current committeemeet- ing titles, speakers and amount of free CLE credit. Any member can attend any meeting and new members are always welcome (ie, you do not have to be on the committee roster to attend).

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and make sure the CBA has your email address on file since the coupons are sent via email only (include your email address on your dues remittance stub or call 312/554-2135). In June 2019 and January 2020, youwill receive an email with your free registra- tion information. Formore information on theWest LegalEdcenter and to see current program listings, visit www.chicagobar. org and click on the CLE tab, then West LegalEdcenter.

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