CBA Record April-May 2019

It’s Where You Belong

Membership Dues Renewal The Chicago Bar Association

Renew by May 31 and Get Free CLE Coupons*

April 2019 Dear Member:

There is no doubt that the legal profession is changing, which in turn presents new challenges in how we practice, serve our clients, run our businesses and spend our time and resources. As your professional partner, the CBA has been studying trends in the legal profession, listening to your concerns and developing new programs and services to better meet your changing needs: Access to CLE anytime, anywhere. We are launching a new mobile-friendly Webcast platform this summer, allowing you to view seminars and committee meetings on your smart phone or tablet and view in full screen on your laptop. Plus, we have over 200 on demand seminars giving you 24/7 access to earn MCLE credit. Business development. What works? To help you grow your practice and expand your professional contacts, we are offering more structured networking events with other professional groups that take the stress out of networking and offer meaningful connections. We also offer business development workshops to enhance your skills in this area. Affordable professional resources. To help make ends meet, the CBA is offering more free CLE programs (enough to meet your IL requirement) and complimentary events, in addition to a dues installment plan and a dues hardship rate. Plus, no dues increase for the last 14 years! Tips to run a more efficient, cost-effective law practice. CBA members and their staff can get hands-on training to keep up with legal technology and implement best practices. Solo/small firm resources and low cost office consulting are also available. Balancing work and personal life. A legal career can be very stressful so check out our mindfulness offerings, wellness committee, time management tips and other resources. Access to free and low-cost career services. Post your resume and view open positions via our free Career Center at www.chicagobar.org/careercenter, join the Careers Committee, and attend free and low-cost career counseling sessions, career workshops and networking events. Make a difference in my community. Most of our members work and live in the Chicago metro area and helping our city is a huge concern. Get involved and work with other organizations in our community through pro bono and volunteer opportunities coordinated by the CBA. These are only a few ways that the CBA is trying to equip our members with the resources needed to thrive in a changing profession. If your needs are not being met by the CBA, I encourage you to email me at president@chicagobar.org. We value your membership and encourage you to renew for the coming year. Sincerely, ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Renew at www.chicagobar.org/renew, call 312-554-2020, or return your payment by mail. Thank you!

Steven M. Elrod CBA President

*Renew by midnight May 31, 2019 and receive two (2) free CLE coupons from the West LegalEdcenter. Details at www.chicagobar.org/renew.

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