CBA Record Feb-March 2018

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Introducing Bits & Bytes

Included with this issue of the CBA Record is the inau- gural issue of LawPracticeManagement &Technology's Bits & Bytes, a supplement that will introduce readers to business tools and processes to improve and expand their law practice. In 2012 the ABA’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 (Competence) comment [8] was revised to read:“To maintain the requisite knowledge and skill, a lawyer should keep abreast of changes in the law and its prac- tice, including the benefits and risks associated with

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relevant technology…" The Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.1 (Competence) comment [8] has been updated to reflect the language in the model rules effective Janu- ary 1, 2016. With this supplement, The Chicago Bar Association wants to help educate attorneys and legal professionals about best practices, products and services that help them stay compli- ant with the IL RPC and maintain efficient and modern practices to serve clients, provide access to justice and uphold the rule of law. You can view the Digital Edition at https:// user-35215390377.cld.bz/CBA-Bits-Bytes-March-2018.

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Connect with The Chicago Bar Association

The Chicago Bar Association (CBA) is the heart of Chicago’s legal community with 18,000 members. We are making waves in our community with more than 150 CLE seminars a year, more than 100 committees meeting monthly, a stand-outYoung Lawyers Section and a highly innovative LawPracticeManagement &Technology Division.We’d love to have your firm or business support this thriving community through advertising and sponsorships. Connect with Rebecca Martin, Manager of Advertising and Sponsorship, for a consultation to create an advertising and sponsorship package that fits your budget. Happy to work with all budgets. Rebecca can be reached at 312/554- 2040 or rmartin@chicagobar.org.

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