CBA Record February-March 2019

CLE & MEMBER NEWS N-Z Lawyers–Meet Your Upcoming MCLE Requirement through Free CBA CLE

The CBA is your local spot for MCLE

I f your last name begins with N-Z, you need to complete your 30 hours of Illinois MCLE credit by June 30. Don’t wait until the last minute! Take advantage of the CBA’s free archived CLE webcasts and free noon hour committee meetings (attend live or via webcast). Members can also access unlimited CBA andYLS seminars of their choice through our CLE Advantage Plan for only $150 (includes live, webcast and DVD formats).

Register for a Seminar Today 312/554-2056 www.chicagobar.org

For CBA CLE information, call 312/554- 2052. For more information regarding MCLE reporting requirements, visit www. mcleboard.org Note: The new PR-MCLE requirement for one hour of mental health/substance abuse PR MCLE and one hour of diversity/inclusion PR MCLE begin with the July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019, and July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020 two-year reporting periods.

Sign Up for the Dues Auto Pay Plan and Get Free CLE Coupons W ish you could spread your dues payments through- out the year? Tired of get- tingmonthly 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 a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis (no extra fees for this option). All we need is your authori- zation and enrollment form. This is a great way to save time and ease up on your budget. Plus, all members on the dues auto pay plan receive 2 free CLE coupons from the West LegalEdcenter (one in June and one in January) See complete details and enrollment format www.chicagobar. org under the Membership tab or call 312/554-2020. (Installment plans apply to dues only. CLE Advantage fee, voluntary contributions and monthly membership

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 CLE credit? Recent topics have included: Bitcoin basics, ARDC ethics update, tips for winning motions, pension derisking

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).

Save theDate! Free CLE Seminars, RafflePrizes andLegal Business/ Technology Show During Member Appreciation Week May 13-17

D etails coming soon. Enjoy the benefits of CBAmembershipwith a host of special activities. Watch

for email announcements and postings in early April on the CBA’s website, www. chicagobar.org

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