CBA Record January 2018

CLE & MEMBER NEWS November 2016NewAdmittees–Don’t Let YourMembershipLapse.

The CBA is your local spot for MCLE

I f you have not yet renewed your CBA membership, please take amoment to do so now. Paymentsmust be received by the end of February in order to main- tain benefits and savings, including complimentary seminars, free commit- tee meetings with free MCLE credit, job search/career development programs, networking events, solo/small firm start up resources, legal tech training, pro bono opportunities and more. You can renew by mail, phone (312/554-2020), fax (312/554-2054) or online (www.chi- cagobar.org). Checks and the following credit cards are accepted: Visa, Master- Card, American Express and Discover. As your local bar association, the CBA offers you many ways to establish busi- ness and support networks, learn from experts and keep upwith trends affecting the legal profession- without incurring travel costs, extra section fees and steep registration prices. CBA membership is a solid investment in your future, with access to a variety of legal resources and the brightest legal minds in Chicago. And we’re located right in your backyard. J ust getting starting in the practice of law in Chicago? The CBA offers many resources and programs to help new lawyers. Go towww.chicagobar. org,YLS, NewLawyer Resources to see our comprehensive list and links including CBA Resources for New Lawyers B ut selling out fast….The 2018 edi- tion of the CBA’s hard copy leather bound attorneys diary is still avail- able for $22.50 (member price including 2018 Attorneys Diary Still Available

Check out our web site at www.chica- gobar.org to see what’s new at the CBA. We are proud to serve and represent you, appreciate your past support and look forward to your continued involve- ment in the important work of the Association. Questions regarding dues renewals should be referred to Bertha Cowart at 312/554-2020 or bcowart@ chicagobar.org Note: If you are in between jobs and/or having financial difficulty, you may apply for the CBA’s reduced dues rate of $25 for our current membership period which runs throughMay 2018.The reduceddues form must be completed and returned with your regular dues statement. The form can be found on our website under the Membership Tab, Dues Hardship Form. Questions–contact Karen Stanton at 312/554-2131 or kstanton@chicagobar. org. Reduced dues are not available for CLE Advantage Members. Also, if you do not plan to renew this term, please call 312/554-2135 and let us know to avoid reinstatement fees in the future.

Register for a Seminar Today 312/554-2056 www.chicagobar.org Free MCLE Credit Tracker A s a CBA member benefit, our MCLE Credit Tracker auto- matically compiles credits earned at accredited seminars and committee meetings produced by the CBA and the CBAYoung Lawyers Section. Special features include: –CBA Certificates–Print certificates for CBA seminars and committee meetings. –Credit Summary and Reports– View all credits currently stored in the system for your account. –Non-CBA MCLE–Input credits earned at non-CBA sponsored programs. Credits earned at CBA committee meetings and seminars are automati- cally entered into the MCLE Credit Tracker. Credits for attendance at CBA committeemeetings are gener- ally posted within two weeks of the meeting. Credits for attendance at seminars are posted by the 15th day of the followingmonth (For example: credits earned at a March 3rd semi- nar will be posted by April 15th). The MCLE Credit Tracker is located at www.chicagobar.org, under the CLE tab. If you need assistance regarding your CBA MCLE credits, please email cle@chicagobar.org. For general information on MCLE requirements and rules, please visit the MCLE board website at www. mcleboard.org

MCLE requirements, new admittee to do list, career services, mentoring programs, seminars for new lawyers, practice pointer videos, solo start up boot camp and more.

tax) in the CBA Bookstore, open Mon-Fri 9am-4:30 pm. Copies can also be ordered online andmailed for an additional $7.95. Questions, call 312/554-2135.

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