CBA Record July-August 2026

CLE & MEMBER NEWS Over the past year, we hope the CBA has provided meaningful opportunities to learn, connect with peers, and support your pro fessional growth. CBA membership provides direct access to the people, programs, and resources helping you adapt to a rapidly changing profes sion. Through AI-focused committees, timely and substantive CLE programs, in-person learning, and networking, the CBA helps you stay ahead of emerging issues. Whether you are looking to expand your knowledge using new tools, grow your network, or better understand how technology is reshaping the practice of law, we are All members are asked to review or change their committee selec tions for the new bar year via the online committee sign-up form at www.chicagobar.org. Members will retain their current assignments unless they make changes to their committee record. We invite members who are not currently serving on committees to get active this year. A complete description of all CBA and YLS committees, along with their meeting dates and new leadership information, is available at www.chicagobar.org. Most committee meetings qualify for free Illinois MCLE credit. The amount of credit depends on the length of the presentation (average credit is 0.75 hours); information is available online. Plus, CBA members can attend committee meetings for free—a great way to earn MCLE Have You Updated Your CBA and YLS Practice Area Committees Lately? Membership Renewal Reminder: Don’t Let Your Membership Expire on August 31

committed to delivering practical value that supports your success. Your membership will officially expire on August 31, 2026. We encourage you to renew by this date. You can renew online at www. chicagobar.org/renew, by calling 312-554-2020, or by mailing your renewal check to the CBA. We also offer a dues installment plan and $75 retiree dues to help our members keep their connections, benefits, and savings (email membership@chicagobar.org with your request). We appreciate your past membership and look forward to serving you in the coming bar year.

credits at no cost! Confirmation of committee assignments and 2026–2027 meeting date schedules will be emailed to all committee members in mid August. Most committees will begin meeting again in September. Email committees@chicagobar.org with any questions. (Note: Mem bers listed on committee rosters will receive direct emails regarding committee meetings, speakers, handout materials, legislation, etc. However, you do not have to be listed on the committee roster to attend its meetings. Any member may attend any committee meeting.) Check the weekly CBA e-Bulletin, which is emailed to all members every Thursday, or visit learn.chicagobar.org for a current list of meetings.

Wanted: CBA Member Email Addresses

If you are not receiving regular emails from the CBA, please take a moment to update your member profile online or send an email to chicagobar@chicagobar.org including your name, phone, email address, and CBA member number. Email is our primary way to com municate with you, and we don’t want you to miss out on important announcements, including: • The CBA e-Bulletin every Thursday, with highlights of the following week’s committee meetings and speakers, plus upcoming seminars, networking events, and important news about the Association and new member benefits and savings.

• Timely notices of seminars, committee meetings, and events related to your practice area. • Practice-specific developments through Lexology emails. • Networking, mentoring, and professional development events. •Career resources, leadership opportunities, and other ways to enhance your resume. • Tips on what to read, watch, and listen to regarding the latest trends in the legal profession.

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