CBA Record March-April 2020

It’s Where You Belong

Membership Dues Renewal The Chicago Bar Association

Renew by May 31 and Get Free CLE Coupons*

April 2020 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 soon launching a new mobile-friendly CLE platform that will allow you to view seminars and committee meetings in full screen on your laptop and watch on demand seminars on your smart phone or tablet. Plus, we have over 200 on demand seminars and enough free CLE to meet your IL MCLE requirement. Business development. Attend workshops and structured networking events with other professional groups that take the stress out of networking and offer meaningful connections. Tips to run a more ef fi cient, 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 fi rm resources and low cost of fi ce consulting are also available. Balancing work and personal life. Keep your stress levels in check though our Wellness Committee programs, balanced lawyer series, working parents summit, mindfulness offerings, time management tips and other helpful advice. 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, attend free career counseling sessions, career workshops and networking events to establish a plan and gain skills for future career changes. Making a difference. CBA public service programs provide legal assistance and support to fi rst responders, senior citizens, domestic violence survivors, at risk youth, the homeless and many others in need. Find opportunities that match your interests and availability. Strengthening the Legal Profession . The CBA plays a critical role in judicial evaluations, legislative review and drafting, recommending improvements to court rules and administrative procedures, mentoring new lawyers, and many other intangible bene fi ts that keep our profession strong. The CBA is a diverse community spanning all practice settings and practice areas. We need your membership support and participation to carry on our missions of strengthening the legal profession and ensuring access to justice. 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!

Jesse H. Ruiz CBA President

*Renew by midnight May 31, 2020 and receive two (2) free CLE coupons from the West LegalEdcenter. Details at www.chicagobar.org/renew.

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