CBA Record March-April 2021

It’s Where You Belong

Membership Dues Renewal The Chicago Bar Association

Renew by May 31 and Get Free CLE Coupons*

March 2021

Dear Member: What a year… who could have imagined the personal and professional challenges and changes that we have all faced in the past year? I know we are not out of the woods yet, but things are looking up and I remain hopeful for continued progress and better days ahead in 2021. I am also extremely proud to say that the Association has stepped up to meet many of the changing needs of our members due to the pandemic. We pivoted to make Association meetings and seminars totally virtual through our new Webcast platform at learn.chicagobar.org, and educational content over the past year has included how the pandemic is affecting different practice areas and our court systems, running a virtual law practice, mental health programs, finding a job during the pandemic, and expanding your client base while working from home. In addition, our committees have been working with the courts to figure out new ways to keep cases moving through the system and providing continued access to justice for our clients. Special committees have been working on issues affecting the public like evictions, unemployment, and social justice reform. These are just a few examples of the important role that the CBA plays in our community. As our new bar year approaches, we are committed to providing ongoing support and new resources to help ensure your continued success as a lawyer. In addition to our outstanding educational programming, we will focus on new ways to connect with each other and other business professionals, more hands-on training and mentoring for younger lawyers and alternative models to the practice of law. On behalf of the CBA Board of Managers, I hope that you will renew your membership and your commitment to the important missions of The Chicago Bar Association. Sincerely,

Renew at www.chicagobar.org/renew, call 312-554-2020, or return your payment by mail. Thank you!

Maryam Ahmad CBA President

p.s. Dues statements will be mailed to all members in April. You can renew online at www.chicagobar.org/renew, by phone 312-554-2020 or by mail. Dues installment plan, fi nancial hardship dues and retired member rates are all available upon request. Email membership@chicagobar.org for details.

Renew by midnight May 31, 2021 and receive two (2) free CLE coupons from the West LegalEdcenter! Details at www.chicagobar.org/renew.