CBA Record March-April 2022

sales, ensures that property owners and interested parties get an additional notice of tax sale sent by regular mail. The CBAMental Health and Disability Committee also proposed SB3657 (car ryover from last year; previously SB3812) which removes language permitting disclo sure of a record or communication without consent to an advocate consulted by a therapist or agency which provides services concerning the therapist’s or agency’s legal rights or duties in relation to the recipient and the services being provided. In addi tion, the CBA Probate Practice Committee drafted SB3473 (carryover from 2 years ago; previously HB370), which provides that no petition for the appointment of a guardian of a minor shall be filed in which the primary purpose of the filing is to reduce the financial resources available to the minor in order to cause the minor to qualify for public or private financial assistance from an educational institution. For more information on the above legis lation, contact Juli Vyerberg at jvyverberg@ chicagobar.org. Women’s History Month The CBA is pleased to celebrate 2022 Women’s History Month, which commem orates and encourages the study and cel ebration of the role of women in American history. Members can find a list of events at www.chicagobar.org/chicagobar/WHM22 including a CLE featuring women leaders of Chicago’s cultural institutions, an Alli ance for Women sponsored meeting on the Equal Rights Amendment, and more (all programs will also be available on demand at a later date). Barrister Big Band Benefit Ball The Barristers Big Band Benefit Ball will be roaring into the 1920’s in-person on April 29 at the Union League Club. Music, dancing, silent auction, and libations. Get the details and reserve your tickets at www. chicagobar.org/chicagobar/BB2022. Vanguard Awards The CBA and many local bar associations come together in April to present the 2022 Vanguard Awards. This special award honors the individuals and institutions who have made the law and legal profes sion more accessible to and ref lective of the community at large. Stay tuned for details at www.chicagobar.org.

THE CBA PULSE BY BETH McMEEN, CBA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Judicial EvaluationCommittee recently sponsored a CLE program, TheMaking of a Judge: How Candidates are Evaluated and How You Can Assist by Serving as a JEC Investigator . It is available on-demand at learn.chicagobar.org and offers 1 IL MCLE credit. Pictured from top left: John Galarnyk, Galarnyk & Associates; JEC Chair Brian Boyle, Brian H. Boyle, P.C.; Ted Kontopoulos, BKD LLP; Jill Vorobiev, Reed Smith; and Jenee Gaskin, O’Hagan Meyer.

Help the JEC Evaluate Judicial Candidates

hearing child support cases might appoint counsel in civil contempt proceedings where respondents are unable to pay attor neys’ fees. The CBA’s Lawyer Referral Service schedules attorneys to be on call for one week at a time and provides a monthly calendar to the Domestic Relations Divi sion listing the attorneys available to receive appointments during the month. Fees of $75/hour for in-court work and $50/hour for outside work, once approved by the court, are reimbursed by the county. This is a great opportunity to serve both the public and your profession. To learn more about this program and request an applica tion to participate, contact Juli Vyverberg, Director of Lawyer Referral Services, at jvyverberg@chicagobar.org. Legislative Update The CBA’s legislative agenda this year includes three sponsored pieces of legis lation. The CBA Real Estate Tax Deed Subcommittee proposed two pieces of legislation. The first, HB5168, removes the limitation of using only the Sheriff to serve notice of tax sale and redemption rights by adding an option for the tax purchaser to use a special process server in Cook County. The second, HB5169 related to scavenger

The Judicial Evaluation Committee is look ing for investigators to assist in evaluating candidates for Judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County. Investigators work with the Committee in contacting references and compiling an investigative report on an assigned judicial candidate. Investigators can also participate in candidate hearings. The position provides the opportunity to speak to leading attorneys and judges around the Chicago area and is an impor tant public service. To learn more about the JEC, view The Making of a Judge: How Candidates are Evaluated and How You Can Assist by Serving as a JEC Investigator at learn.chicagobar.org. Contact Therese Kurth at tkurth@chicagobar.org with any questions or to volunteer. The CBA is seeking applicants for the Domestic Relations Contempt Program. This program originally began in 1986 when the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County approached the CBA to develop a system through which Domestic Relations judges Domestic Relations Contempt Program

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