CBA Record March-April 2023

CLE & MEMBER NEWS It’s membership renewal time at the CBA! Don’t miss out on con tinued resources, benefits, and savings. The CBA has stepped up to serve you in many new ways in the past several years, and we will continue to do so in the coming bar year. In April, all members will be mailed an annual dues renewal state ment for the membership period June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024. As a special incentive to renew early, if we receive your dues payment by May 31, you will receive two free CLE coupons from the West LegalEdCenter (coupon details available at www.chicagobar.org). Renewing is easy: online (www.chicagobar.org), by phone (312-554 2020), or by mail. Dues installment plan, financial hardship dues, and retired rates are available upon request. Most programs are now virtual via our webcast platform. Also, many committee meetings, seminars and networking events are coming back in-person, allow ing attendance options and access to all CBA resources anytime, from anywhere. The CBA is your ultimate legal network with resources that can help you: Renew Your Membership and Receive FREE CLE Coupons

• Start and grow your practice through business development programs; • Connect with local attorneys and judges; • Meet your IL MCLE requirement for free; • Enhance your resume with speaking, writing, and leadership opportunities; • Prepare for career changes; • Find work-life balance; • Give back to the community; and • Save time and money. Benefits of membership include: Free CLE on demand 24/7, trial skills institute, practice basics series, mediation training and referral service, law firm marketing and business development programs, virtual judicial meet and greets, legal news feeds, personalized career counseling, young lawyer blog and podcast, how to’s on legal and business software, and more. Most of these benefits are free or very low cost. Visit www.chicagobar.org for a full list. We appreciate your past membership support and look forward to serving you in the coming bar year. Questions regarding dues statements should be referred to the CBA’s Membership Accounting Department at 312-554-2020 or billing@chicagobar.org.

• Access practical legal, business and technology skills; • Keep pace with legal developments and trending topics;

Need Help Paying Your Membership Dues?

We appreciate your membership and want to make renewal easy. • Spread out your dues payments throughout the year by signing up for the Dues Installment/Auto Pay Plan, which allows you to pay your dues automatically on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual basis at no extra cost with automatic credit/debit card charges. Email billing@chicagobar.org to enroll in this plan.

• Unemployed members and those with financial hardships may request our reduced annual dues rate of $50. Email your request to membership@chicagobar.org. • Retired members may request a $75 retired rate. Email your request to membership@chicagobar.org.

N-Z Lawyers: Meet Your Upcoming MCLE Requirement through Free CBA CLE

If your last name begins with N-Z, you need to complete your 30 hours of Illinois MCLE credit by June 30, 2023, including one hour of mental health/substance abuse PR MCLE and one hour of diversity/ inclusion PR MCLE. Don’t wait until the last minute! Take advantage of the CBA’s free archived CLE webcasts and free noon hour commit tee meetings via live webcast. Members can also access unlimited

CBA and YLS seminars of their choice through our CLE-Advantage Plan for only $160 (most programs now virtual, new seminars every month plus over 200 archived on demand programs). Visit learn.chi cagobar.org for complete selections. For more information regard ing MCLE reporting requirements, visit www.mcleboard.org.

Discounted Student Loan Refinancing and Reduced Rate Personal Loans

Through the CBA’s partnership with SoFi, members can take advan tage of an exclusive 0.25% rate discount if they refinance their student loans at www.sofi.com/chicagobar. No fees ever, serious savings, and flexible terms are all accessible through this website.

Don’t have student loans? SoFi offers other products to help you reach your financial goals, including a 0.50% rate discount on all personal loans to help you consolidate your debt.

May is Membership Appreciation Month at the CBA! Free CLE Seminars, Special Events and More. Details coming soon. Watch for details in your email and at www.chicagobar.org.

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