CBA Record May-June 2023

CLE & MEMBER NEWS Over 200 new attorneys were admitted to practice law in Illinois on May 8 via a special video conference ceremony hosted by the Illinois Supreme Court. To help introduce new admittees to the legal profession, the CBA offers free membership and free CLE for one year. Other benefits include mentoring and networking, job CBA Welcomes May New Admittees

search resources, how-to seminars, participation in practice area and service committee activities, career development services, social events, and more. If you know a new lawyer who has not yet acti vated their complimentary membership, please encourage them to do so. Email membership@chicagobar.org for more information.

Don’t Miss Out on Free CLE Seminar Access: Renew by May 31

To retain access to free CLE seminars available at Learn.ChicagoBar. org, your CBA membership dues must be paid by May 31 for the new membership period spanning June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024. As a bonus, if you renew by May 31, you will receive two free seminar

coupons (emailed in June and January, which must be used for a CBA seminar hosted on the West LegalEdcenter). Renew now at www.chicagobar.org/renew.

It's Time to Renew Your Membership

You should have received an annual dues renewal statement in the mail for the membership period June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024. Renewing is easy: online (www.chicagobar.org), by phone (312-554 2020), or by mail. A dues installment plan, $50 financial hardship rate, and $75 retired rate are available (email membership@chicagobar. org with requests). The CBA is your ultimate legal network with resources that can help you: • Access practical legal, business and technology skills. • Keep pace with legal developments and trending topics.

• Start/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/ leadership opportunities. • Save time and money. • Prepare for career changes. • Find work/life balance. • Give back to the community.

Why Renew? Free CLE on demand 24/7, over 300 archived seminars, CBA Mediation Service, law firm marketing and business develop ment programs, judicial meet and greets, legal news feeds, personalized career counseling for all stages of your career, blog and podcast series, law practice management and technology training, and more. Most of these benefits are free or very low cost. What’s Ahead: Trial Academy, in-person networking/business development events, social justice town halls and new ways to give back to the Chicago area community. Visit www.chicagobar.org to see a complete list of what’s new at the CBA. We appreciate your past membership support and look forward to serving you in the coming bar year. Questions regarding dues state ments should be referred to the CBA’s Membership Accounting Department at 312-554-2020 or billing@chicagobar.org.

Unlimited CLE Plan

The unlimited CLE-Advantage Plan begins on June 1 and includes most live and on demand seminars for just $160 per plan year. The plan is a great value, as a single CBA seminar is $95

at the member rate. Sign up now at Learn.ChicagoBar.org, call 312-554-2052 or email cle@chicagobar.org.

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and your individual client needs. As a CBA member benefit provider, SimpleLaw offers members 3 months free plus a 10% lifetime dis count. Visit www.simplelaw.com/chicago-bar for details.

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