CBA Record May-June 2025

Relevant and Skilled,” and career assis tance speed counseling sessions with Kathy Morris of Under Advisement. See details at www.chicagobar.org/member week (or watch the on demand version of the CLEs at Learn.Chicagobar.org). MCLE Reporting Deadline Lawyers with last names beginning with the letters N through Z are required to complete their Illinois MCLE credits by June 30, 2025. The MCLE Board’s online reporting system at www.mcleboard.org is available for you to view your credits. By the July 31, 2025, reporting dead line, your “My MCLE” transcript on the MCLE Board’s website must reflect your compliance by the June 30 credit comple tion deadline. Attorneys needing credit are encouraged to visit the CBA’s online CLE platform at learn.chicagobar.org to find over 300 hours of seminars (many are free). CBA Insurance Agency Many members may not realize that the Association has had an in-house agency since the early 1990s that provides a full range of insurance services to members. The CBA Insurance Agency is run by Tyler Sill, an experienced, licensed broker. If you are interested in obtaining a quote for your Lawyer’s Professional Liability coverage or are interested in learning more about cyber liability, disability, life, and/ or health insurance, he can be reached at 312-554-2077 or tsill@chicagobar.org. There is no charge to obtain a quote. Sill’s ability to acquire quotes from a wide vari ety of A+ malpractice insurance carriers often results in premium savings. Thank You to Our Many Volunteers National Volunteer Week officially took place in April, but the CBA would like to acknowledge and thank our dedicated members who serve in leadership roles; speak at our seminars and committee meetings; participate in our legislative process, judicial evaluations, mentoring programs, pro bono, and community ser vice projects; and support the CBA’s mis sion in so many other ways. With your time and talent, the CBA continues to

THE CBA PULSE

BY BETH McMEEN, CBA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

To celebrate Women’s History Month, Past CBA Presidents hosted a discussion on strategies for leadership success in the legal industry. From left: Judge Maryam Ahmad (2020-21), Terri Mascherin (2010-11), Justice Joy V. Cunningham (2004 05), Aurora Austriaco (2012-13), Patricia Brown Holmes (2015-16), Anita Alvarez (2009-10), Judge Nichole C. Patton (Incoming President 2025-26), and John C. Sciaccotta (2024-25).

2025 Nominating Committee The 2025 Nominating Committee, chaired by former CBA President Timo thy Tomasik, has selected the slate of new officers and board members. Judge Nichole C. Patton, Circuit Court of Cook County, will succeed to the office of President. Trisha M. Rich, Holland & Knight, will become First Vice President, and Kathryn C. Liss, DePaul University School of Law, will serve as Second Vice President. Jonathan B. Amarilio, Taft Law, will serve as Treasurer for a second year, and Andrew W. Vail, Jenner & Block, will serve as Secretary. Members selected to serve a two-year term on the Board of Managers include James V. Campbell, Elizabeth Carpenter, Steven R. Decker, Kevin Gerow, Noah J. Graf, Judge Thomas A. Morrissey, Ryan Nolan, and Brandon E. Peck. Pursuant to CBA bylaws, Martin D. Gould, having served as YLS Chair two years prior, also becomes a member of the Board of Managers.

CBA Annual Meeting The CBA’s 150th Annual Meeting will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Union League Club of Chicago, starting with an 11:30 a.m. reception followed by luncheon at noon. Outgoing President John C. Sciaccotta, Incoming President Judge Nichole C. Patton, Secretary Trisha Rich, and Treasurer Jonathan B. Ama rilio, among others, will make remarks. Tickets are $75 per person and $750 for a table of ten. You can reserve tickets at www.chicagobar.org/25Annual. Membership Appreciation Week Thank you for being a CBA Member! Our members truly make our Associa tion great. As a thank you, our staff has planned complimentary events and CLEs for the week of May 12. Programs include “Boiled Up in Boilerplate: Ten Ways to Improve Your Contract Drafting,” “Start ing Strong: Essential Skills & Insights for Early-Career Attorneys,” “Empow ering Senior Lawyers: Tools for Staying

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