CBA Record November-December 2023

CLE & MEMBER NEWS Learn from experts in your field, keep on top of recent develop ments, expand your professional network, and pick up helpful practice advice and resources through CBA and YLS practice area committee meeting presentations. Over 50 practice area commit tees meet every month (most at 12:15 p.m.) in a variety of delivery formats: in-person, online and hybrid. Topics range from adoption to estate planning to real estate to workers’ compensation. Members may attend any meeting (registration is required at learn.chicagobar. org), and most meetings offer free Illinois MCLE credit. Check the CBA eBulletin every Thursday for a list of upcoming committee meetings and seminars. To join committees and receive additional resources related to your practice area, sign up at www.chicagobar.org. Take Advantage of Committee Meetings to Connect with Other Lawyers in Your Practice Area

On November 9, Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis presided over a state wide virtual swearing in ceremony for new admittees who joined the ranks as licensed attorneys in the state of Illinois. Kudos and congratulations to these new lawyers who weathered the pandemic, online learning, and other unprecedented challenges. The CBA is CBA Welcomes Newly Admitted Illinois Attorneys

pleased to welcome this group to the legal profession by offering free membership and CLE through November 2024. If you know of a new admittee who has not yet activated their free membership, they can email membership@chicagobar.org.

Helpful, Free Career Services

Finding a new job or making a career switch isn’t easy. The CBA understands and offers a variety of assistance to members at any stage of their careers. Free members-only resources include: • One-to-one career counseling sessions with a professional career coach. • Meetings of the YLS Careers Committee. • Live and archived career seminars; sample titles include Job Search Starters, Upskilling for Lawyers, and From Lawyer to Leader.

• Resume posting and open positions listed on our online career center. • Job Flash emails sent to members 2x a month. Visit www.chicagobar.org/careers for more information or email membership@chicagobar.org with any questions. Employers who are interested in finding qualified candidates can also find informa tion about posting jobs and searching resumes online in the Career Center.

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Member Benefit Spotlight: National Purchasing Partners

Exclusive discounts and special offers are available to CBA members through National Purchasing Partners (NPP). NPP helps individu als, companies and company employees save money on everyday purchases for work, life and home. Discounts include Verizon (some restrictions apply), Staples, ODP, Priceline, American Express, Bat teries Plus, and gift services like Harry & David, 1-800-Flowers, and more. This program is free and there is no obligation to purchase.

To enroll and learn more about the discounts available to you, visit mynpp.com/association/chicago-bar-association. Once you have submitted your registration, you will receive a confirmation email and be contacted by an NPP representative to explain how the pro gram works. For help registering or questions regarding discounts, please call 800-810-3909 or email customerservice@mynpp.com.

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