CBA Record October 2018

Important Dues Billing Reminders –Annual Dues. In our ongoing effort to reduce administrative expenses and keep dues at the current level, the CBA has an annual billing cycle. –Dues Auto Pay. Spread your dues payments throughout the year by signing up for the Dues Auto Pay Plan which allows you to pay your dues automatically on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis at no extra cost via automatic credit/debit card charges. –Reduced Dues for Financial Hardships. Unemployed members and those with financial hardships may request our reduced annual dues rate of $50. –eStatement. Receive your CBA bills by email only and save time, postage and the environment. –Billing Statement. The CBA’s statement allows you to choose any or all of the above options and add in your own level of contributions to the Bar Foundation/ Legal Aid Fund and the CBA Building Fund. If you have any questions regarding your dues statement, email billing@chicagobar.org or call 312/554-2020. CBAmembership is an important investment in your professional and personal growth. We encourage you to renew, thank you for your support and look forward to serving you in the new bar year.

RemainingCivilinChallenging Practice Situations Tuesday, October 30, 12:00–1:00 pm

PresentedBy: CBACareer Advancement Program

MCLE Credit: 1 PR-MCLE Credit (subject to approval) One of CBA President Steven Elrod’s bar year goals is to focus member attention on civics, ci- vility, and collegiality.This programwill address how to deal with a difficult boss, co-worker, opposing counsel or client; how to deliver bad news civilly and effectively; and how tomanage hard conversations with collegiality. Engage with a legal career counselor asnd no- table panelists on this practice-critical subject. JayneReardon, Executive Director, IL Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism. Peter Bensinger, Jr., Partner, Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP. Panelists include:

As CBA President this year, my focus is on civics, civility, and collegiality. Pro bono work is an essential part of each of these three C’s. Pro bono encourages lawyers to give back to our community and promotes civics, whether through volunteering with a civic- education nonprofit or protecting the right to vote. Pro

bono also promotes civility and collegiality within our profession by bringing us together around a common cause: equal access to justice for all.

Stephen M. Elrod CBA President Holland & Knight LLP

Rudhir Krishtel, professional attorney coach.

Kathy Morris, attorney career advisor and professional development leader at Under Advisement, Ltd.

The Chicago Bar Association & The Chicago Bar Foundation 2018 Pro Bono Week Oct 22-26 chicagobarfoundation.org/probonoweek

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