CBA Record September-October 2021

Where They Are , will inspire you to think creatively about your firm’s business model and delivery of legal services. The full series will be available for live registration and on demand viewing at learn.chicagobar.org. Expand Your Legal Network through CBA Committees It’s not too late to sign up for a CBA or YLS substantive law practice area com- mittee! Committees include everything from Adoption through Workers’ Com- pensation. Committees are kicking off their programming year in September and will continue to meet in-person, virtual and hybrid formats through June 2022. Attending live committee meetings is a convenient way to earn Illinois MCLE at no additional cost (meetings are archived for on demanding viewing but archived versions do not count for ILMCLE credit). See a full list of committees and sign up at www.chicagobar.org/committtees. Have a specif ic question? Email Committee Coordinator Awilda Reyes at areyes@ chicagobar.org. Fall is the time to start thinking health insurance and other benefits your firm may offer to employees in 2022. CBA Insurance Agency has partnered with Chicago-based IXSolutions to provide health and ancillary insurance solutions for employers with 2 to 2,000 employees and individuals looking for insurance options for their family. Working with IXSolutions allows your firm to save time and money on benefits administration and gives you a robust benefits management system at no cost. To learn more about IXSolution programs, visit www.ixshealth.com/pages/ cba-home or reach out to Tyler Sill at tsill@ chicagobar.org. CBA Seminars Kick Off in September The CBA’s Continuing Legal Education Department is off to a robust start with a full calendar of new seminars this Septem- ber. Visit learn.chicagobar.org to see what’s new and register for the programs of your choice. Now is also the perfect time to sign-up for the Association’s all-inclusive seminar plan. With the CLE Advantage Plan, CBA members can attend most CBA, Young Lawyers Section, and Law Practice Management and Technology Health Insurance & Employee Benefits

THE CBA PULSE BY BETH McMEEN, CBA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

CBA committee leaders took part in a virtual orientation to ring in the new Bar Year. They received information on seminar planning, hosting virtual committee meetings, andmore. Pictured on the Zoommeeting (from top) are CBA President E. Lynn Grayson, CBA Executive Director BethMcMeen, CLE Chair Judge Thomas Mulroy, and CLE Director Jennifer Byrne.

17th Annual Pro Bono Week and Community Service Fair The CBA/CBF’s 17th Annual Pro Bono Week activities will be held from October 25-29. Pro Bono Week features a variety of outstanding programs including a Pro Bono and Community Service Fair fea- turing 40+ organizations that provide pro bono legal services to the public. The Fair introduces lawyers to a wide array of pro bono opportunities available through these outstanding organizations. The week’s programming will focus on making our world a better place for all and will include free CLE and a story slam focused on our theme. Look for more information at chi- cagobarfoundation.org/probonoweek. The Judicial Evaluation Committee is looking for investigators to assist with evaluating candidates for judge in the Cir- cuit Court of Cook County. After a brief training session, investigators are given candidate questionnaires and assist the Committee in contacting references and compiling an investigative report on the Help the JEC Evaluate Judicial Candidates

assigned judicial candidate. If the matter goes to a hearing, investigators have the opportunity to attend, question the can- didate, and vote on whether they should be recommended. The only requirement is that investigators must have been in prac- tice for two years. The position provides the opportunity to speak to leading attorneys and judges around the Chicago area and is an important public service. To volunteer as an investigator or if you have any ques- tions, contact Therese Kurth at tkurth@ chicagobar.org. Help for Solo/Small Firms Looking to Expand Their Practice The CBA’s Law Practice Management Division is launching a new CLE Series, Starting a Client-Centric Law Firm , this September. The series is geared to solo and small firm attorneys looking to build their business and attract new clients. Topics will include the basics of starting a law practice, managing money, client development, insurance, marketing, client services, busi- ness continuity/risk management, technol- ogy, and lawyer wellness. The September 10 session, Build a Firm that Meets Clients

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