CBA Record September-October 2026

CLE & MEMBER NEWS If you haven’t renewed your CBA membership, this may be your last issue of the CBA Record . We hope you’ll choose to remain part of the CBA community. Renewing is quick and easy—just visit www.chicagobar.org/renew or call us at 312-554-2020. We also offer installment plans and a special $75 rate for retired practitioners. Have questions? Email us at billing@chicagobar.org. We are happy to help. The legal profession is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and nowhere is that more evident than in the rapid advancement of AI. Don’t Let This Be Your Last Issue! All members are asked to review or change their committee assign ments for the new bar year via the online committee sign-up form at www.chicagobar.org. All committee members will remain on their cur rent assignments unless they make changes to their committee record. We invite members who do not currently serve on committees to become active this year. A complete description of all CBA and YLS committees, along with their meeting dates and new leadership information, is available at www.chicagobar.org. Most committee meetings qualify for free Illinois MCLE credit. The amount of credit depends on the length of the presentation (average credit is 0.75 hours). Most committee meetings are webcast live, so you can earn free credit without leaving your office or home (only live webcasts Have You Updated Your CBA and YLS Practice Area Committees Lately?

The CBA is committed to providing the education, resources, and conversations you need to navigate these changes with confidence. This past year, our AI Symposium brought together judges, practi tioners, and technology leaders to explore emerging trends, ethical considerations, and practical strategies for integrating AI into legal practice. This year, we’ll continue that conversation through com mittees, seminars, and practical guidance. As technology transforms the practice of law, the CBA remains your trusted resource for staying current, connected, and prepared. We look forward to seeing you this year! count for credit, not archived meetings). Plus, CBA members can attend committee meetings for free, a great way to earn MCLE credits at no cost! Contact CBA Committee Coordinator Maeve Mascarenhas at mmas carenhas@chicagobar.org with any questions. (Note: Members listed on committee rosters will receive direct emails about committee meetings, speakers, handout materials, legislation, and the like. How ever, you do not have to be listed on the committee roster to attend its meetings. Any member may attend any committee meeting.) Check the weekly CBA e-Bulletin, which is emailed to all members every Thursday, or visit learn.chicagobar.org for a current list of meetings.

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