CBA Record

It’s Where You Belong

Membership Dues Renewal The Chicago Bar Association

Renew by May 31 and Get Free CLE Coupons*

April 2015 Dear Member:

My heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for your membership in The Chicago Bar Association. The Association’s continued success lies in the strength, participation and support of our members, and it is only because of you that: The CBA is the leading metropolitan bar association for professional training, continuing legal educa- tion programming and member services in the United States. The CBA’s 90 general bar and 30 young lawyer committees offer hundreds of cutting edge legal and educational programs, live and online, at no cost to our members. The majority of CBA committee meetings and related legal education programs qualify for Illinois MCLE credit and offer excellent networking opportunities. More than 7,000 members participate in the CBA’s CLE Advantage program, still only $150 per plan year for unlimited access to hundreds of CLE & LPMT programs (live, webcast and DVD formats). The CBA leads the nation in Law Practice Management & Technology training, which includes an array of how-to seminars, hands-on technology training programs (live and online), and low-cost consulting services for members. The Young Lawyers Section–with more than 9,000 members–continues to be the major source for young lawyer learning, social networking, professional, practice and business development, skills training, community service and leadership opportunities for Chicago-area young lawyers. Coming this year, we’ll expand several free member programs, including our “Practice Basics” series featuring leading lawyers and judges, our popular “People You Should Know” speaker series, and practical business and legal skills training, career counseling and more. I am pleased to report that there will be no dues increase for the 10th consecutive year. The CBA’s leadership and staff have worked very hard to keep our administrative costs down. Dues auto pay plan and financial hardship dues are also available options. Together, we have achieved an outstanding level of programming excellence that enhances professionalism and collegiality among members of the bench and the bar. In addition, our legislative program and recommendations for local, state and federal court rule changes are essential services for all Illinois lawyers. I encourage you to renew your membership for the coming bar year to continue your savings, benefits, and support of the important work that the CBA does on behalf of the legal profession. Sincerely, ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Renew at www.chicagobar.org/renew, call 312-554-2020, or return your payment by mail. Thank you!

Daniel A. Cotter CBA President

*Renew by midnight May 31, 2015 and receive free CLE coupons from the CBA and West LegalEdcenter. Details at www.chicagobar.org/renew.