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M. Rich , Holland & Knight LLP received the Maurice Weigle Exceptional Young Lawyer Award ; Sheri Mecklenburg , U.S. Attorney’s Office, received the Richard J. Phelan Public Service Award; and Daniel J. Lesser , Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law, received the Thomas H. Morsch Public Service Award. Birthday Greetings Judge E. Kenneth Wright, Jr ., Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Wil- liam J. Bauer,Thomas A. Demetrio , Jack Joseph (CBA member since 1952), and Bill Richert. Condolences Condolences to the family and friends of William J. Martin, John “Jack” McAu- liffe, and Barry Locke.

CBA/CPA Speed Learning Event The Illinois CPA Society andYoung Lawyers Section ofThe Chicago Bar Associationwelcomemembers of both groups to come together for a“speed learning”event on August 17 at 5:00 p.m. at the ICPAHeadquarters, 550 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago. Attendees will share their knowledge of various topics during several fast-paced, facilitated discussions. The event is a terrific opportunity to make connections outside of your profession. Discussion topics will include successful networking and business development strategies, uses of technol- ogy and practice management systems, understanding and correctingmisconceptions about the legal and accounting professions, managing personal and professional priorities, how issues of diversity and inclu- sion impact each profession, and how attorneys and accountants can collaborate to better service clients. An open happy hour will follow in Illinois CPA Society’s plaza and learning suites to give attendees time to continue conversations and meet others. CBA members will receive 0.75 IL PR-MCLE credit. Register for the free event at www.chicagobar.org/cle.

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