CBA Record

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Membership Dues Renewal The Chicago Bar Association

Renew by May 31 and Get Free CLE Coupons*

April 2016 Dear Member:

My heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for your membership. 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 education programming and member services in the United States. The CBA’s 92 general bar and 28 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 7,200 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. We will continue several free member programs, including our “Practice Basics” series featuring leading lawyers and judges, one-on-one and group mentoring opportunities, 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 11th 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. We value and treasure your membership. Thank you and I encourage you to renew your membership and take advantage of our special renewal offer. Sincerely, ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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

Patricia Brown Holmes CBA President

*Renew by midnight May 31, 2016 and receive free CLE coupons from the CBA and West LegalEdcenter. Details at www.chicagobar.org/renew.