CBA Record January 2019

Look for more to come on these innovations! I leave you with a comment from Steve Platt, a longtime member and friend who has been active in the Association and the CBA Bar Show for many years. Fol- lowing the final performance of the 2018 Bar Show this December, Steve made the following observation about the benefit of participating as a cast member in, and as an audience member of, the Bar Show: “The show is a living, breathing embodiment of our Association. It is

like flying our flag. It is who we are. It is what unites us as an organization and gives us pride in belonging. It reminds us of the good we do together and the good we aspire to, both as individuals and as a group. It encourages collegiality and self- deprecating humor that is all too often lacking in the practice of law.” Let’s find ways to interact more, engage better, and spend time together in 2019 at the Bar Association. Best Wishes for a happy and collegial New Year!

training and opportunities for rising stars at Chicago law firms. Further, for members with theatrical or musical talent, there are opportunities to get involved in on stage- performance and entertainment commit- tees such the Bar Show, the CBA’s Barrister Big Band, the CBA Symphony Orchestra, and the CBA Chorus. This year, I am working on programs to expand beyond the traditional CBA forms and methods of gathering together, which will include attorney wellness programs and attor- ney team-building exercises and programs. CREDIT CARD PROCESSING WITH LAWPAY LawPay provides attorneys with a simple, secure, and online way to accept credit cards in their practice. CBAmembers who sign up for a LawPay account will get their first 3 months free. To learnmore or to get started, visit lawpay.com/ cba or call 866/376-0950.

Intersection of Disability Rights & Human Trafficking Tuesday, January 29, 3:00 5:00 pm • MCLE Credit: 2 IL MCLE Credits Presented By: Human Trafficking Committee This seminar will discuss how individuals with disability may be vulnerable to human trafficking, how victims of human traffickingmay develop disabilities as a result of their exploitation, and how to use disabilities rights law to serve this population. Our distinguished panelists will discuss how to leveragemulti-disciplinary partnerships and various stakeholders to protect victims and seek various forms of relief. Speakers include: Lydia Sharp, Representative PayeeMonitor, Equip for Equality;Jae Jin Pak, Illinois Self Advocacy Alliance, University of Illinois at Chicago; andModerator Catherine N. Longkumer, Legal Aid Society of Metropoli- tan Family Services; Vice-Chair, CBA Human Trafficking Committee. Reserve your space at www.chicagobar.org.

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