CBA Record January-February 2025

CLE & MEMBER NEWS Did you know that the CBA has over 70 practice area committees and 29 young lawyer committees that meet monthly during the noon hour (most via live webcast, plus in-person and hybrid options) to keep members up-to-date on practice developments, new court procedures, and helpful practice tips? Over 50 new meetings are available each month featuring judges, legal experts, and business leaders. And best of all, meeting presentations are free and offer about one hour of free IL MCLE credit if watched live (most meeting presentations are also archived at learn.chicagobar.org, but archives do not qualify for IL MCLE credit). Meeting participation also allows you to connect with colleagues and other thought leaders to share CBA and YLS Practice Area Committees: In-Person and Virtual

information, develop new business relationships, meet potential mentors, create support networks, and more. There are never any extra fees to join CBA or YLS committees. New members are always welcome. Join at www.chicagobar.org and check the CBA eBulletin every Thursday for upcoming committee meetings, speakers, and topics. Any CBA member may attend any committee meeting to earn free Illinois MCLE credit, but by joining a committee you will receive meeting information, seminar announce ments, and other special notices related to your practice areas directly from your committees via email.

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We Want to Hear from You! Share Your Expertise and Enhance Your Resumé

Join us in creating valuable resources by sharing your expertise, insights, and stories. By sharing your experiences with our associa tion, you can inspire others, build your professional reputation, and contribute to the growth of our community. These also provide great exposure and well-deserved recognition for participating members. Here are just a few ways to contribute and establish yourself as a thought leader in the legal community. • Speak at seminars and practice area committee meetings, email cle@chicagobar.org. • Submit an article for the CBA Record, email CBARecord@chica gobar.org.

• Write for our young lawyer blog, email yls@chicagobar.org. • Participate in our legislative program, email jvyverberg@chica gobar.org. • Offer tips/training on law practice management and legal tech nology, email cle@chicagobar.org. • Evaluate judicial candidates, email plubinski@chicagobar.org. • Mentor a young lawyer, email eanderson@chicagobar.org. If you have questions about other ways to participate in the CBA or Young Lawyers Section, please email membership@chicagobar.org Thank you for sharing your time and talent!

Update Your Contact Info, Employment Setting, and Practice Areas to Receive Updates

If you recently moved, joined a new firm, created a new email account, changed practice areas, etc., please take a moment to update your member profile. Add your employment setting and practice areas to receive notices regarding seminars and other

events that relate specifically to you. You can do this online at www.chicagobar.org in your membership account. If you have any problems logging in or updating your profile, email membership@ chicagobar.org.

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