CBA Record January-February 2025

for Women Committee? In addition to holding monthly meetings, the Alliance also sponsors social events such as Wine Down Wednesdays and the Girl Scouts’ Project Law Track. All members are wel come to get involved with the group, whose programming focuses on advanc ing women in the law. To join, go to www. chicagobar.org/committees or email Rina Yamazaki at ryamazaki@chicagobar.org. Major Milestone Law Bulletin Media is celebrating 170 years of serving the Chicago legal commu nity. The company has been owned by the Macfarland family for 145 years, making it one of the oldest continuously owned private businesses in Chicago. To put this inaugural date into perspective, when the company was founded, the combined Cook County courthouse and City Hall had just opened, and Abraham Lincoln was delivering an anti-slavery speech just a few blocks away. Since 1854, legal professionals have relied on the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin for the latest news, essential court information, changes in case law, and pending legislation, as well as expert analysis in specific practice areas. Congratulations! Congratulations To the recipients of the Lawyers in the Classroom’s Third Annual Civic Appre ciation Awards: Baker Hostetler|Skinner North Classical ; C ook County State’s Attorney’s Office – Markham|Prairie Hills Junior High ; and Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd.|Barton Ele mentary … To Judge Michael J. Zink on his appointment as an At-Large Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, fill ing the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge David Haracz ; and to Judge D’Anthony (Tony) Thedford on his appointment as an At-Large Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Paul Karkula …to Illinois Judges Asso ciation President Judge Mary Colleen Roberts on her retirement from the bench…Former Assistant U.S. Attorney April M. Perry was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as a federal judge… First District

THE CBA PULSE

BY BETH McMEEN, CBA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Pictured at the 2024 Domestic Violence Summit, from left: ISBA Immediate Past President Shawn Kasserman, CBA Executive Director Beth McMeen, CBA Board of Managers Member Judge Kenya Jenkins-Wright, CBA President John C. Sciaccotta, Activist Denise Brown, ISBA President Sonni Choi Williams, ISBA Board of Governors Member Emily N. Masalski, and Illinois Supreme Court Com mission on Professionalism Executive Director Erika Harold.

Black History Month In recognition of Black History Month, the CBA Record is presenting a spe cial CLE on the Illinois Crown Act on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from 2:00-3:30 p.m. Members can sign up at Learn.ChicagoBar.org. Enjoy a Musical Night Out The CBA Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, comprising members of Chica go’s bench and bar, will perform a concert on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Cathedral (Wabash & Huron). All members and their guests are invited to the performance. Advance tickets are on sale for $15 at cbamarch. eventbrite.com. Reinvent Your Legal Career The CBA’s Career Advancement Program featuring Career Counselor Kathy Morris of Under Advisement Ltd. is in full swing. CAP is designed to help members of all experience levels and backgrounds move

forward in their careers. Kathy has been helping lawyers of all skill levels and prac tice areas navigate the Chicago legal job market for decades. Her next one-on-one career counseling day will be held on Jan uary 22 and her next career-focused CLE is scheduled for February 20 at noon. You can find registration details at www.chica gobar. org (under the Careers tab). New Year, New Insurance? CBA Insurance Agency has been provid ing quality insurance solutions to attor neys and law firms since 1993, including legal malpractice, health, cyber, and life insurance. The start of a new year is a great time to examine your coverage and to get a free quote to see if we can save you money. Visit www.cbainsurance.org for complete information on our offerings. Email Tyler Sill at tsill@chicagobar.org to schedule a call to go over your individual needs. Alliance for Women Are you a member of the CBA’s Alliance

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