CBA Record July-August 2022

CLE & MEMBER NEWS This past year has been quite challenging, but things are looking up. The CBA continues to be committed to helping you adjust to our new normal and keep on top of practice changes. We hope that over the past year you have felt more supported, connected, and knowledgeable because of your CBA membership through our free seminars, practice area committee meetings, virtual networking events, client communication tips, wellness resources, career/job search programs, and more. The CBA will continue to adapt to new realities andnewtechnologies toprovideyouwith relevant and timely resources as we all move forward. We are also now planning more in-person and hybrid events where we can gather in-person again Renewal Reminder: Don’t Let Your Membership Expire on August 31

to reconnect and support each other. Current CBA memberships officially expire on August 31, 2022 if dues are not received. If youhave not already done so, we encourage you to renewby this date at www.chicagobar.org/renew, or call 312 554-2020, ormail your renewal check to theCBA.We alsooffer a dues installment plan, $50financial hardshipdues, and$75 retiredmember dues to help our members retain their connections and savings benefits (email membership@chicagobar.orgwith your request).We appreciate your past membership and look forward to serving you in the coming year.

Committees Help You Learn from Experts, Expand Your Network, and Earn Free IL MCLE Credit: No Extra Section Fees

Over the summer, members are asked to review/update their com mittee assignments for the new bar year via the online committee sign up form at www.chicagobar.org/committees. If you wish to change your committee assignments, please take a moment to do so now. (Note: All committee members will remain on their current assignments unless they make changes to their committee record.) We invite members who are not currently serving on commit tees to become active this year. A complete description of all CBA and YLS committees, along with their meeting dates and new lead ership information, is available at www.chicagobar.org/commit tees. Most CBA and YLS noon hour committee meetings qualify for free IL MCLE credit. The amount of credit depends on the length of the presentation (average credit is 0.75 hours). Most committee meetings are webcast live so you can earn free credit without leav If you are not receiving regular emails from the CBA, please take a moment to update your member profile online, call 312-554-2000, or send an email to info@chicagobar.org including your name, phone, email address and CBA member number. Email is our pri mary way to communicate with you, and we don’t want you to miss out on important announcements including: • The CBA e-Bulletin every Thursday highlighting the coming week’s committee meetings and speakers noting free MCLE credit, plus upcoming seminars, networking events, and important news about the Association and new member ben efits and savings. Wanted: CBA Member Email Addresses

ing your office or home (only live webcasts count for credit, not archived meetings). Confirmation of committee assignments and 2022-23 meet ing date schedules will be emailed to all committee members in mid-August. Most committees will beginmeeting again in Septem ber. Contact Awilda Reyes at 312-554-2134 or areyes@chicagobar. org with any questions. Members listed on committee rosters will receive direct emails regardingmeetings, speakers, materials, legis lation, etc. However, you do not have to be listed on the committee roster to attend meetings: any member may attend any committee meeting. For a list of upcoming meetings, check the weekly CBA e-Bulletin every Thursday in your email or visit www.chicagobar. org/committees. • Timely notices of seminars, committee meetings and events related to your practice area • Practice-specific developments through Lexology emails • Networking, mentoring, and professional development events • Career resources, leadership opportunities, and other ways to enhance your resume • Tips on what to read, watch and listen to regarding the latest trends in the legal profession The CBA does not provide or sell member email addresses to outside entities.

New CBA Member Benefit: Clio Practice Management Software

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best—practicing law. Approved by more than 66 bar associations and legal societies, Clio provides industry-leading security, 24/5 customer support, and 200+ integrations with legal professionals’ favorite apps and platforms, including FastCase, Dropbox, Quick Books, and Google Apps. CBAmembers are eligible to receive a 10% discount on Clio products. Sign up today at www.clio.com/chibar and use the discount code CHIBAR or call 888-858-2546.

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