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CBA HISTORY 1974-1999

Microsoft is founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. 1975

Gymnast Nadia Com ă neci scores a perfect 10 at the Montreal Olympics. 1976 Esther R. Rothstein takes office as the CBA's first woman President. 1977 The CBA's Ask a Lawyer program kicks-off (now known as Call-A-Lawyer). 1979 The CBA Symphony Orchestra forms, consisting of 50 lawyers and judges. 1985 The CBA Record debuts in its current form with Michael Pope as its first editor. 1987 The CBA Alliance for Women is formed. The CBA proposes Mandatory Continuing Legal Education in Illinois. MCLE is not adopted in Illinois until 2005. 1992 The Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma is bombed, killing 168 people. CBA establishes Lawyers Lend-a-Hand to Youth Program. 1995

1976

The Board of Managers adopts a resolution concerning the procedures for the evaluation of candidates for judicial offices on June 14, 1976. MTV debuts with the broadcast of “Video Killed the Radio Star” by the Buggles. 1981 The U.S. space shuttle Challenger explodes after liftoff, killing its crew of seven astronauts. 1986 The Earl B. Dickerson Award is established to recognize and honor minority lawyers. The Gulf War begins and the Soviet Union dissolves. CBA Insurance Agency is established. 1993 1990 Rene A. Torrado, Jr. becomes the first Hispanic CBA President. 1996

New Headquarters In 1985 CBA President Richard J. Phelan oversees the purchase of a six-story turn of the Plymouth Court, as the site of the CBA's future home. The CBA moves into its 16-story new home in 1990. century building, located at 321 S.

Female Leaders Esther R. Rothstein (right) becomes the CBA’s first woman

president in 1987. Laurel G. Bellows serves as the Association’s second woman president from 1991-1992.

1997

Princess Diana dies in a car accident in Paris.

First African American President Chester L. Blair becomes the first African American President of the CBA in 1989.

CBA celebrates its 125th Anniversary. 1999 Google is founded. 1998

Tiger Woods wins the Masters Tournament.

Complete CBA timeline available at www.chicagobar150.org

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