CBA Record May-June 2026

CLE & MEMBER NEWS New admittees were admitted to practice law in Illinois on May 6 at ceremonies around the state hosted by the Illinois Supreme Court. To help introduce new admittees to the legal profession, the CBA offers free membership and free CLE for one year. Other ongoing benefits include mentoring and networking opportunities, job CBA Welcomes New Bar Admittees This has been a year of innovation and learning about the profound impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession. Because of you and the dedicated work of CBA committees, we’ve sparked meaningful conversations on critical issues and have taken impor tant steps toward preparing our profession for what’s ahead. Renew today to stay informed, stay prepared, and participate as AI reshapes the future of law. Dues renewal statements were mailed for the membership period June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027. Renewing is easy: online (www.chicagobar.org), by phone (312-554-2020), or by mail. A dues installment plan, $50 financial hardship rate, and $75 retired rate are available (email membership@chicagobar.org with requests). The CBA is your premier legal community, with resources that can help you: It’s Time to Renew Your Membership

search resources, how-to seminars, practice area and Young Law yers Section activities, career development services, social events, and more. If you know a new lawyer who has not yet activated their complimentary membership, please encourage them to do so. Email membership@ chicagobar.org for more information.

• Be part of a community actively preparing the legal profession for the transformative impact of artificial intelligence. • Make an impact in your community. Why Renew? Enjoy access to free CLE (enough to fulfill your Illinois MCLE requirements) and get member pricing on more than 250 on-demand CLEs available at learn.chicagobar.org. Other benefits include the CBA Mediation Service, law firm marketing and business development programs, judicial meet and greets, legal news feeds, online career center, blog and podcast series, law practice manage ment and technology training, and more. Most of these benefits are free or very low cost. What’s Ahead: Opportunities include a Trial Academy, in-person networking/business development events, mediation and arbitra tion training, and new ways to give back to the Chicago area com munity. Visit www.chicagobar.org to see a complete list of what’s new at the CBA. We appreciate your membership support and look forward to serving you in the coming bar year. Refer questions about dues statements to the CBA’s Membership Accounting Department at 312-554-2020 or billing@chicagobar.org.

• Stay ahead of the changes transforming the legal profession. • Grow your practice through business development programs. • Meet your IL MCLE requirement for free. • Connect with local attorneys and judges. • Improve your practical legal, business, and technology skills.

Don’t Miss Out on Free CLE Seminar Access: Renew by May 31

As a bonus, if you renew by May 31, you will receive two free seminar coupons (emailed after renewal and January), which must be used

for a CBA seminar hosted on the CERIFI Legal Edge educational platform. Renew now at www.chicagobar.org/renew.

Unlimited CLE Plan

The unlimited CLE-Advantage plan year begins on June 1 and includes most live and on-demand seminars for just $160 per plan year. The plan is a great value, as a single CBA seminar is $95 at the

member rate. Sign up now at learn.chicagobar.org, call 312-554- 2052, or email cle@chicagobar.org.

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