CBA Record May-June 2026

THE CBA PULSE

MCLE Reporting Deadline Lawyers with last names beginning with the letters A through M must complete their Illinois MCLE credits by June 30, 2026. The MCLE Board’s online report ing system at www.mcleboard.org is available to view your credits. By the July 31, 2026, reporting deadline, your “My MCLE” transcript on the MCLE Board’s website must reflect your compliance by the June 30 credit completion deadline. Attorneys needing credit are encouraged to visit the CBA’s online CLE platform at learn.chicagobar.org to find over 300 hours of seminars (many are free). CBA Insurance Agency Many members may not realize that the Association has had an in-house agency since the early 1990s that provides a full range of insurance services to members. The CBA Insurance Agency is run by Tyler Sill, an experienced, licensed broker. To obtain a quote for your Lawyer’s Profes sional Liability coverage or to learn more about cyber liability, disability, life, and/ or health insurance, he can be reached at 312-554-2077 or tsill@chicagobar.org . There is no charge to obtain a quote. Sill’s ability to acquire quotes from a wide vari ety of A+ malpractice insurance carriers often results in premium savings. Thank You to Our Many Volunteers National Volunteer Week officially took place in April, and the CBA would like to recognize and thank our many mem bers who generously volunteer their time and talents. Your contributions make a meaningful difference whether serving in a leadership role, speaking at seminars and committee meetings, participating in the legislative process and judicial evalu ations, mentoring others, contributing to pro bono efforts, engaging in commu nity service, or supporting our mission in other ways. Because of your dedication, the CBA remains one of the most pres tigious and award-winning metropolitan bar associations in the country. To learn more about CBA and YLS volunteer opportunities, email membership@chica gobar.org with your interest areas.

BY BETH McMEEN, CBA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The CBA Animal Law Committee welcomed Jennifer Murtoff, founder of Home to Roost, to discuss legal issues concerning backyard chicken-keeping. Members can access a copy of the on-demand meeting at learn.chicagobar.org (please note, no MCLE credit is available). To join the committee and receive notice of future meetings, visit www.chicagobar.org (under the Committees tab).

2026 Nominating Committee The 2026 Nominating Committee, chaired by former CBA President Ray J. Koenig III, has selected the slate of new officers and board members for 2026 2027. Trisha M. Rich, Holland & Knight LLP, will succeed to the office of Presi dent. Kathryn C. Liss, DePaul University College of Law, will become First Vice President; Jonathan B. Amarilio, Taft Law, will serve as Second Vice President; Adam M. Zebelian, Schiller DuCanto & Fleck, will serve as Treasurer; and Andrew W. Vail, Jenner & Block, will serve as Secretary for a second year. Members selected to serve a two-year term on the Board of Managers include Judge Jorge L. Alonso, Dora Cornelio, Octavio Duran, William T. Gibbs, Eliza beth A. Kaveny, Sarah F. King, Jennifer F.

Kuzminski, and Judge Michael T. Mullen. Pursuant to the CBA’s bylaws, Kenneth A. Matuszewski, having served as YLS Chair two years prior, also becomes a member of the Board of Managers. CBA Annual Meeting The CBA’s 153rd Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Union League Club of Chicago, starting with an 11:30 a.m. reception followed by luncheon at noon. Outgo ing President Judge Nichole C. Patton, Incoming President Trisha M. Rich, Secretary Andrew W. Vail, and Trea surer Jonathan B. Amarilio, among others, will make remarks. Tickets are $75 per person and $750 for a table of 10. You can reserve tickets at www.chi cagobar.org/26Annual.

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