Are you concerned about your student loan debt? Associate Director Alisa Rosales will present on loan forgiveness through the College Cost, Reduction and Access Act presentation on Wednesday, November 9th at 5 p.m. in 343 O'Malley. This presentation will provide information on Income Based Repayment and Federal Loan Forgiveness. More events related to Adult Student Week are posted in Symplicity and in the University calendar.
November 4, 2011
November 3, 2011
CBA Meetings for Next Week - Week of November 7, 2011
Meetings for the Week of November 7, 2011
This schedule was generated on November 3, 2011. View most recent list.
The following is a list of committees that have notified the CBA of their speaker/topic. Meetings are held at 12:15 p.m. for one hour at the CBA unless otherwise noted. Bring your CBA card to obtain MCLE credit for meeting attendance. Lunch is available in our servery for $9.50. There is no need to RSVP for committee meetings. Member may attend any meeting they choose.
November 7
- Federal Taxation Special Committee (12:00 P.M.) (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast): Andy Roberson, Latham & Watkins, life of a tax audit.
- Federal Taxation, Practice & Procedure Division E: Meeting cancelled.
- Real Property Law, Construction Law & Mechanics Lien Sub (IL MCLE Credit): Doug Anderson, LCM Architects, overview of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
DePaul Adult Student Week
DePaul University celebrates Adult Student Week next week, November 7-11, ending with several programs for Veterans Day. Several events on career development, personal and spiritual growth, and financial well-being are posted in Symplicity, and specifically Law Career Services is hosting
The Social Internets, Networking & Mentoring
At a recent Chicago Bar Association meeting of the Practice Management & Technology group, I was once again struck by the sheer volume of knowledge about different aspects of social media some people manage to keep track. I learned about the difference between a Wordpress .com and .org account, a service for virtual desktops, SEO (search engine optimization) tactics, and a great deal about the various differences are among smart phone platforms.
November 2, 2011
Etiquette Tip of the Week: Responsibility of the Dinner Guest
Your responsibility as a dinner guest in someone's home is not just to show up and eat the food. Your responsibility is to be a charming guest and keep up the conversation at the table...not the texting conversation under the table. Scan newspapers and online news the day of the dinner party, to be up on current events. (So even if you are not a sports fan, know how well the hometown team is doing!)
Etiquette Tip of the Week: Responsibility of the Dinner Guest
Your responsibility as a dinner guest in someone's home is not just to show up and eat the food. Your responsibility is to be a charming guest and keep up the conversation at the table...not the texting conversation under the table. Scan newspapers and online news the day of the dinner party, to be up on current events. (So even if you are not a sports fan, know how well the hometown team is doing!)
November 1, 2011
Upcoming CLE at the CBA
CLEAdvantage - CBA Member Discount CLE Plan: Members can attend most CLE seminars for only $125 per plan year. Seminars are also webcast at www.chicagobar.org and the West LegalEdcenter (see costs online).
November 1: Practical Developments in Insurance Coverage (2.75 IL MCLE Credit)
3:00-6:00 p.m. $60 Member/$120 Nonmember/$45 Gov't Member
November 2: Making the Most of Your Legal Career in Family Law (1 IL PR Credit, subject to approval)
3:00-6:00 p.m. $80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member
November 3: Trends in Trial Practice (2.75 IL MCLE Credit)
3:00-6:00 p.m. $60 Member/$120 Nonmember/$45 Gov't Member
November 4: Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges Women and Minority Conference (6.5 IL MCLE Credit)
8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. $99 Full Day/Half Day Options Available
November 7: State Tax Issues Roundtable (2 IL MCLE Credit)
12:00-2:10 p.m./$50 Member/$100 Nonmember/$35 Gov't Member
Upcoming CLE and Volunteer Opportunities at the CBA
CLEAdvantage - CBA Member Discount CLE Plan: Members can attend most CLE seminars for only $125 per plan year. Seminars are also webcast at www.chicagobar.org and the West LegalEdcenter (see costs online).
Practical Developments in Insurance Coverage (2.75 IL MCLE Credit)November 1/3:00-6:00 p.m./$60 Member/$120 Nonmember/$45 Gov't Member
Making the Most of Your Legal Career in Family Law (1 IL PR Credit, subject to approval)
November 2/3:00-6:00 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member
Trends in Trial Practice (2.75 IL MCLE Credit)
November 3/3:00-6:00 p.m./$60 Member/$120 Nonmember/$45 Gov't Member
Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges Women and Minority Conference (6.5 IL MCLE Credit)
November 4/8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m./$99 Full Day/Half Day Options Available
State Tax Issues Roundtable (2 IL MCLE Credit)
November 7/12:00-2:10 p.m./$50 Member/$100 Nonmember/$35 Gov't Member
Volunteer Opportunities:
CBA Moot Court Competition (Volunteer Judges Needed) - November 17-19
The Young Lawyers Section will host its 30th Annual Moot Court Competition on November 17-19, 2011, at the Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago. This year we have 32 teams competing from across the country. The YLS needs attorneys to act as competition judges on the evenings of November 17 and 18 (5:30 or 7:30 p.m.). Competition judges may be eligible to earn Illinois MCLE credit. For more information, contact the CLE Department. To volunteer, contact Jenni Bertolino or 312-554-2031 and indicate your volunteer preference.
YLS Children's Book Drive - November 9 to December 9
Donate new and gently-used children’s books to the Young Lawyers Section’s Annual Children’s Book Drive. Books will be provided to local homeless shelters, the children’s waiting room at the Daley Center, the Carole Robertson Center for Learning, the Cook County Juvenile Justice Center, and the William C. Goudy Elementary School. Drop-off books in the CBA Lobby, 321 S. Plymouth Ct., from November 9 to December 9.
Serving Our Seniors Event - November 9
The YLS Public Outreach Committee is teaming-up with the Women's Bar Association of Illinois to host a Serving Our Seniors event on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, from 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. training; document preparation 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.) at Wilson Yard Apartments (1026 W. Montrose) located just off the Wilson stop of the red line. To learn more and register to volunteer, visit www.chicagobar.org/yls.
Wills for Heroes Event - November 12
The YLS will be hosting a Wills For Heroes Event on Saturday, November 12, from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., at Chicago Police Headquarters, 3510 S. Michigan Ave. Volunteer lawyers create free wills, living wills and other estate planning documents for local emergency first responders and their spouses or partners. To volunteer, RSVP to Alexis Bettis by November 4 (include your cell phone number, state if you are a licensed IL attorney, ARDC #, if your practice focuses on estate planning, and if you are a notary).
CBF Pro Bono Support Program
As lawyers, we have the unique ability and responsibility to use our training and skills to ensure that those who cannot afford our services have access to the legal system. Pro bono programs in and around Chicago have a variety of opportunities for you to help, and the CBF is available to help you find a pro bono opportunity that fits your skills, interests and availability. The CBF Pro Bono Opportunities Guide is designed to help you find a pro bono program that fits your needs. For a hard copy of the Guide or for more information on pro bono opportunities, contact CBF Pro Bono Director Kelly Tautges at ktautges@chicagobar.org or visit www.chicagobarfoundation.org.
How Does the Cloud Influence Practice?
Most lawyers don't claim to be internet security experts. So what does it mean to move your practice's files "to the cloud"? What are the different levels "of the cloud" that you need to consider? How might the ways you use the internet and access information change as you transition to practice to maintain client confidentiality? We don't know the answers to that, but the Iowa Supreme Court has begun to consider the implications on the ethical practices of law.
October 31, 2011
Big East Virtual Career Fair
The Big East Virtual Career Fair runs from November 1-3, 2011. If you are interested in consulting positions, this is an excellent opportunity to virtually meet various employers through online chat sessions such as:
- Octagon
- Baker Tilly
- Resources Global Initiatives
- ...amongst others!
2Ls: Upcoming Government/Honors Deadlines
The following government programs have 2L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks. Details of these programs are provided in the 2011-12 Government Honors & Internship Handbook (login/password located in the Symplicity Announcements).
Spring Programs• Department of Health & Human Services – Departmental Appeals Board Volunteer Internship/Externship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/31/11)
• Commission on International Religious Freedom – Volunteer Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/01/11)
• Commission on Security & Cooperation in Europe – U.S. Helsinki Commission Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/01/11)
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – Enforcement Division Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/01/11)
• Environmental Protection Agency – R9 Volunteer Intern Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/01/11)
• Federal Communications Commission – International Bureau Satellite Division Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/01/11)
3Ls/4Ls/JLCs: Upcoming Government Honors Deadlines
The following government programs have 3L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks. Details of these programs are provided in the 2011-12 Government Honors & Internship Handbook (login/password located in the Symplicity Announcements).
Spring Programs• Department of Health & Human Services – Departmental Appeals Board Volunteer Internship/Externship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 10/31/11)
• Commission on International Religious Freedom – Volunteer Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/01/11)
• Commission on Security & Cooperation in Europe – U.S. Helsinki Commission Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/01/11)
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – Enforcement Division Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/01/11)
• Environmental Protection Agency – R9 Volunteer Intern Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/01/11)
• Federal Communications Commission – International Bureau Satellite Division Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/01/11)
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