CBA News and Announcements

Call for Nominations: CBA/CBF Annual Pro Bono and Public Service Awards
The CBA and CBF invite you to submit nominations by May 21, 2012 for the Chicago legal community's prestigious pro bono and public service awards. These awards celebrate exemplary members of the legal profession who have used their talents and resources to improve access to justice for the less fortunate in our community. The recipients will be honored at the CBA and CBF's 14th Annual Pro Bono and Public Service Awards Luncheon on July 17. For more information, visit www.chicagobarfoundation.org/awards. />
CBA Launches Mentoring Program - Mentor/Mentees Earn 6 IL PR Credit Hours
In partnership with the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, the CBA proudly announces the implementation of a Lawyer-to-Lawyer Mentoring Program. Experienced attorneys (admitted six years or more) will be matched with newly licensed attorneys (admitted two years or less) for a year-long mentoring program. Participating mentors and new lawyers will receive 6 hours of professional responsibility CLE credit upon program completion. The program guidelines and applications to be a mentor or mentee are available at www.chicagobar.org/mentoring. The mentoring program will kick off with an orientation program on May 31, 2012.

Lunch at the CBA Just Got Tastier
Eurest Dining Services is please to announce new fresh lunch choices at the CBA. Lunch on the committee meeting floors now offer pick two and mini options in addition to a full lunch. Fresh quick choices in the first floor bookstore include salads, sandwiches, coffee, and more.

No Fee CVS Discount Prescription Card
CVS-CareMark offers members a no-fee RxSavingsPlus Discount Card. There are no forms to fill out - just go to your pharmacy and show the card to your pharmacist to have the discount verified. Family members and employees can use the card even if they already have insurance. The lowest prices are guaranteed. Visit http://chicagobar.rxsavingsplus.com to print your card and start saving today!