Support Lifting to Lend-A-Hand
On Saturday, July 28, 2012, Dan Cotter, Incoming CBA Second Vice President, will participate in an amateur power lifting competition to raise money for Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth and its mentoring programs. This summer marks the tenth year of Lifting to Lend-A-Hand. Donations can be made at www.lawyerslendahand.org. If you have any questions regarding sponsorships or would like to pledge an amount per pound, please contact Dan directly at liftingtolendahand@hotmail.com.
The CBA …It’s Where You Belong. Why Renew? No dues increase, free Illinois MCLE credit with in-person or live Webcast committee meeting attendance, and new law practice management and technology programming including seminars, how-to training, online resources and affordable consulting services. The CBA is close, convenient and cost-effective. Renew online or call 312-554-2020. We appreciate your membership and look forward to serving you in the coming year!Join/Update Your Committee Selections
It's time to join/change the CBA and YLS committees of your choice for the 2012-2013 bar year. Committee participation benefits both you and your firm by providing legal updates, practice tips, networking and business development, leadership experience, and more - all at no extra cost and a minimal time commitment. Update your selections online now. Cook County Criminal Court Building Renaming
Members are invited to commemorate the renaming of the Cook County Criminal Court Building at 26th Street and California Avenue to the Honorable George N. Leighton Criminal Court Building on Friday, June 29, at 2 p.m. RSVP for security purposes to Phyllis Buntyn at 312-603-1137. Continuing Legal Education Committee Seeks Volunteers
Are you interested in getting involved in the CBA's Continuing Legal Education Committee? The Committee develops unique CLEs of interest to the general membership and hosts popular annual seminars such as "Motion Practice in Cook County Circuit Court's Law Division and "Advanced Legal Writing." Email your interest to Beth McMeen, CLE Director.Starting and Growing Your Business e-book
In recognition of the difficult business environment in which small businesses operate and the fact that many small businesses simply cannot afford the legal and professional services necessary to navigate these difficult times, the CBA Young Lawyers Section partnered with the Small Business Advocacy Council to create an educational e-book for small business owners. View the book now.
