Next Week of LCS- 4/05/2012

Spring has sprung; we hope you enjoy the long weekend. Next week in LCS is filled with exciting receptions, panels, photo opps, and more!

WEDNESDAY: 1Ls: Meet the Employer Reception: April 11th: 1Ls don't miss the chance to mix and mingle with employers from all legal sectors at the annual 1L exclusive Meet the Employers Reception. Please note you must have attended Creating Connections (See the Symplicity Calendar for Dates and Times) to participate. Please RSVP in Symplicity Continue to check the Announcement Box on your Symplicity homepage for information and the list of employers. More Information Here.

 

THURSDAY: Alternative Careers Presentation and Reception: Thursday, April 12th: National speaker Cheryl Heisler of Lawternatives will be speaking from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in 804 Lewis. Please then join us for the Alternative Career Networking Reception at 5:30 p.m. in the DePaul Club  to connect directly with alumni and friends of DePaul who have pursued alternative career paths. Please RSVP in Symplicity for all activities.

WEDNESDAY: Hiring Attorneys Tell All on April 11th: Please join LCS and the SBA in welcoming a panel of  hiring attorneys from 12:00pm-12:50pm in 803 who will discuss how to get hired and then succeed at a variety of legal jobs. Don't miss out on the chance to get the scoop from those in the hiring trenches directly! Non-Pizza Lunch Provided.

Headshot Days in LCS: Looking to update your LinkedIn profile picture or add a professional headsot to your portfolio? Stop by LCS on Wednesday April 11th from 9:30am-Noon or on Thursday April 12th from 11:00am-4:00pm to have a digital professional headshot taken.

Upcoming CBA Meetings for the Week of April 9, 2012

April 9

Legislative Committee (12:00 P.M.) (IL MCLE Credit)
Committee will discuss legislative matters.

News and Announcements from the CBA

Nominate a Non-Lawyer who Strengthens Our System of Freedom for the Liberty Bell
The Young Lawyers Section is seeking nominations for Liberty Bell Award candidates. The award recognizes a member of the community who is not an attorney and who has rendered services that strengthen the effectiveness of the American system of freedom under law. The award will be presented on April 30 at the Law Day Judges Reception. Download the nomination form at www.chicagobar.org.

Call for CBF Board Nominations
The Nominating Committee for The Chicago Bar Foundation is seeking nominations for several open board slots next year. Nominations are due by April 20. See details and download a nomination form at www.chicagobarfoundation.org.

Upcoming 3L Government Honors and Internship Deadlines

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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, located at https://www.law.arizona.edu/career/honorshandbook.cfm. Password Available Through Symplicity

 

·         New York State Senate – New York state Senate Fellowship Program (Paid, Deadline 04/20/12)

·         District of Columbia – Capital City Fellows Program (Paid, Deadline 05/01/12)

Upcoming 2L Government Honors and Internship Deadlines

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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, located at https://www.law.arizona.edu/career/honorshandbook.cfm.  Password Available Through Symplicity

Summer Programs

Upcoming 1L Government Honors and Internship Deadlines

The following government programs have 1L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks.  Details of these programs are provided in the 2011-12 Government Honors & Internship Handbook, located at https://www.law.arizona.edu/career/honorshandbook.cfm.  See the Password at Symplicity

Summer Programs

CLE Programs

YLS Chicago's Top Lawyers Under 40 (No MCLE)
April 3/12:00-1:30 p.m./Free for Members/$25 Nonmember

Assessing Damages in Intellectual Property Cases (2.75 IL MCLE Credit)
April 3/3:00-6:00 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member

Legal Issues with Music Festivals (2 IL MCLE Credit)
April 5/12:00-2:10 p.m./$40 Member/$80 Nonmember/$30 Gov't Member

Therapeutic Jurisprudence in Mental Disability Law (2 IL MCLE Credit)
April 10/12:00-2:10 p.m./$50 Member/$100 Nonmember/$35 Gov't Member

Post-Judgement Modification to Maintenance Agreements (2.75 IL MCLE Credit)
April 10/3:00-6:00 p.m./$60 Member/$120 Nonmember/$45 Gov't Member

Job seekers getting asked for Facebook passwords

SEATTLE (AP) — When Justin Bassett interviewed for a new job, he expected the usual questions about experience and references. So he was astonished when the interviewer asked for something else: his Facebook username and password.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities at the CBA

CBF Pro Bono Support Program
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.

Upcoming Special Events at the CBA

YLS Lunch with a Judge - April 4
You're invited to have lunch with the Hon. James N. O'Hara of the Circuit Court of Cook County. The Judge will give helpful tips on what young lawyers should know before entering the courtroom. The complimentary event will take place on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at the CBA. Lunch will be provided and is sponsored by Corboy & Demetrio P.C. You must be a CBA member or law student member to attend and you must register in advance. Limit 100 persons. Register online at www.chicagobar.org.

Opportunity Quest with Career Counselor Sheila Markin Nielsen - April 12
Ms. Nielsen will share her methods for creating opportunities for jobs, developing clients, or finding new purpose in your career on Thursday, April 12, 2012 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. at the CBA. The presentation will be followed by a networking reception. This event is complimentary for CBA members. Register online at www.chicagobar.org.

Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth Spring Awards Dinner - April 18
The Barristers Philanthropic Award will be presented to Jesse H. Ruiz of Drinkle Biddle & Reath LLP and Michele I. Ruiz of Sidley Austin LLP at the Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth Spring Awards Dinner on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at the Four Seasons Hotel, 120 East Delaware Place. Tickets are $200. For more information, visit www.lawyerslendahand.org.

Networking Mixer with RMA and Illinois CPA Society - April 18
Get to know members of the Risk Management Association and Illinois CPA Society on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at Bar Louie River North. $65 per ticket. Get details and a reservation form at www.chicagobar.org or call the RMA at 815-464-1439.

Conquer Your Law School Debt and Achieve Financial Health - April 19
Gain an understanding of repaying your student loans and managing your finances after law school on Thursday, April 19, 2012 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at the CBA. Complimentary for CBA members. Register now at www.chicagobar.org.

11th Annual Barristers Big Band Benefit Ball - April 21
All members of Chicago's legal community are invited to attend the 11th Annual Barristers Big Band Benefit Ball on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court. The fun and affordable evening will be filled with great food, fantastic company, the Barristers Big Band’s swinging sound, dance lessons, a dance contest, and lots of dancing. Tickets are only $50. Contact Tamra Drees, CBA Events Coordinator, at 312-554-2057. Dress for dancing!

Vanguard Awards - April 24
The CBA and many local bar associations will honor the individuals and institutions who have made the law and legal profession more accessible to and reflective of the community at large. This event will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Standard Club. $65 per person. For reservations, contact Tamra Drees at 312-554-2057. Learn more about the honorees at www.chicagobar.org.

Association Luncheon with Meet the Press Moderator David Gregory - April 25
All members are cordially invited to an Association Luncheon featuring David Gregory, moderator of “Meet the Press,” on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. The event will be held at The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court, and will feature a reception at 11:30 a.m. followed by a 12:00 p.m. luncheon. $65 per person. To make a reservation, contact Tamra Drees, CBA Events Coordinator, at 312-554-2057.

Rainmaker Retreat - April 27 & 28
Over 8,000 attorneys from hundreds of law firms across the country have discovered how to generate more referrals and find new clients fast by applying the Rainmaker System. If you're struggling to build your legal practice or want to learn more about a proven law firm marketing system for landing more and better clients and creating a financially successful and personally satisfying legal practice, you owe it to yourself to discover the Rainmaker System. Join us at the CBA on April 27 & 28 and learn 65 proven strategies to grow your law firm. See registration and MCLE details at www.rainmakerretreat.com.