News and Announcements from the CBA (See CBA Homepage for Updates)
· Catch a New Complimentary Practice Pointer
The CLE Department has recently added to its catalog of complimentary online practice pointers. Watch "Representing an Animal Organization" with Anna E. Morrison-Ricordati or "Representing a Buyer: Types of Deeds" with John P. O'Brien at www.chicagobar.org.
· Chorus Recruiting New Members
The CBA Chorus is embarking on its 6th season and invites all singing lawyers and law students to join them. The Chorus meets on Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the CBA Building. If you enjoy singing chorale masterpieces, holiday music and other wonderful pieces, this is the group for you. See PDF flyer for more information. The next rehearsal on October 5.
· 2011 Pro Bono Week: Kindness to StrangersThe Chicago Bar Foundation and Chicago Bar Association's Annual Pro Bono Week will be held from Monday, October 24, to Friday, October 28, 2011. See schedule and registration at www.chicagobar.org/probonoweek.
· Alliant Credit Union Membership is Now Available to MembersAlliant is proud to offer credit union membership to members of The Chicago Bar Association and your family members. Alliant is one of the nation's largest credit unions, serving more than 280,000 members worldwide. Alliant members benefit from below-market loan rates, above-market rates on savings and checking accounts, and 24/7 account access on the phone, online and at ATMs. To join Alliant, visit www.alliantpromos.org/cba.
· Minute with a Judge What You Need to Know Before Going to CourtThe Young Lawyers Section has created Webcasts to help improve your practice in court. Minute with a Judge contains short interviews with judges that cover their particular do's and don'ts when it comes to appearing before them. If you have never appeared before a particular judge before, check out Minute with a Judge to get a sense about how he or she operates. Watch now.
