CLE
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).
State Tax Issues Roundtable (2 IL MCLE Credit)November 7/12:00-2:10 p.m./$50 Member/$100 Nonmember/$35 Gov't Member
Understanding Financial Statements (2 IL MCLE Credit)
November 8/2:00-4:30 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member
Probate Practice Part 1 (2.75 IL MCLE Credit)
November 9/3:00-6:00 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member
Predatory Practices in Real Estate (2 IL MCLE Credit)
November 10/12:00-2:10 p.m./$50 Member/$100 Nonmember/$35 Gov't Member
Ethics for the Corporate Attorney (2.75 IL MCLE Credit)
November 15/2:00-5:00 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member
VOLUNTEER
CBA Moot Court Competition Volunteer Judges - November 17-19
The Young Lawyers Section will host its 30th Annual Moot Court Competition this month at the Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago. The YLS needs attorneys to act as competition judges on the evenings of November 17 and 18 (5:30 or 7:30 p.m.). 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. Collect books at your firm and drop-off the books in the CBA Lobby, 321 S. Plymouth Ct., from November 9 to December 9.
Dear Santa Letters
Help a child enjoy the holidays...answer a Dear Santa Letter! The YLS will be distributing "Dear Santa" letters provided by Direct Effect Charities, a group that receives thousands of letters from disadvantaged youth from Chicago Public Schools requesting gifts from Santa. Simply select a letter, purchase a few items the child has requested, and mail the package. Letters will be available at the CBA (321 S. Plymouth Ct.) starting the week of Thanksgiving or or if you would like to distribute letters at your firm, contact Jenni Bertolino at 312-554-2031 or yls@chicagobar.org. Complete instructions will be attached to the letter.
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.
