YLS Social Hour - November 9
Join the YLS for drink specials and appetizers on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Plymouth Restaurant & Bar (right next to the CBA Building), 327 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago.
The Rainmaker Retreat - November 11-12
The CBA is pleased to announce a 2-day "Rainmaker Retreat" on November 11-12 in Chicago featuring Stephen Fairley of The Rainmaker Institute. This marketing boot camp for small and solo practitioners will give attendees tools to grow their law firms during these tough economic times. CBA members get an extra $100 discount when registering with the code "CBA." Learn more and register by calling 888-588-5891 or www.rainmakerretreat.com.
Chicago Bar Foundation Fundraiser - November 12
The CBF will host its annual Fall Benefit on Saturday, November 12, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., at the Field Museum. Guests will enjoy a buffet dinner plus explore the Museum's special exhibits, including Whales and Chocolate. Purchase tickets at www.chicagobarfoundation.org.
Justice John Paul Stevens Award Luncheon - November 15
The 12th Annual Justice John Paul Stevens Award Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at 11:30 a.m., at The Standard Club. The awards celebrate Illinois attorneys who have demonstrated extraordinary integrity and service to the community throughout their careers. This year Ellen E. Douglass, Patrick J. Fitzgerald, and David C. Hilliard will be honored. The Hon. William J. Bauer, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, will be the keynote speaker. $65 per person. For reservations, contact Tamra Drees, CBA Events Coordinator, at 312-554-2057.
Real Estate Taxation Committee's Luncheon with Cook County Judges- November 16
The CBA Real Estate Taxation Committee will host a luncheon recognizing the judges who preside over real estate tax matters in the Circuit Court of Cook County. The Hon. Edmund Ponce de Leon, presiding judge of the County Division, will deliver the keynote speech at the luncheon. All members are invited to join the Committee on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at Noon, at The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Ct. Cost is $55 per person. For reservations, contact Tamra Drees, CBA Events Coordinator, at 312-554-2057.
Towers of Lights: An (almost) All-American Concert - November 16
Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming 2011-2012 Symphony Orchestra and Chorus season. All concerts are held at St. James Episcopal Cathedral (Wabash at Huron). The first concert in the series, Towers of Light: An (almost) All-American Concert, will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 7:30 p.m. Season pass is $55, individual advance tickets are $12. To order tickets (or a season pass) online, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/profile/80112.
