CBA to Recognize Hon. Thomas H. Logan at 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 or at tdrees@chicagobar.org. Learn more about the honorees at www.chicagobar.org.
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 or at tdrees@chicagobar.org.
YLS Law Day Judge’s Reception - April 30
In honor of Law Day, the YLS will host its annual "Meet the Judges Reception" at the CBA on Monday, April 30, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. Judges from the Circuit Court of Cook County, Appellate Court, and Federal Court will be invited to attend. Includes cocktails and appetizers. RSVP for the complimentary event at yls@chicagobar.org. Space is limited. Generously sponsored by LexisNexis.
YLS Law Day Celebration - May 2
Attend a free concert featuring the Barristers Big Band at the Richard J. Daley Center on May 2, 2012 at noon. The Hon. Jeffrey Cole of the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, will address the Law Week theme "No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom." See more on Law Week at www.chicagobar.org/lawweek.
Giving Ground - May 3
Murder, lies, and corruption…plus MCLE? The YLS is cosponsoring a new play, Giving Ground, with The Artistic Home and Chicago-Kent College of Law. The production will pair four 20-minute acts with a moderated discussion that will be focused on numerous ethical and substantive legal issues raised by the preceding act. 4 IL MCLE Credit, including 2 IL Professional Responsibility Credit. Please register at www.chicagobar.org.
Membership Appreciation Week Event: Ethical Issues Lawyers Face Using Social Media - May 7
Erin Lothson of DLA Piper LLP (US) will explore professional ethics issues associated with the use of social media by lawyers and will analyze how the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct apply to lawyers’ conduct online. The complimentary members-only event will be held on Monday, May 7, 2012 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the CBA. Register at www.chicagobar.org/memberweek. 1 IL PR Credit.
Membership Appreciation Week Event: Law Practice Management & Technology Expo Hall - May 8
Catch up on the latest in law practice management and technology services that can benefit your law practice on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the CBA. Door prizes include an Apple iPad and a Kindle Fire. Complimentary lunch and snacks will be available in the Expo Hall. See www.chicagobar.org/memberweek for a vendor list and registration.
Membership Appreciation Week Event: Using Technology to Get the Most Out of Running a Law Firm - May 8
Christopher T. Anderson, product manager for LexisNexis Firm Manager™, will explore how to better run your firm by managing risks, improving client communications, managing deadlines, and more. The complimentary members-only event will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the CBA. Register at www.chicagobar.org/memberweek. 1 IL PR Credit.
Membership Appreciation Week Event: Ethics Essential for Marketing Your Firm Online - May 8
Learn how to develop the best legal ethics practices that will empower your online marketing. Topics will include web presence, participation in social media, thought leadership, customer validation, showcasing achievements, and more. The complimentary members-only event will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the CBA. Register at www.chicagobar.org/memberweek. 1 IL PR Credit.
Membership Appreciation Week Event: Building Business Relationships: Strategies for Career Success - May 9
Theresa Jaffe, principal of Theresa Jaffe Consulting, will share her best secrets for how someone’s perception of your value impacts the relationship you build and give you techniques to build, segment, and serve your personal and professional network. The complimentary members-only event will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 12:00-1:15 p.m. at the CBA. Register at www.chicagobar.org/memberweek. No MCLE.
Membership Appreciation Week Event: Saving to Achieve Your Goals - May 9
Janet Meinheit and Jeff Gonzales of Alliant Credit Union will share proven tools of budgeting, planning, and saving that will help you achieve your personal financial goals. Lunch compliments of Alliant Credit Union. The complimentary members-only event will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 12:00-1:15 p.m. at the CBA. Register at www.chicagobar.org/memberweek. No MCLE.
Herman Kogan Legal Media Awards - May 9
WLS Channel 7 (ABC) anchor Ron Magers will deliver the keynote address at the annual Herman Kogan Media Awards luncheon on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Petterino’s Restaurant. Awards are presented for outstanding achievements by journalists in broadcast, print, and online categories. $60 per person. For reservations, contact Karen Highley at 312-554-2013 or at khighley@chicagobar.org.
Membership Appreciation Week Event: Complimentary Passport Photos - May 10
Stop by the CBA from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and receive a free passport photo courtesy of AAA. No RSVP necessary.
Membership Appreciation Week Event: Everyday Ethics - May 10
Facilitators will lead interactive discussions regarding ethical and professional issues that can arise in everyday practice and the various ways that each situation can be handled under the rules of professional conduct and the Illinois Supreme Court rules. The complimentary members-only event will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2012 from 12:15-1:15 p.m. at the CBA. Register at www.chicagobar.org/memberweek. 1 IL PR Credit.
Membership Appreciation Week Event: Weather Report: The Current Forecast for Cloud Computing and Ethics - May 11
Join the CBA Law Practice Management & Technology Committee for a super-sized monthly meeting. Joshua Poje, ABA, and Catherine Sanders Reach, CBA, will discuss what you need to do to use cloud computing ethically and how to minimize your risk. The complimentary members-only event will be held on Friday, May 11, 2012 from 12:15-1:30 p.m. at the CBA. Register at www.chicagobar.org/memberweek. 1 IL PR Credit.
YLS Business Development Series: Client Retention - May 14
Get the seven keys to growing your practice through existing clients at this complimentary workshop sponsored by the Young Lawyers Section. On Monday, May 14, 2012 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the CBA, Steven Fretzin of Sales Results will teach you how to keep clients happy through a strong client retention plan. No MCLE. Register online at www.chicagobar.org.
Alliance for Women Awards Luncheon - May 15
The AFW will honor two outstanding women attorneys at its Annual Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 11:45 a.m. at The Standard Club. Wendy Pollack, founder and director of the Women’s Law and Policy Project at the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law, will be the recipient of the Founder’s Award. Julianne M. Hartzell, a partner at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP, will be the recipient of the Alta May Hulett Award. Tickets are $50 per person. For reservations, contact Tamra Drees at 312-554-2057 or at tdrees@chicagobar.org.
