Next Week in LCS - November 11 2011

Check out the new LCS Tutorials! From the shortcuts in Symplicity, you can access programs on using Symplicity, Professional Dress, and Technology in Your Job Search.  The LinkedIn Tutorial is now available, and its intructions are available just below the LinkedIn icon in the Symplicity shortcuts.

Etiquette Tip of the Week: Build, Don't Burn

It was the dreaded day of the big layoff. One by one we were called into the office of a vice president of a company that had just purchased our company, to be let go by a man we did not know. I had heard that a few people before me had lashed out at him with angry words, some had burst into tears.
When it came to my turn, he looked like a man who had been through it. Instead of issuing a parting shot, I smiled and said to him, "I enjoyed my time here and I learned a great deal. I am grateful for the experience and I thank you for that."  He was pleasantly surprised. We chatted for a minute, he smiled, shook my hand and I went on my way.

News and Announcements from the CBA

Christmas Spirits Tickets Now On Sale
Order Christmas Spirits Tickets Now and Get the Best Seats! Tickets for this year's production, LawLawPalooza, are now on sale with special advanced ticket pricing: only $45 mainfloor and $25 mezzanine! Get details and order tickets at www.chicagobar.org/barshow.

Alliance for Women CoSponsors NAWL Foundation Event
The Alliance for Women is cosponsoring the NAWL's complimentary Fall Reception on November 15 at 5:30 p.m. at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, 71 S. Wacker Dr. Get details and RSVP to nawlfoundation@gmail.com.

Come hang out with us on Facebook
An online meeting place for Chicago's legal community! Keep up with what's going on at the CBA on Facebook and interact with lawyers and the extended legal community for both professional and personal reasons. Become a fan! Not a Facebook user? You can still view the CBA's page for up-to-date information at www.facebook.com/chicagobar.

October Digital Edition of The Record Now Available
Members can now access the October 2011 edition of The CBA Record at www.chicagobar.org/therecord. Articles include "Civil Rights, Individual Rights, and Administrative Law with a 'Family Law' Twist" and "Fixing the Immigration System."

Upcoming CLE and Volunteer Opportunities at the CBA

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.

Public Interest Job Fair - MPILCC

The Midwest Public Interest Law Career Conference is scheduled for Saturday, February 4 at Northwestern University School of Law. Sponsored by the Chicago Area Law School Consortium, it is the largest job fair for public interest employers in the Midwest. The event includes interviews and table talk (networking) sessions. To register, please email Elizabeth Boe (eboe [at] depaul.edu) by December 7 the following information:

• Your first and last name
• Email address (you will use this to login to the MPILCC bidding site)
• Graduation Date
• Class Year
• Whether You Registered Last Year