CBA Record Feb-March 2018

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CLE & MEMBER NEWS A-M Lawyers–Meet Your Upcoming MCLE Requirement Through Free CBA CLE

The CBA is your local spot for MCLE

I f your last name begins with A-M, you need to complete your 30 hours of Illinois MCLE credit by June 30, 2018. Don’t wait until the last minute! Take advantage of the CBA’s free archived CLE webcasts and free noon hour committee meetings (attend live or via webcast). Members can also access unlimited CBA andYLS seminars of their choice through our CLE Advantage Plan for only $150 (includes live, webcast and DVD formats). For CBA CLE information, call 312/554- D id you know the CBA hosts approximately 80 practice area committee meetings ever y month during the noon hour that mem- bers can attend live or via webcast, all at no extra cost and offering fee CLE credit? Recent topics have included: Bitcoin basics, ARDC 2018 ethics update, tips for winning motions, pension derisking W ish you could spread your dues payments throughout the year? Tired of getting monthly invoices from the CBA? Want to save on stamps, envelopes andbill payment time? Looking for free CLE coupons? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should sign up for the CBA’s Dues Auto Pay Plan which allows you to automatically bill your CBA mem- bership dues to your designated credit card on amonthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis (no extra fees for this option). All we need is your authorization and enrollment form. This is a great way

2052. For more information regarding MCLE reporting requirements, visit www. mcleboard.org Note: The new PR-MCLE requirement for one hour of mental health/substance abuse PRMCLE and one hour of diversity/ inclusion PR MCLE begin with the July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019 and July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020 two-year reporting periods. These new credits are NOT required for the reporting period ending June 30, 2018. strategies, what tax advisors need to know, mindfulness practices, emerging legal issues with commercial space travel, pending family law legislation, andmuch more. Check the weekly ebulletin every Thursday to see current committeemeet- ing titles, speakers and amount of free CLE credit. to save time and ease up on your budget. Plus, all members on the dues auto pay plan receive 3 free CLE coupons (one in June from the West LegalEdcenter, one in August from the CBA and the final one fromWest in January). See complete details and enrollment form at www.chi- cagobar.org under the Membership tab or call 312/554-2020. Installment plans apply to dues only. CLE Advantage fee, voluntary contributions and monthly membership charges are not included in this option. Automatic charges will begin on June 1.

Is This Your Last Issue? I t could be, if your CBAmembership dues have not yet been paid or if you have an outstanding balance that is 90 days past due. Your one year free new admittee membership has expired and in accordance with the Association’s By-Laws, members who did not renew by February 28th received a notice of termination of membership. If you have not yet renewed yourmembershipor brought your membership account up-to- date, please do so now to keep CBA professional development programs, networking,mentoringand leadership opportunities, career advancement tips, community service events, free cle seminars, practice resources, mem- bers only savings and other benefits. We don’t want to lose you! CBA membership is more valuable than ever. Special free programming for recent lawschool grads include interac- tive job search and professional devel- opment seminars, one on one career counseling, new lawyer resource web page, mentoring programs, judicial roundtables, practice pointer videos, structured networking events, work/ life balance resources and more. Renewals may be made online at www.chicagobar.org, by phone 312/554-2020, fax 312/554-2054, or by mail. Call 312/554-2020withquestions regarding dues and other charges. Note: Members wishing to resign/ cancel are requested to indicate so in writing stating their reason for resigna- tion to avoid reinstatement fees in the future. Please send your resignation request to kbryan@chicagobar.org or write a short note on your statement and return it.

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