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April 2016
Dear Member:
My heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for your membership. The Association’s
continued success lies in the strength, participation and support of our members, and it is only
because of you that:
The CBA is the leading metropolitan bar association for professional training, continuing legal
education programming and member services in the United States.
The CBA’s 92 general bar and 28 young lawyer committees offer hundreds of cutting edge legal and
educational programs, live and online, at no cost to our members. The majority of CBA committee
meetings and related legal education programs qualify for Illinois MCLE credit and offer excellent
networking opportunities.
More than 7,200 members participate in the CBA’s CLEAdvantage program, still only $150 per plan
year for unlimited access to hundreds of CLE & LPMT programs (live, webcast and DVD formats).
The CBA leads the nation in Law Practice Management & Technology training, which includes an
array of how-to seminars, hands-on technology training programs (live and online), and low-cost
consulting services for members.
The Young Lawyers Section–with more than 9,000 members–continues to be the major source for
young lawyer learning, social networking, professional, practice and business development, skills
training, community service and leadership opportunities for Chicago-area young lawyers.
We will continue several free member programs, including our “Practice Basics” series featuring
leading lawyers and judges, one-on-one and group mentoring opportunities, and practical business
and legal skills training, career counseling and more.
I am pleased to report that there will be no dues increase for the 11th consecutive year. The
CBA’s leadership and staff have worked very hard to keep our administrative costs down. Dues auto pay
plan and financial hardship dues are also available options.
Together, we have achieved an outstanding level of programming excellence that enhances
professionalism and collegiality among members of the bench and the bar. In addition, our legislative
program and recommendations for local, state and federal court rule changes are essential services for
all Illinois lawyers.
We value and treasure your membership. Thank you and I encourage you to renew your membership
and take advantage of our special renewal offer.
Sincerely,
Patricia Brown Holmes
CBA President
Membership Dues Renewal
The Chicago Bar Association
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call 312-554-2020, or
return your payment by mail.
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