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CLE & MEMBER NEWS The CBA
is your
local spot
for MCLE
Register for a Seminar Today
312/554-2056
CBA Welcomes New Admittees
In May, approximately 500 new attor-
neys were admitted to practice law in
the state of Illinois. To help introduce
newadmittees to the legal profession, the
CBA offers free membership and free CLE
for one year. Other benefits include job
search resources, how-to seminars, par-
ticipation in committee activities, career
Last Call for Membership Dues
Don’t forget to renew your CBA membership this
summer. Dues must be received by August 31st to
maintain all savings and benefits including: free CLE,
free noon hour committee meetings live and web-
cast, low cost businessmanagement and technology
skills training, free solo small firm resource portal,
client development workshops, complimentary
hands on job search/career advancement programs,
free judicial roundtables, joint events with other
professional groups, leadership training, affordable
practice management consulting, pro bono legal
and community service volunteer opportunities,
members only discount programs, and much more.
There is no doubt that these are challenging times
for the legal profession. Budgets are tight and time
is a precious commodity. The CBA is aware of this, is
working hard to meet your needs and has not raised
dues in over 11 years. Keep up with the latest legal
developments. Network with the brightest legal
minds in Chicago. Meet future employers, mentors,
business contacts and friends. Get job search help.
The CBA is where you belong. Make connections,
grow you business and enrich your professional
future. Renew today , USmail
or call 312/554-2020.
Special Billing Notes: Reduced dues are available
for unemployed members and those with financial
hardships. Call 312/554-2131 or see dues hardship
form at For dues installment
plan, call 312/554-2020. If you do not wish to renew
for thismembership period, please call 312/554-2135
or email to resign yourmem-
bership and avoid reinstatement fees in the future.
development services, legal resource
guides, networking opportunities, social
events and much more.
If you know a new lawyer who has not
yet activated his or her complimentary
membership, please encourage them to
do so. Call 312/554-2133 for more infor-
mation.
The CBA Needs Your Email Address
We need your email address! By providing us your email address, you
will:
–Receive the CBA eBulletin every Thursday containing a list of the fol-
lowing week’s committee meetings and speakers noting free MCLE
credit, upcoming seminars, networking events and important news
about the Association.
–Receive timely notices of your committee meetings, topics and
speakers.
–Cut down on the amount of mail and faxes the CBA sends which helps
lower these expenses and saves trees!
To notify us of your email address, call 312/554-2135 or send an email
to including your name, phone, email address and
CBA member number. Please note that the CBA does not provide or
sell member email addresses to outside entities nor will we bombard
you with unnecessary emails. Thank you!
CBA Resources for New Lawyers
Just getting started in the practice of law in Chicago? The CBA
offers many resources and programs to help new lawyers. See our
comprehensive list and links including MCLE requirements, start
up law firmboot camp, career services, mentoring programs, seminars
for new lawyers, practice area pointer videos, volunteer opportunities
and more.
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