MCBA NEWSLETTER |
March 25, 2024 |
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7/4 (Thurs.) Fourth of July Celebration 2024 March Events 3/26/2024 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting 3/29/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar April Events 4/2/2024 (Tues.) PCPC Committee Meeting 4/10 (Wed.) Social Committee Meeting 4/5/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 4/12/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar The Underwood Committee Meeting 4/17/2024 (Wed.) ISU Appellate Court Oral Argument 4/18/2024 (Thurs.) Social Hour 4/19/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 4/26/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar May Events 5/1 (Wed.) Law Day 5/3 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 5/7 (Tues.) DEIA Committee Meeting 5/8 (Wed.) Social Committee Meeting 5/10 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar ADR Committee 5/17 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 5/19 (Sun.) Family Picnic [6/2 (Sun.)-Rain Date] 5/21 (Tues.) CLE 5/24 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 5/27 (Mon.) Memorial Day 5/31 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar June Events 6/3 (Mon.) Golf & PickleBall 6/5 (Wed.) Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listening Session 6/7 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 6/12 (Wed.) Social Committee Meeting 6/14 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 6/19 (Wed.) Juneteenth - Court Closed 6/20 (Thurs.) Annual Meeting 6/21 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 6/28 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar July Events 7/4 (Thurs.) Fourth of July Celebration 7/16 (Tues.) CLE August Events 8/20 (Tues.) CLE 2024 Court Holidays & Closures & MCBA Events
9/2 (Mon.) Labor Day 11/1-3 (Fri. pm - Sun. am) ISU Invitational Mock Trial Tournament 2025 Court Holidays & Closures & MCBA Events 10/22-23 (Wed. - Thurs.) GAL Certification Seminar |
march social hour
guy fraker's bus tour
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Thursday, April 18
Saturday, April 20 May 19 [June 20 Rain Date] June 3 Summer Summer/Fall December |
Social Hour
Guy Fraker's Bus Tour of Lincoln's 8th Judicial Circuit Family Picnic at Dan & Paula Deneen's Home Golf & Pickleball Softball Team - A Schedule will come soon Softball Challenge - The Battle of the Bars Holiday Luncheon |
There are more Social events in the works. If you have ideas or would like to help organize an event, please email Mary at: [email protected]
mcba
continuing legal EDUCATION
2024
CLE
What Would Abe Do?
Tuesday, April 16
presented by
The Lincoln Award of Excellence Member Panel
presented by
The Lincoln Award of Excellence Member Panel
[up to 1.5 hours PR Civility CLE - Approved]
The McLean County Bar Association cordially invites you to a Continuing Legal Education event focusing on civility and professionalism for lawyers, staff and judges. Members of the Lincoln Award of Excellence will present on the topics listed below during this hour and a half presentation. Please join us!
Topics to be covered are:
Best practices and demeanor for new attorneys - Adrian Barr & Alan Sternberg
Incivility & bullying amoung lawyers - Frank Hoffman & Adrian Barr
How to manage abusive clients - Cathy Pratt & Helen Ogar
How to use Rule 137 to obtain attorney fees for acting in bad faith - Tom McClure & Paul Lawrence
How to respond/report when a judge is inappropriate, demeaning or abusive to attorneys - Mike McElvain, Hon. Beth Robb [ret.], and Hon. Bob Freitag [ret.].
CLE
The Allure of Using Paralegals!
Tuesday, March 19 at noon - Postponed
presented by
Thomas McClure, JD and Carolyn Pitts
[up to 1 hour general CLE - Pending Approval]
presented by
Thomas McClure, JD and Carolyn Pitts
[up to 1 hour general CLE - Pending Approval]
The McLean County Bar Association cordially invites you to a Continuing Legal Education event on The Allure of Using Paralegals, An ABA Model Guideline for Paralegal Utilization and Economic Benefits to Attorneys. Thomas McClure is a Professor and Director of Legal Studies at Illinois State University. Mr. McClure holds the Chair position of the ABA Standing Committee on Paralegals. Carolyn Pitts brings her many years of paralegal experience to this presentation.
Topics to be covered are:
Economic Advantages of Paralegals
Key Guidelines for Utilizing Paralegals
Offer the Non-Economic Value of Paralegals
Topics to be covered are:
Economic Advantages of Paralegals
Key Guidelines for Utilizing Paralegals
Offer the Non-Economic Value of Paralegals
2024 MCBA CLE
Tuesday, May 21 - Diversity & Inclusion Presentation - "We the People"
Tuesday, July 16 - Arrests, Searches, Seizures & More
Tuesday, August 20 - IRS Taxes Discharged in Bankruptcy
Tuesday, May 21 - Diversity & Inclusion Presentation - "We the People"
Tuesday, July 16 - Arrests, Searches, Seizures & More
Tuesday, August 20 - IRS Taxes Discharged in Bankruptcy
cle recording opportunities
CLE
Originally Recorded
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
CYBER RISK & CYBER LIABILITY INSURANCE
presented by
Scott Dunton & Adam Czerwinski
[up to 1 hour general CLE - Approved]
Originally Recorded
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
CYBER RISK & CYBER LIABILITY INSURANCE
presented by
Scott Dunton & Adam Czerwinski
[up to 1 hour general CLE - Approved]
RECORDING ENDS February 15, 2026
This CLE will provide a basic understanding of the cyber risks facing law firms and why firms must care. Real-life examples will be shared. Attendees will leave this course with a better understanding on how to mitigate your firm's cyber risk and avoid cyber losses.
Below are comments shared from attendees evaluations...
It was an excellent presentation highlighting pitfalls for the unwary.
With ISBA insurance withdrawing their cybersecurity coverage, I will need to look into other insurance. This presentation assisted in learning areas of inquiry when looking for this kind of insurance.
With ISBA insurance withdrawing their cybersecurity coverage, I will need to look into other insurance. This presentation assisted in learning areas of inquiry when looking for this kind of insurance.
CLE
Originally Recorded
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Filing & Defending Civil Pre-Trial Motions
presented by
Hon. David Butler, Ret and Thomas McClure, JD
[up to 1.5 hours general CLE - Approved]
Originally Recorded
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Filing & Defending Civil Pre-Trial Motions
presented by
Hon. David Butler, Ret and Thomas McClure, JD
[up to 1.5 hours general CLE - Approved]
RECORDING ENDS August 30, 2025
Many civil lawsuits are won or lost without a trial. This CLE program presents an in-depth examination of pre-trial motion practice. Some critical aspects of pre-trial Motions To Dismiss and Motions For Summary Judgment will be discussed. This program will help attorneys to recognize various legal bases for the dismissal of a civil lawsuit filed against their client. In addition, learn how to respond to Motions To Dismiss and Motions For Summary Judgment.
Topics to be covered are:
Motions To Dismiss Based on the Pleadings (Sec. 2-615 Motions)
Involuntary Dismissals Based on Certain Defects or Defenses (Sec. 2-619 Motions)
Motions For Summary Judgment
Pre-Trail Motions in Small Claims Cases
Topics to be covered are:
Motions To Dismiss Based on the Pleadings (Sec. 2-615 Motions)
Involuntary Dismissals Based on Certain Defects or Defenses (Sec. 2-619 Motions)
Motions For Summary Judgment
Pre-Trail Motions in Small Claims Cases
Below are comments shared from attendees evaluations...
Clearly very knowledgeable & did a great job reviewing these litigation basics.
Thank you for providing so much substantive material.
Both Presenters are knowledgeable, engaging, and good at explaining concepts.
What is one of your take aways? What did you learn today?
* Clearer difference between types of motions
* Best practices for Affidavits
Thank you for providing so much substantive material.
Both Presenters are knowledgeable, engaging, and good at explaining concepts.
What is one of your take aways? What did you learn today?
* Clearer difference between types of motions
* Best practices for Affidavits
CLE
Originally Recorded
December 6, 2022
Ethics Rules Every Lawyer Must Know
presented by
Hon. David Butler, Ret and Hon. Thomas Funk
[up to 1 hour PR - Ethics - CLE Credit Approved]
Originally Recorded
December 6, 2022
Ethics Rules Every Lawyer Must Know
presented by
Hon. David Butler, Ret and Hon. Thomas Funk
[up to 1 hour PR - Ethics - CLE Credit Approved]
recording extended end date: december 5, 2024
Please join the McLean County Bar Association in welcoming Judge Butler (Ret.) and Logan County Judge Funk. This one-hour program will survey some of the most important rules of ethics that every attorney should know and the possible consequences of violating these rules. Judge Thomas Funk and Retired Judge David Butler will identify and explain rules of ethics found in the Illinois Code of Professional Conduct. Topics will include: safekeeping of client’s property (trust accounts), duty to report professional misconduct of other attorneys (In re Himmel), dealing with unrepresented persons, confidentiality of information, meritorious claim or contentions, communication with person represented by counsel, firm names and letterhead, attorneys fees, client-lawyer sexual relationships, and ex parte communications with judges.
Below are comments shared from attendees evaluations...
Both presented the material very well.
I appreciated the commentary and use of examples that they used during their presentations.
I appreciated the commentary and use of examples that they used during their presentations.
mcba upcoming events
2024
May 1 - Law Day Luncheon
November 1-3 - ISU Invitational Mock Trial Tournament
November 1-3 - ISU Invitational Mock Trial Tournament
2025
October 22-23 - Guardian Ad Litem Child Representative Certification Seminar
ihnes accepts position
with mcb trust & wealth management
Nathan Ihnes has joined MCB Trust & Wealth Management, a division of Morton Community Bank, as a Senior Trust Officer. Nathan was most recently with PNC Private Bank as a Senior Fiduciary Advisor covering both Central Illinois and St Louis markets. Previously, he was a trust officer and in-house counsel for Heartland Bank and Trust Company.
Morton Community Bank is an employee-owned Illinois community bank with over 600 employees covering 55 Illinois locations (including 2 Bloomington-Normal branches) with assets of over $5.6 billion. Nathan is looking to assist attorneys and their clients with estate and trust administration here in Bloomington-Normal and throughout Central Illinois. https://www.mcbtrust.com
Morton Community Bank is an employee-owned Illinois community bank with over 600 employees covering 55 Illinois locations (including 2 Bloomington-Normal branches) with assets of over $5.6 billion. Nathan is looking to assist attorneys and their clients with estate and trust administration here in Bloomington-Normal and throughout Central Illinois. https://www.mcbtrust.com
new to your office?
or maybe an attorney/staff 'on the move'?
If your office has new attorneys and staff, then we would like to update membership on your additions! Maybe you have an attorney making moves within your office. Please click on the link below to submit a little about the new addition and feel free to add a photo as well.
friday breakfast with the bar
join us this friday
8:00 am-9:00 am
Ivy Lane Bakery - Downtown Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON CANNON ESTATE PLANNING
TELECONFERENCE SERIES PROGRAM
HOSTED BY PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Please contact [email protected] if interested in attending.
If you have questions please call Nichole at 312.384.8999
If you have questions please call Nichole at 312.384.8999
career opportunities
office space available
bar committee activities
2024
CLE Committee Meeting - March 26 noon
PCPC Meeting - April 2 12.15 pm
BOG Meeting - April 9 noon
Social Committee Meeting - April 10 12.15 pm
GAL 2025 Committee Meeting - April 12 12.15 pm
The Underwood Committee on Professionalism Meeting - April 12 12.15 pm
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility [DEIA] Committee Meeting – May 7 12.15 pm
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee - May 10 noon
Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listening Session - June 5
Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listening Session - September 4
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee - September 6 noon
Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listening Session - December 4
CLE Committee Meeting - March 26 noon
PCPC Meeting - April 2 12.15 pm
BOG Meeting - April 9 noon
Social Committee Meeting - April 10 12.15 pm
GAL 2025 Committee Meeting - April 12 12.15 pm
The Underwood Committee on Professionalism Meeting - April 12 12.15 pm
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility [DEIA] Committee Meeting – May 7 12.15 pm
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee - May 10 noon
Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listening Session - June 5
Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listening Session - September 4
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee - September 6 noon
Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listening Session - December 4