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April Events 4/25/2024 (Thurs.) History Committee Meeting 4/26/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar May Events 5/1 (Wed.) Law Day 5/2 (Thurs.) Law Day Social Hr-Destihl Brewery 8pm MCBA Softball Team 5/3 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 5/7 (Tues.) DEIA Committee Meeting 5/8 (Wed.) Social Committee Meeting 5/9 (Thurs.) 9pm MCBA Softball Team 5/10 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar ADR Committee 5/14 (Tues.) BOG Meeting 5/16 (Thurs.) 7pm MCBA Softball Team 5/17 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 5/21 (Tues.) CLE 5/23 (Thurs.) Social Hour-Keg Grove 7pm MCBA Softball Team 5/24 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 5/27 (Mon.) Memorial Day 5/30 (Thurs.) 8pm MCBA Softball Team 5/31 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar June Events 6/3 (Mon.) Golf & PickleBall 6/5 (Wed.) Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listening Session 6/6 (Thurs.) 8pm MCBA Softball Team 6/7 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 6/12 (Wed.) Social Committee Meeting 6/13 (Thurs.) Social Hour 9pm MCBA Softball Team 6/14 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 6/19 (Wed.) Juneteenth - Court Closed 6/20 (Thurs.) Social Hour 8pm MCBA Softball Team 6/21 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 6/27 (Thurs.) Annual Meeting 7pm MCBA Softball Team 6/28 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar July Events 7/4 (Thurs.) Fourth of July Celebration 7/11 (Thurs.) 7pm MCBA Softball Team 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 |
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May 2 4:00 pm
May 2 8:00 pm May 23 June 3 August 3 Summer/Fall December |
Social Hour at Destihl Brewery & Beer Hall
Softball Team-1st Game Champion Fields #2 Social Hour at Keg Grove Golf & Pickleball A Cigar Road Trip to Decatur 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
"Beyond Bias: Strategies for Inclusive Legal Leadership"
Tuesday, May 21 at noon
Second Presbyterian Church
Presented by
Juluia Roundtree Livingston
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager
Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism
[up to 1 hour PR Diversity CLE - Pending Approval]
Second Presbyterian Church
Presented by
Juluia Roundtree Livingston
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager
Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism
[up to 1 hour PR Diversity CLE - Pending Approval]
This course explores how identifying bias and stereotypes can provide you with skills to be leaders in creating more inclusive legal workplaces.
Lawyers are leaders in society and the workplace. As leaders, lawyers must ensure they create a workplace environment that is both productive and inclusive. The way attorneys work has shifted. Technology, the hybrid workplace, the emergence of AI, and law firm growth rates are just a few ways that the legal profession has changed over the past few decades.
While these changes are significant, the legal profession cannot lose sight of the changing landscape of diversity and inclusion. Diversity and inclusion are important to ensure quality work as well as equity inherent in the rule of law.
Lawyers are leaders in society and the workplace. As leaders, lawyers must ensure they create a workplace environment that is both productive and inclusive. The way attorneys work has shifted. Technology, the hybrid workplace, the emergence of AI, and law firm growth rates are just a few ways that the legal profession has changed over the past few decades.
While these changes are significant, the legal profession cannot lose sight of the changing landscape of diversity and inclusion. Diversity and inclusion are important to ensure quality work as well as equity inherent in the rule of law.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the state of diversity and why it matters in the legal profession.
- Learn how to be an effective leader in a legal workplace that is more diverse.
- Implement strategies to challenge bias and stereotypes.
2024 MCBA CLE
Tuesday, July 16 - Arrests, Searches, Seizures & More
Tuesday, August 20 - IRS Taxes Discharged in Bankruptcy
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
November 1-3 - ISU Invitational Mock Trial Tournament
2025
October 22-23 - Guardian Ad Litem Child Representative Certification Seminar
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
History Committee Meeting - April 25 noon
CLE Committee Meeting - April 30 noon
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility [DEIA] Committee Meeting – May 7 12.15 pm
Social Committee Meeting - May 8 12.15 pm
GAL 2025 Planning Committee Meeting - May 10 12.15 pm
The Underwood Committee on Professionalism Meeting - May 10 12.15 pm
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee - May 10 noon
BOG Meeting - May 14 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
History Committee Meeting - April 25 noon
CLE Committee Meeting - April 30 noon
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility [DEIA] Committee Meeting – May 7 12.15 pm
Social Committee Meeting - May 8 12.15 pm
GAL 2025 Planning Committee Meeting - May 10 12.15 pm
The Underwood Committee on Professionalism Meeting - May 10 12.15 pm
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee - May 10 noon
BOG Meeting - May 14 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