MCBA NEWSLETTER |
january 15, 2024 |
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2024
January Events 1/15/2024 (Mon.) Law & Justice Center is Closed 1/17/2024 (Wednes.) CLE Event @ 2nd Pres 1/18 (Thurs.) Social Hour 4.30 pm @ Mystic 1/19/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 1/26/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 1/30/2024 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting DEIA Committee Meeting February Events 2/2/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 2/9/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar The Underwood Committee Meeting 2/12/2024 (Mon.) Lincoln's Birthday Law & Justice Center is Closed HS Mock Trials 2/13/2024 (Tues.) BOG Meeting 2/16/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 2/19/2024 (Mon.) Presidents' Birthday Law & Justice Center is Closed 2/20/2024 (Tues.) CLE Event 2/22/2024 (Thurs.) Social Hour 2/23/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar March Events 3/1/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar ADR Committee Meeting 3/6/2024 (Wed.) Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listening Session 3/8/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar GAL 2025 Committee Meeting The Underwood Committee Meeting 3/9/2024 (Sat.) A Cigar Road Trip 3/12/2024 (Tues.) BOG Meeting 3/15/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 3/19/2024 (Tues.) CLE Event 3/22/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 3/29/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar April Events 4/12/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar The Underwood Committee Meeting 4/17/2024 (Wed.) ISU Appellate Court Oral Argument 2024 Court Holidays & Closures & MCBA Events
5/27 (Mon.) Memorial Day 6/19 (Wed.) Juneteenth 7/4 (Thurs.) Fourth of July Celebration 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 |
2024 MCBA MEMBERSHIP RENEWALSThe membership rate discount ends January 15.
Membership Renewal - Click on the logo above
welcome to 2024 mcba members!
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Apfelbaum, Larry
Arkell, Thomas Armstrong, David Ash, Ryan Baker, Howard Bardell, Miles Barr, Adrian Barr, Cary B. Bass, James Beard, David Bender, Paul Bennett, Megan - New Member Bernardi, Donald Bingaman, Laurel Black, Scott Blodgett, A.J. Boyle, George Bukalski, Brendan Butler, David Butler, Matthew Butts, Michael Carlson, James Carter, Robert J Castagna, Laura Chambers, J. Jason Chapman, Todd Chikahisa, Spencer Corwin, Chip Corwin, Lisa Crabill, Jeff Davis, Julia DeCardy, William Dehn, Joseph Deneen, Daniel DeVary, Allen DeVivo, Jennifer R. Dies, Darrell Dodds, Geoffrey Donaldson, Erin Donohue, Susan - New Member Dorris, David Drazewski, Scott Duffy, Sarah Duncan, Erin Ehlers, Randall Engerman, Blair Erickson, Chuck Evans, Ethan Eves, Pablo Farrell, Calli Feeney III, Charles Feldman, Arthur Fellheimer, Mark Finegan, Jenna Fitt, David E. Fitzgerald, Kevin Fizzell, Mackenzie Flynn, George R. Flynn, Michael Foley, Joseph Foley, Rebecca Freese, John P. Freitag, Robert Fyans-Jimenez, Angela Galloway, Aaron S Galloway, Brian Ganschow, Jaime Garrett, Jackson - Student Member Ginzkey, Jim Glenn, Ronda Goldrick, J. Brian Greenburg, Todd - New Member Gregory, William Guido, Daniel - New Member Hanna, Jillian Hayworth, Alexandra Henderson, Hunt Hiler-Welch, Tammy Hill, Lee Ann Hoffman, Frank Hogan, Patrick - New Member Hornsby, Aaron F. Horve, Jeffrey M. Houska, Nicholas Hundman, Tom Imeri, Ilir Janello, Frank Johns-Cummings, Miranda Johnson, Douglas B Johnson, Mark Jurgens, Jeffrey Katavich, Hannah |
Kearns, Jenna
Kelly, Andrew Khokhar, Nargis Kim, John Koetters, Matthew Koll, Mary Kording, Scott Knapp, Don Kraft, Kathleen Lawrence, Keelun Lawrence, Paul Lawson, Katie Lawson, Mary K. Leifheit, Whitney *2019 scholarship recipient Lewis, Ronald Lindsay, Jeff W Malin, Michael Mannen, Nicole Maulson, Wendy McCarron, Joe McClure, Thomas E McEldowney, Brian McElvain, Mike McFarland, Amy McGrath, Mark McGrath, Patrick McManus, Steve Merriman, Aaron - New Member Miller, Todd Molchin, Chase Molinari, Sandra Moran, Joseph Mosby-Scott, Michelle R Muir, John Nieminski, Kristin Novick, Alan Owen, Shannon Patterson, Clayton Patton, Jennifer Petri, Emily Phan, Patricia (Vi-Vi) - New Member Phoenix, David Pinheiro, Douglas - New Member Powell, Michael Prall, Michael Pratt, Catherine A. Ranta, Kayla - New Member Reidy, Sean Reynard, Charles Reynolds, Erika Rigdon, Bradly Rinker, Joshua Robb, Elizabeth Rogers, Clark Rohrscheib, Josh Rood, Don Roseberry, Todd Ruble, Nicholas Sanborn, Kevin Sanner, Thomas - New Member Scarborough, Ashley Schaeffer, Rex Shane, Alex Shegog-Parker, Carol Schwiderski, Katelyn - New Member Schwulst, John Shane, Josephine Sierra, Trevor Skelton, Steven B. Souk, James Spies, Roland Toney, Sarah Varney, Robert Vazquez, Samantha Vicars-Duncan, Sheila Walker, Clark Walley, Samantha Watkins, Robert Weltman, Eitan Wheeler, Carla Williams, Alexandra *2022 scholarship recipient Williams, Taylor *2020 scholarship recpient Wong, Stephanie Wood, George Wood, Megan Wood, Stephen Wright, Johnathan Wylder, James Yoder, William Young, Emily Zywiec, Bruce |
Retired Members, Judicial Members or Moved and are keeping in touch through MCBA emails
Brandau, Herman 'Herm'
Fraker, Guy
Hartweg, Darrell
Holder, Dan W.
Ihnes, Nathan
Kenney, Stuart
McKibbin, Ed
Metoyer, Marinna
Moore, Fred B.
Ogar, Helen
O'Neal, Susan
Palmer, Mark
Roth, Rachel
Smalley, Alice
Sternberg, Alan L.
Williams, Robert
Yedinak, Randy
Yoder, John W.
Fraker, Guy
Hartweg, Darrell
Holder, Dan W.
Ihnes, Nathan
Kenney, Stuart
McKibbin, Ed
Metoyer, Marinna
Moore, Fred B.
Ogar, Helen
O'Neal, Susan
Palmer, Mark
Roth, Rachel
Smalley, Alice
Sternberg, Alan L.
Williams, Robert
Yedinak, Randy
Yoder, John W.
help needed
A Pro Bono Attorney needed to assist with organizations filing their 501c3.
If you have questions or are interested, please contact Jenna Kearns at: [email protected]
If you have questions or are interested, please contact Jenna Kearns at: [email protected]
condolences
William "Bill" Caisley
It is a long standing MCBA tradition for attorneys who are attending the funeral of another member to meet just prior to the funeral and sit together to show their respect.
The funeral is planned for Saturday, January 20th at 1:30 pm. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 19 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at First United Methodist Church, 211 N School St, Normal.
The funeral is planned for Saturday, January 20th at 1:30 pm. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 19 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at First United Methodist Church, 211 N School St, Normal.
Please click on Bill's photo above for more information.
More information published by local news about William Caisley at this LINK.
prairie state legal services
lifesaver awards
Every year since 2008 Prairie State Legal Services has presented the Lifesaver awards to three attorneys or paralegals whose pro bono work goes above and beyond. The Awards are given to local attorneys and paralegals that have given their time working on multiple cases, attending pro bono clinics, serving as presenters at our CLE programs and representing us in committees regarding pro bono services.
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Matthew Butler. Matt was an active pro bono volunteer while he was an associate at Allison & Mosby-Scott. He currently works in the McLean County Public Deferder's Office after recently leaving AMS. Matt took potentially contested divorce cases from PSLS. Most of them were straightforward and he resolved them quickly. However, in one case he logged 50 hours to resolve the divorce favorably for his client. 
Emily Petri, Christopher Jackson and Stacy James
Dean Davis. Dean also works in State Farm’s Law Department and has been volunteering with PSLS since 2021. When the eviction moratorium ended in 2021, a large number of evictions were filed in about two months. The volume of new tenants needing assistance was too high for PSLS staff to serve, and State Farm attorneys provided the help we needed. Dean helped to present an Eviction CLE to State Farm employees to provide training and recruit new volunteers for our clinic. In addition to assisting with our evection clinics, Dean also volunteers at our expungement & sealing clinics. |
Emily Petri, Matthew Butler and Stacy James
Christopher Jackson. Christopher is an attorney in State Farm’s Law Department. The first time he volunteered with PSLS was just over a year ago at an expungement & sealing clinic staffed by State Farm volunteers. Since that clinic, Christopher has attended all the expungement & sealing clinics, and he also attends our eviction clinic monthly. Over the past year Christopher has helped 24 clients. Christopher also recruits other State Farm employees to volunteer for their first time. 
Emily Petri, Dean Davis and Stacy James
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member john kim makes the news
Bloomington's John Kim is the first downstate lawyer to serve as Illinois Supreme Court's chief civility czar
Bloomington-based attorney John Kim has been appointed chair of the Illinois Supreme Court's Commission on Professionalism. Kim succeeds Martin Sinclair, who chaired the commission for four years. Filling Kim’s now vacant vice-chair position is Justice Sharon Johnson from the Illinois First District Appellate Court. Commissioners are charged with providing mentorship and training for early-career lawyers, judges and courts, and promoting civility and professionalism throughout the legal profession. read more or listen to the interview at this LINK.
Social Hour
thursday, january 18 at mystic @ 4:30 pm
2024 MCBA Social Calendar
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Thursday, January 18
Thursday, February 22 Saturday, March 9 May 12 [May 19 Rain Date] June 3 Summer Summer/Fall December |
Social Hour @ Mystic begins at 4.30 pm
Social Hour A Cigar Road Trip Family Picnic at Dan & Paula Deneen's Home Golf & Pickleball Softball Team 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]
a cigar road trip
saturday, March 9 at goodfellas
More information to come.
mcba
continuing legal EDUCATION
2024
the state of the circuit
wednesday, january 17, 2024
[1 hour general cle-approved]
Please join the McLean County Bar Association in welcoming the new Chief Judge Casey Costigan. This presentation on the state of the 11th Circuit Courts is presented by the McLean County Circuit Court Judges. This annual program provides updates on the status of the 11th Circuit.
High School Mock Trial Event
FREE for the Volunteers
TRAFFIC LAWS, ISSUES and CONSEQUENCES
Monday, February 12
Hon. David Butler, Ret and Hon. Scott Kording
[up to 1.5 hours general CLE pending approval]
FREE for the Volunteers
TRAFFIC LAWS, ISSUES and CONSEQUENCES
Monday, February 12
Hon. David Butler, Ret and Hon. Scott Kording
[up to 1.5 hours general CLE pending approval]
Understanding the various aspects of traffic offenses can be challenging. This CLE program presents an explanation of the traffic court process, plea agreements and trials of traffic cases, and the consequences of traffic offense convictions. Attorneys who either defend or prosecute traffic violations will be better able to recognize the most important issues in traffic cases and the impact of convictions on driving privileges.
Topics to be covered are:
Courtroom procedure for traffic court in McLean County
Plea Agreements
Trial protocol for Traffic Offenses
Graduated Licensing System
Pleas in minor traffic cases
How to read a SOS driver’s abstract
Suspensions and Revocations
Moving violations
Immediate action offenses
Admissibility of traffic violations in personal injury and property damage cases
Issues in some common traffic offenses
Motions to Suppress based on improper traffic stops
Topics to be covered are:
Courtroom procedure for traffic court in McLean County
Plea Agreements
Trial protocol for Traffic Offenses
Graduated Licensing System
Pleas in minor traffic cases
How to read a SOS driver’s abstract
Suspensions and Revocations
Moving violations
Immediate action offenses
Admissibility of traffic violations in personal injury and property damage cases
Issues in some common traffic offenses
Motions to Suppress based on improper traffic stops
This is a free cle offered to the Mock Trial Volunteers
The High School Mock Trials would not be possible without your volunteer generousity!
Thank you!
cyber risk
Tuesday, February 20
Scott Dunton
[up to 1 hour general CLE pending approval]
Scott Dunton
[up to 1 hour general CLE pending approval]
2024 MCBA CLE
Tuesday, February 20 - Cyber Risk
Tuesday, March 19 - The Allure of Using Paralegals!
Tuesday, April 16 - Lincoln Award of Excellence Panel
Tuesday, May 21 - Diversity & Inclusion Presentation
Tuesday, February 20 - Cyber Risk
Tuesday, March 19 - The Allure of Using Paralegals!
Tuesday, April 16 - Lincoln Award of Excellence Panel
Tuesday, May 21 - Diversity & Inclusion Presentation
recording opportunities
Originally Recorded
Tuesday, September 19
Filing & Defending Civil Pre-Trial Motions
Hon. David Butler, Ret and Thomas McClure, JD
[up to 1.5 hours general CLE - Approved]
Tuesday, September 19
Filing & Defending Civil Pre-Trial Motions
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
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
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 - January 30 noon
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility [DEIA] Committee Meeting – January 30 noon
The Underwood Committee on Professionalism Meeting - February 9 12.15 pm
BOG Meeting - February 13 noon
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee - March 1 noon
Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listening Session - March 6 3.30 pm
GAL 2025 Committee Meeting - March 8 12.15 pm
CLE Committee Meeting - January 30 noon
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility [DEIA] Committee Meeting – January 30 noon
The Underwood Committee on Professionalism Meeting - February 9 12.15 pm
BOG Meeting - February 13 noon
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee - March 1 noon
Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listening Session - March 6 3.30 pm
GAL 2025 Committee Meeting - March 8 12.15 pm