MCBA NEWSLETTER |
january 29, 2024 |
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2024
February Events 2/1/2024 (Thurs.) Law Day Committee Meeting 2/2/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 2/6 (Tues.) DEIA Committee Meeting 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 4pm 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 RENEWALS
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 Brandt, Peter W. Bukalski, Brendan Buragas, Amelia 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, Danielle - New Member Davis, Julia DeCardy, William Dehn, Joseph Deneen, Daniel DePew, Russell 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 Fosen, Nannette Freese, John P. Freitag, Robert Fyans-Jimenez, Angela Galloway, Aaron S Galloway, Brian Ganschow, Jaime Garrett, Jackson - Student Member Garwood, Brian Ginzkey, Jim Glenn, Ronda Goldrick, J. Brian Greenburg, Todd - New Member Gregory, William Guido, Daniel - New Member Haning, Carissa Hanna, Jillian Hayworth, Alexandra Henderson, Hunt Hiler-Welch, Tammy Hill, Lee Ann Hinch, Nathan 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 Kays, Danielle Kearns, Jenna Kelly, Andrew Kelly, Terence |
Khokhar, Nargis
Kim, John Koetters, Matthew Koll, Mary Kording, Scott Knapp, Don Knecht, James Kraft, Kathleen Lawrence, Keelun Lawrence, Paul Lawson, Katie Lawson, Mary K. Leifheit, Whitney *2019 scholarship recipient Lewis, Ronald Lindsay, Jeff W Mahrt, Steve Malin, Michael Mannen, Nicole Maulson, Wendy McCarron, Joe McClure, Thomas E McEldowney, Brian McElvain, Mike McFarland, Amy McGrath, Mark McGrath, Patrick McIntyre, Bryan McManus, Steve Merriman, Aaron - New Member Miller, Todd Molchin, Chase Molinari, Sandra Moran, Joseph Mosby-Scott, Michelle R Muir, John Nichols, Michael Nieminski, Kristin Novick, Alan Owen, Shannon Patterson, Clayton Patton, Jennifer Petri, Emily Phan, Patricia (Vi-Vi) - New Member Phoenix, David Pinheiro, Douglas - New Member Pliura, Thomas Porter, Robert Powell, Michael Prall, Michael Pratt, Catherine A. Pratt, John L. Ranta, Kayla - New Member Reidy, Sean Reynard, Charles Reynolds, Erika Rich, Craig 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 Tallon, Mary Toney, Sarah Varney, Robert Vazquez, Samantha Vicars-Duncan, Sheila Walker, Clark Wall, Dawn Walley, Samantha Watkins, Robert Weltman, Eitan Wheeler, Carla Williams, Alexandra *2022 scholarship recipient Williams, Taylor *2020 scholarship recpient Wochner, David 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.
central illinois paralegal association [cipa]
CIPA announces newly elected board members for the 2024 season.
Follow CIPA on LinkedIn and Facebook for details on 2024 networking events and continuing education opportunities via our Learn @ Lunch Zoom sessions, in-person speakers, and annual legal conference. www.ciparalegal.org
Appellate Court to Hold Oral Argument
at Illinois State
The Illinois Appellate Court for the Fourth Judicial District will hold oral argument at the Braden Auditorium in the Student Bone Center on the morning of April 17, 2024. This event is co-sponsored by the Department of Politics & Government and the McLean County Bar Association.
The Fourth District is based in Springfield. This judicial body considers appeals filed in trial courts from 41 counties including Rock Island, Winnebago, Sangamon, and McLean Counties. The court typically rules on over 5,000 cases per year.
This is the third time that the Fourth District held oral argument at Illinois State University. The first time was more than a decade ago, and the last time was spring 2023.
Students enrolled in the advanced legal research and writing class offered in the Legal Studies Program will be given assignments based on the case set for argument. Although the court has not announced which case it will hear at ISU, it is expected to be a criminal appeal.
This event is open to the public. All spectators will be required to go through metal detectors. Persons attending will not be allowed to bring backpacks into the auditorium. Cell phones must be turned off.
The Fourth District is based in Springfield. This judicial body considers appeals filed in trial courts from 41 counties including Rock Island, Winnebago, Sangamon, and McLean Counties. The court typically rules on over 5,000 cases per year.
This is the third time that the Fourth District held oral argument at Illinois State University. The first time was more than a decade ago, and the last time was spring 2023.
Students enrolled in the advanced legal research and writing class offered in the Legal Studies Program will be given assignments based on the case set for argument. Although the court has not announced which case it will hear at ISU, it is expected to be a criminal appeal.
This event is open to the public. All spectators will be required to go through metal detectors. Persons attending will not be allowed to bring backpacks into the auditorium. Cell phones must be turned off.
justice inspired
Court seeks involvement from students and teachers in beautifying courthouse.
Spread to Word!
Spread to Word!
Dear Bar Association Leader:
The District Court, in collaboration with the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, is pleased to announce Justice Inspired, a new contest that enlists the involvement of K-12 students and their teachers in beautifying the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse.
All Northern District of Illinois kindergarten through grade 12 teachers are invited to engage their students in submitting quotes on behalf of their classes/classrooms that will be engraved and installed on walls inside of the Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse. The Court and FBA are seeking quotes that inspire justice, peace, equality, fairness, inclusion, redemption, freedom, community, and other ideals and/or reflect upon the significance of debate, the law, courts, and the constitution to democracy and to our nation.
Classes that submit a winning quote will be awarded, c/o the teacher, a $450 Amazon gift card and a replica of their recommended quote. Submissions will be accepted Tuesday, January 16 through Friday, February 16, 2024. Submissions should be emailed using the submission form.
We invite you to share this email with your membership. Our hope is that attorneys will share this contest with their children’s classroom teachers and principals. We look forward to inspiring and thoughtful submissions.
Contest details can be found HERE.
Thanks,
Julie
Julie Hodek
Public Information Officer
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Social Hour
2024 MCBA Social Calendar
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Thursday, February 22
Saturday, March 9 May 12 [May 19 Rain Date] June 3 Summer Summer/Fall December |
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]
mcba
continuing legal EDUCATION
2024
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, March 19 - The Allure of Using Paralegals!
Tuesday, April 16 - Lincoln Award of Excellence Panel
Tuesday, May 21 - Diversity & Inclusion Presentation
Tuesday, March 19 - The Allure of Using Paralegals!
Tuesday, April 16 - Lincoln Award of Excellence Panel
Tuesday, May 21 - Diversity & Inclusion Presentation
cle recording opportunities
CLE
Originally Recorded
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Filing & Defending Civil Pre-Trial Motions
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
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
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility [DEIA] Committee Meeting – February 6 12.30 pm
The Underwood Committee on Professionalism Meeting - February 9 12.15 pm
BOG Meeting - February 13 noon
Law Day Committee Meeting - February 16 12.15 pm
CLE Committee Meeting - February 27 noon
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee - March 1 noon
Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listening Session - March 6 4.00 pm
GAL 2025 Committee Meeting - March 8 12.15 pm
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility [DEIA] Committee Meeting – February 6 12.30 pm
The Underwood Committee on Professionalism Meeting - February 9 12.15 pm
BOG Meeting - February 13 noon
Law Day Committee Meeting - February 16 12.15 pm
CLE Committee Meeting - February 27 noon
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee - March 1 noon
Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listening Session - March 6 4.00 pm
GAL 2025 Committee Meeting - March 8 12.15 pm