MCBA NEWSLETTER |
updated october 11, 2021 |
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October Events
10/14/21 (Thurs.) Social at Mystic Kitchen 10/15/21 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 10/19/21 (Tues.) CLE event at noon 10/22/21 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 10/27 (Wed.) Happy Hour 10/27 & 28 (Wed.&Thurs.) GAL Seminar 10/29/21 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar November Events 11/5 - 11/7 (Fri. - Sat.) ISU Mock Trials 11/11/21 (Thurs.) Law & Justice Center Closed 11/16/21 (Tues.) CLE event at noon 11/25/21 (Thurs.) Law & Justice Center Closed 11/26/21 (Fri.) Law & Justice Center Closed December Events 12/21/21 (Tues.) Holiday Luncheon 12/24/21 (Fri.) Law & Justice Center Closed 12/27/21 (Mon.) Law & Justice Center Closed 12/31/21 (Fri.) Law & Justice Center Closed |
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Social at Mystic Kitchen Thursday, October 14 beginning at 4.30ish - 7.00 pm Planned for outside-weather permitting Light Appetizers Provided |
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Happy Hour - Wednesday, October 27 beginning at 5.00 pm This will be an indoor event Light Appetizers Provided |
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MCBA SCHOLARSHIP
If you know any law students, please inform them about the 2021 MCBA Community Service Scholarship. The $2,500 scholarship is open to second or third year law students with strong ties to McLean County, Bloomington-Normal, or its surrounding communities. Prime candidates will express and demonstrate a commitment to legal aid work, pro bono activities, or community service. The application deadline is October 31, 2021. Please see the link to the scholarship application below.
Click on the image above to submit an application.
annual fundraiser luncheon
thursday, October 21
12:00 pm -1:00 pm
ISU’s Bone Student Center
There is no fee for the luncheon, but registration is required. A donation is requested.
Please join us to hear about the latest ways we have been providing legal aid for immigrants, including asylum for unaccompanied minors, and COVID relief as well. We hope you will consider attending and bring friends and colleagues. We will be using ISU’s safety protocols to keep us all safe, wearing masks when not eating. If you are unable to attend, you can provide a donation by going to our website. Please click on the logo above. Contact Laurie Bergner with any questions at laurielbergner@gmail.com
october
domestic violence awareness month
who are they?
There are a total of 12 attorneys depicted in the painting below.
Through the years each uniquely touched law practice in McLean County.
Press the button below to submit your answers.
The first person with the most correct wins an MCBA t-shirt!
Through the years each uniquely touched law practice in McLean County.
Press the button below to submit your answers.
The first person with the most correct wins an MCBA t-shirt!
Law and McLean County: A 175 Year Partnership
Painting by randy souders
Each print is individually numbered and signed by the artist, Randy Souders.
Each print measures 22”X28” The cost of each print is $75.
Each print measures 22”X28” The cost of each print is $75.
isu mock trial tournament 2021
NOVEMBER 5-7, 2021
The Illinois State University Mock Trial Program is hosting its annual invitational mock trial tournament at the McLean County Law & Justice Center on the weekend of November 5-7. We need volunteer judges/evaluators for the tournament! Any available judges, attorneys, paralegals, or other law-related professionals are welcome to participate, and we need your help! Please see the attached flyer for details about the tournament, this year’s mock trial case, and instructions for how to sign up as a volunteer judge/evaluator.
--Scott Kording
--Scott Kording
attorneys on the move
Ogar & Miller is pleased to announce that Nicholas V. Ruble has joined the firm as an Associate Attorney effective today. He can be reached at nruble@ogarmiller.com or by telephone at (309) 827-8551.
Please join us in welcoming Nick!
MCLEAN COUNTY NURSING HOME RESIDENT
ADOPTIONS will open october 18
cle - recorded OPPORTUNITY
1 HOUR CLE [approved]
RECORDING AVAILABLE UNTIL NOVEMBER 30, 2021
RECORDING AVAILABLE UNTIL NOVEMBER 30, 2021
protecting your client's medicare benefits
Many thanks to our own John Muir, JD and Mr. Craig Pawley who presented this original CLE on August 24, 2021. The CLE presentation covered settling cases with a Medicare beneficiary and understanding the Medicare Secondary Payer Statue. This session also covered addressing Medicare liens, Medicare Set Asides, and how to administer those funds while adhering to the CMS guidelines.
CLE - RECORDED OPPORTUNITY
1 HOUR CLE [approved]
RECORDING AVAILABLE UNTIL OCTOBER 18, 2021
RECORDING AVAILABLE UNTIL OCTOBER 18, 2021
THE G.A.L. APPOINTMENT:
ARE YOU PROTECTED?
A DISCUSSION OF THE LANGUAGE USED IN THE APPOINTMENT ORDER
Many thanks to our own Hon. Donald Bernardi Circuit Judge (Retd.) and Hon. Amy McFarland who presented this original CLE on July 20, 2021. During this presentation, they made practitioners and Judges aware of the ways in which the GAL's may be subjected to liability and how the Courts may protect those who serve in court-appointed roles. In addition, the speakers will discuss the language used in these orders and provide suggested sample orders.
CLE
guardian ad litem
central illinois conference
october 27 & 28
[PENDING APPROVAL FOR 10 HRS GENERAL CLE CREDIT]
[INCLUDING 1 PROFESSIONALISM-ETHICS]
[INCLUDING 1 PROFESSIONALISM-ETHICS]
Please join the McLean County Bar Association for the Guardian Ad Litem Child Representative Certification Seminar. The program will be held on October 27 and 28 at The Holiday Inn and Conference Center [Formally known as the Radisson], 8 Traders Circle, Normal, Illinois.
This seminar is currently approved for certification as a GAL in the 1st, 6th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th and 21st Judicial Circuits. Please provide the seminar agenda to the presiding judge in your circuit to seek approval in that circuit. And just added to the approved Judicial Circuits - 6th!
This seminar is currently approved for certification as a GAL in the 1st, 6th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th and 21st Judicial Circuits. Please provide the seminar agenda to the presiding judge in your circuit to seek approval in that circuit. And just added to the approved Judicial Circuits - 6th!
friday breakfast with the bar
join us this friday
8:00 am- 9:00 am
Downtown Bloomington
2021 MCBA membership - renewal
mark your calendar
2021 & 2022
October 19 - CLE noon time event - Adoptions
October 27 - Happy Hour
October 27 & 28 - The Guardian Ad Litem CLE Event
November 5-7 - ISU Mock Trials
November 16 - CLE noon time event presented by The Underwood Committee
December 21 - Holiday Luncheon at noon
2022
January 18 - CLE State of the Circuit
February 15 - CLE Social Security
February 23 - Bench/Bar Listening Session 12.05 pm
March 15 - CLE Orders of Protections [up to 2 hours of CLE]
April 19 - PR CLE Underwood Committee Professionalism Program
May 17 - CLE Drone Law Update
October 27 - Happy Hour
October 27 & 28 - The Guardian Ad Litem CLE Event
November 5-7 - ISU Mock Trials
November 16 - CLE noon time event presented by The Underwood Committee
December 21 - Holiday Luncheon at noon
2022
January 18 - CLE State of the Circuit
February 15 - CLE Social Security
February 23 - Bench/Bar Listening Session 12.05 pm
March 15 - CLE Orders of Protections [up to 2 hours of CLE]
April 19 - PR CLE Underwood Committee Professionalism Program
May 17 - CLE Drone Law Update
career opportunities
office space available
ILLINOIS HOUSE BUILDING
Quality Office Space at Affordable Rents
Two Blocks Directly North of Law & Justice Center
Call or text 309-531-0445
Quality Office Space at Affordable Rents
Two Blocks Directly North of Law & Justice Center
Call or text 309-531-0445
Through December 2021
DOWNTOWN LAW OFFICE BUILDING
FOR SALE
Through December 2021
DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING
FOR SALE OR LEASE
DOWNTOWN - BLOOMINGTON
FOR SALE OR LEASE
DOWNTOWN - BLOOMINGTON
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bar committee activities
2021
CLE Committee Meeting - October 26 noon
BOG Meeting - November 9 noon
MCBA Foundation - December 16 noon
CLE Committee Meeting - October 26 noon
BOG Meeting - November 9 noon
MCBA Foundation - December 16 noon