MCBA Newsletter february 17, 2020
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2020
February Events 2/17/20 (Mon.) Law & Justice Center Closed 2/18/20 (Tues.) CLE Luncheon 2/18/20 (Tues.) Real Estate Committee Meeting 2/19/20 (Wednesday) Trivia Night 2/21/20 (Fri.) "Breakfast with the Bar" at Scouts 2/25/20 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting 2/28/20 (Fri.) "Breakfast with the Bar" at Scouts March Events 3/6/20 (Fri.) "Breakfast with the Bar" at Scouts 3/10/20 (Tues.) BOG Meeting 3/13/20 (Fri.) "Breakfast with the Bar" at Scouts 3/17/20 (Tues.) CLE Luncheon 3/19/20 (Thurs.) Reality Bites St. Patty's Day 3/20/20 (Fri.) "Breakfast with the Bar" at Scouts 3/27/20 (Fri.) "Breakfast with the Bar" at Scouts 3/31/20 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting April Events 4/3/20 (Fri.) "Breakfast with the Bar" at Scouts 4/10/20 (Fri.) "Breakfast with the Bar" at Scouts 4/17/20 (Fri.) "Breakfast with the Bar" at Scouts 4/21/20 (Tues.) CLE Luncheon 4/24/20 (Fri.) "Breakfast with the Bar" at Scouts Wine Tour 4/28/20 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting May Events 5/8/20 (Fri.) Law Day Celebration Gala 5/25/20 (Mon.) Law & Justice Center Closed June Events July Events 7/3/20 (Fri.) Law & Justice Center Closed August Events September Events 9/7/20 (Mon.) Law & Justice Center Closed October Events 10/12/20 (Mon.) Law & Justice Center Closed November Events 11/11/20 (Mon.) Law & Justice Center Closed 11/26 & 11/27/20 (Thurs. & Fri.) Law & Justice Center Closed December Events 12/24 & 25 (Thurs. & Fri.) Law & Justice Center Closed 2021 January Events 1/1/21 (Fri.) Law & Justice Center Closed |
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTI had wanted to express sincere gratitude for all those who attended the services for Judge Ronald Dozier on Saturday. The outpouring was evidence of just how many lives that His Honor had touched. Our community and circuit certainly benefited from his presence. Please continue to keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. A big shout out of thanks is due for all of those who helped judge in our annual High School Mock Trials this past Wednesday ! The event would not be possible without your assistance. There are photos below. This week, we have our Bar luncheon on Tuesday, February 18th where Judge Feeney will be presenting the program on our Veterans Court/Services for our Veterans. This Wednesday, February 19th, please join us in forming a team or two for trivia at the newly opened JP’s Wheel and Ale House (site of the old Hooters) on Hershey Road in Bloomington. Again, trivia will start at 7:00 and expect it to run to 9:00 p.m. Please plan to arrive around 6:30 so we can reserve tables. There is no cost. Hope to see you there. SAVE THE DATE: **LAW DAY 2020** When : Evening of Friday, May 8th. Where: Bloomington Country Club. Theme: "Your Vote, Your Voice, Our Democracy: The 19th Amendment at 100". More details coming. Stay tuned for specifics of the potential for our Bar to provide assistance to Habitat for Humanity. Even if you can't swing a hammer - there will be a place for you to volunteer!! Lastly, this is your friendly reminder to register/re-register for your membership to the MCBA. Please see the link below. Have a great week! Joe Foley 2020 HS Mock trial
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tuesday - february 18, 2020
veterans affairs
[1 hour general cle credit approved]
Please join the McLean County Bar Association in welcoming Judge Charles Feeney of Woodford County. Judge Feeney presides over the Eleventh Judicial Circuit’s Veterans Treatment Court. He will provide an overview of the program and Veterans Affairs
we still have a few seats available!
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Over the last ten years, Immigration Project has helped over 500 Lawful Permanent Residents to naturalize-be sworn in as U.S. citizenship! We would love your assistance in conducting legal eligibility screenings and in completing appropriate USCIS forms! We provide training. Spanish is not required, though helpful for about a quarter of the cases and if necessary we can provide interpreters.
In-house clinics are held on a Thursday or Friday, with legal screenings in the morning, followed by a different team of form-fillers. We really need help with the legal screenings 9am-1pm, but would also love help with form-filling if you wish. The next two dates for in-house Normal Citizenship Clinics are April 24 and May 15.
Our quarterly Saturday workshops are in Monmouth (3/yr), Springfield (2/yr), Kankakee (2/yr), and Normal. If interested in dedicating your Saturday and/or doing some direct representation on other types of cases, please contact Danielle DeWinter (ddewinter@immigrationproject.org).
In-house clinics are held on a Thursday or Friday, with legal screenings in the morning, followed by a different team of form-fillers. We really need help with the legal screenings 9am-1pm, but would also love help with form-filling if you wish. The next two dates for in-house Normal Citizenship Clinics are April 24 and May 15.
Our quarterly Saturday workshops are in Monmouth (3/yr), Springfield (2/yr), Kankakee (2/yr), and Normal. If interested in dedicating your Saturday and/or doing some direct representation on other types of cases, please contact Danielle DeWinter (ddewinter@immigrationproject.org).
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19
TRIVIA AT JP’S WHEEL AND ALE HOUSE
Click on the logo above to learn more about JP's.
Please join us in forming a team for a night of trivia at JP’s Wheel and Ale House on February 19. Trivia starts at 7:00 and is expected to run to 9:00 p.m. Please plan on coming around 6:30 so we can reserve a table. There is no cost to participate. There is no need to stay for the whole event, if you can only drop in for a short time. No registration needed - just come and enjoy!!
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Debra Hosette announced her retirement to be effective Friday, February 28, 2020. Ms. Hosette has worked for the Circuit Court since 2014, beginning with Judge Charles Reynard. She is currently working for Judge Pablo Eves.
The judges and staff of the Circuit Court thank her for her work and dedication over the past 5+ years. Information about a retirement celebration will circulated as soon as it is known.
The judges and staff of the Circuit Court thank her for her work and dedication over the past 5+ years. Information about a retirement celebration will circulated as soon as it is known.
mark your calendar
2020
February 18 - CLE Luncheon - Veterans Affairs
February 19 - Trivia Night at JP's Wheel & Ale House (located at the old Hooters off of Hershey)
March 17 - CLE Luncheon - Collections
March 19 - Bring out the Green at Reality Bites beginning at 5:30 pm
April 24 - Wine Tour
May 8 - Law Day Gala - an evening event
October 21-22 - The Guardian Ad Litem Event
November 13-15 - The ISU Invitational Mock Trial Tournament
February 19 - Trivia Night at JP's Wheel & Ale House (located at the old Hooters off of Hershey)
March 17 - CLE Luncheon - Collections
March 19 - Bring out the Green at Reality Bites beginning at 5:30 pm
April 24 - Wine Tour
May 8 - Law Day Gala - an evening event
October 21-22 - The Guardian Ad Litem Event
November 13-15 - The ISU Invitational Mock Trial Tournament
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2020 BLOOMINGTON CANNON ESTATE PLANNING
TELECONFERENCE SERIES PROGRAM
HOSTED BY PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Time: 11:30 am Location: Same
PNC Wealth Management
202 E. Washington St.
2nd Floor Conference Room
Bloomington, IL 61701
PNC Wealth Management
202 E. Washington St.
2nd Floor Conference Room
Bloomington, IL 61701
1.5 hours of Continuing Legal Education Credit will be earned for attendance at each call.
A certificate of attendance will be given to each participant.
A certificate of attendance will be given to each participant.
Please RSVP by replying to Erica Fleming erica.fleming@pnc.com and include a list the names of the colleagues who will be attending. If you have questions please call Erica at 309.655.5312
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March 5
Mathematics and Economics of Estate Planning April 2 Powers of Attorney: Not a Walk in the Park April 30 Developing and Keeping Business for Estate Planning and Trust Professionals June 4 The Relationship Among Trust Beneficiaries and Trustees, the IRS and the Courts July 9 Ethics-Based Obligations in Specific Client Engagements |
August 6
Maximizing Flexibility With Powers of Appointment September 3 Picking Up the Pieces: Post-Divorce Planning October 1 Moving the Needle With Your Clients’ Retirement Asset Planning October 29 Contemporary Challenges in Trust Administration December 3 Essential Asset Protection Planning |
January 7, 2021
Conflicts of Interest Issues Facing Estate Planning Professionals
Conflicts of Interest Issues Facing Estate Planning Professionals
2020 Winter Series
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PCBA winter series
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Spalding Pastoral Center, 419 NE Madison Ave.
Friday afternoons & Saturday mornings in January, February & March
Civil Practice Seminar – now available on DVD & Vimeo!
$100 PCBA Members | $125 Non-Members
Friday afternoons & Saturday mornings in January, February & March
Civil Practice Seminar – now available on DVD & Vimeo!
$100 PCBA Members | $125 Non-Members
FRIDAY, March 6 – Highlights of New Illinois Laws and Amendments in 2020 - Check-in 12:30 seminar 1:00 to 4:30 *snacks provided at break*
Are you sure that none of the over 500 enacted bills passed in Springfield affect your practice? Think again!
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Early Registration price: $65 for PCBA Members|$80 for McLean County Bar Members|$95 for Non-Members. Registration can be done online at www.peoriabar.org and clicking on the event calendar.
**Registrations increase by $15 the Monday before each seminar**
Reminders:
Are you sure that none of the over 500 enacted bills passed in Springfield affect your practice? Think again!
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Early Registration price: $65 for PCBA Members|$80 for McLean County Bar Members|$95 for Non-Members. Registration can be done online at www.peoriabar.org and clicking on the event calendar.
**Registrations increase by $15 the Monday before each seminar**
Reminders:
- Please include your ARDC number in your registration. We must have your number when we submit our attendance to the MCLE Board or you will not receive credit.
- You will receive materials by email the week of the seminar.
- Continental breakfast included at Saturday morning seminars; snacks provided for Friday afternoon seminars.
- NEW! - Attendance certificates will be emailed after the seminar.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
bar committee activities
2020
Real Estate Committee Meeting - February 18 4:30 pm
CLE Committee Meeting - February 25 12:00 noon
Board of Governor's Committee Meeting - March 10 12:00 noon
Real Estate Committee Meeting - February 18 4:30 pm
CLE Committee Meeting - February 25 12:00 noon
Board of Governor's Committee Meeting - March 10 12:00 noon
save the dates
2020
march 17 - CLE - collections
may 8 - law day gala.. an evening event
october 21-22 -gal conference
november 13 - 15 - the isu invitational mock trial tournament
MCBA Breakfast with the Bar
Remember to have “Breakfast with the Bar” every Friday morning between 8:00 am and 9:00 am. It’s a great way to meet and talk with your fellow attorneys in an informal setting. Stay for 10 minutes and have a cup of coffee or stay for an hour and have a full breakfast before court. Grab an associate, partner or friend and come. See you Friday!
Remember to have “Breakfast with the Bar” every Friday morning between 8:00 am and 9:00 am. It’s a great way to meet and talk with your fellow attorneys in an informal setting. Stay for 10 minutes and have a cup of coffee or stay for an hour and have a full breakfast before court. Grab an associate, partner or friend and come. See you Friday!