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MCBA Newsletter                                                    february 17, 2020 


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
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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 PRESIDENT

I 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
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR GENEROUS VOLUNTEERS!! 

2020 Team Champs
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Best Attorney - Two tied this year! 

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BEST witness


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
registration

we still have a few seats available!


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​Help The Immigration Project help others become Citizens!

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).

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19
​TRIVIA AT JP’S WHEEL AND ALE HOUSE

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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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Click on the logo above to learn more about LAP.

Illinois lawyer's assistance program
​peer support volunteers

Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Illinois Administrative Order 2020 - 03
Mr. Craig Queen has been added as a LAP peer support volunteer. 

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​
​Debra Hosette
​plans to retire

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.

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

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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
 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.

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

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

        2020 Winter Series

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PCBA winter series
​mcba membership is invited...updated

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, 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:
  • 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


prairie state legal services

seeks
information
Posted: Feb 10 End Date March 16

​legal secretary 
​[temp/full time]


city of bloomington

seeks
information
Posted: Feb 10 End Date March 16

​ASSOCIATE 
​corporation COUNSEL


supreme court of illinois

seeks
information
Posted: Feb. 3. Short end date: Feb. 18

2 vacancies in 6th judicial circuit


STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY

seekls
information
Posted: Jan 20 End Date April 13


​counsel


BRADY, CONNOLLY & MASUDA, PC

​seeks
information
Posted: Jan 20 End Date Feb. 24

insurance defense attorney


brady, connolly & masuda, pc

seeks
information
Posted: Jan 13 End Date Feb. 17

part-time file clerk
students welcome



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

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


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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!


Executive Committee 
President                            
​Kathleen Kraft

2nd VP
Judge Pablo Eves

Secretary
Nargis Khokhar
1st VP
​Nathan B. Hinch

Immediate Past President
Julia Davis

Treasurer
Calli Farrell
Disclaimer:
The McLean County Bar Association (MCBA) presents the information on this web site as an information service to our members and other Internet users. While the information on this site is about legal issues, it is not legal advice. The information is not intended to create, and receipt of the information does not constitute, a lawyer-client relationship. Those using this information should not act upon this information without seeking professional legal counsel.
Board of Governors
John L. Pratt
Brendan Bukalski
Michael Butts
​Dean Davis


Administrative Assistant
Mary Sellmyer

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