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MCBA Newsletter                                               february 18, 2019


2019
February Events
2/19/19 (Tues.)
CLE Luncheon

2/22/19 (Fri.)
Breakfast at Kelly’s Bakery

2/26/19 (Tues.)
CLE Meeting

March Events
3/1/19 (Fri.)
Breakfast at Kelly’s Bakery

3/6/19 (Wed.)
History Committee Meeting
​Noon at Michael's Restaurant

3/8/19 (Fri.)
​Breakfast at Kelly’s Bakery

3/12/19 (Tues.)
BOG Meeting

3/15/19 (Fri.)
Breakfast at Kelly’s Bakery

3/18/19 (MON.)
CLE Luncheon

3/22/19 (Fri.)
Breakfast at Kelly’s Bakery

3/26/19 (Tues.)
CLE Meeting

3/29/19 (Fri.)
Breakfast at Kelly’s Bakery

April Events
4/3/19 (Wed.)
Family Law Committee Meeting

4/5/19 (Fri.)
Breakfast at Kelly’s Bakery

4/9/19 (Tues.)
BOG Meeting

4/12/19 (Fri.)
Breakfast at Kelly’s Bakery

4/16/19 (Tues.)
CLE Luncheon

4/19/19 (Fri.)
Breakfast at Kelly’s Bakery

4/23/19 (Tues.)
CLE Meeting
[one week earlier]


4/26/19 (Fri.)
Breakfast at Kelly’s Bakery

4/30/19 (Tues.)
Law Day Luncheon

May Events
5/3/19 (Fri.)
Breakfast at Kelly’s Bakery

5/10/19 (Fri.)
Breakfast at Kelly’s Bakery

5/14/19 (Tues)
BOG Meeting

5/17/19 (Fri.)
Breakfast at Kelly’s Bakery

5/16/19 (Tues.)
CLE Luncheon

5/24/19 (Fri.)
Breakfast at Kelly’s Bakery

5/28/19 (Tues.)
CLE Meeting

5/31/19 (Fri.)
Breakfast at Kelly’s Bakery

June Events
6/7/19 (Fri.)
Breakfast at Kelly’s Bakery

6/11/19 (Tues)
BOG Meeting

6/14/19 (Fri.)
Breakfast at Kelly’s Bakery

6/18/19 (Tues.)
CLE Luncheon

6/21/19 (Fri.)
Breakfast at Kelly’s Bakery

6/25/19 (Tues.)
CLE Meeting

6/28/19 (Fri.)
Breakfast at Kelly’s Bakery

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

February Social Event at Destihl Brew Hall-
Please come join us for a tour of the Destihl Brewery and Brew Hall led by fellow attorney Matt Potts, the  founder and CEO of Destihl. The tour begins at 5pm on Tuesday, February 26 and lasts one hour. All those who go on the tour will receive free samples and a free Destihl pint glass. You will need to sign a waiver at the time of the tour and please wear closed toe shoes. Then from 6-8pm we will meet up with those who are not able to take the tour in the Barrel Room for an open bar and plenty of h’ors d’oeuvres, all compliments of CourtCall. 
Paul Lawrence



​melissa mcgrath

​THOMSON & WEINTRAUB, LLC

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It is with great sadness that all of us at Thomson & Weintraub share with you the heartbreaking news of the passing of our dear friend, colleague and business partner Melissa McGrath who lost her battle with cancer last Thursday evening. Melissa was the consummate example of an attorney who practiced law with the upmost integrity, professionalism and dignity. We were so fortunate to have worked with her for the past 23 years. Prior to joining the firm, Melissa served as clerk to Justice James A. Knecht of the Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth District, from 1991 to 1993 and worked for the Office of Guardianship and Advocacy from 1993 to 1995. Melissa was born in 1958 in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Illinois State University with her Bachelor of Science in 1980. In 1991, she received her J.D., cum laude, from Southern Illinois University School of Law. She was a Lead Articles Editor for the Southern Illinois University Law Journal. Melissa was admitted to the Illinois Bar, the U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit.  She was an active member of the McLean County, Illinois State, and American Bar Associations, as well as the National Employment Lawyer's, Illinois Employment Lawyer's, and American Trial Lawyer's Associations. Melissa will be incredibly missed and well-remembered for her friendship and for her substantial contributions to our firm and to the practice of law.


costigan & wollrab, P.C. ANNOUNCEMENT

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meyer capel announcement

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Timothy A. Eckhardt has joined the Central Illinois law firm of Meyer Capel. He will practice out of the firm’s Bloomington office. His practice will concentrate in family law, including dissolution of marriage, child custody, child support, adoption and orders of protection. Prior to joining Meyer Capel, Tim worked in family law litigation and criminal defense in McLean County and the surrounding counties. 
 
He graduated summa cum laude from Illinois State University, and received his law degree from the University of Illinois College of Law, graduating cum laude. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the McLean County Bar Association, and is certified as a court appointed Guardian ad Litem. Tim was born and raised in Peoria, and has called Bloomington-Normal home for seven years now. 


2019 CENTRAL ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL 
MOCK TRIAL 
REGIONAL INVITATIONAL

Thank you to all of our volunteer Judges and Evaluators! We would never be able to provide the students this experience without your help. Many of the team sponsors and coaches have expressed their gratitude for this annual event. They shared that this event offers their students some of the best feedback and learning opportunities available! Many schools travel nearly three hours to attend this regional event over opportunities offered in their own area. 
Thank you!
Adrian Barr, Cary Barr, Margaret Butzen, Todd Chapman, Rusty DePew, Erin Donaldson, Pablo Eves, Jenna Finegan, Michael Herzhog, Frank Hoffman, Maggie Johansen, Jenna Kearns, Terence Kelly, Scott Kording, David Koth, Ron Lewis, Zach Lullo, Carley Marberry, Thomas McClure, Bryan McIntyre, Ed McKibbin, Too Miller, Fred Moore, John Muir, Tameka Newman, Shannon Owen, Jennifer Patton, Emily Petri, David Rumley, Will Scanlon, Patrick Sheehan, Elizabeth, Shelton, Danielle Sipiora, Tessa Somers, Gina Wood
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Left: First place went to Maine South-Team A who traveled from Park Ridge, Illinois. 
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The team was so excited! They hadn't had a trophy to place into their case since 2003!

​Below: Matthew Koetters was working on the team statistics during the day. 


Involvement for 2019

Total Schools: 16
Total Teams: 22
[we had last minute teams drop due to the weather.]

Total Students: 264
Total Parents/Coaches: 80 
Total Volunteer Judges/Evaluators: 36
[We can always use more help next year!!]
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 Click on the logo above for more information on the Appellate Lawyers Association.

​ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT 2018 CIVIL CASES
A YEAR IN REVIEW

TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 19, 2019 - tomorrow!
[1.5 GENERAL CLE CREDIT APPROVED]
The McLean County Bar Association and the Appellate Lawyers Association cordially invite you to attend The Illinois Supreme Court 2018 Civil Cases: A Year in Review. The panel discussion participants will include Illinois Appellate Court Justice Ann B. Jorgensen (Second District), past ALA Presidents J. Timothy Eaton and Michael T. Reagan. ​
This program will be held at Second Pres, 404 N. Prairie Street in Bloomington. The luncheon cost is $20 per Bar Member and ALA Member ($25 for non-members) if paid on or before February 11, 2019, after February 11, 2019 registration cost is $25 ($30 for non-members). All registered participants will receive emailed materials by the Monday before the luncheon. ​
REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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legal advice fair - volunteers needed!

Saturday, April 27 from 8:45 am to 12.00 pm
more information here

2019 Bloomington Cannon Estate Planning
Teleconference Series Program
​Hosted by PNC Wealth Management


See below for location, time and registration information.

Date:              Thursday, March 7
Topic:             The Moving Target: Planning for Clients with Net Worth Over $11 Million

Date:              Thursday, April 4
Topic:             Identifying Landmines and Minimizing Battle Scars
​                            in Conflicts Between Trustees and Beneficiaries

Date:              Thursday, May 2
Topic:             Where Does Your Trust Live?

Date:              Thursday, June 6
Topic:             New and Enduring Problems in Business Succession Planning

Date:              Thursday, July 11
Topic:             Ethics Issues in a Modern Estate Planning Practice

Date:              Thursday, August 1
Topic:             Your Marital Agreement Toolbox

Date:              Thursday, September 5
Topic:             Practical Solutions to Vexing Trust Administration Dilemmas

Date:              Thursday, October 3
Topic:             Contemporary Uses for Life Insurance in Estate Planning

Date:              Thursday, October 31
Topic:             Unmaking Messes

Date:              Thursday, November 14
Topic:             Estate Planning for Professionals

Date:              Thursday, December 19
Topic:             Client or Non-Client?

Please RSVP with the list of names and email addresses of those who will be attending to Peggy Barnes at Margaret.Barnes@pnc.com.  If you provide an email addresses we will add those to our direct monthly invite list.   

Time:             11:30am - 12:30pm.
Location:        PNC Bank
                       202 E Washington St - Wealth Management Conference Room
                       Bloomington, IL 61701

There is not a cost for the seminar or lunch except we request you stay for a brief presentation by Wealth Management. The entire program will conclude by 1:00 p.m. Earn 1.5 hours of Continuing Legal Education Credit for Illinois and other states. Continuing Education Credit also given for CPA, CTFA, CFP, CLU, ChFC.

career opportunities


benckendorf
&
​benckendorf


​​seeks
information


​associate attorney

posted 2/18/2019


office of the state appellate defender


​seeks
information

assistant appellate defender

posted 2/18/2019


bar committee activities

Continuing Legal Education Committee Meeting - February 26 at 12:00 noon
History Committee Meeting - March 6 at 12:00 noon [Michael's Restaurant]
​​Board of Governor's Committee Meeting - March 12 at 12:00 noon

Family Law Committee Meeting - April 3 at 4.00 pm 
​     [Judge McFarland's Court Room-4th Floor-Law & Justice Center]

save the dates - 2019

march 18 [monday] - cle luncheon - jason barickman
april 3 - family law committee meeting & presentation by cynthia fain on qildro's
april 30 - law day

MAY 21 - LUNCHEON - WAR STORIES [NO CLE AVAILABLE]​


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MCBA Breakfast with the Bar at Kelly's Bakery
Remember to have “Breakfast with the Bar” every Friday morning between 8 and 9 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 on down to Kelly’s.   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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