MCBA Newsletter february 24, 2020
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2020
February Events 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 PRESIDENTThank you to Ms. Garner and Judge Feeney for your presentation on Veteran’s Affairs and Veteran’s Court. It was very informative and definitely a worthy cause being addressed by those folks involved with that venture. This is a slow week for the Bar and I am out of state. There will be no weekly newsletter next week as Mary Sellmyer will be out of the office. Congrats to our Trivia winners at JP’s Wheel and Ale House — Nargis Khokhar, Rachel Brandt, Katy Kraft, Maggie Butzen and others. Our Bar teams took first and second place. Thanks to all those who participated. Please see the links below if interested in volunteering your time and assistance with Illinois Lawyer’s Assistance Program (LAP) and/or The Immigration Project. The two organizations addressing very worthwhile areas in need in our legal community. 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". The planning of this event has been underway and should be a wonderful celebration. More details coming. Stay tuned for specifics of the potential for our Bar to provide our assistance to Habitat for Humanity. The Outstanding Young Lawyer Award is now open for nominations. Please see more information below. The March 17 CLE Luncheon will address Collections: Obtaining and Collecting Judgments in Debt Collection Actions: Representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants. Judge David Butler (Ret.) will lead a one or two hour informational session on this topic. The registration is now open below. Lastly, this is your friendly reminder to register/re-register for your membership to the MCBA. See link below. Have a great week! Joe Foley tuesday - march 17, 2020
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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).
2020
MCBA YOUNG LAWYER OF THE YEAR
AWARD aPPLICATION
DEADLINE - April 3
The MCBA is now accepting nominations for its 2020 Young Lawyer of the Year Award. In order to be considered for the award, one must be (1) under the age of 36 or less than 10 years in practice, and (2) a member in good standing with the McLean County Bar Association. Evaluation criteria include employment history, individual achievements in the practice of law, service to the MCBA, and community/pro bono service.
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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
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
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.
Mathematics and Economics of Estate Planning
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2020 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: PNC Bank – WM Conference Room, 202 E Washington Street, Bloomington
Location: PNC Bank – WM Conference Room, 202 E Washington Street, Bloomington
Please RSVP by Thursday, February 27, 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
Summary of Teleconference:
With the looming sunset of many of the provisions enacted as part of the 2017 Tax Act, high net worth individuals and families should be considering sale, gift or loan transactions currently or in the near future. To distinguish ourselves and make clients comfortable with our recommendations, we need to have a thorough understanding of how to calculate the potential benefits of any proposed transaction and convincingly explain our recommendations to clients. The following scenarios will be discussed during this teleconference:
Speakers will address:
With the looming sunset of many of the provisions enacted as part of the 2017 Tax Act, high net worth individuals and families should be considering sale, gift or loan transactions currently or in the near future. To distinguish ourselves and make clients comfortable with our recommendations, we need to have a thorough understanding of how to calculate the potential benefits of any proposed transaction and convincingly explain our recommendations to clients. The following scenarios will be discussed during this teleconference:
Speakers will address:
- Taking Advantage of the Increased Applicable Exclusion Amount, Including the Benefits of Portability
- The Importance of Life Expectancy in Determining the Appropriate Transaction
- Analysis of the Benefit of a Grantor’s Paying the Income Tax Incurred by a Grantor Trust
- Taking Into Consideration Basis Step-Up When Analyzing Gifting Alternatives
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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
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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
CLE Committee Meeting - February 25 12:00 noon
Board of Governor's Committee Meeting - March 10 12:00 noon
CLE Committee Meeting - February 25 12:00 noon
Board of Governor's Committee Meeting - March 10 12:00 noon
save the dates
2020
april 21 - the underwood professionalism committee CLE luncheon
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!