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updated - february 5, 2024 |
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2024
February Events 2/6 (Tues.) DEIA Committee Meeting 2/9/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar The Underwood Committee Meeting 2/12/2024 (Mon.) Lincoln's Birthday Law & Justice Center is Closed HS Mock Trials Friends of the Bar 5.30pm 2/13/2024 (Tues.) BOG Meeting 2/16/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 2/19/2024 (Mon.) Presidents' Birthday Law & Justice Center is Closed 2/20/2024 (Tues.) CLE Event 2/22/2024 (Thurs.) Social Hour 5:30 @ Pour Brothers 2/23/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar March Events 3/1/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar ADR Committee Meeting 3/6/2024 (Wed.) Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar 4pm Listening Session 3/8/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar GAL 2025 Committee Meeting The Underwood Committee Meeting 3/9/2024 (Sat.) A Cigar Road Trip 3/12/2024 (Tues.) BOG Meeting 3/15/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 3/19/2024 (Tues.) CLE Event 3/21/2024 (Thurs.) Social Hour 3/22/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 3/29/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar April Events 4/12/2024 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar The Underwood Committee Meeting 4/17/2024 (Wed.) ISU Appellate Court Oral Argument 2024 Court Holidays & Closures & MCBA Events
5/27 (Mon.) Memorial Day 6/19 (Wed.) Juneteenth 7/4 (Thurs.) Fourth of July Celebration 9/2 (Mon.) Labor Day 11/1-3 (Fri. pm - Sun. am) ISU Invitational Mock Trial Tournament 2025 Court Holidays & Closures & MCBA Events 10/22-23 (Wed. - Thurs.) GAL Certification Seminar |
social hourThursday, 2/22 - 5:30 pm - Pour Brothers High School Mock Trial
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for all rounds!Monday, February 12, 2024
Thank you to the Volunteers
The High School Mock Trials would not be possible without your volunteer generousity!
2024 MCBA MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
Membership Renewal - Click on the logo above
welcome to 2024 mcba members!
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Apfelbaum, Larry
Arkell, Thomas Armstrong, David Ash, Ryan Baker, Howard Bardell, Miles Barr, Adrian Barr, Cary B. Bass, James Beard, David Bender, Paul Bennett, Megan - New Member Bernardi, Donald Bingaman, Laurel Black, Scott Blodgett, A.J. Bobell, Jonathan Boyle, George Brandt, Peter W. Brucker, Gene Bukalski, Brendan Buragas, Amelia Butler, David Butler, Matthew Butts, Michael Carlson, James Carter, Robert J Castagna, Laura Chambers, J. Jason Chapman, Todd Chikahisa, Spencer Coleman, Mary - Student Member Corwin, Chip Corwin, Lisa Crabill, Jeff Davis, Danielle - New Member Davis, Julia Day, Brian DeCardy, William Dehn, Joseph Deneen, Daniel DePew, Russell DeVary, Allen DeVivo, Jennifer R. Dies, Darrell Dodds, Geoffrey Donaldson, Erin Donohue, Susan - New Member Dorris, David Drazewski, Scott Duffy, Sarah Duncan, Erin Ehlers, Randall Engerman, Blair Erickson, Chuck Evans, Ethan Eves, Ginny Eves, Pablo Farrell, Calli Feeney III, Charles Feldman, Arthur Fellheimer, Mark Finegan, Jenna Fitt, David E. Fitzgerald, Kevin Fizzell, Mackenzie Flynn, George R. Flynn, Michael Foley, Joseph Foley, Rebecca Fosen, Nannette Freese, John P. Freitag, Robert Fyans-Jimenez, Angela Fulk, Jake Galloway, Aaron S Galloway, Brian Ganschow, Jaime Garrett, Jackson - Student Member Garwood, Brian Ginzkey, Jim Glenn, Ronda Goldrick, J. Brian Greenburg, Todd - New Member Gregory, William Guido, Daniel - New Member Haning, Carissa Hanna, Jillian Harrington, William Hayworth, Alexandra Henderson, Hunt Hiler-Welch, Tammy Hill, Lee Ann Hinch, Nathan Hoffman, Frank Hogan, Patrick - New Member Hornsby, Aaron F. Horve, Jeffrey M. Houska, Nicholas Hundman, Tom Imeri, Ilir Janello, Frank Johns-Cummings, Miranda Johnson, Douglas B Johnson, Mark Jurgens, Jeffrey Katavich, Hannah |
Kays, Danielle
Kearns, Jenna Kelly, Andrew Kelly, Terence Khokhar, Nargis Kim, John Koetters, Matthew Koll, Mary Kording, Scott Knapp, Don Knecht, James Kraft, Kathleen Landry, Matthew Lawrence, Keelun Lawrence, Paul Lawson, Katie Lawson, Mary K. Leifheit, Whitney *2019 scholarship recipient Lewis, Ronald Lindsay, Jeff W Mahrt, Steve Malin, Michael Mannen, Nicole Maulson, Wendy McCarron, Joe McClure, Thomas E McEldowney, Brian McElvain, Mike McFarland, Amy McGrath, Mark McGrath, Patrick McIntyre, Bryan McManus, Steve Mennenga, Jaci - Mew Member Merriman, Aaron - New Member Miller, Todd Molchin, Chase Molinari, Sandra Moore Perry, Rachael Moran, Joseph Mosby-Scott, Michelle R Muir, John Nichols, Michael Nieminski, Kristin Novick, Alan Owen, Shannon Patterson, Clayton Patton, Jennifer Petri, Emily Phan, Patricia (Vi-Vi) - New Member Phoenix, David Pinheiro, Douglas - New Member Pliura, Thomas Porter, Robert Powell, Michael Prall, Michael Pratt, Catherine A. Pratt, John L. Querciagrossa, Jason Ranta, Kayla - New Member Reidy, Sean Reynard, Charles Reynolds, Erika Rich, Craig Rigdon, Bradly Rinker, Joshua Robb, Elizabeth Rogers, Clark Rogers, Jilmala Rohrscheib, Josh Rood, Don Roseberry, Todd Ruble, Nicholas Sanborn, Kevin Sanner, Thomas - New Member Scarborough, Ashley Schaeffer, Rex Shane, Alex Shegog-Parker, Carol Schwiderski, Katelyn - New Member Schwulst, John Shane, Josephine Sheahan, Kevin Sierra, Trevor Skelton, Steven B. Souk, James Spies, Roland Tallon, Mary Toney, Sarah Varney, Robert Vazquez, Samantha Vicars-Duncan, Sheila Walker, Clark Wall, Dawn Walley, Samantha Watkins, Robert Weltman, Eitan Wheeler, Carla Wilcox Jr, Donald Williams, Alexandra *2022 scholarship recipient Williams, Taylor *2020 scholarship recpient Wochner, David Wong, Stephanie Wood, George Wood, Megan Wood, Stephen Wright, Johnathan Wylder, James Yoder, William Young, Emily Zywiec, Bruce |
Retired Members, Judicial Members or Moved and are keeping in touch through MCBA emails
Brandau, Herman 'Herm'
Fraker, Guy
Hartweg, Darrell
Holder, Dan W.
Ihnes, Nathan
Kenney, Stuart
McKibbin, Ed
Metoyer, Marinna
Moore, Fred B.
Ogar, Helen
O'Neal, Susan
Palmer, Mark
Roth, Rachel
Smalley, Alice
Sternberg, Alan L.
Williams, Robert
Yedinak, Randy
Yoder, John W.
Fraker, Guy
Hartweg, Darrell
Holder, Dan W.
Ihnes, Nathan
Kenney, Stuart
McKibbin, Ed
Metoyer, Marinna
Moore, Fred B.
Ogar, Helen
O'Neal, Susan
Palmer, Mark
Roth, Rachel
Smalley, Alice
Sternberg, Alan L.
Williams, Robert
Yedinak, Randy
Yoder, John W.
THE MCLEAN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION will be ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS
FOR THE
2024 LINCOLN AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
DEADLINE - April 5th
The McLean County Bar Association is seeking nominations for the Lincoln Award of Excellence. Established in 1997, this award seeks to recognize attorneys for their service to the legal community as well as for their contributions to the community. The nominee must be a member of the McLean County Bar Association, respected as a citizen and member of the legal profession and be an example of the best of our profession who has a demonstrated commitment to public service, public good and who has dedicated his/her effort to improve the quality of life in our community and society.
Retired attorneys who were involved in these activities during their career are also eligible to be nominated.
Retired attorneys who were involved in these activities during their career are also eligible to be nominated.
2024
MCBA YOUNG LAWYER OF THE YEAR
AWARD APPLICATION
DEADLINE - April 30th
The MCBA is now accepting nominations for its 2021 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.
Appellate Court to Hold Oral Argument
at Illinois State
The Illinois Appellate Court for the Fourth Judicial District will hold oral argument at the Braden Auditorium in the Student Bone Center on the morning of April 17, 2024. This event is co-sponsored by the Department of Politics & Government and the McLean County Bar Association.
The Fourth District is based in Springfield. This judicial body considers appeals filed in trial courts from 41 counties including Rock Island, Winnebago, Sangamon, and McLean Counties. The court typically rules on over 5,000 cases per year.
This is the third time that the Fourth District held oral argument at Illinois State University. The first time was more than a decade ago, and the last time was spring 2023.
Students enrolled in the advanced legal research and writing class offered in the Legal Studies Program will be given assignments based on the case set for argument. Although the court has not announced which case it will hear at ISU, it is expected to be a criminal appeal.
This event is open to the public. All spectators will be required to go through metal detectors. Persons attending will not be allowed to bring backpacks into the auditorium. Cell phones must be turned off.
The Fourth District is based in Springfield. This judicial body considers appeals filed in trial courts from 41 counties including Rock Island, Winnebago, Sangamon, and McLean Counties. The court typically rules on over 5,000 cases per year.
This is the third time that the Fourth District held oral argument at Illinois State University. The first time was more than a decade ago, and the last time was spring 2023.
Students enrolled in the advanced legal research and writing class offered in the Legal Studies Program will be given assignments based on the case set for argument. Although the court has not announced which case it will hear at ISU, it is expected to be a criminal appeal.
This event is open to the public. All spectators will be required to go through metal detectors. Persons attending will not be allowed to bring backpacks into the auditorium. Cell phones must be turned off.
justice inspired
Court seeks involvement from students and teachers in beautifying courthouse.
Spread to Word!
Spread to Word!
Dear Bar Association Leader:
The District Court, in collaboration with the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, is pleased to announce Justice Inspired, a new contest that enlists the involvement of K-12 students and their teachers in beautifying the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse.
All Northern District of Illinois kindergarten through grade 12 teachers are invited to engage their students in submitting quotes on behalf of their classes/classrooms that will be engraved and installed on walls inside of the Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse. The Court and FBA are seeking quotes that inspire justice, peace, equality, fairness, inclusion, redemption, freedom, community, and other ideals and/or reflect upon the significance of debate, the law, courts, and the constitution to democracy and to our nation.
Classes that submit a winning quote will be awarded, c/o the teacher, a $450 Amazon gift card and a replica of their recommended quote. Submissions will be accepted Tuesday, January 16 through Friday, February 16, 2024. Submissions should be emailed using the submission form.
We invite you to share this email with your membership. Our hope is that attorneys will share this contest with their children’s classroom teachers and principals. We look forward to inspiring and thoughtful submissions.
Contest details can be found HERE.
Thanks,
Julie
Julie Hodek
Public Information Officer
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Social Hour
2024 MCBA Social Calendar
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Thursday, February 22
Saturday, March 9 Thursday, March 21 May 12 [May 19 Rain Date] June 3 Summer Summer/Fall December |
Social Hour-5:30 pm @ Pour Brothers
-If planning to attend, pls email Mary A Cigar Road Trip - sign up ends 2-22 Social Hour Family Picnic at Dan & Paula Deneen's Home Golf & Pickleball Softball Team Softball Challenge - The Battle of the Bars Holiday Luncheon |
There are more Social events in the works. If you have ideas or would like to help organize an event, please email Mary at: [email protected]
mcba
continuing legal EDUCATION
2024
High School Mock Trial Event
FREE for the Volunteers
TRAFFIC LAWS, ISSUES and CONSEQUENCES
Monday, February 12
Hon. David Butler, Ret and Hon. Scott Kording
[up to 1.5 hours general CLE pending approval]
FREE for the Volunteers
TRAFFIC LAWS, ISSUES and CONSEQUENCES
Monday, February 12
Hon. David Butler, Ret and Hon. Scott Kording
[up to 1.5 hours general CLE pending approval]
Understanding the various aspects of traffic offenses can be challenging. This CLE program presents an explanation of the traffic court process, plea agreements and trials of traffic cases, and the consequences of traffic offense convictions. Attorneys who either defend or prosecute traffic violations will be better able to recognize the most important issues in traffic cases and the impact of convictions on driving privileges.
Topics to be covered are:
Courtroom procedure for traffic court in McLean County
Plea Agreements
Trial protocol for Traffic Offenses
Graduated Licensing System
Pleas in minor traffic cases
How to read a SOS driver’s abstract
Suspensions and Revocations
Moving violations
Immediate action offenses
Admissibility of traffic violations in personal injury and property damage cases
Issues in some common traffic offenses
Motions to Suppress based on improper traffic stops
Topics to be covered are:
Courtroom procedure for traffic court in McLean County
Plea Agreements
Trial protocol for Traffic Offenses
Graduated Licensing System
Pleas in minor traffic cases
How to read a SOS driver’s abstract
Suspensions and Revocations
Moving violations
Immediate action offenses
Admissibility of traffic violations in personal injury and property damage cases
Issues in some common traffic offenses
Motions to Suppress based on improper traffic stops
This is a free cle offered to the Mock Trial Volunteers
The High School Mock Trials would not be possible without your volunteer generousity!
Thank you!
cyber risk
Tuesday, February 20
Scott Dunton & Adam Czerwinski
[up to 1 hour general CLE pending approval]
Scott Dunton & Adam Czerwinski
[up to 1 hour general CLE pending approval]
This CLE will provide a basic understanding of the cyber risks facing law firms and why firms must care. Real-life examples will be shared. Attendees will leave this course with a better understanding on how to mitigate your firm's cyber risk and avoid cyber losses.
2024 MCBA CLE
Tuesday, March 19 - "The Allure of Using Paralegals!"
Tuesday, April 16 - Lincoln Award of Excellence Panel - "What Would Abe Do?"
Tuesday, May 21 - Diversity & Inclusion Presentation - "We the People"
Tuesday, March 19 - "The Allure of Using Paralegals!"
Tuesday, April 16 - Lincoln Award of Excellence Panel - "What Would Abe Do?"
Tuesday, May 21 - Diversity & Inclusion Presentation - "We the People"
cle recording opportunities
CLE
Originally Recorded
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Filing & Defending Civil Pre-Trial Motions
Hon. David Butler, Ret and Thomas McClure, JD
[up to 1.5 hours general CLE - Approved]
Originally Recorded
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Filing & Defending Civil Pre-Trial Motions
Hon. David Butler, Ret and Thomas McClure, JD
[up to 1.5 hours general CLE - Approved]
RECORDING ENDS August 30, 2025
Many civil lawsuits are won or lost without a trial. This CLE program presents an in-depth examination of pre-trial motion practice. Some critical aspects of pre-trial Motions To Dismiss and Motions For Summary Judgment will be discussed. This program will help attorneys to recognize various legal bases for the dismissal of a civil lawsuit filed against their client. In addition, learn how to respond to Motions To Dismiss and Motions For Summary Judgment.
Topics to be covered are:
Motions To Dismiss Based on the Pleadings (Sec. 2-615 Motions)
Involuntary Dismissals Based on Certain Defects or Defenses (Sec. 2-619 Motions)
Motions For Summary Judgment
Pre-Trail Motions in Small Claims Cases
Topics to be covered are:
Motions To Dismiss Based on the Pleadings (Sec. 2-615 Motions)
Involuntary Dismissals Based on Certain Defects or Defenses (Sec. 2-619 Motions)
Motions For Summary Judgment
Pre-Trail Motions in Small Claims Cases
mcba upcoming events
2024
May 1 - Law Day Luncheon
November 1-3 - ISU Invitational Mock Trial Tournament
November 1-3 - ISU Invitational Mock Trial Tournament
2025
October 22-23 - Guardian Ad Litem Child Representative Certification Seminar
new to your office?
or maybe an attorney/staff 'on the move'?
If your office has new attorneys and staff, then we would like to update membership on your additions! Maybe you have an attorney making moves within your office. Please click on the link below to submit a little about the new addition and feel free to add a photo as well.
friday breakfast with the bar
join us this friday
8:00 am-9:00 am
Ivy Lane Bakery - Downtown Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON CANNON ESTATE PLANNING
TELECONFERENCE SERIES PROGRAM
HOSTED BY PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Please contact [email protected] if interested in attending.
If you have questions please call Nichole at 312.384.8999
If you have questions please call Nichole at 312.384.8999
career opportunities
office space available
bar committee activities
2024
The Underwood Committee on Professionalism Meeting - February 9 12.15 pm
BOG Meeting - February 13 noon
Law Day Committee Meeting - February 16 12.15 pm
CLE Committee Meeting - February 27 noon
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee - March 1 noon
Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listening Session - March 6 4.00 pm
GAL 2025 Committee Meeting - March 8 12.15 pm
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility [DEIA] Committee Meeting – May 7 12.15 pm
The Underwood Committee on Professionalism Meeting - February 9 12.15 pm
BOG Meeting - February 13 noon
Law Day Committee Meeting - February 16 12.15 pm
CLE Committee Meeting - February 27 noon
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee - March 1 noon
Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listening Session - March 6 4.00 pm
GAL 2025 Committee Meeting - March 8 12.15 pm
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility [DEIA] Committee Meeting – May 7 12.15 pm