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​​​​MCBA NEWSLETTER

​​​​​​march 27, 2023



2023
March Events
3/28/2023 (Tues.)
CLE Committee Meeting


3/31/2023 (Fri.)

Breakfast with the Bar

April Events
4/7/2023 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

4/11/2023 (Tues.)
BOG Meeting

4/12/2023 (Wed.)
D&I Committee Meeting
​Criminal Law Committee Meeting
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​4/14/2023 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar
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4/18/2023 (Tues.)
​CLE Event

4/19/2023 (Wed.)
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4th District Illinois Appellate Court Oral Arguments

​4/21/2023 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar
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​4/28/2023 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar
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4/25/2023 (Tues.)
CLE Committee Meeting


MAY EVENTS

5/3/2023 (Wed.)
Law Day Celebration Luncheon

5/4/2023 (Thurs.)
Law Day Social 


5/5/2023 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

5/9/2023 (Tues.)
BOG Meeting


5/12/2023 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

5/16/2023 (Tues.)
​CLE Event

5/19/2023 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar
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5/23/2023 (Tues.)
CLE Committee Meeting


5/26/2023 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

5/29/2023 (Mon.)
Courthouse Closed

Upcoming Save-The-Dates
6/20/2023 (Tues.)
Annual Meeting
​
9/22/2023 (Fri.)

CIPA Legal Education Seminar

10/25 & 10/26 (Wed. & Thurs.)
MCBA Biennial GAL Conference

12/19/2023 (Tues.)
​Holiday Luncheon


All Court Holidays & Closures
​Complete List of Court Holidays & Closures

law day 2023 celebration
wednesday may 3

“SURVIVING DISAGREEMENT:
CIVIL DISCOURSE, NOT CIVIL WAR”
presented by

FOURTH DISTRICT APPELLATE COURT JUSTICE
​EUGENE DOHERTY

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Information and Registration

searching for a will

JEFFERY ALLEN MORGAN

Bloomington IL
Passed 1\29\2023 at Carle BroMenn
​Contact: His Step Daughter-Misty at mistthompson57@gmail.com
​

 connie l. grandon

Bloomington IL
​Looking for her last Will made 5-6 years ago
​Contact: Her Son-Justin at 440.915.1603

2023
​MCBA YOUNG LAWYER OF THE YEAR
AWARD A
PPLICATION

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.​
More Information & Nomination Form

THE MCLEAN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION IS ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS
​FOR THE
2023 LINCOLN AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

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.

NOMINATION DEADLINE - APRIL 7

More Information & Nomination Form

civil mental health proceeding series

Registration & More Information HERE
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PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES
Pro bono attorney needed

We have a client needing assistance with changing her last name back to her maiden name. Client was divorced in 2015. If you are willing to take this case, please contact Stacy James at sjames@pslegal.org

committee updates

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​*Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 12 noon
5th Floor Jury Assembly Room at L&J Center
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*Topics: see the Newsletter by clicking on the logo to the left
  

recording opportunities

CLE
ABOLISHING IRS BACK TAXES
​A FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY'S GUIDE

[1 HOUR General CLE CREDIT APPROVED]
RECORDING ENDS March 1, 2024
Registration for Recording & CLE Credit Instructions

CLE
BOND REFORM NUTS & BOLTS:
 Illinois' Safety, Accountability, Fairness & Equity-Today (SAFE-T) Act
with updates

[Up to 1.5 HOURS General CLE CREDIT APPROVED]
RECORDING ENDS July 30, 2023
Registration for Recording & CLE Credit Instructions

CLE
ethics: rules every lawyer must know

[1 HOUR PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY - Ethics - CLE CREDIT APPROVED]

 recording ends october 30, 2023

Registration for Recording & CLE Credit Instructions

4th District Illinois Appellate Court
​Oral Arguments 

Wednesday, April 19, check-in begins 10.30 am
4th District Illinois Appellate Court Oral Arguments at ISU

Every member of the audience will need to pass through a metal detector.
​
The Department of Politics and Government has formalized the venue for the Fourth District Illinois Appellate Court oral argument that the department is co-sponsoring with the McLean County Bar Association.  The event will take place on Wednesday, April 19 at 11:00 a.m. in the Prairie Room in the Bone Student Center. Everyone who enters the room must pass through a metal detector. Doors will open a half hour before the argument to allow people to get screened.

Carla Bender, the appellate clerk for the fourth district, has advised me that People v. Marzette is the case set for oral argument at ISU. The defendant was convicted of attempted first degree murder after a bench trial and sentenced to 43 years in prison. The issues raised by the defense are:
  1. The defendant’s convictions should be vacated where it was improper to convict him based on a theory of accountability. Alternatively, the firearm enhancement imposed should be vacated because there was insufficient evidence to demonstrate that he discharged a firearm.
  2. The circuit court erred by committing a number of evidentiary errors that resulted in it relying on improper evidence when convicting the defendant.
  3. Trial counsel was ineffective for failing to call witnesses who would have supported the defense.
The rules for audience cell phones are stringent.
Phones need to be either silenced or powered off for the duration of the presentation.
If a phone makes sound during the presentation, the owner will be ushered out.

Save the Date
registration coming soon
Tuesday, April 18 - CLE Vicarious Trauma (Can it Affect Civility?) 
Wednesday, May 3 - Law Day Celebration
Tuesday, May 16 - CLE Court Technology Roundtable: with Judges & Clerks & Admin
​​Friday, September 22 - Central Illinois Paralegal Association Legal Education Seminar
Wednesday & Thursday, October 25 & 26 - MCBA Biennial GAL Conference

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. 
New to My Office or Retiring or Any Update!

friday breakfast with the bar
join us this friday

8:00 am-9:00 am

Coffee Hound Website
The Coffee Hound - Downtown Bloomington
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BLOOMINGTON CANNON ESTATE PLANNING
TELECONFERENCE SERIES PROGRAM
​HOSTED BY PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT

2023 Schedule
Please contact​ Jennifer.julius@pnc.com if interested in attending.
If you have questions please call Jennifer at 309.655.5484

corporate law intership
summer 2023

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More Information

career opportunities


state farm
​insurance

Information
Posted - March 20

in-house
​transactional counsel




​kanoski
​bresney
​

Associate Litigation
Litigation Attorney
Legal Asst/Paralegal
WC Attorney
Posted - March 20


​attorneys
&
legal assistant
paralegal



prairie state legal services

Illinois Openings
Central IL Openings
Updated - March 20

statewide
​openings



office space available


105 n. center street - downtown blooomington
​office - for sale
​

Downtown Bloomington is home to over 100 shops, restaurants, and services ready to provide you  with distinctive merchandise and friendly small town customer service. You can be apart of what makes Downtown great in owning this spectacularly cared for former law office. The property has three stories and a full basement, private offices, conference rooms, storage, vaults, restrooms, library and more.​
More Information
posted February 2023

ILLINOIS HOUSE BUILDING

Now Leasing- seven (7) newly constructed single room offices available
ranging in size from 200 square feet to 274 square feet
including access to a common conference room
Internet access is included.
​Call or text 309-531-0445 for particulars. 

Call or text 309-531-0445
updated February 2023

Office Space Available

Located one block from the McLean County Law & Justice Center, two offices (209 sq. ft. & 108 sq. ft.) available for rent. The offices are ideal for a single office user or a professional with an administrative assistant. Both offices are newly painted, fully furnished, and move-in ready. Offices have access to kitchen/break room. Conference room available for reservation. Parking included.
​For more information, call or text (708) 831-2733.
​posted January 2023

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE 
2nd Floor


121 N Main St., Bloomington, IL 

3,625 sq. ft. Total.  Smaller space units available.
​
Parking on site
Call or Text 309-868-1604
​posted November 2022

bar committee activities

2023
​​​​​​CLE Committee Meeting - March 28 noon
​​Law Day Committee Meeting - April 10 12:15 pm
​​​BOG Meeting - April 11 noon

Diversity & Inclusion Committee Meeting – April 12 noon
Criminal Law Committee Meeting - April 12 noon

Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee [ADR] Meeting - April 14 noon
​GAL Committee Meeting - April 17 noon

Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listening Session - May 3 3.30 pm
​Criminal Law Committee Meeting - May 10 noon

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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The intention of the MCBA"Find a Lawyer"search is only to refer members of the public requiring legal services to members of the MCBA who have indicated that they wish to receive referrals in a particular area of the law.

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