​MCBA NEWSLETTER

​ april 19, 2021

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​April Events
4/20/21 (Tues.)
CLE event at noon

May Events
5/6/21 (Thurs.)
LAW DAY Happy Hour

5/18/21 (Tues.)
CLE event at noon

5/26/21 (Wed.)
Bench/Bar Listening Session 12:15 

5/31/21 (Mon.)
Law & Justice Center Closed

​June Events
6/4/21 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar
​Resumes

6/7/21 (Mon.)
Golf Outing

6/15/21 (Tues.)
Annual Meeting

July Events
7/5/21 (Mon.)
Law & Justice Center Closed

7/20/21 (Tues.)
CLE event at noon

​August Events
8/17/21 (Tues.)
CLE event at noon

September Events
9/6/21 (Mon.)
Law & Justice Center Closed

9/21/21 (Tues.)
CLE event at noon

October Events
10/11/21 (Mon.)
Law & Justice Center Closed

10/19/21 (Tues.)
CLE event at noon

November Events
11/11/21 (Thurs.)
Law & Justice Center Closed

11/16/21 (Tues.)
CLE event at noon

11/25/21 (Thurs.)
Law & Justice Center Closed

11/26/21 (Fri.)
Law & Justice Center Closed

December Events
12/21/21 (Tues.)
Holiday Luncheon

12/25/21 (Fri.)
Law & Justice Center Closed

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tuesday
april 20 - noon 
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN THE MCBA
​THE PATH FORWARD

[1 PR-Diversity & Inclusion CLE CREDIT - APPROVED]

​Please join the McLean County Bar Association in welcoming speakers to address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the legal profession. This presentation has been organized by the MCBA Underwood Committee. John Kim, Commissioner, Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, will open the presentation with a brief presentation regarding the basics of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [DEI] in the legal profession. This will include a description of key terms. The presentation will then move on to a panel discussion that will focus on how practitioners can integrate DEI into their practices.  Mr. Kim will be followed by a panel discussion that will include Adrian Barr, Managing Attorney, PSLS, Judge Pablo Eves and Judge Carla Barnes. 

Registration

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Thank you for participating in the spring and summer events survey.

The consensus of results revealed our members would like to resume Breakfast with the Bar later this year, preferably outdoors. Please email your outdoor seating preferences for that gathering to Mary and we will reserve a suitable space for Fridays from 8-9 a.m. starting June 4th, 2021.
 
Our first event is on Thursday, May 6th from 5-8 pm. More information is provided below.

Sincerely, Michael and Nargis

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law day celebration happy hour
THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 
5:00 PM - 8:00 pm
LOCATION - DESTIHL BREWERY - BARREL ROOM
1200 GREENBRIAR DR, NORMAL

Our first event is on Thursday, May 6th from 5-8 pm. We are gathering in honor of Law Day at Destihl Brewery, where will have the Barrel Room reserved with appetizers spread buffet style, along with drink tickets for beer and wine (2 tickets per person). 
 
The room seats 190 people and was the largest indoor space we could reserve to maximize a socially distant gathering. A picture of the inside space is shown above as you weigh your comfort level in attending. We will have sit down seating as well as barrel cocktail tables for those who prefer to stand. 
 
We are encouraging white attire in celebration of women's suffrage which was the theme of last year's cancelled Law Day event.
 
Please pre-register by Monday, April 26th so we can give the restaurant a head count for food and to space out tables in the safest layout. 
 
Hope to see you there!

Registration closes at 4:30 pm on Monday, April 26.
Limited seating.

FREE to membership - Registration is Required as seating is limited

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new to your office?

If your office has new attorneys and support staff, then we would like to update membership on your additions! 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!

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george f. 'bud' taseff

GERMANTOWN HILLS - George F. "Bud" Taseff, 65, of Germantown Hills, IL, went to be with the Lord, after suffering a sudden heart attack, on Friday, April 2, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.  George was born on December 2, 1955, to George and Gloria (Hansen) Taseff. He married Jeanine Leahy on March 30, 1985, at the United Methodist Church in Hoopeston, IL....

more information here

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2021
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.​

nominations form

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UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS
 
MAY
- Law Day Happy Hour at Destihl Brewery - May 6th, 5-8 p.m.
 
JUNE
- Resumption of Breakfast with the Bar - June 4th, 8-9 a.m. Venue TBD
- Golf Outing - June 7, More Details to come
- Annual Meeting - June 15th, Time & Venue TBD
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bench/bar listening session

​Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 26 for the next Bench/Bar Listening Session. 

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​the children's waiting room
law & Justice center
to close due to funding source losses

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​eviction moratorium extended
to may 1
​Rental Assistance

​The Illinois eviction moratorium is extended to May 1, 2021 with the information at this LINK.

People who are behind in their rent, mortgage, or utility payments should apply for assistance now. The best way to start this process is to call 211 to find out the best place to apply based on their unique circumstances. 
 
Currently, the most likely source of assistance is through the Town of Normal (if the person lives in Normal) or the City of Bloomington (if the person lives in Bloomington). Please see the flyer listed below under Eviction Resources. Please distribute it widely. If you have case management services, please provide tenants with assistance gathering documents so that they can submit a complete application. We have seen a majority of applications be rejected due to incomplete documentation.
 
People seeking assistance should not call me. They should call 211 or follow the instructions on the attached flyer. If you or your staff have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Adrian Barr - Managing Attorney - Prairie State Legal Services - (309) 433-0065 Direct Line

Eviction resources

NEW - Local Rental Assistance Resources

eviction resources

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​2021 MCBA membership - renewal

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RESUMING IN JUNE

​MORE DETAILS TO COME!

​friday  -  ​breakfast ​with the bar

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mark your calendar
​2021

May 6 - LAW DAY Happy Hour!
May 18 - CLE noon time event
May 26 - Bench/Bar Listening Session 12:15 pm
June 4 - Fridays - Breakfast with the Bar - Resumes!
June 7 - MCBA Golf Outing at BCC beginning at noon
June 15 - MCBA Annual Meeting
July 20 - CLE noon time event
August 17 - CLE noon time event
September 21 - CLE noon time event
October 19 - CLE noon time event
October 27 & 28 - The Guardian Ad Litem CLE Event 
November 16 - CLE noon time event
​December 21 - Holiday Luncheon at noon

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orders issued 2021 & other resources

orders issued 2021

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BLOOMINGTON CANNON ESTATE PLANNING
TELECONFERENCE SERIES PROGRAM
​HOSTED BY PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT

2021 Schedule

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

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career opportunities

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pRairie state
​legal services

seeks

information

posted March 22

​staff attorney

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john wright law office

seeks

information

posted March 22

paralegal or legal assistant

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 mclean county state's attorney ​

seeks

assistant states atty I

May 2 deadline

​hiring 

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office space available

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ILLINOIS HOUSE BUILDING
Quality Office Space at Affordable Rents
Two Blocks Directly North of Law & Justice Center
Call or text 309-531-0445

Re-Posted: March 8

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DOWNTOWN LAW OFFICE BUILDING - ​FOR SALE

105 n. center street - bloomington

Re-Posted: March 8​

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bar committee activities

2021
​​​CLE Committee Meeting - April 27 noon
BOG Meeting - May 11 noon 

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