​​​MCBA NEWSLETTER


​​​​​   april 4, 2022
2022
April Events
4/8/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

4/12/2022 (Tues.)
BOG Meeting

4/15/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

4/19/2022 (Tues.)
CLE - canceled

4/20/2022 (Wed.)
Bench/Bar Listening Session

4/22/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

4/26/2022 (Tues.)
CLE Committee Meeting

4/29/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

May Events
5/4/2022 (Wed.)
Law Day Event - 4.00 pm

5/6/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

5/10/2022 (Tues.)
BOG Meeting

5/13/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

5/17/2022 (Tues.)
CLE 

5/20/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

5/27/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

5/30/2022 (Tues.)
CLE Committee Meeting

June Events
6/1/2022 (Wed.)
CLE for the New Attorneys!

6/3/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

6/10/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

6/14/2022 (Tues.)
BOG Meeting

6/16/2022 (Thurs.)
Annual Meeting
​
6/17/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

6/24/2022 (Fri.)
Breakfast with the Bar

6/28/2022 (Tues.)
CLE Committee Meeting

July Events
Coming Soon

NOMINATION DEADLINE - APRIL 4

THE MCLEAN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION IS ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS
​FOR the
2022 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.

2022
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.​

law day 2022
Wednesday, may 4 at 4.00 pm

Next Law Day Committee Meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 25 at noon via zoom.

recorded cle opportunities

state of the circuit cle
originally posted - january 18
recording ends - april 30

[One Hour General CLE Credit Approved]
​
This presentation was sponsored by the McLean County Bar Association. This presentation was the annual program on the state of the 11th Circuit Courts presented by the McLean County Circuit Court Judges.​

Social Security
From Retirement To Disability
What You And Your Clients Need To Know
​ORIGINALLY POSTED - FEBRUARY 15
RECORDING ENDS - JULY 31

[One Hour General CLE Credit Approved]
​
Please join the McLean County Bar Association in welcoming one of our own local attorneys. Frank Hoffman has been in private practice for over 40 years. His federal law practice is concentrated in areas of personal and business bankruptcy as well as social security disability law. Mr. Hoffman will be presenting on various components of Social Security Law. He will touch on the historical perspective. His focus will be on two components of Social Security Law. He will touch on Retirement and then focus on Disability. ​

"Abuse and Stalking and Assault, Oh My!":
Seeking or Defending against OPs and Other Protective Orders 

​ORIGINALLY POSTED - March 15

RECORDING ENDS - SEPTEMBER 30
​
​[Up to 2 Hours General CLE Credit Approved]
​​
Please join the McLean County Bar Association in welcoming two of our own local Judges! Hon. David W. Butler (Ret.) and Hon. Scott Kording put together an update on Orders of Protections. Learn the purposes and differences of the four most common personal protective orders, including Orders of Protection (OPs), Stalking No Contact Orders (SNCOs), Civil No Contact Orders (CNCOs), and Criminal Protective Orders (CPOs); who can be protected by the orders; the procedures for the filing and hearing of Petitions for these orders, including how emergency orders (EOPs, ESNCOs, and ECNCOs) are handled; the protective-order remedies available to victims of abuse/stalking/assault; plus some advanced practice tips that should help both the “newbie” and the “old pro” attorneys alike.

new to your office?

If your office has new attorneys and 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. 
click on the above logo to find more information
​

​SAVE THE DATE! 

Central Illinois Paralegal Association (CIPA)
Is Proud to Announce
The 32nd Annual Legal Educational Seminar
Will be held in Conjunction with the
McLean County Bar Association
On Friday, September 16, 2022
At the Doubletree Hotel – Bloomington, IL

​friday breakfast with the bar
join us this friday
8:00 am- 9:00 am

Downtown Bloomington
​

mark your calendar
​2021 & 2022

2022
​April 20 - Bench/Bar Listening Session 12.05 pm
​May 4 - Law Day 4:00 pm
May 17 - CLE Drone Law Update - IN PERSON at 2nd Pres

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

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

career opportunities


​mclean
COUNTY
​sao
seeks
posted 3-28


​three 
openings

imeri rogers llp
seeks
posted 3-28

worker comp attorney

logan
county
​sao​
seeks ​
updated 3-14

2 assistant
state's
​attorney​


​mclean county
seeks
updated 3-14


​PUBLIC
​DEFENDER
​2 openings


​LOGAN
COUNTY

​seeks
posted 3-7


pubLic
​defender


​​PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES

​seeks
updated 4-4

many openings ranging from attorney staff positions to LEGAL
​SECRETARY

office space available

1,400 square feet

Ground floor previously office space for a law firm. Only minutes away from the court house.

DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING
​office space for rent
the murphey building - two blocks from the courthouse

ILLINOIS HOUSE BUILDING
FOR RENT
Two offices, each about 430 square feet. 
Both ideal for a sole practioner and assistant.

DOWNTOWN LAW OFFICE BUILDING
​FOR SALE

DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING
​FOR SALE OR LEASE
DOWNTOWN - ​BLOOMINGTON

bar committee activities

2022
​​​BOG Meeting - April 12 noon
Law Day Committee Meeting - April 25 noon
​​​​CLE Committee Meeting - April 26 noon
Executive Committee 
President                            
​​Nathan B. Hinch

2nd VP
​John L. Pratt

Secretary
Spencer Chikahisa
1st VP
​Judge Pablo Eves

Immediate Past President
​Kathleen Kraft

Treasurer
Calli Farrell
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