​MCBA NEWSLETTER

​updated   -   april 5, 2021

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

May Events
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
6/7/21 (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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court news

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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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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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we need your input!

Resumption of MCBA Social Activities

As we move into the 'new normal' and away from the pandemic, the Social Committee would like to know your thoughts on a few social activities. Please touch the link below to share your opinion. 

Thank you, Nargis Khokhar and Michael Butts

Social Activity Interests

This will take only a few minutes of your time and closes at 4.30 pm on Friday, April 9.

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golf outing planned
monday - june 7
more information to come

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bench/bar listening session

Thank you for those who attended on Wednesday, 3-31!
​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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tuesday
april 20 - noon 
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN THE MCBA
​THE PATH FORWARD

[1 PR-Diversity & Inclusion CLE CREDIT PENDING APPROVAL]

​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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​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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​
​Having an excellent paralegal/legal assistant who embraces learning opportunities can be a great benefit to your law practice!

Central Illinois Paralegal Association is hosting the following presentations (each eligible for one hour of paralegal CLE through NALA). Please go to ciparalegal.org to register. 
 
April 8, 2021, Noon (via Zoom)   Deborah Hampton - Senior Trademark & Copyright Program Manager, The Chemours Company (Wilmington, DE) Secretary & Executive Committee, International Trademark Association. Ms. Hampton will discuss the resources paralegals and legal assistants can maximize in order to have a successful career.

registration

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​2021 MCBA membership - renewal

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2021 pcba winter series

Please see this LINK for the listing of CLE's offered
to the MCBA membership at a reduced amount. 

Webcast FAQ - Trouble Shooting Technology

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canceled for a while

​friday  -  ​breakfast ​with the bar

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mark your calendar
​2021

April 20 - CLE noon time event organized by The Underwood Committee
May 18 - CLE noon time event
May 26 - Bench/Bar Listening Session 12:15 pm
June 7 - MCBA Golf Outing at BCC beginning at noon
June 15 - MCBA Annual Meeting at noon
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 - 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 for
two
positions

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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
BOG Meeting - April 13 noon 
​​​CLE Committee Meeting - April 27 noon

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MCBA Breakfast with the Bar  -  canceled until further notice...
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!

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