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may 25, 2026 |
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MCBA Events 2026
May 5/19 (Tues.) An Underwood Event after work 5/22 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar GAL Certification Committee Meeting 5/26 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting 5/29 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar June 6/3 (Wed.) Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listening Session & Mediators Assoc. & Family Bar Social @ Keg Grove Brewery 6/5 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 6/7 (Sun.) Volunteer Opportunity - Miracle League 6/12 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 6/19 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 6/25 (Thurs.) Annual Meeting 6/26 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar July 7/3 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 7/10 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 7/14 (Tues.) CLE 7/17 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 7/18 (Sat.) PILI Legal Advice Fair@MCCA 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 7/24 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 7/31 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar August 8/14 (Fri.) GAL Certification Planning Committee Meeting 8/18 (Tues.) CLE September 9/15 (Tues.) CLE October 8/18 (Tues.) CLE December 12/10 (Thurs.) Holiday Luncheon |
annual meeting 2026Members, please join us at our annual meeting.
The meeting will take place at Bloomington Country Club. The venue will open to attendees beginning at 4:00 pm with the meeting will commence at 4:30 pm on Thursday, June 25. This years agenda will include important business a summary of committee reports, a vote on open Board positions and the transition for the 2026-2027 term. This years agenda will also include the 2026 Young Lawyer of the Year Awards, the MCBA Memorials, and a special community award recognition. The cost is $30.00 if paid on or before June 15, 2026. After June 15, the cost increases to $35.00. The registration closes on Wednesday, June 24 at noon. There will be appetizers, iced tea, and water provided along with a cashless (credit card only) bar. NOTICEPursuant to §9.2(a) of Article IX of the By-Laws of the McLean County Bar Association, the following have been slated as nominees for the below-named offices of the McLean County Bar Association for the 2026-2027 term:
President: Adrian Barr First Vice-President: Michael G. Butts Second Vice President: Honorable Rebecca Foley Secretary: Alexandra Williams Member, Board of Governors Calli Farrell Term Expiring 2030 The above-named nominees will be formally placed in nomination at the annual meeting of the Association on June 25, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at Bloomington Country Club, 605 Towanda Avenue, Bloomington, Illinois 61701. All members should plan to attend and cast their ballots as aforesaid. All members are further notified that pursuant to §9.2(b) of Article IX of the McLean County Bar Association By-Laws, not less than ten members may nominate other candidates for any office or offices described above. Such nominations shall be in writing, signed by the nominators, and shall be filed with the Secretary of the Association not less than fifteen days preceding the date of the annual meeting as aforesaid. Dated this 15th day of May 2026. Respectfully submitted, Nominating Committee of McLean County Bar Association Kathleen M. Kraft, Chair Brendan Bukalski Laurel Bingaman Nathan B. Hinch Michael G. Butts Spencer Chikahisa Calli Farrell Adrian Barr mediators association invites!Family Bar and Judges: Please mark your calendars & plan to join the Mediators Association at Keg Grove for a happy hour following the next Family Bar Meeting! Date: Wednesday, 6/3 starting at 4:45 p.m. Place: Keg Grove Brewery (712 E. Empire St., Bloomington) prairie state legal servicesPRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES - Pro bono attorney needed: We have a client needing assistance with a McLean County divorce with children and no property. Support and maintenance were already ordered in a F case and client does not know where spouse is but thinks he is not in Illinois. If you are willing to take this case, please contact Stacy James at [email protected] . volunteer opportunitySunday, June 7
The Miracle League of Central Illinois The MCBA is encouraging members, family and friends to volunteer for the Sunday, June 7 afternoon games for the Miracle League Organization. All are welcome! Children under age 12 years can cheer in the stands.
Please see the information and sign up below. If you have any questions, please contact Craig Queen. bar committee activitiesQuarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listening Session - June 3 BOG Meeting - June 9 noon CLE Committee Meeting - June 23 noon DEIA Committee Meeting - June 24 noon GAL Certification Planning Committee Meeting - August 14 12.15 pm new to your office?
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