MCBA NEWSLETTER |
may 29, 2023 |
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2023
MAY EVENTS 5/29/2023 (Mon.) Courthouse Closed JUNE EVENTS 6/2/2023 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 6/5/2023 (Mon.) Annual Golf Outing & Pckleball! 6/9/2023 (Fri.) ADR Committee Meeting Breakfast with the Bar 6/13/2023 (Tues.) BOG Meeting 6/14/2023 (Wed.) CLC Committee Meeting 6/16/2023 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 6/17/2023 (Sat.) Family Picnic 6/19/2023 (Mon.) Courthouse Closed 6/20/2023 (Tues.) CPR Class 6pm 6/22/2023 (Thurs.) Annual Meeting 6/23/2023 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 6/27/2023 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting 6/30/2023 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar JULY EVENTS 7/4/2023 (Tues.) Courthouse Closed 7/7/2023 (Tues.) Breakfast with the Bar 7/11/2023 (Tues.) BOG Meeting 7/14/2023 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 7/21/2023 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 7/25/2023 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting 7/28/2023 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar AUGUST EVENTS 8/2/2023 (Wed.) Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listenting Session Upcoming Save-The-Dates 9/22/2023 (Fri.) CIPA Legal Education Seminar 10/19/2023 (Wed.) 6th Annual Behavioral Health Community Forum 10/25 & 10/26 (Wed. & Thurs.) MCBA Biennial GAL Conference 12/19/2023 (Tues.) Holiday Luncheon All Court Holidays & Closures |
Spring Professional Responsibility WebinarDo you still need your 1 hour of mental health/substance abuse credit? If so, register for our 2023 Spring Professional Responsibility webinar, which will be held on Friday, June 9th from Noon – 1:00 p.m. through Zoom!
The focus of the webinar is mental health and substance abuse and participants will learn:
Cost is $32.50 for members, $40 for McLean County Bar Members and $47.50 for non-members. This seminar will not be recorded. It is a live webinar only. The course will be submitted for 1 hour of mental health/substance abuse credit. 
cpr classAaron's story
On Monday, November 7, 2022, my wife Christine and I returned home from our early morning cardio workout at the gym at about 6:00AM. I complained of being exhausted and I lied upon our living room floor, as was my habit. Christine then noticed I was unresponsive and unconscious. I wasn’t breathing, and my heart had stopped beating. At 53 years of age, I had suffered cardiac arrest and I died. Christine shouted to awaken out 18 year old son, Max, and as she called 9-1-1. The dispatcher contacted the Bloomington Fire Department and explained the steps of CPR to Christine. Max had been taught basic CPR at central Catholic High School, and Christine later told me he confidently and calmly stepped in and began CPR. Both Christine and Max performed CPR until the EMTs arrived. The firefighters performed CPR upon me as I lie on my living room floor for 50 (fifty) minutes using a mechanical chest compression device, and the firefighters shocked my heart with an AED 15 (fifteen) times. When they had restarted my heart beating, they transported me OSF St Joseph Medical Center. Christine immediately calling 9-1-1 and Max and Christine performing CPR saved my life. I learned for every minute that passes without CPR, the potential survival for a person in cardiac arrest is reduced by 10%. Please remember that fact. For every minute of inaction, 10% of possible survival is lost. I was extremely fortunate Christine was present when I suffered cardiac arrest, and that she acted quickly. I am so very proud for Christine and Max both having been awarded the Red Cross Lifesaver Award certificate for having performed CPR and saving my life. My cardiac arrest was a result of my genetics. My two main coronary arteries had become blocked 100%, as a result of a cholesterol issue passed down in my family. I had felt I was in the best shape I had ever been physically, before November 7 happened. I know I am Blessed. I was released from the hospital after one week. The doctors and nurses all call me a “miracle”, especially after the doctor had initially told Christine I would likely not survive, or, if I did survive, I would need to live in an assisted living facility for the remainder of my life due to the effects of the lack of oxygen supply to my brain would have on my cognitive and physical abilities. I returned to work as a McLean County prosecutor in mid-January 2023. Miraculously, I had no impairment to my cognitive or physical abilities. I survived cardiac arrest because people stepped in and performed CPR. The more people who learn this life-saving skill, the more people’s lives can be saved. Thank you for allowing me to share my story. Aaron Who?: Everyone is welcome! - Let's pack the house! Class Date: Tuesday, June 20th Class Time: 6pm Location: YMCA, 202 St Joseph Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704 - In the community Rooms Class Length: 2hrs in person. 2hrs online (done before class start) Cost: $40/person Description: This course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants and meets OSHA/workplace requirements. This is a blended learning course including an online portion and an instructor-led classroom skill session. The online portion MUST be completed PRIOR to attending the in-class portion.
Details: Once you register, you will receive an email with the 2 hours of online classwork to be completed about a week before the class. Class registration closes on Tuesday, June 13
Pursuant 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 2023-2024 term: President: Nathan B. Hinch First Vice-President: Honorable Pablo Eves Second Vice President: John Pratt Secretary: Spencer Chikahisa Member, Board of Governors Jaime Ganschow Term Expiring 2027 The above-named nominees will be formally placed in nomination at the annual meeting of the Association on June 22, 2023, at 5:00 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 22nd day of May 2023. Respectfully submitted, Nominating Committee of McLean County Bar Association Gina L. Wood, Co-Chair Kathleen M. Kraft, Co-Chair Nathan B. Hinch Tom Hundman Joseph Foley Michael G. Butts Erin Donaldson
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There will be two options this year for the Composite. The first option includes your photo in this years composite with your own personal size composite copy. This choice has a cost of $75.00 associated with it. The second choice includes your photo in this years composite with your own personal size composite copy AND a digital headshop copy. This choice costs $100.00.
registration is open
mcba softball
doubleheader!
next games june 5 at 6:00 pm &7:00 pm
champion fields - normal
Join us in celebrating the legacies of our 2023 History Makers (Dotti Bushnell, Mary & Hank Campbell, Willie and Charles Halbert, and Guy Fraker). The History Makers Gala will be held on Wednesday, June 21st, at the Brown Ballroom on the campus of Illinois State University. The Gala dinner will feature live entertainment that celebrates the honorees and their service to our community. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the program beginning at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $100 for non-members and $75 for Museum members (reserve your seat before June 9th).
recording opportunities
Save the Date
Saturday, June 17 - 4:00 pm - Family Pickleball Picnic
Friday, September 22 - Central Illinois Paralegal Association Legal Education Seminar
Wednesday, October 19 - 6th Annual Behavioral Health Community Forum
Wednesday & Thursday, October 25 & 26 - MCBA Biennial GAL Conference
Friday, September 22 - Central Illinois Paralegal Association Legal Education Seminar
Wednesday, October 19 - 6th Annual Behavioral Health Community Forum
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.
career opportunities
Onward injury law |
FILLED
Posted May 15 |
paralegal |
office space available
121 main STREET, BLOOMINGTON
office suite - 2nd floor - lease
Second floor office suite available for lease. The full floor is available for a single tenant. Previously occupied as an attorney’s office, the space has a perimeter of private office spaces and conference room, open/work area/reception, two (2) restrooms, breakroom, data storage and secured storage areas inclusive in suite. Building has elevator access. Parking adjacent to building.
posted May 2023
306 E grove street, bloomington
freestanding building - FOR SALE
We are pleased to present the former Yoder Law Office Building, now Murphy Building, in Downtown Bloomington for sale. The current business will be relocating, making this unique freestanding office building available. This property has unique characteristics, lots of natural lighting, large private offices with windows, conference rooms, break room and updated mens and womens restrooms, as well as a large storage room. The property has been well maintained and with the adjacent parking lot, this presents a great opportunity for a new or expanding business in Bloomington. Please call to schedule a tour today.
posted May 2023
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.
posted 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.
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
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
GAL Committee Meeting - June 1 12.15 pm
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee [ADR] Meeting - June 9 noon
BOG Meeting - June 13 noon
Criminal Law Committee Meeting - June 14 noon
Underwood Committee Meeting - June 16 noon
CLE Committee Meeting - June 27 noon
Diversity & Inclusion Committee Meeting – July 12 noon
Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listening Session - August 2 3.30 pm
GAL Committee Meeting - June 1 12.15 pm
GAL Committee Meeting - June 1 12.15 pm
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee [ADR] Meeting - June 9 noon
BOG Meeting - June 13 noon
Criminal Law Committee Meeting - June 14 noon
Underwood Committee Meeting - June 16 noon
CLE Committee Meeting - June 27 noon
Diversity & Inclusion Committee Meeting – July 12 noon
Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listening Session - August 2 3.30 pm
GAL Committee Meeting - June 1 12.15 pm