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2022
May Events 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 |
2022 Annual
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your review needed
Members of the bar, please review this list of deceased attorneys who have passed since June of 2019. If you believe we are missing anyone, please let me know. During the annual meeting we plan to have Memorials for those attorneys who passed between June 2019 and November of 2021. We will then do Memorials for those who have passed from June 2021 through November 2022 at our December meeting.
Sincerely, Julia Davis Julia Davis jdavis@juliadavislaw.com
JUNE ANNUAL MEETING 2022
H. Wayne Carmichael – 10/1/2019
Ronald Dozier - 2/3/2020
John Luedtke – 3/30/2020
Stephen Larkin – 4/17/2020
Lou Ulbrich – 9/14/2020
George “Bud” Taseff – 4/2/2021
Gary Geosling – 9/23/2021
Bill Brandt – 10/11/2021
DECEMBER WINTER LUNCHEON
Paul Meints – 12/6/2021
Todd Ringel – 2/17/2022
Bill Bach - 2/25/2022
Willie Brown – 3/5/2022
John Naylor – 3/31/2022
retirement
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman has just announced her retirement after 48 years on the bench (over 20 of them on the Illinois Supreme Court). She grew up in a small rural town in Illinois and became the first woman appointed as a judge in her circuit in 1974. She is retiring as the longest-serving judge in the state of Illinois.
CLE
Drones 2.0
Drones the Legal Challenges of Innovation in 2022
tuesday, may 17 - noon
in person at 2nd pres
[One Hour General CLE Credit Pending Approval]
Please join the McLean County Bar Association in welcoming one of our own local State Farm Insurance Company attorneys. Ryan Gammelgard will examine the changes in laws in innovation over the past few years. This discussion will use drone technology as the focal point for discussing law and innovation. There will be a discussion of recent changes in drone laws and regulations, and the tension between federal, state, and local laws. This discussion will then tie into larger issues around automated vehicles, blockchain, and other technologies.
cle
From The Bar:
Wisdom, tips, thoughts, and advice
from some of McLean County’s legal sages, old and young
[One Hour General CLE Credit Pending Approval]
Please come for this welcome to the newly admitted and new-to-the-area attorneys!
Join us as distinguished members of the McLean County Bar share words of wisdom and advice based on their years of experience. Learn some trial tips, best practices when engaging with colleagues, self-represented litigants, judges, and office staff. Hear some suggestions and thoughts on civility, professionalism and good practice habits. The advice will be presented in person, by a panel of experienced McLean County attorneys, as well as some wisdom brought to you by other attorneys on video. All who attend will benefit from the knowledge and experience of attorneys who have set an example of exemplary practice of law.
A light Lunch Provided!
Free
Free
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May 5, 2022 - From WGLT
Judges from the Eleventh Judicial Circuit ditched their robes for hairnets and gloves Wednesday night as they spent the night volunteering at the Midwest Food Bank in Normal. From packaging cereal to helping in the “disaster aisle,” the judges came out to lend a helping hand and show their support for the nonprofit that seeks to alleviate food poverty across the country.
This is a new effort by the judges, said Judge Sarah Duffy. The Eleventh Judicial Circuit includes McLean County. “We decided this year to begin trying to have a regular service event, as judges, not only as a team-building activity, but also as a demonstration of our commitment to the community,” she said.
Many of the judges at the event connected their volunteer effort to their work on the bench.
“I think one of the primary reasons I wanted to become a judge is because I found it as an avenue to continue helping people. Obviously, as an attorney, you have the ability to help others, but being a judge gives you an even greater platform to be able to do that — make a positive impact in other peoples’ lives,” said Judge Rebecca Foley.
Chief Judge Mark Fellheimer said those on the bench care about the communities they serve, but it can sometimes be difficult to show that.
“We can't do a thing where you're soliciting to raise money, things like that,” Fellheimer said. “So we're kind of restricted in what we can do. But we're also citizens of this community. We need to help out and do our share. We've been given a lot, but we owe back to society too.”
Judge Amy McFarland of Bloomington said she saw the value of community service from an early age.
“Community service has always been a part of my life from my family — hard work, community service, you give back, and true leadership should be servant leadership … how you treat the people who come before you, how you treat everybody in the community. That's a big value in my family,” said McFarland, whose previous service includes leadership roles with Project Oz and the women’s division of the McLean County Chamber of Commerce.
Aside from the food bank, some judges volunteer in other areas of the community as well.
“We do a lot outside of the courtroom activities. I do a lot of readings and speaking at schools in my community, and it's just something that I enjoy,” shared Judge William Workman.
Judges from the Eleventh Judicial Circuit ditched their robes for hairnets and gloves Wednesday night as they spent the night volunteering at the Midwest Food Bank in Normal. From packaging cereal to helping in the “disaster aisle,” the judges came out to lend a helping hand and show their support for the nonprofit that seeks to alleviate food poverty across the country.
This is a new effort by the judges, said Judge Sarah Duffy. The Eleventh Judicial Circuit includes McLean County. “We decided this year to begin trying to have a regular service event, as judges, not only as a team-building activity, but also as a demonstration of our commitment to the community,” she said.
Many of the judges at the event connected their volunteer effort to their work on the bench.
“I think one of the primary reasons I wanted to become a judge is because I found it as an avenue to continue helping people. Obviously, as an attorney, you have the ability to help others, but being a judge gives you an even greater platform to be able to do that — make a positive impact in other peoples’ lives,” said Judge Rebecca Foley.
Chief Judge Mark Fellheimer said those on the bench care about the communities they serve, but it can sometimes be difficult to show that.
“We can't do a thing where you're soliciting to raise money, things like that,” Fellheimer said. “So we're kind of restricted in what we can do. But we're also citizens of this community. We need to help out and do our share. We've been given a lot, but we owe back to society too.”
Judge Amy McFarland of Bloomington said she saw the value of community service from an early age.
“Community service has always been a part of my life from my family — hard work, community service, you give back, and true leadership should be servant leadership … how you treat the people who come before you, how you treat everybody in the community. That's a big value in my family,” said McFarland, whose previous service includes leadership roles with Project Oz and the women’s division of the McLean County Chamber of Commerce.
Aside from the food bank, some judges volunteer in other areas of the community as well.
“We do a lot outside of the courtroom activities. I do a lot of readings and speaking at schools in my community, and it's just something that I enjoy,” shared Judge William Workman.
recorded cle opportunities
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.
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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
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
May 17 - CLE Drone Law Update - IN PERSON at 2nd Pres
June 16 - Annual Meeting
June 16 - Annual Meeting
career opportunities
office space available
Beginning june 1, 2022
ENTIRE 4TH FLOOR FOR RENT - 121 N Main St. Bloomington, IL
Approx. 3,625 sq. ft.
Parking on site
Call or Text 309-868-1604
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.
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
FOR SALE OR LEASE
DOWNTOWN - BLOOMINGTON
bar committee activities
2022
BOG Meeting - May 10 noon
CLE Committee Meeting - May 24 noon
BOG Meeting - May 10 noon
CLE Committee Meeting - May 24 noon