MCBA Newsletter updated july 8, 2019
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2019
July Events 7/9/19 (Tues) BOG Meeting 7/12/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 7/16/19 (Tues.) CLE Luncheon 7/19/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's Family Law Committee CLE & Happy Hour 7/25/19 (Thurs.) YLD Committee Meeting 7/26/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's YLD-"Happy Hour" at Nightshop 7/30/19 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting 7/31/19 (Wed..) Criminal Law Committee Meeting August Events 8/2/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 8/9/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 8/13/19 (Tues) BOG Meeting 8/20/19 (Tues.) CLE Luncheon 8/23/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 8/27/19 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting 8/30/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's YLD-"Happy Hour" at Nightshop September Events 9/2/19 (Mon.) Labor Day-Law & Justice Center Closed 9/6/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 9/10/19 (Tues) BOG Meeting 9/13/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 9/17/19 (Tues.) CLE Luncheon 9/20/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 9/24/19 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting 9/27/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's YLD-"Happy Hour" at Nightshop October Events 10/4/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 10/8/19 (Tues) BOG Meeting 10/11/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 10/15/19 (Tues.) CLE Luncheon 10/18/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 10/25/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's YLD-"Happy Hour" at Nightshop 10/26/19 (Sat.) Legal Advice Fair 10/29/19 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting November Events 11/1/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 11/8/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 11/12/19 (Tues) BOG Meeting 11/15/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's Scholarship/Community Relations Committee Meeting 11/19/19 (Tues.) CLE Luncheon 11/22/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 11/26/19 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting 11/28/19 (Thurs.) Thanksgiving Day-Law & Justice Center Closed 11/29/19 (Fri.) Thanksgiving Break-Law & Justice Center Closed “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's YLD-"Happy Hour" at Nightshop December Events 12/6/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 12/10/19 (Tues) BOG Meeting 12/13/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 12/17/19 (Tues.) Annual Holiday Luncheon 12/20/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's 12/25/19 (Wed.) Law & Justice Center Closed 12/27/19 (Fri.) “Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's YLD-"Happy Hour" at Nightshop 2020 1/1/20 (Wed.) Law & Justice Center Closed |
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTI certainly hope that everyone had a great and safe July 4th. And, I hope everyone is enjoying their Summer thus far.
As a reminder, we have our Board of Governors meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, July 9th. And, please remember to sign up for our CLE events next week with our Bar luncheon to be held on Tuesday, July 16th and the Family Law Health CLE on Friday, July 19th. Please continue to check on the MCBA website for upcoming events and social activities as the Bar committees continue their work to bring you informational and fun events. Have a great week. Joe Foley mcba t-shirt sale
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TUESDAY - august 20
CLE LUNCHEON
an Overview of the Cannabis Regulation
and Tax Act
1 HOUR OF GENERAL CLE CREDIT [pending approval]
Tuesday, August 20 is the Continuing Legal Education luncheon at the 2nd Presbyterian Church. Senator Jason Barickman will present on updates on the state of legalization of Marijuana in Illinois.
Registration will be available at the end of July.
community
video editing help needed
The MCBA History Committee is seeking to put together a short montage of video recordings, detailing MCBA's history, and to edit existing video recordings to shorten them. If you can help or know someone who might be skilled in video editing, please contact Brendan Bukalski at: brendan@jlawgroup.com .
Volunteer
for Prairie State Legal Services
at Bruegala
Prairie State Legal Services is a 2019 Bruegala Charity partner. Bruegala will take place on August 16-17. Please volunteer to help Prairie State Legal Services to set up or serve beverages to the Bruegala attendees. Each volunteer sign-up slot is around 2-3 hours. As a volunteer, you will receive free admission and a tasting glass for the night you volunteer. If you have questions, please contact Adrian Barr at abarr@pslegal.org
Please click on this LINK to sign up to volunteer. Thank you!
Bruegala is a charity beer and wine festival run by the Bloomington-Normal Jaycees. The 20th annual Bruegala will be held on Friday, August 16th and Saturday, August 17th at the Corn Crib. Bruegala offers over 100 craft beer samples, more than 50 wines, a variety of food vendors, music and more throughout the two-day event. In the past 5 years, more than 20,000 people have attended Bruegala and the event has raised over $220,000 for local organizations. The money raised at this event directly impacts the residents of Bloomington-Normal and surrounding McLean County!
Please click on this LINK to sign up to volunteer. Thank you!
Bruegala is a charity beer and wine festival run by the Bloomington-Normal Jaycees. The 20th annual Bruegala will be held on Friday, August 16th and Saturday, August 17th at the Corn Crib. Bruegala offers over 100 craft beer samples, more than 50 wines, a variety of food vendors, music and more throughout the two-day event. In the past 5 years, more than 20,000 people have attended Bruegala and the event has raised over $220,000 for local organizations. The money raised at this event directly impacts the residents of Bloomington-Normal and surrounding McLean County!
young lawyer division (yld)
Upcoming Activities
Thursday, July 25 - noon-1.oo pm YLD Committee Meeting
Friday, July 26 from 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm Happy Hour at Nightshop
[The YLD Monthly Happy Hour is held on the last Friday of each month.]
All are welcome to attend.
Thursday, July 25 - noon-1.oo pm YLD Committee Meeting
Friday, July 26 from 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm Happy Hour at Nightshop
[The YLD Monthly Happy Hour is held on the last Friday of each month.]
All are welcome to attend.
2019 BLOOMINGTON CANNON ESTATE PLANNING
TELECONFERENCE SERIES PROGRAM
HOSTED BY PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Ethics Issues In A Modern Estate Planning Practice
Summary of Teleconference:
Estate planners and those who administer estates and trusts frequently must adapt to changes in our practices, including evolving ethics concerns. We cannot be concerned only with our traditional ethics obligations owed to clients and former clients; many other ethics issues arise with increasing frequency. These include:
Speakers will address:
Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm.
Location: PNC Bank
202 E Washington St. Wealth Management Conference Room
Bloomington, IL 61701
**Lunch will be served. Please RSVP as this helps to order lunch and prepare materials for the meeting.**
Please RSVP by Friday, July 5, 2019 by replying to this email. List the names of the colleagues who will be attending with you. If you have questions please call Peggy Barnes at 309-655-5476 or email Peggy at margaret.barnes@pnc.com. If we neglected to invite someone from your firm who would like to attend, please have them call us. We’ll be sure to add them to our invitation list.
Summary of Teleconference:
Estate planners and those who administer estates and trusts frequently must adapt to changes in our practices, including evolving ethics concerns. We cannot be concerned only with our traditional ethics obligations owed to clients and former clients; many other ethics issues arise with increasing frequency. These include:
Speakers will address:
- Ethics issues in managing office technology
- Maintaining confidentiality and the attorney-client privilege when working with a client’s other advisors
- Multijurisdictional practice issues
- Maintaining competence and diligence in the current environment
Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm.
Location: PNC Bank
202 E Washington St. Wealth Management Conference Room
Bloomington, IL 61701
**Lunch will be served. Please RSVP as this helps to order lunch and prepare materials for the meeting.**
Please RSVP by Friday, July 5, 2019 by replying to this email. List the names of the colleagues who will be attending with you. If you have questions please call Peggy Barnes at 309-655-5476 or email Peggy at margaret.barnes@pnc.com. If we neglected to invite someone from your firm who would like to attend, please have them call us. We’ll be sure to add them to our invitation list.
See below for location, time and registration information.
Date: Thursday, August 1
Topic: Your Marital Agreement Toolbox
Date: Thursday, September 5
Topic: Practical Solutions to Vexing Trust Administration Dilemmas
Date: Thursday, October 3
Topic: Contemporary Uses for Life Insurance in Estate Planning
Date: Thursday, October 31
Topic: Unmaking Messes
Date: Thursday, November 14
Topic: Estate Planning for Professionals
Date: Thursday, December 19
Topic: Client or Non-Client?
Topic: Your Marital Agreement Toolbox
Date: Thursday, September 5
Topic: Practical Solutions to Vexing Trust Administration Dilemmas
Date: Thursday, October 3
Topic: Contemporary Uses for Life Insurance in Estate Planning
Date: Thursday, October 31
Topic: Unmaking Messes
Date: Thursday, November 14
Topic: Estate Planning for Professionals
Date: Thursday, December 19
Topic: Client or Non-Client?
Please RSVP with the list of names and email addresses of those who will be attending to Peggy Barnes at Margaret.Barnes@pnc.com If you provide an email addresses we will add those to our direct monthly invite list.
Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm.
Location: PNC Bank
202 E Washington St - Wealth Management Conference Room
Bloomington, IL 61701
There is not a cost for the seminar or lunch except we request you stay for a brief presentation by Wealth Management. The entire program will conclude by 1:00 p.m. Earn 1.5 hours of Continuing Legal Education Credit for Illinois and other states. Continuing Education Credit also given for CPA, CTFA, CFP, CLU, ChFC.
Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm.
Location: PNC Bank
202 E Washington St - Wealth Management Conference Room
Bloomington, IL 61701
There is not a cost for the seminar or lunch except we request you stay for a brief presentation by Wealth Management. The entire program will conclude by 1:00 p.m. Earn 1.5 hours of Continuing Legal Education Credit for Illinois and other states. Continuing Education Credit also given for CPA, CTFA, CFP, CLU, ChFC.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
bar committee activities
Young Lawyer Division Committee Meeting - July 25 12:00 noon
Continuing Legal Education Committee Meeting - July 30 12:00 noon
Criminal Law Committee Meeting - July 31 12:00 noon
Board of Governor's Committee Meeting - August 13 12:00 noon
Scholarship Committee Meeting - November 15 12:00 noon
Continuing Legal Education Committee Meeting - July 30 12:00 noon
Criminal Law Committee Meeting - July 31 12:00 noon
Board of Governor's Committee Meeting - August 13 12:00 noon
Scholarship Committee Meeting - November 15 12:00 noon
save the dates - 2019
september 17 - cle luncheon
september 20 - cipa seminar
october 15 - cle luncheon
november 19 - cle luncheon
december 17 - annual holiday luncheon
MCBA Breakfast with the Bar
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!
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!