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MCBA Newsletter                                            august 19, 2019


2019
August Events
8/20/19 (Tues.)
CLE Luncheon

8/23/19 (Fri.)
“Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's

8/27/19 (Tues.)
CLE Committee Meeting

Criminal Law Committee Meeting


8/29/19 (Thurs.)
YLD Committee Meeting

'Happy Hour' at Keg Grove


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

30th Annual Legal Education Seminar - Co-Sponsored with CIPA


9/24/19 (Tues.)
CLE Committee Meeting

9/27/19 (Fri.)
“Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's

YLD-"Happy Hour" at Nightshop
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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

10/14/19 (Mon.)
Columbus Day-Law & Justice Center Closed
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CLE Box Lunch


10/15/19 (Tues.)
CLE Luncheon

10/18/19 (Fri.)
“Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's

YLD-CLE Meet the Judge


10/25/19 (Fri.)
“Breakfast with the Bar” at Scout's

YLD-"Happy Hour" at Nightshop
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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

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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

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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
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2020
1/1/20 (Wed.)
Law & Justice Center Closed

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

I certainly hope you had the opportunity to visit and enjoy Bruegala this past weekend. On behalf of the Bar and Prairie State Legal Services, I wanted to give a big shout out to all of you who volunteered your time and muscles to the fest as the Jaycees were very appreciative of the help. Please see a few photos below.
 
This week, I hope everyone has registered for the CLE Luncheon on Tuesday, August 20. Senator Jason Barickman will present AN OVERVIEW OF THE CANNABIS REGULATION AND TAX ACT. This will offer a 1 hour general CLE credit.
 
Next week, we have TWO Happy Hours, both beginning at 5:00 pm, namely the Social Committee's at Keg Grove on August 29th and The Young Lawyers' at Nightshop on August 30th.
 
A member of our Bar community passed away last week. David Spence was an Assistant States Attorney in McLean County for the last few years of his career. He was dedicated and contributed much during his short time with McLean County. He will be missed. More information is displayed below.
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Lastly, a friendly reminder to reach out to a 2nd or 3rd year law student to apply for our $2500 Law Student Scholarship. Again, it is targeted toward law students who have roots in McLean County and plan to stay in the area to practice. The application process will begin shortly.

Have a great week !

​​Joe Foley

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david alan spence

David passed away on August 14. Services will be held on Saturday, August 24 in Decatur. Visitation will be from 11.:00 am - 1:00 pm at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. The graveside service will be at 1:00 pm in the Graceland Cemetery.
obituary

TUESDAY - august 20​
CLE LUNCHEON

an Overview of the Cannabis Regulation
​and Tax Act

1 HOUR OF GENERAL CLE CREDIT [approved]
The McLean County Bar Association cordially invites you to attend a presentation on the Overview of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. This event is presented by Illinois State Senator and MCBA member, Jason Barickman. Senator Barickman will present conflicts between Illinois and Federal Law, regulation of possession and consumption, licensing, expungement and much more. 
Registration
full bill
overview

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Compulsive Behaviors & 'Process Addictions'
by
LAP's Deputy Director 
Tony Pacione, LCSW, CADC


Click on the logo to the left for the article.

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​bruegala  2019

Thank you to all of those who volunteered to help at Bruegala. Prairie State Legal Services had great support from the MCBA and a great turnout by MCBA members. The Bloomington-Normal Jaycees told me that they were so impressed with the support for PSLS and our volunteers. It was a great showing by the local legal community. Your support helped to increase the amount of funds Prairie State Legal Services will receive from Bruegala. Everyone looked great in their Prairie State t-shirts.
 Thank you so much!    Adrian Barr

happy hour
thursday - august 29
beginning at 5pm

keg grove brewery

sponsored by the social committee
RSVP

​mcba t-shirt sale

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Click on the MCBA logo above for more details.

tuesday - september 17
CLE LUNCHEON & more

pro bono boot camp
[​Up to 3 hours of general CLE credit [approval pending]

The McLean County Bar Association cordially invites you to attend a three hour 'boot camp' which will address three areas of Pro Bono service. The first hour will be the tradition CLE luncheon with the topic of 'Family Law for the Non-Family Lawyer.' The second hour will address Veterans issues while the third hour topic will be about Immigration. You are welcome to attend all or one session as you choose.          Registration will open soon.

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friday, september 20

CIPA is proud to announce the
30th annual Legal Education Seminar.
This Event Includes Continuing Legal Education for Attorneys.

Five hours of general CLE including
1 hour mental health professional responsibility [pending approval]
registration
Program Information
Registration is coordinated through CIPA at the link above. 

young lawyer division (yld)

Upcoming Activities
​Thursday, August 29 - noon-1.oo pm YLD Committee Meeting
​Friday, August 30 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


See below for location, time and registration information.

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.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES


US district court northern district of illinois


​seeks
information

us magistrate judge

short deadline
​August 26-5.00 pm

murphy &
​dunn, PC

​​​​seeks
Information
Posted: August 12

trial attorney

The paralegal position previously posted was replaced with an attorney position.

​​STATE FARM INSURANCE ​

​​​seeks
information
Posted: July 29 End Date Sept. 2

​tax ​COUNSEL 



​State farm insurance 


​seeks
information
Posted: July 22 End Date Sept. 9

​counsel position-
corporate counseling & transaction unit



office space opportunity


chris gramm

​seeks to
contact information
Posted: July 29

rent office space


terry dodds

seeks to
More Information
Posted: July 22

share office space


bar committee activities

Continuing Legal Education Committee Meeting - August 27 12:00 noon 
​Criminal Law Committee Meeting - August 27 12:00 noon ​​
Young Lawyer Division Committee Meeting - August 29 12:00 noon 
​
​​Board of Governor's Committee Meeting - September 10 12:00 noon
​​​​Board of Governor's Committee Meeting - October 8 12:00 noon
GAL Committee Meeting - October 23 12:00 noon

Scholarship Committee Meeting - November 15 12:00 noon 

save the dates - 2019

OCTOBER 14 - CLE box lunch
october 15 - cle luncheon
october 18 - yld cle - meet the judge
november 19 - cle luncheon - the underwood committee
december 17 - annual holiday luncheon
october 2020 - gal conference


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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!


Executive Committee 
President                            
​Kathleen Kraft

2nd VP
Judge Pablo Eves

Secretary
Nargis Khokhar
1st VP
​Nathan B. Hinch

Immediate Past President
Julia Davis

Treasurer
Calli Farrell
Disclaimer:
The McLean County Bar Association (MCBA) presents the information on this web site as an information service to our members and other Internet users. While the information on this site is about legal issues, it is not legal advice. The information is not intended to create, and receipt of the information does not constitute, a lawyer-client relationship. Those using this information should not act upon this information without seeking professional legal counsel.
Board of Governors
John L. Pratt
Brendan Bukalski
Michael Butts
​Dean Davis


Administrative Assistant
Mary Sellmyer

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