MCBA Newsletter                                         september 9, 2019

2019
September Events
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

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

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

I hope everyone enjoyed the relatively short work week and had a nice weekend.

As I stated a few weeks back, things are starting to pick up for our Bar. We have many events and opportunities for everyone so please check the MCBA website and stay tuned for further emails.
 
At this time, we do need your help! In our effort to mix up things a bit, the Social Committee would like your input on the upcoming Holiday Happy Hour where we would potentially replace the Holiday luncheon with an evening Holiday celebration. So please take a 10 second survey below.
 
An organization very dear to my heart and I am certain dear to many of yours - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Team MCBA would like you to join in to help raise awareness and money for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. See the important information below.
 
With respect to CLEs, there are a few seats remaining for the CLE luncheon entitled Pro Bono Boot Camp next Tuesday, September 17. And, if you are looking for additional CLEs, the Central Illinois Paralegal Association is presenting their Legal Education seminar where you will be able to obtain 5 hours of CLE (including a hard-to-get Mental Health PR) on Friday, September 20th. Registration for both events is below.
 
Finally, the application process for the annual MCBA scholarship opportunity is continuing. It will be for law students who are in their second or third year (or equivalent). Please share this information with qualifying students. The deadline is October 31st. Please see the application LINK.

Have a great week !
​​Joe Foley

    holiday happy hour
    quick survey

    The Social Committee is attempting to set a date for the Holiday Happy Hour. With your feedback, they will be able to plan an event that can accommodate the most responses and venue availability. 

the tip exchange...
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Once an attorney is registered.. You can see the linked attorney file stamped pleadings & orders.

... ​I am not sure how many know about this link, but I find it very handy.
Simply register your attorney and get access to stamped pleadings and orders in case files that your attorney is linked. I use it all of the time to access pleadings, if needed. We found this out when doing a case in Woodford County and asking for a copy of the Order. The clerk told us that they would have to charge us for the Order, but if we registered at this website, then we could print off what we needed at no charge!...              Shared by: Karin Miller -  paralegal to Helen Ogar

mcba scholarship

​If you know any second or third year law students, please inform them about the 2019 MCBA Community Service Scholarship. The scholarship application link can be found below. The scholarship has been increased to $2,500. The scholarship is open to second or third year law students with strong ties to McLean County, Bloomington-Normal, or its surrounding communities. Prime candidates will express and demonstrate a commitment to legal aid work, pro bono activities, or community service. The application deadline is October 31, 2019.
Click on the image above to submit an application.

team - mcba

On Saturday, September 21, there is a local fund raiser for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Michael Butts, a local MCBA member, has initiated the TEAM-MCBA. He is listed as captain. There is a $10.00 donation participate in the walk/run. To join the team, please click on the Registration button above. There is an after party at Keg Grove Brewery. ​For more information on St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, please click on the logo above.
​Please click on the button below to the left if you would like to share your experience on how St. Jude has touched your friends and/or family. 

ATTORNEYS ON THE MOVE...UPDATED

Mr. Michael Herzog has accepted a position with the Cook County PD. His last day in McLean County was September 11.
Ms. Rachael Moore Perry has moved to Pioletti, Pioletti & Nichols. Her new address is: 121 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL 61701.
Mr. John Yoder has moved to a new office location. His new address is: 108 W. Monroe Street, Bloomington, IL 61701.
Mr. James Bass has moved to a new office location this week. His new address is: 407 West Front Street, Bloomington, IL 61701. It is located between the Brucker Law Office and the Schwulst and Roseberry Law Office. [Mr. Bass suggests his office is a rose between two thorns!]
The Chicago Title Company will reopen in its new location on Friday, September 20. Offices will be closed on Tuesday, September 17. There will be limited availability on Wednesday & Thursday, September 18 & 19. The new location information is: 201 North Prospect Road, Ste 1, Bloomington, IL 61704.   Phone numbers: MAIN - 309.828.5097 & FAX - 309.828.3249 FAX

young lawyer division (yld)

Upcoming Activities
​Thursday, September 26 - noon-1.oo pm YLD Committee Meeting
​Friday, September 27 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.

​mcba t-shirt sale

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 [approved]

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 'A Rapid Primer on Family Law Practice for ProBono Attorneys.' The second hour will address Veterans issues. The third hour is entitled 'Basics of Family-Based Immigration Law.' More information will be available soon. You are welcome to attend all or one session of your choice.

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 [approved]
Registration is coordinated through CIPA at the link above. 

monday - octoBER 14
CLE LUNCHEON
expungements
1 HOUR OF GENERAL CLE CREDIT [APPROVAL PENDING]

The McLean County Bar Association cordially invites you to attend an hour luncheon which will address expungement. This luncheon will be located on the fifth floor of the Law and Justice Center on Monday, October 14 (Columbus Day.) More details will be available by the middle of September and registration will open at that time.

2019 BLOOMINGTON CANNON ESTATE PLANNING
TELECONFERENCE SERIES PROGRAM
​HOSTED BY PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT

See below for location, time and registration information.
NOTE: Change of date due to a scheduling conflict.
The September 5 event is now scheduled for September 12.
Larry Clipp, Relationship Strategist for PNC's Wealth Management Group, invites you to attend the Cannon Estate Planning Teleconference entitled:  Practical Solutions to Vexing Trust Administration Dilemmas

Summary of Teleconference:
The lawyer preparing a trust instrument, and the Trustee interpreting and implementing what the lawyer has written, must engage in a delicate balancing of the intentions of the testator/settlor and the current and anticipated future needs, desires and circumstances of the beneficiaries. Even superb estate planning instruments may founder due to ineffective or defective trust administration. How challenges such as the following are addressed may determine whether a trust administration calamity ensues:

Speakers will address:
  • Conscientiously adhering to governing instrument directives
  • Avoiding adverse tax consequences that may result from trust and estate settlements
  • Trustee selection
  • Trustee compensation
 
Date:       Thursday, September 12, 2019
Time:       11:30am - 12:30pm.
Location:  PNC Bank, 202 E Washington St. Wealth Management Conference Room, Bloomington, IL
 
 **Lunch will be served.  Please RSVP as this helps to order lunch and prepare materials for the meeting.** 
 
Please RSVP by Friday, August 30, 2019 to Jennifer at jennifer.julius@pnc.com. List the names of the colleagues who will be attending with you. If you have questions please call Jennifer Julius at 309-655-5484 or email Jennifer at jennifer.julius@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.
​The Cost? None except we request you stay for a brief presentation by Wealth Management. Entire program will conclude by 1:30 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.
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
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

​STATE FARM INSURANCE ​
seeks
Posted Sept. 9 - End Date Sept 30

​​COUNSEL POSITION

thomson & weintraub llc
​​​seeks
Posted: Sept. 2


​ATTORNEY

brady, connolly & masuda PC
​​​seeks
Posted: Sept. 2

worker's comp defense attorney

ROBERT VARNEY & ASSOCIATES
seeks
Posted: Sept. 2

associate attorney


​State farm insurance 

​seeks
Posted: July 22 End Date Sept. 9

​counsel position-
corporate counseling & transaction unit

bar committee activities

​​​Board of Governor's Committee Meeting - September 10 12:00 noon
Continuing Legal Education Committee Meeting - September 24 12:00 noon ​
​Criminal Law Committee Meeting - September 24 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 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                            
​​Nathan B. Hinch

2nd VP
​John L. Pratt

Secretary
Spencer Chikahisa
1st VP
​Judge Pablo Eves

Immediate Past President
​Kathleen Kraft

Treasurer
Calli Farrell
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