Via Zoom on February 16, 2021
Tentatively at 5:00 pm with CLE to begin at 5:20 or 5:30.
Zoom link will be sent to members via email.
More information to come.
February 27 – “Law Firm Marketing” presented by Conrad Saam of Mockingbird – sign up by February 24
On Thursday, February 27, 2020, the CCBA Board is sponsoring its next Lunchtime CLE meeting at the Regent Ballroom in Savoy (1406 Regency Drive West, Savoy: www.regentballroom.com ). For the Spring-is-less-than-6-weeks-away price of $17.00, you will receive lunch and 1 hour of CLE credit. Lunch will commence at 11:30 a.m. and the CLE program at 12:00 p.m. The topic is, “Law Firm Marketing” and will be presented by Conrad Saam of Mockingbird.
After leading marketing efforts for Avvo, Conrad Saam founded Mockingbird (https://mockingbird.marketing/), an online marketing agency focused exclusively on legal. Called the “Gary V of Legal”, Conrad is the author of The FindLaw Jailbreak Guide, a Google Small Business Advisor and held positions for various ABA’s Practice Management marketing committees. A semi-professional bridge arsonist, Conrad enjoys publishing Cease and Desist letters from unscrupulous legal marketing vendors. He once bought the keyword, “mesothelioma lawyer” for $4.76. Conrad is the proud owner of Zippy, the first and only chicken to be awarded the Lawyers of Distinction Top 10% Award, which recognizes lawyers duped into buying a $700 annual subscription to a plaque.
So that the CCBA may know how many persons to plan for, please RSVP by Monday, February 24 to Alyx Parker at aparker@meyercapel.com. Please bring your payment with you to the Lunchtime CLE. Checks should be made out to the CCBA. If you desire a vegetarian plate or have some other dietary restriction, please note that in your RSVP. Because the Regent Ballroom charges the CCBA for the number of RSVPs, if you have provided your RSVP but are unable to attend, the CCBA will need 48 hours’ notice of the cancellation prior to the Lunchtime CLE meeting.
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October 24 CCBA Lunchtime CLE meeting & Pro-Bono Service Award – sign-up by October 21
On Thursday, October 24, 2019, the CCBA Board is sponsoring its next Lunchtime CLE meeting at the Regent Ballroom in Savoy (1406 Regency Drive West, Savoy: www.regentballroom.com ). For the when-does-Illini-basketball-start price of $17.00, you will receive lunch and 1 hour of CLE credit. Lunch will commence at 11:30 a.m. and the CLE program at 12:00 p.m. The topic is, “Assisting Elderly Clients & Their Families”; the speakers will be Catherine Barbercheck, Barbercheck & Associates, PC, and Chad S. Beckett, Beckett Law Office; moderator will be Susan Zielke, Land of Lincoln Legal Aid. In addition, at the Meeting, the Sixth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee will be presenting its annual Community Legal Services Awards at 11:45 a.m. (Attached please find the October 24 Meeting Flyer.)
The panel discussion will cover several issues related to this topic including Medicaid, long-term care planning, estate planning, and special needs trusts. Speakers will provide examples of client situations and frequently encountered issues working with an elder client population. Interested attendees who attend the CLE will then be provided with information on how to get connected with pro bono matters in this area.
So that the CCBA may know how many persons to plan for, please RSVP by Monday, October 21 to Alyx Parker at aparker@meyercapel.com. Please bring your payment with you to the Lunchtime CLE. Checks should be made out to the CCBA. If you desire a vegetarian plate or have some other dietary restriction, please note that in your RSVP. Because the Regent Ballroom charges the CCBA for the number of RSVPs, if you have provided your RSVP but are unable to attend, the CCBA will need 48 hours’ notice of the cancellation prior to the Lunchtime CLE meeting.
CCBA CLE Luncheon – September 26, 2019 – Business Clients’ Succession Planning
On Thursday, September 26, 2019, the CCBA Board is sponsoring its next Lunchtime CLE meeting at the Regent Ballroom in Savoy (1406 Regency Drive West, Savoy: www.regentballroom.com ). For the Illini-will-always-break-your-hearts price of $17.00, you will receive lunch and 1 hour of CLE credit. Lunch will commence at 11:30 a.m. and the CLE program at 12:00 p.m. The topic is, “Business Clients’ Succession Planning” and will be presented by Josh Horn, CPA/ABV, CVA of Horn Valuation.
So that the CCBA may know how many persons to plan for, please RSVP by Monday, September 23 to Alyx Parker at aparker@meyercapel.com. Please bring your payment with you to the Lunchtime CLE. Checks should be made out to the CCBA. If you desire a vegetarian plate or have some other dietary restriction, please note that in your RSVP. Because the Regent Ballroom charges the CCBA for the number of RSVPs, if you have provided your RSVP but are unable to attend, the CCBA will need 48 hours’ notice of the cancellation prior to the Lunchtime CLE meeting.
CCBA CLE Luncheon, Thursday, August 22, 2019 – “A Primer for Helping Those in Need of Legal Assistance”
On Thursday, August 22, 2019, the CCBA Board is sponsoring its next Lunchtime CLE meeting at the Regent Ballroom in Savoy (1406 Regency Drive West, Savoy: www.regentballroom.com ). For the return-to-school price of $17.00, you will receive lunch and 1 hour of CLE credit. Lunch will commence at 11:30 a.m. and the CLE program at 12:00 p.m. The topic is, “A Primer for Helping Those in Need of Legal Assistance” and will be presented by the Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI). The program will address the following:
“A Primer for Helping Those in Need of Legal Assistance”
PILI’s Sixth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee recently launched an Ask-A-Lawyer Desk in the Champaign County Courthouse. The desk is currently available twice a month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month. The desk is staffed by volunteer attorneys who meet with eligible self-represented litigants for up to 30 minutes to provide them with legal advice subject to a limited scope representation agreement. PILI is seeking volunteers for dates through December of 2019 and this CLE meeting will provide an overview of some of the basic topics for which self-represented litigants are often seeking assistance at the help desk. Attendees will receive a Frequently Asked Questions document to better prepare them for the help that may be needed when the volunteer at the help desk. Lawyers who have volunteered at the help desk recently will also share their experiences.
12:00-12:05 Welcome & Overview of Ask-A-Lawyer Help Desk – Michael Bergmann, Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI)
12:05-12:30 Family Law Update – Stephanie Hall, Meyer Capel
12:30-12:55 Landlord-Tenant, Small Claims & Consumer Law Updates – John Roska, Land of Lincoln Legal Aid
12:55-1:00 Additional Questions & Wrap Up – Michael Bergmann, Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI)
While all attorneys are encouraged to consider being a volunteer at the Ask-A-Lawyer Desk in the Champaign County Courthouse, there is no obligation to do so by attending this CLE meeting.
So that the CCBA may know how many persons to plan for, please RSVP by Monday, August 19 to Alyx Parker at aparker@meyercapel.com. Please bring your payment with you to the Lunchtime CLE. Checks should be made out to the CCBA. If you desire a vegetarian plate or have some other dietary restriction, please note that in your RSVP. Because the Regent Ballroom charges the CCBA for the number of RSVPs, if you have provided your RSVP but are unable to attend, the CCBA will need 48 hours’ notice of the cancellation prior to the Lunchtime CLE meeting.
June 27 CCBA Lunchtime CLE meeting – sign-up by June 24; 1.0 Hr. PR CLE re: Mental Health/Substance Abuse
On Thursday, June 27, 2019, the CCBA Board is sponsoring its next Lunchtime CLE meeting at the Regent Ballroom in Savoy (1406 Regency Drive West, Savoy: www.regentballroom.com ). For the corn-is-finally-in-the-ground price of $17.00, you will receive lunch and 1 hour of Professional Responsibility CLE credit re: Mental Health/Substance Abuse. Lunch will commence at 11:30 a.m. and the CLE program at 12:00 p.m. The topic is, “The Jaded Lawyer: Compassion Fatigue & Burnout” and will be presented by the Lawyers’ Assistance Program. The program will address the following:
Recent studies have confirmed that the overwhelming stress that is commonplace in our legal profession disproportionately results in attorneys suffering higher levels of depression, anxiety, addiction, and other serious issues at rates much higher than those seen in the general population. While changing the nature of the legal profession is likely to be a slow process, individuals have the capacity to make small changes that have been scientifically shown to mitigate the negative impact of stress, reducing the likelihood of compassion fatigue and burnout. Participants in this program will learn:
• What Compassion Fatigue and Burnout are;
• The signs and symptoms of Compassion Fatigue and Burnout;
• What factors make lawyers particularly vulnerable to Compassion Fatigue and Burnout; and
• Best practices for prevention of Compassion Fatigue and Burnout.
So that the CCBA may know how many persons to plan for, please RSVP by Monday, June 24 to Alyx Parker aparker@meyercapel.com. Please bring your payment with you to the Lunchtime CLE. Checks should be made out to the CCBA. If you desire a vegetarian plate or have some other dietary restriction, please note that in your RSVP. Because the Regent Ballroom charges the CCBA for the number of RSVPs, if you have provided your RSVP but are unable to attend, the CCBA will need 48 hours’ notice of the cancellation prior to the Lunchtime CLE meeting.
Battle of the (County) Bars – June 9, 2019
We will be joining together to beat the McLean County Bar Association at softball. The following details are likely:
Location: Corn Crib minor league stadium, Normal IL
Game Time: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
We will be providing bus transportation to the stadium: The bus will leave from the Chase area at Country Fair Shopping Center at 11:30 and return around 4:30
Snacks and beverages, including beer, for sale at concession stand.
This is not in lieu of the traditional CCBA-only over/under 45 game, which should take place later this summer.
Bylaw Amendment Changing Annual Meeting Date
At the Annual Membership Meeting on May 22, 2019, members voted to amend Article II, Section 2, of our Bylaws. View Amendment.
This amendment changed the date of the Annual Membership Meeting from the month of May to the month of February.
It is hoped that no longer having the Annual Membership Meeting so close to the Law Day Dinner or during a time of year when members are often on vacation or attending graduations will improve members’ ability to attend the meeting.
For the 2019-2020 membership year only, this means a shortened year, from May 2019 – February 2020. Going forward, board member terms will also expire in February rather than in May.
Dues Updated at Annual Membership Meeting
At this year’s Annual Membership Meeting, held last week, the members present voted to pass a dues resolution to set dues as follows:
A. Members who have been admitted to practice five years or more: $40
B. Members who have not been admitted to practice more than five years: $25
C. Members who are retired: $0
D. Student Members: $0
These dues changes are effective for the 2019-2020 renewal/registration period.