Meetings for the Week of September 12, 2011 (this schedule was generated on September 8, 2011). View most recent list.
The following is a list of committees that have notified the CBA of their speaker/topic. Meetings are held at 12:15 p.m. for one hour at the CBA unless otherwise noted. Bring your CBA card to obtain MCLE credit for meeting attendance. Lunch is available in our servery for $9.50. There is no need to RSVP for committee meetings. Member may attend any meeting they choose.September 12
- Commercial Litigation Committee (IL PR Credit): Wendy Muchman, ARDC, professionalism issues in commercial litigation.
- State & Local Tax Committee (IL MCLE Credit): Panel on "Illinois Business Tax Climate-Are the Illinois Tax Incentives Working?"
- Trust Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast): Panel with recent developments in the practice.
- Unauthorized Practice& Multidisciplinary Practice Committee: Rescheduled to October 12.
September 13
- Adoption Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit): Cook County adoption judges with status updates at 1703.
- Alliance for Women (5:30 P.M.): Kick-Off cocktail reception at CBA.
- Civil Practice Committee (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast): Chief Judge James F. Holderman, District Court Judge, The American Jury Project
- Criminal Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast): Daniel G. Martin, Federal Defender Program, issues in federal criminal practice.
- Financial & Investment Services and Futures & Derivatives (IL MCLE Credit): Grey Tanzi, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP, CFTC rules prohibiting manipulation.
- International & Foreign Law Committee: Organizational meeting.
- Law & Literature Committee (5:15 P.M.): Location: Daley Center, Room 2501. "Collapse" by Jared Diamond.
- Trade & Professional Associations Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit): Samuel J. Erkonen with navigating hotel and tradeshow contracts for associations.
- YLS Insurance Coverage Committee (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast): John S. Hoff, Hoff & Herra, aviation insurance coverage.
September 14
- Domestic Relations Committee (IL MCLE Credit): Panel from the Cook County Domestic Relations Division on awarding maintenance.
- Financial Institutions Committee (IL MCLE Credit): Stanley Wojciechowski, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, The SAFE Act and Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry.
- Tort Litigation Committee (IL MCLE Credit): Geoff Gifford, Pavalon & Gifford, mediations.
September 15
- Animal Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast): Tracy McGonigle, Hooved Animal Humane Society, applying Illinois' animals laws.
- Customs & US International Trade Law Committee (1:00 P.M.): Location: Customs and Border Protection Lab, 610 S. Canal St. Tour of facility.
- Immigration & Nationality Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit, Webcast): Anel Dominguez with cancellation of removal.
- Municipal Department Committee (12:00 P.M.) (IL MCLE Credit): Location: Daley Center, Courtroom 1307. A.C. Cunningham, Cook County Public Defender, operations of the Public Defender's Office.
- Securities Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit): David A. Baugh, Baugh Dalton Carlson & Ryan LLC, limited fund settlements.
- Social Security Law Committee (IL MCLE Credit): Thomas Yates, Health and Disability Advocates, changes in Social Security.
September 16
- Employee Benefits Committee (IL MCLE Credit): Amy Atcha, Employee Benefits Security Administration, new/proposed DOL regulations.
- Energy Telecommunications and Water Committee (IL MCLE Credit): Panel discussion on The Clean Water Act and the effect of watershed issues.
- Professional Responsibility Committee (IL PR Credit): Mary Andreoni, ARDC, client trust account requirements.
