CBA Announces 2012-2013 Slate of Officers and Board of Managers
Pursuant to Section 8.3(a)(3) of Article VIII of the By-Laws of the Association, the Nominating Committee has selected nominees for each office in the Association and for each place to be filled on the Board of Managers at the Annual Meeting. View the Slate at www.chicagobar.org.
The Chicago Bar Foundation Investing in Justice Campaign
The CBA is proud to join more than 100 law firms, corporations, and other organizations from around the Chicago area as a leader in the annual CBF Investing in Justice Campaign. 100% of the proceeds from the campaign directly support our community’s pro bono and legal aid organizations through grants made by the CBF, and collectively will help tens of thousands of low-income and disadvantaged people in the Chicago area get the legal assistance they need. Join together with the thousands of CBA members and other individual lawyers in our community who are making a difference by making a donation to the campaign at www.chicagobarfoundation.org.
Member Benefit Provider: LawPay Credit Card Processing Special Offer
There's never been a better time to begin accepting credit cards in your firm! Use credit cards to gain new clients, get paid quickly, and reduce collections. Save up to 25% off processing fees when you switch to the LawPay Merchant Account. Special Offer: Until March 30, 2012 the $150 virtual terminal startup fee is waived for CBA members. Call 866-376-0950 or visit www.LawPay.org/cba. In addition, if you open a LawPay Merchant Account by March 30, 2012 we will waive your $5 statement fee for 3 months!
Nominate a Non-Lawyer who Strengthens Our System of Freedom for the Liberty Bell
The Young Lawyers Section is seeking nominations for Liberty Bell Award candidates. The award recognizes a member of the community who is not an attorney and who has rendered services that strengthen the effectiveness of the American system of freedom under law. The award will be presented on April 30 at the Law Day Judges Reception. Download the nomination form at www.chicagobar.org.
Alliance for Women Spring Newsletter
Catch up with the Alliance for Women and get recaps on past events, news on upcoming events, and terrific event photos. Read it now at www.chicagobar.org.
Rainmaker Retreat Coming to Chicago in April
Over 8,000 attorneys from hundreds of law firms across the country have discovered how to generate more referrals and find new clients fast by applying the Rainmaker System. If you're struggling to build your legal practice, or if you want to learn about a proven law firm marketing system that could help you land more and better clients and create a financially successful and personally satisfying legal practice, you owe it to yourself to discover the Rainmaker System. Join us at the CBA on April 27 & 28 and learn 65 proven strategies to expand your law firm. See registration details at www.rainmakerretreat.com.
