Practice Management and Legal Technology Conference
New, one-day practice management and legal technology conference at the CBA. Earn IL ethics/professionalism credit. Only $99 for members, CLEAdvantage $15! Click here for the day's agenda. Register online or call 312-554-2056.

Green Court Initiative Report
Read the final report and recommendations of the CBA Task Force on Green Courts Initiative for the Circuit Court of Cook County.

e-Mentoring Volunteers Needed
The YLS is teaming up with Chicago Public Schools’ Richards Career Academy to host its annual e-mentoring program. The program serves approximately 40 high school students enrolled in Law & Public Safety. Over a 16-week period, lawyer volunteers commit to participating in a January 28 kick-off lunch at the CBA, a weekly email exchange, a mid-term visit to Richards Career Academy, and a May closing lunch at the CBA. Topics of the e-mail exchanges include substantive legal topics in their curriculum, college/law school prep, job interviewing, and the practice of law. For more information or to volunteer, email YLS Project Coordinator Erin Pritchard or Richard Lee.

Donate Gift Cards to Aid Battered Women
The CBA Alliance for Women is hosting a gift card collection drive to benefit the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women's Network Winter Stock-Up Drive. Members are asked to donate gift cards of any denomination which will be distributed to local domestic violence shelters. Help individuals leaving violent homes stock up on clothing, bedding and other needed personal items. Gift cards can be mailed through January 31, 2009, to either Melissa Dickey, Jenner & Block, 330 N. Wabash Ave Chicago, IL 60611 or dropped off at the CBA Building (or mailed), care of Toria Emas, 321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604. For information on the Battered Women's Network visit  www.batteredwomensnetwork.org.

CBA Membership Visa Credit Card - Earn 1% Cash Back and 12,500 Bonus Points with Your First Purchase!
The CBA Membership Visa Credit Card is the only credit card that also doubles as your membership card! Plus, the Card allows you to earn triple reward points on CBA purchases, including your membership dues, CLE and more. And, you'll earn free special bonus points for attendance at specific CBA activities, including committee meetings and seminars. To sign up for the card or learn more, visit www.chicagobar.org/visa.

ABC Mixer Networking Reception - January 15
The Chicago Chapter of the RMA, the CBA, and the Illinois CPA Society are hosting a networking reception on Thursday, January 15, 2009, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The James Hotel, 55 E. Ontario, Chicago. Click here for registration form and details.

8 O'Clock Call with Law Division Judges - January 16
Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast with judges from the Law Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County on Friday, January 16, 2009, from 8:00-9:00 p.m., at the CBA. View event flyer for details. Register online now.

YLS Blood Drive - January 23
The YLS is teaming up with the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel to assist with their annual blood drive. Please donate on Friday, January 23, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Hinshaw & Culbertson, 222 N. LaSalle St., Suite 300. The blood drive will be run by the Heartland Blood Centers.

YLS Texas Hold'em Tournament Fundraiser - January 23
Join the Young Lawyers Section at its third annual Texas Hold’em Tournament for the benefit of The Chicago Bar Foundation on Friday, January 23, 2009, at The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court. Check in begins at 5:00 p.m. and play begins at 6:00 p.m. The $150 entrance fee includes a casual buffet dinner and drinks and prizes will be awarded to top players. The tournament allows for rebuys and add-ons. A special refresher course will be held prior to the tournament start at 5:15 p.m. to remind novice players of the basic rules of play and how to properly bet. To register, call the Young Lawyers Section at 312-554-2031 or download the fax form. View event flyer.

A Lawyer's Guide to Dealing with the Media - January 27
Join the CBA's Alliance for Women and Public Affairs Committees at a brown bag lunch to discuss dealing with the media on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, from 12:00-2:00 p.m., at the CBA. Topics include ethics of talking to the media, the reporter's role and interaction with lawyers, and how to find and work with a PR consultant and what to expect from him. Panelists will include: Jerry Crimmins, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin; Lynne Marek, The National Law Journal; Abdon Pallasch, Chicago Sun-Times; Sarina Butler, American Bar Association; James Grogan, ARDC Deputy Administrator; and Tom Ciesielka, TC Public Relations. RSVP to Karen Highley. IL ethics/professionalism credit will be applied for. View PDF for more information.