Archive for September, 2009
Two free CLE opportunities for Pro Bono volunteers
Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation is offering two free CLE opportunities for pro bono volunteers. On the afternoon of October 2, there will be a live family law basics training at the I-Hotel geared toward new attorneys and attorneys who don’t ordinarily practice family law but would be willing to do relatively simple divorces [...]
BENCH & BAR PANEL 2009
“THINGS THAT ANNOY JUDGES”
Monday, October 26, 2009
6:00 PM with catered mixer to follow
Max L. Rowe Auditorium
College of Law Building, 504 E. Pennsylvania Ave.
*** ATTORNEYS & LAW STUDENTS WELCOME***
•Hear directly from the Judges regarding topics from formal procedures to common courtroom mistakes.
•Meet & mingle with the Judges & local attorneys for advice on law school and [...]
Judge McPheters Announces Dates for Odd Number Probate Cases
Judge Brian L. McPheters has announced dates for odd numbered Probate Cases for January 2010 through June 30, 2010. The full memo is available here as a PDF form.
2009-2010 Membership Renewal Form Available Now
The Champaign County Bar Association dues and renewal form is now available for the 2009-2010 year. Available as a PDF.
Pro Bono Notes, September 2009
PRO BONO NOTES
The Champaign office of Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance would like to recognize the following attorneys who have taken a referral in the month of August 2009:
Thomas Eaton, Paul Hendren, Sue Jones, Robert Keller, and William Scott
We would also like to recognize the attorneys who have closed a case in the month of [...]
Presidents Message, September 2009
Dear Colleague and Fellow Member:
Having lobbied the U of I College of Law for an invitation to a “Peers Pub” for several years, we finally received one, attended quite well and those lawyers attending had a great opportunity to interact with a goodly number of students. Thanks to those of you who attended. Our presence [...]