Archive for August, 2010
Find your Pro Bono Match
Looking for a Mentoring Relationship? Seeking a Case Partnership? If so, the new “Mentor/Case Match” tool found at www.IllinoisProBono.org is here to help! The Pro Bono Case Pairing and Mentor Matching System connects pro bono volunteers with one another as mentor/mentees or as case partners. The system is available to attorneys, law students, paralegals and [...]
Illinois’ premier event for solo and small firm lawyers
ISBA Solo and Small Firm Conference October 21–23 Hilton Springfield Springfield, IL Join us this fall as we explore best practices for solo and small firm lawyers and provide you with “The Right Stuff” to help launch your practice to the next level! You’ll find educational sessions, networking opportunities and an exhibit hall that showcases [...]
Notice from Circuit Clerk
August 2, 2010 Greetings I am pleased to announce that there have been some enhancements added to our PASS system that you should be aware of. First and foremost, I can now receive credit card payments over the internet. On the homepage of PASS there is a new button entitled “Pay Your Court Costs Here”. [...]
Lawyers In The Classroom
Champaign Lawyers in the Classroom Training Program Tuesday, October 5th 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Partner Classroom Visits Friday, October 22nd Friday, November 5th Friday, November 19th The Illinois State Bar Association and Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago are excited to offer an opportunity for Champaign County Attorneys to work with Champaign Public Middle Schools once [...]
President’s Message, July 2010
Dear Colleague and Fellow Member: Each of you is entitled to an apology for the tardiness of this newsletter. It is my fault. I do apologize. Taking a week off from the practice is something I don’t do very well. Having taken one in February, I am preparing for another during the first week in [...]
Pro Bono Notes, June 2010
The Champaign office of Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance would like to recognize the following attorneys who have accepted a referral in the month of May 2010: Scott Dempsey, Amber Drew, James Green, Craig Hunt, Roger Marsh, Gregory Pelini, Stephen Sheffler, Larry Silkwood, Barbara Slanker, and Ruth Wyman We would also like to recognize the [...]
President’s Message, June 2010
Dear Colleague and Fellow Member: Well, it’s me again. One more year. I’m up for it if you are; however, one must wonder when only a handful caught Carrie Nation having been used in our last President’s page instead of Susan B. Anthony. Shame on the rest of you. As you will note in our [...]