Archive for the ‘From the President’ Category
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.
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 [...]
Presidents Message, August 2009
Dear Colleague and Fellow Member: Congratulations to Andy Hatch for assembling a squad of kids who won the annual softball game in a real squeaker, 25 – 15. The over 45 year old team would have undoubtedly won this one; however, I was unable to convince the seniors to wait until after the game to [...]
May 2009 Update
Dear Colleague and Fellow Member: In the past, I have devoted much space on this page advocating the need to get together socially and enjoy the company of other lawyers – away from the contentious “stuff” in which we daily engage to satisfy the needs of our clients, spouses and creditors. In addition, I’m sure [...]
April 2009 Update
Dear Colleague and Fellow Member: As those of you who read this page know, the center piece of this year’s Law Day Banquet will be our second induction ceremony for new Pillars of the Bar. Those members are: Mike O’Byrne George Miller Charlie Palmer John Phipps Our congratulations to all incoming Pillars. Each has distinguished [...]
March 2009 Update
Dear Members: As you are aware, the Board of Governors decided that the Champaign County Bar Association would induct Pillars of the Bar on a tri-annual bass. Because our initial – and only – induction was in 2006, this means we are scheduled to hold our second induction in 2009. This year, the Law Day [...]
February 2009 Update
Dear Members: The CCBA is honored to be a co-sponsor of the reception for Bruce Smith, the new Dean at the College of Law to be held on February 23, 2009 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Urbana Country Club. This announcement comes to you late because of my January Jury Trial, vacation and [...]