http://www.champaigncobar.org The legal source in Champaign County, Illinois Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:40:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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, ... http://www.champaigncobar.org/2010/08/find-your-pro-bono-match/ 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 ... http://www.champaigncobar.org/2010/08/illinois%e2%80%99-premier-event-for-solo-and-small-firm-lawyers/ 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 ... http://www.champaigncobar.org/2010/08/notice-from-circuit-clerk/ 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 again this year. Through the ... http://www.champaigncobar.org/2010/08/lawyers-in-the-classroom/ 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 ... http://www.champaigncobar.org/2010/08/presidents-message-july-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 ... http://www.champaigncobar.org/2010/08/pro-bono-notes-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 ... http://www.champaigncobar.org/2010/08/presidents-message-june-2010/ PRO BONO NOTES The Champaign office of Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance would like to recognize the following attorneys who have accepted a referral in the months of March and April 2010: Derek Conrad, Thomas Eaton, Marjorie Harris, Paul Hendren, Matthew Kuenning,  and Michael O’Byrne We would also like to recognize the attorneys who have ... http://www.champaigncobar.org/2010/06/pro-bono-notes-may-2010/ Dear Colleague and Fellow Member: In countless speeches and voluminous writings, Carrie Nation adamantly maintained that all she and her movement wanted was the right to vote.  Although history does not record whether or not she was believed, discussions with such local stalwarts as Bud Hatch, Stu Mamer, Dick Thies, Don ... http://www.champaigncobar.org/2010/06/president%e2%80%99s-message-may-2010/ While I enjoy “getting out” a President's Page each month, after doing almost 60 of them, not repeating myself can sometimes be difficult. While this one is difficult, it certainly will not be repetitious. As previously mentioned on this page, our featured speaker at this year's Law Day Dinner, Dick Thies, has ... http://www.champaigncobar.org/2010/04/presidents-message-april-2010/