CLE in London - October 3-7
The CBA is pleased to announce a special CLE seminar in London, England, October 3-7, 2008. It is anticipated that attendees will earn approximately 7 hours of IL MCLE. Highlights include an opening reception at The Royal Courts of Justice, dinner at the Lincoln's Inn, and a closing reception at Reed Smith LLP's London Offices. Click here for complete travel information and a registration form. Register now! Hotel and air reservations still available. Speakers announced!

School Supply Collection for Goudy Elementary School
The Young Lawyers Section is holding its annual school supply drive through August 26 for Goudy Elementary School, which was adopted by the CBA in October of 2003.  The YLS aims to collected enough school supplies for 70 fifth graders for the coming school year. Help the YLS reach its goal! Click here to view the wish list and collection information.

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, special events, lunch charges, seminars and more. And, you'll earn free special bonus points for attendance at specific CBA activities, including committee meetings and seminars. You can also elect to auto bill your membership dues on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis. To sign up for the card or learn more, visit www.chicagobar.org/visa.

YLS August Social Hour/Fundraiser at Texas de Brazil - August 20
Join the Young Lawyers Section at a special August Social Hour on Wednesday, August 20, 2008, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Texas de Brazil, 51 E. Ohio Street, Chicago. You will enjoy two drinks of beer, wine, or the signature Texas de Brazil cocktail, the Caipirinha, and appetizers. $10 at the door. Proceeds benefit YLS public service projects at Goudy Elementary School, the CBA’s adopted school. RSVP your name, name of event, date of event, and number attending, to Paramount Public Relations Inc. at rsvp@paramountpr.com or 312-643-2462.

9th Annual Justice John Paul Stevens Award Luncheon - September 11
Join the CBA and CBF as they honor the lawyers and judges whose careers emulate the integrity and spirit of Justice Stevens. The program will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2008, in the Grand Ballroom at The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Ct., at Noon. We are delighted to announce that U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens will again be in attendance to provide the keynote address for this year’s Award Ceremony. View list of lawyers to be honored. Tickets are $65 per person or $650 for a table of ten. For more information or to make reservations, please contact Tamra Drees at 312-554-2057.