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  • August 21, 2013 | ISBA News | Events
    YLD Professional Development Luncheon: Financial Planning for Young Attorneys

    This is the first luncheon in a three-part luncheon series aimed at teaching law students and young attorneys practical steps in developing their legal careers. Each luncheon will feature esteemed panelists discussing a variety of topics, while also taking questions from the audience. The first luncheon program will feature two panelists with financial planning backgrounds discussing investing in your future while also paying off your student loans.

    When/Where:

    • Monday, September 30, 2013, Noon-1
    • ISBA Chicago Office, 20 S. Clark, Suite 900

    Speakers:

    • Kevin C. Koney, CFP®, CRPC®, CMFC®, Certified Financial Planner™ Patricia A. Koney & Associates, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
    • Kurt Winiecki, CPA, J.D., President, CEO & Founder, Winiecki Wealth Management

    Moderator:

    • George Schoenbeck, Co-Chair of YLD’s Professional Development Committee, Associate, Sosin & Arnold LTD

    Register at www.isba.org/sections/yld/pdl/09-30-2013

    Cost: $10 includes lunch

    No MCLE credit is available for this program.

  • August 21, 2013 | ISBA News | Events
    Register now for YLD Day at the Races

    The ISBA Young Lawyers Division will host a Day at the Races Networking and Social Event on Saturday, Sept. 7 from noon-6 p.m. at Arlington Park Racecourse. Tickets will be available for pick up at 11:15 AM on race day at the will call window, Grandstand Entrance (east side off of Wilke Road entrance).

  • August 2, 2013 | Events
    Young Lawyers to host Day at the Races on Sept. 7

    The ISBA Young Lawyers Division will host a Day at the Races Networking and Social Event on Saturday, Sept. 7 from noon-6 p.m. at Arlington Park Racecourse. Tickets will be available for pick up at 11:15 AM on race day at the will call window, Grandstand Entrance (east side off of Wilke Road entrance).

    Where: Picnic Tables/Park Area, East Side. ISBA will be at Picnic Tables located by the Rail.

    Cost: $8.50 per person. General Admission cost includes admission to the park, a daily racing guide, and a Fabulous Day of Thoroughbred racing!  Lunch is not included. Admission is $2 for everyone between the ages of 4 and 17. Admission for children under the age of 4 is complimentary.

    Register online at: www.isba.org/sections/younglawyersdivision/dayattheraces

    Deadline to register is Tuesday, September 3, 2013.

    For information on permitted and prohibited items in the park, please visit: www.arlingtonpark.com/plan-your-visit/general-information/park-policies

    Questions: Please email Lynne Davis, ldavis@isba.org or Rachel McDermott, rmcdermott@isba.org

    We hope to see you there!

  • March 28, 2013 | Events | ISBA News
    YLD to host Soiree fundraiser on April 26

    The ISBA Young Lawyers Division will host its Soiree fundraiser on Friday, April 26 at the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago. Details are below:

    • When: Friday, April 26, 2013, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
    • Where: Hard Rock Hotel Chicago, 230 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago (map and directions)
    • What: Open Bar, Hors d’oeuvres, Dancing, and Raffle for great prizes, Cocktail/Semi-formal Attire Preferred
    • Cost: $75 per ticket. 
    • Deadlines: All advertisements must be purchased in by Monday, 4:30 pm April 12, 2013.
      Tickets must be purchased by April 22

    Purchase tickets, advertising or become a sponsor at www.isba.org/sections/yld/soiree

    Space is limited so register early! Parking will be available at a discounted rate.

    For more information, contact Janet Sosin at 312-726-8775 or email jsosin@isba.org

    The YLD Children's Assistance Fund is a special fund of the Illinois Bar Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable entity.

  • March 6, 2013 | ISBA News | Events
    Young Lawyers Soiree set for April 26

    The ISBA Young Lawyers Division will host its Soiree fundraiser on Friday, April 26 at the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago. Details are below:

    • When: Friday, April 26, 2013, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
    • Where: Hard Rock Hotel Chicago, 230 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago (map and directions)
    • What: Open Bar, Hors d’oeuvres, Dancing, and Raffle for great prizes, Cocktail/Semi-formal Attire Preferred
    • Cost: $75 per ticket. 
    • Deadlines: All advertisements must be purchased in by Monday, 4:30 pm April 12, 2013.
      Tickets must be purchased by April 22

    Purchase tickets, advertising or become a sponsor at www.isba.org/sections/yld/soiree

    Space is limited so register early! Parking will be available at a discounted rate.

    For more information, contact Janet Sosin at 312-726-8775 or email jsosin@isba.org

    The YLD Children's Assistance Fund is a special fund of the Illinois Bar Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable entity.

  • February 27, 2013 | ISBA News | Events
    YLD Professional Development Luncheon: Changing Course - Alternative Careers for Attorneys

    NOTE: This program has been canceled and will be rescheduled.

    The final luncheon in this four-part series aimed at teaching law students and young attorneys’ practical steps in developing their career will be held on Wednesday, March 13 at noon at the ISBA Chicago Office, 20 S. Clark, Ste. 900.

    The final luncheon program will feature four esteemed panelists who will discuss utilizing your legal skills in alternative careers.

    • Tarek Fadel, Founder and CEO, AdaptiGroup LLC
    • Jamie Kleppetsch, Assistant Professor and Associate Director of the Academic Achievement Program, John Marshall Law School
    • Andrew Prindable, Partner, Bradford Settlement Company
    • Elizabeth Ellis Simek, Director of Legal Recruitment and Professional Development, City of Chicago Law Department

    Register at www.isba.org/sections/yld/pdl/03-13-2013

  • February 22, 2013 | Events
    Young Lawyers to co-host All Bar Social

    The Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section and the Illinois State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division invite you to an evening of mixing and networking with Chicago’s legal professionals. Local and specialty bar associations in the Chicagoland area have been invited to join the festivities.

    • Tuesday, March 5
    • 5:30-7:30 p.m.
    • Haymarket Pub & Brewery, 737 W. Randolph, Chicago

    Complimentary appetizers and two drinks for the first 200 attendees.
    We hope to see you there!

    All are welcome. RSVP to yls@chicagobar.org.

    Co-Sponsors Include:

    • Black Women Lawyers Association
    • Decalogue Society of Lawyers
    • Federal Bar Association
    • Korean American Bar Association
    • Muslim Bar Association of Chicago
    • Puerto Rican Bar Association
  • February 12, 2013 | Events
    Register now for YLD Bean Bag Tournament

    Please join us in supporting this event to benefit the Illinois Bar Foundation/YLD Children’s Assistance Program.

    • When: Saturday, March 9, 2013 from Noon to 4 p.m.
    • Where: Lion Head Pub/The Apartment, 2251 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago (map and directions)
    • What: Tailgate Party buffet and domestic and import bottled beer, mixed well drinks and wine.
  • January 24, 2013 | Events
    Young Lawyers to host Bean Bag Tournament on March 9

    Please join us in supporting this event to benefit the Illinois Bar Foundation/YLD Children’s Assistance Program.

    • When: Saturday, March 9, 2013 from Noon to 4 p.m.
    • Where: Lion Head Pub/The Apartment, 2251 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago (map and directions)
    • What: Tailgate Party buffet and domestic and import bottled beer, mixed well drinks and wine.
  • January 22, 2013 | Practice News | ISBA News
    YLD Professional Development Luncheon "Graduating to the Bench" available for online viewing

    The Illinois State Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division hosted its 3rd Professional Development Luncheon titled "Graduating to the Bench" on Jan. 15 at the Chicago Regional Office. Heather Pfeffer of Cassiday Schade served as moderator while Hon. Nancy J. Katz, Hon. Thomas L. Hogan, Albert E. Durkin and Hon. William E. Holdridge served as panelists.