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! Group airfare deadline has been extended.

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 Summer Social Hour at the House of Blues - July 29
Join your fellow Chicago Bar members in the Foundation Room® at the House of Blues®, on Tuesday, July 29, from 5:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m. The Foundation Room is a VIP membership club secluded within the House of Blues with unparalleled elegant space for professional and personal entertaining. Chicago Bar members will have access to the eclectic Foundation Lounge and will be able to enjoy complimentary light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Please RSVP for this event to the YLS. Space is limited. Check in at the Foundation host stand when you arrive, and you will then be directed via elevator to the Foundation Room.

5th Annual My Hero Awards Luncheon - July 30
The Sun-Times Judge Marovitz Lend-A-Hand to Youth Program will present its annual awards ceremony on Tuesday, July 30, 2008, at The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago. Lend-A-Hand to Youth strives to help young people from disadvantaged Chicago communities succeed in school and reach their full potential by providing grants, attorney mentor/volunteers, and other resources to outstanding tutor/mentor agencies who provide one-on-one mentoring opportunities to young people. The My Hero Awards celebrate the attorneys and law firms that help make this mission a reality.

The following awards will be presented: The Judge Marovitz Award, Mentor of the Year, My Hero Award, Making a Difference Award, and the Law Firm Partner of the Year. A reception will be held at 11:30 a.m. followed by the luncheon at Noon. Tickets are $65 per person or $1000 for a sponsorship level table. For reservations, call Karina Ayala-Bermejo at 312-554-2041 or kayala@chicagobar.org. More information on Lend-A-Hand to Youth can be found at www.lawyerslendahand.org.