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!

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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.

Careers in Intellectual Property Law - September 16
The YLS Intellectual Property Law Committee is sponsoring a complimentary luncheon on "Careers in Intellectual Property Law" on September 16, 2008, from 12:15-1:15 p.m., at the CBA Building. Speakers will discuss career paths, how to get a job in IP, what day-to-day practice is like, and more. View complete details. Space is limited. Law students welcome. Register today! 

YLS Meet the Committee Night & Social Hour - September 18
Attend the Young Lawyers Section's "Meet the Committees Night & Social Hour" on Thursday, September 18, 2008, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Association Headquarters, to learn how YLS committees can advance your career and improve your legal practice. The YLS has 29 practice and specialty committees, everything from Bankruptcy to Employee Benefits to Law Week to Moot Court Competition. The event is your chance to match your professional and personal goals to the right committee, and remember, committees are a CBA member benefit–there are no extra fees to join or attend meetings. And, most committee meetings count for Illinois MCLE credit, a terrific way to earn free MCLE! At the event you will meet and mingle with Young Lawyers Section members and leaders, gather info on future topics/speakers scheduled for upcoming meetings, sign up for the committees of your choice at the event, and enjoy complimentary cocktails and appetizers. The event is open to non-CBA members, but non-members may not join CBA committees. RSVP to yls@chicagobar.org by September 14.