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Board of Directors 2011-12 Kevin M. Miller Judge Lisa Y. Wilson James F. Kane Craig S. Young Karl B. Kuppler Richard A. Russo John Redlingshafer Peter R. Jennetten Thomas W. O'Neal Christopher J. Spanos and Richard W. Zuckerman Carol J. Perkins Theresa B. Murphy Jo Tewes Wetherill Jesse A. Placher David B. Mueller Nathaniel E. Strickler Jennifer L. Morris Brian F. Johnson Kenneth C. Baker Directors at Large: IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Prairie State Legal Services is seeking applicants for a Staff Attorney position in its Peoria office. The successful applicant will participate in a full range of legal activities, including the preparation and conduct of administrative hearings and trials of cases for elderly and low-income persons. Prefer applicants already admitted to the Illinois Bar with a public interest background. Prior experience in foreclosure and house law is preferred. Salary is $40,000. Please indicate "Peoria Staff Attorney" in the subject line and e-mail a resume, short writing sample, and three professional references to: Executive Director Michael O'Connor at moconnor@pslegal.org and Program Administrator Connie Peterson at cpeterson@pslegal.org Application deadline: February 3, 2012 ATTORNEY Rapidly expanding law firm seeks highly self-motivated collection attorney with 1-5 years' experience. Ideal applicant should possess strong analytical and writing skills as well as strong communication skills. Competitive compensation package to be commensurate with experience. Please forward resume in confidence to the Peoria County Bar Association, reference #102511, 110 SW Jefferson Ave., Suite 520, Peoria, IL 61602 or by e-mail to pcba@mtco.com with reference number in the subject line. Legal Assistant/Paralegal for solo attorney. Experience in family law preferred but not required. Hours and pay negotiable. Send resume to Peoria County Bar Association, 110 SW Jefferson, Suite 520, Peoria, IL 61602 ATTN: Position #123011 or via e-mail pcba@mtco.com and include the position number in the subject line. Pro Bono Coordinator Assistant Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. is seeking a part time assistant to the Pro Bono Coordinator in the Peoria office. Legal experience is required. The successful candidate will assist th Pro Bono Coordinator in the administration of the Pro Bono program. Duties will include, but are not limited to, the referral and follow up of civil legal cases to volunteer attorneys, interviewing potential clients, assistang at various clinics, maintaining the client database, closing cases, recruitment of volunteers and some outreach activities. To apply send resume, writing sample and references to Sandra Crow, Pro Bono Coordinator, Prairie State Legal Services, 331 Fulton, Suite 600, Peoria, IL 61602, or via e-mail at scrow@pslegal.org by February 22, 2012. Part Time Temporary Assistant: Contact Attorney Ed Weer, 347-4300, or send resume to ed@smithandweer.com. Directory Changes (firms) Cover, Evans & Fricke, LLP (f/k/a Cover, Shay & Evans) Same telephone, fax and e-mail. Hunziker Law Group - North Peoria satellite office Shay Law Group, Ltd. Kendall, Karen L., karenkendall12@gmail.com
Office Space Available Downtown firm seeks two or three attorneys to sublease. Experienced support staff, conference rooms, computer network and research. Opportunity for shared expenses, referrals and collaboration in pleasant office setting. Bring your own staff or contract with us for assistance. Send letter of interest to Peoria County Bar Association, Attn: 07202011, 110 SW Jefferson Ave., Suite 520, Peoria, IL 61602, or e-mail to pcba@mtco.com with Ad #07202011 in the subject line.
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| President's Message - "Our Uncommon Cause"CLE providers everywhere court us to attend their seminars. It's common to find CLE's on every legal topic imaginable and meetings are held at locations throughout Illinois, on the web, and in places everywhere from Bar Harbor to Bermuda. While February weather in Peoria can't compete with Bermuda, the PCBA's Saturday morning CLE programs in the winter months do stand toe-to-toe with any seminar you'll commonly find anywhere else. The reasons for this are simple: Local PCBA attorneys create their own CLE program picking topics relevant to our practices, and local attorneys prepare their own presentations. Our winter Saturday morning series is being held this year at the Spalding Pastoral Center, just north of downtown Peoria on Northeast Madison Street. Those who have attended a seminar there have commented most favorably about the new, up-to-date location. So if you haven't registered for a PCBA CLE seminar yet, there's still time. I hope to see you there. Kevin Miller, PCBA President 2011-12 Lawyers Helping Service MembersPast PCBA President Mike Lied recently helped a service member on a domestic relations related matter. An additional matter was brought to our attention by PCBA member Melinda Usalis, and was referred to a Galesburg attorney. The Association received the following note of thanks: "Thank you all for the swift reply. I have forwarded Mr. Dan Alcorn's contact info to Mr. Smith. Truly appreciate all the support and please do let me know if anyone has any questions. Semper Fi." Respectfully, Gunnery Sergeant Rhome Ray A. Gozun, United States Marine Corps, District Injured Support Coordinator, Wounded Warrier Regiment / Illinois Schedule of Events and Court HolidaysFebruary March April May July Committee MeetingsFebruary March Committee ReportsCommunications & TechnologyThe 2012 Attorneys' Directories have arrived! Please stop by the PCBA office to pick up a supply for you and your firm or office. A supply of directories will be available in a few weeks at all of the 10th Circuit Courthouses and also at Woodford County Courthouse. Continuing Legal EducationThe first three seminars in the Winter Series (Elder Law, Criminal/Traffic Law, and Family Law) have been held and are now available on DVD. They may be purchased on the website or by check; $100 each for members or $125 each for non-members. Three hours of general MCLE credit for each seminar may be obtained by viewing each DVD. An Affidavit is provided to the viewer and once it is signed and returned to the PCBA office, a certificate of attendance will be e-mailed to the viewer. Three more live seminars are scheduled this month: Civil Practice, February 4; Workers' Compensation/Third Party Practice/Employment Law, February 11; and Appellate Practice, February 18. Live seminars are only $65 each and provide three hours of general MCLE credit, and registration may be made on the website, www.peoriabar.org. March brings the annual Brown Bag Series, this year being coordinated by YLC members Emily Wilburn and Jeffrey Bach. Please see Schedule of Events above for the lineup. For those needing credits in Professional Responsibility, mark your calendars for Friday, May 18, 2012, the next lunchtime seminar that provides two hours of PMCLE credit. This seminar is being co-chaired by Scott Paulsen and Nile Williamson. MembershipMembership Chair, Jesse Placher, reports that the following attorneys have applied for membership: Nina R. Gougis, Debbie A. Harper and Patrick E. Poston. Pursuant to the By-Laws of the Association, the applications will be presented to the Board of Directors at its next meeting. The committee is pursuing more member benefits and will report on its progress in the March newsletter. In MemoriamOn January 12, 2012, Adam J. Lagocki passed away. He was born on November 7, 1977, in Bloomington. Adam graduated from St. Thomas Grade School, Peoria Notre Dame (1996), Indiana University (2000) and the University of Illinois Law School (2003). Adam was active in the Young Lawyers Committee and was the organizer of several PCBA Cubs game outings for the YLC. Memorial contributions for his two young children should be made payable to Edward Jones and sent to Edward Jones, 8500 N. Knoxville, Suite F, Peoria, IL 61615-2079, in care of Addison and Drew. The PCBA has made a $100 contribution to the PCBA Foundation in memory of Adam J. Lagocki. NominatingPursuant to Article IV, Section 2 of the by-laws of the Peoria County Bar Association, your Nominating Committee has met and herewtih reports to the membership its recommendations for nomination to the offices hereinafter set forth. The following named persons are recommended to serve during the fiscal year of July 2012 through June 2013: Nominating Committee - Karl B. Kuppler, Timothy J. Cassidy, Michael R. Lied, Karen L. Kendall, Dennis R. Triggs, Nathaniel E. Strickler and Marci M. Shoff Public RelationsOn behalf of the PCBA Public Relations Committee, please be advised that the Illinois Supreme Court has announced that it will allow media cameras - both still and video - to record proceedings in circuit court. In doing so, Illinois joins the thirty-six other states currently allowing such media access. This extended media coverage is authorized on an experimental, circuit by circuit basis, upon application of the chief judge of each circuit for approval. The full text of the Supreme Court's Order is available at http://www.state.il.us/court/SupremeCourt/Announce/2012/012412.pdf. Real PropertyFrom Valerie Moehle Umholtz Young Lawyers CommitteeUpcoming YLC event: Cosmic Bowling with YPGP, February 24, at Mt. Hawley Bowl 12 Hours of Giving, Sharbel Rantisi, Coordinator Meet the Judges Program, Joshua Herman, Coordinator Courthouse NewsFrom Chief Judge Michael E. Brandt Please be advised that Friday, March 30, 2012, is the Court Reporting Services Seminar in Springfield. There will be one court reporter assigned to Peoria and Tazewell Counties for EMERGENCIES ONLY. The electronic recording will not be utilitzed on that day because there will be no court reporters present to monitor the equipment. Peoria County Pro Bono PlanBy Sandra Crow, Peoria County Pro Bono Plan Coordinator scrow@pslegal.org The following attorneys and their staff have recently closed pro bono cases: Jack Boos, Michelle Eggert, Dean Essig, Jeremy Heiple (4 cases), Brad Keller, Brian Metcalf, Bob Muir (2 cases), Timothy Swain and Rich Williams. Just released: Pro Bono Opportunity: Prairie State Legal Services Fundraiser Banquet - Save the Date! Etc.From Nicole D. Meyer, Director, Pre-Law Center, Bradley University On April 11, 2012, in the Marty Theatre at 4:30 p.m., the Women's Studies Program, Legal Education Programs and the Pre-Law Center will be co-sponsoring a special event. Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke will be the guest speaker regarding Mary Surratt and how her trail would compare/contrast with a trial in today's world. In addition to Bradley students, faculty and staff, the public is invited. The PCBA CLE Committee is considering co-sponsorship of this event and possible CLE credit for attorneys who attend. If you have an interest in this type of CLE credit, please contact the PCBA office at (309) 674-6049 or pcba@mtco.com, with the words, "Justice Burke Event" in the subject line. From PCBA Member Ron Hanna |