After a city tour Nov. 15, law partners and spouses Bob and Barbara Downs will lead an evening walk to a few of Rome's treasures: the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona.
Nov. 16 will be a leisure day for individual sightseeing or optional tours of the Vatican City museums, the Roman Forum, Circus Maximus and the Colosseum.
The group will leave Rome on Nov. 17 and pass the Bay of Naples and Pompeii en route to Naples and two nights at Lloyd's Baia Hotel in Vietri-sul-Mare. Highlights include Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast drive.
On Nov. 19, the itinerary calls for travel through Campania to Calabria and a short ferry ride from Villa San Giovanni to Sicily. The group will stay two nights at the Hotel Hellenia and Yachting Club in Giardini-Naxos.
Nov. 21 will begin with an excursion to Mt. Etna Volcano National Park, followed by crossing central Sicily to Piazza Armerina. Dioscuri Bay in Agrigento will be home for two nights, with programs on Greek cultures and archeological treasures.
The destination on Nov. 23, after a visit to a winery, will be the cultural capital of Palermo, with its mixture of Moorish, Norman and Spanish styles. A cultural tour on Nov. 24 includes nearby Monreale. A farewell dinner will follow before the flight home on Friday, Nov. 25.
"We hope you will join us," Downs said. The off-season trip promises "a perfect time, a perfect place, and moderate weather."
The all-inclusive rate of $2,589 per person, double occupancy, ($3,189 single and $2,559 triple) includes round-trip air travel, land travel, ferry to Sicily, all overnight accommodations, seven dinners, 10 buffet breakfasts, and assistance from a tour manager.
The president's travel program is being coordinated by Collette Vacations. For more information, access the ISBA Web site, www.isba.org and click on Group Travel.
More itineraries
Global Holidays has openings for several trips in which ISBA members may participate. Prices are per person, double occupancy. For details, call (800) 842-9023, or pick up brochures at ISBA offices.
Kilkenny and Killarney, Ireland (9 days, 7 nights, $1,699 plus $109 taxes and fees) - Departure Oct. 7 from St. Louis.
Villars, Switzerland, and Titisee in the Black Forest of Germany (9 days, 7 nights, $1,599 plus $129 taxes and fees) - Departures Oct. 7 and Oct. 8.
San Remo, Italian Riviera, and Montecatini, Tuscany, including Monaco, Nice, Florence and Pisa (9 days and 7 nights, $1,699 plus $119 taxes and fees) - Departure Oct. 15.
Beijing, China (8 days, 6 nights, $1,499 plus $220 government taxes and visa fees) - Departures Nov. 2 and Nov. 3 from Chicago and St. Louis. Optional excursions include an overnight in Xi'an; the Summer Palace and Beijing Zoo; Lama Temple, Chairman Mao's Mausoleum and Beihai Park; Temple of Heaven and Confucius Temple.
ISBA leaders write for IICLE publications
Bloomington attorney Timothy W. Kelly, a member of the ISBA Tort Law Section Council, is the author of the 2005 Quick Guide to "Laying Foundations for Introducing Evidence," a publication of the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
Kelly also is a general editor of IICLE's "Estate, Business and Non-Personal Injury Actions" and "Tort Actions," 2002 editions with combined 2005 supplement, along with 5th District Appellate Justice Richard P. Goldenhersh, past chair of the Board of Regents of the ISBA Academy of Illinois Lawyers.
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The 2005 edition of IICLE's "Starting Points: The Fundamentals of Practice in Illinois" begins with a chapter on Practicing Ethically by Mary F. Andreoni of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, liaison to the ISBA Committee on Professional Conduct.
Other chapters include Domestic Relations by Steven N. Peskind, a member of the Family Law Section Council, and Juvenile Law by Frank J. Kopecky, who serves on the Child Law Section Council and the Committee on Law-Related Education for the Public.
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ISBA past president Timothy Eaton and ISBA Assembly member William R. Quinlan are the authors of IICLE's new 2005 edition of "Illinois Civil Appellate Practice: State and Federal."
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The 2005 edition of IICLE's Real Estate Taxation is edited by Timothy E. Moran of Chicago, a member of the ISBA State and Local Taxation Section Council and the Task Force on Unauthorized Practice of Law. He also is co-author of a chapter on Taxpayers' Remedies.
Other State and Local Taxation Section Council members who contributed to the publication are secretary Rodney C. Slutzky and associate newsletter editors Mark R. Davis and William J. Seitz; also ISBA Assembly member James W. Chipman, a member of the Administrative Law Section Council and past chair of the State and Local Taxation Section Council.
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Phillip R. Van Ness of Webber & Thies, Urbana, chair of the ISBA Environmental Law Section Council, is a general editor of IICLE's Environmental Law for Transactional Attorneys (2001) and its recently released 2005 supplement.
Van Ness, who also is section newsletter editor, is co-author of chapters on Due Diligence and the Deal: Practical Considerations, and Illinois' Environmental Forums. Section Council member Claire A. Manning of Brown, Hay & Stephens, Springfield, is co-author of the Environmental Forums chapter.
Section council member Joseph R. Podlewski Jr. of Schwartz, Cooper, Greenberger & Krauss, Chicago, wrote the chapter on Environmental Issues in the Landlord-Tenant Relationship. Former member Maureen Martin provided the chapter on Treatment of Environmental Obligations in Bankruptcy.
Book signing is benefit
Chicago attorneys Michael J. Hennessy and Barbara E. Hardin are sponsors of a book-signing reception that will benefit the Family Shelter Service of Wheaton and the Jeanine Schultz Memorial School for abused children.
Susan Murphy-Milano, author of "Moving Out, Moving On: When a Relationship Goes Wrong," will autograph copies of her book on the use of mediation in marriage dissolution proceedings.
The free reception begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Wyndham Drake Hotel, Oak Brook. For more information, call Hardin at (312) 236-7573.
Leaderships of Peoria Bar, ISBA have much in common
Several active ISBA members are filling leadership roles this year in the Peoria County Bar Association, where Rex K. Linder is president.
Among them is Michael R. Lied, the PCBA secretary-treasurer and vice chair of the Budget Committee, who is newsletter editor of the ISBA Labor and Employment Law Section and a member of the Bar Publications Board.
Richard W. Zuckerman of the ISBA Board of Governors chairs the PCBA Bylaws Committee, and ISBA Assembly member Sonni C. Williams heads the year-old Diversity Committee.
ISBA Assembly member Elizabeth L. Jensen chairs the Membership and Memorials Committee and is vice chair of Peoria's annual Lincoln Memorial Banquet. She also serves on the Illinois Bar Foundation board and the Committee on Government Lawyers.
Michael A. Hall, chair of the PCBA Entertainment Committee, is a member of ISBA committees on Implementing the Mentoring Program, on the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, and on Judicial Advisory Polls.
Peoria Bar past president John P. Nicoara remains a director at large. He serves on the ISBA Civil Practice and Procedure Section Council.
Advocates Society
Members of the Advocates Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, in the Copernicus Center, Chicago, for a business meeting and buffet supper from Kasia's Polish Deli. Call President Maureen C. Pikarski, an ISBA Assembly member, at (312) 521-7004.
The society's annual Judges' Night will take place Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Polish Museum of America. A scholarship benefit is scheduled Friday, Nov. 17, at Green Dolphin Street. Call Vice President Holly Petrik, (773) 209-2296.
ABOTA - Illinois
Donna D. Melby of Los Angeles, president of the American Board of Trial Advocates, will speak to the Illinois chapter during a dinner meeting Wednesday, Oct. 19, in the Club International of the Drake Hotel, Chicago. Call President Wendell W. Clancy at (630) 584-7666.
The ABOTA chapter plans to honor Supreme Court Justice Thomas Fitzgerald as Judge of the Year at a 7th Amendment reception at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Mid-Day Club in Chicago.
Asian American Bar
Members of the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area will participate next month in the 17th annual convention of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Chicago.
Highlights of the program Oct. 20 to 23 include a keynote speech by Sen. Barack Obama, a Women's Leadership Forum and the Thomas Tang National Moot Court Competition.
Central Illinois Women
New 7th Circuit Judge John W. Belz will speak to the Central Illinois Women's Bar Association during a luncheon Thursday, Sept. 29, at Sebastian's Restaurant, Springfield. Call Lisa Petrelli at (217) 544-1144 or Vice President Raylene DeWitte Grischow at (217) 528-7375.
Other officers are President Cassandra Karimi, Secretary Elizabeth Gaffney and Treasurer Jennifer Ascher.
Construction Attorneys
Mark Friedlander of Schiff Hardin, Chicago, was elected to a two-term as president of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys at its annual meeting Sept. 20. Call Stanley P. Sklar, (312) 807-4279, for information.
Other new officers are Vice President Lorence Slutzky, Treasurer Paul Peterson and Secretary Bruce Schoumacher.
Corporate Counsel
The Chicago chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel will hold a gala reception and dinner Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Palmer House Hilton. Call Lisa Carreras at (815) 464-8336 for details.
New officers of the chapter are President Dawn Haghighi of Charter One Bank, President-elect Jenifer Robbins, Vice President Michael Anastasio, Treasurer Robert Loewer, Secretary David Susler and Board Chair Ronald Polasek.
DuPage County Bar
James E. Ryan, former Illinois attorney general and DuPage County state's attorney, will be toasted and roasted by the DuPage County Bar Association during a 7 p.m. reception Friday, Sept. 23, at the Hilton Hotel, Lisle. Proceeds will benefit the county bar foundation. Call (630) 653-7779.
ECI Women Attorneys
A technology workshop conducted by Catherine Sanders Reach of the American Bar Association will highlight a weekend retreat of the East Central Illinois Women Attorneys Association Sept. 23 and 24 at Eagle Creek Resort, Shelbyville.
Also scheduled are small group discussions on "Personal Long-Term Financial Planning" and "Taking Care of Yourself While Taking Care of Aging Parents." Call Nina W. Tarr at (217) 244-9494.
Illinois Paralegal
The annual fall Illinois Paralegal educational conference and Paralegal Day anniversary dinner will take place Nov. 9 and 10 at the Union League Club of Chicago. Call (815) 46204620 for details.
Jewish Judges
Chicago attorneys Irving Federman and Burt Weinstein will talk about the history of Maxwell Street during a luncheon meeting of the Jewish Judges Association on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the ISBA Chicago Regional Office. Call Judge Sheldon Gardner at (312) 603-4866.
Justinian Society
The Justinian Society will present law student scholarships during a dinner meeting Thursday, Oct. 20, at Topo Gigio, Chicago. Call President Lisa A. Marino at (773) 804-9100.
The DuPage County chapter will hold its 15th annual black-tie benefit Cancer Ball dinner dance on Friday, Oct. 7, at the Wyndham Drake Hotel, Oak Brook. Call President Fran Pistorio at (630) 529-6600.
Kane County Bar
The Kane County Bar Association will hold its 47th annual Steer Roast reception and dinner from 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Batavia VFW Hall. Call (630) 762-1915.
Lake County Women
Lake County assistant state's attorney Patricia Sowinsky Fix will speak to the Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County during a luncheon meeting Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Potesta's Restaurant, Waukegan.
Fix will discuss computer crime issues, including the admissibility of evidence in prosecutions. Call President Marjorie Sher, (847) 249-2830.
National Lawyers
Springfield attorney Tracey L. F. Trigillo, legal advisor fo the Secretary of State's Administrative Hearings Department, has been elected president of the Missouri-based National Lawyers Association.
North Suburban Bar
The North Suburban Bar Association plans to hold dinner meetings and programs on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning Oct. 11. Call President Deidre Baumann, (312) 588-3119, for details.
Northwest Suburban Bar
Retired 3rd District presiding judge James A. Geocaris will be honored by the Northwest Suburban Bar Association during a dinner Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Meridian Banquets in Rolling Meadows. Geocaris received the association's inaugural Award of Excellence in 1991.
Also being honored Nov. 9 is Stephen Anderson, editor of the ISBA Bar News and former associate publisher of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. Call (847) 259-7908 for reservations.
Peoria County Bar
The Peoria County Bar Association will conduct a Halloween blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, in the Hazen Room on the lower level of the Associated Bank Building. Call (309) 674-6049 for an appointment.
Phi Alpha Delta
The Chicago alumni chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity will hold its annual Judges' Night on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the Chicago-Kent College of Law. Call John K. Norris, (312) 263-1360, ext. 705.