Associations

The Illinois Public Defender Association will conduct its annual spring seminar on Friday and Saturday, May 5-6, at the Holiday Inn, Urbana.

The seminar will begin at 12:30 p.m. Friday with welcoming remarks from President Randall B. Cunningham, Cham-paign County public defender and member of the ISBA Criminal Justice Section Council.

Sessions throughout the afternoon will cover post-conviction petitions, how to handle the press, sexually violent and dangerous person cases, and federal and state case law update.

Speakers include Mary Schenk of the News-Gazette, Waukegan attorney Dwayne Douglas, and David Bergschneider, legal director for the Office of State Appellate Defender.

After a 5:30 p.m. reception and 6:30 p.m. dinner, Cook County Judge Thomas M. Donnelly will speak. He serves on the ISBA Civil Practice and Procedure Section Council and the Committee on Professional Conduct.

At 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Robert Burke of the Office of State Appellate Defender's Death Penalty Trial Assistance Program will discuss DNA for beginners.

At 10:40 a.m., assistant Cook County public defender Stephen W. Baker, a member of the ISBA Criminal Justice Section Council, will provide a legislative update. The seminar will conclude at 12 noon.

A range of all-inclusive tuition, room and meal fees are available from $175 to $240 per person. Attendance at just the seminar and dinner is $100, or $75 for seminar only. Additional dinner guests are $25.

To obtain information or a registration form, call Daniel D. Yuhas at (217) 782-3654.

The Women's Bar Association of Illinois is a co-sponsor of a Women's History Month courthouse tour of the Richard J. Daley Center, Chicago, that will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, March 27, in the west lobby.

“The tour offers the public a sense of the day-to-day operations of one of the nation's largest unified court systems,” said Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans.

Highlights include observation of a trial in progress, a panel discussion by women judges, and an informational pamphlet. For reservations, call Milissa Pacelli at (312) 603-1927.

The monthly meeting of the Advocates Society will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 31, in the Copernicus Center, Chicago.

The Appellate Lawyers Association will conduct a program on “The Settlement Option in the Illinois Appellate Court” from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, at Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw, Chicago. Call (312) 554-2090 to register.

Speakers include Justices Mary Jane Theis and Joseph Gordon, ISBA past president Timothy Eaton, 1st District clerk Steve Ravid and Stephen R. Swofford.

Justices of the 4th District are invited to join the Appellate Lawyers for luncheon Wednesday, April 5, at Biaggi's Ristorante in Bloomington.

Eydee Schultz of Camp Care-A-Lot will be guest speaker for e luncheon meeting of the Central Illinois Women's Bar Association on Thursday, Feb. 23, at Two Olives & A Pepper, Springfield. Call Raylene DeWitte Grischow at (217) 528-7375, ext. 7330.

The annual Law Day dinner of the Champaign County Bar Association will take place Tuesday, May 2, at the Champaign Country Club. Call President John Gadau at (217) 352-7676.

The Commercial Law League will conduct its 76th Midwest Region meeting April 27 to 30 at the Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel, Chicago. Call (312) 781-2000 for details.

Scott Renfroe, litigation group manager for the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, Chicago, will give an ethics and professionalism lecture to Cook County Bar Association members at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20. Call (312) 368-0213.

Chief Judge Ann B. Jorgensen of the 18th Circuit will deliver her State of the Courthouse address to the DuPage County Bar Association during a 5 p.m. reception Thursday, March 23, at the Hilton Hotel, Lisle. Call (630) 653-7779.

The DuPage County Bar Law Day luncheon will be held Thursday, April 27, at Cantigny Golf Club, Wheaton. The Liberty Bell Award will be presented.

The DCBA President's Ball will take place Friday, April 28, at Medinah Country Club, with a 7 p.m. reception and 8 p.m. dinner dance. Black tie is optional.

An open wrap-up program for mentors and mentees of the East Central Illinois Women Attorneys Association will take place during a luncheon meeting Tuesday, April 18, at Biaggi's Ristorante, Champaign. Call Carolyn Casady-Trimble at (217) 344-0711.

The Illinois Paralegal Association has scheduled courthouse tours of the Richard J. Daley Center, Chicago, at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 23, and Wednesday, March 29. Call (815) 462-4620 for details.

The IPA will be host chapter for the annual convention of the National Federation of Paralegal Associations from May 4 to 7 at the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, Chicago.

Members of the Justinian Society will meet Thursday, April 20, at Giannotti's Restaurant in Schiller Park, for dinner and nominations. Call President Lisa A. Marino at (773) 804-9100.

The Kane County Bar Association has scheduled a June trip to Washington, D.C., that includes a U.S. Supreme Court admission ceremony on Monday, June 12. Call Jan Wade at (630) 762-1915 for details and travel options.

Members of the Lee County Bar As--sociation will meet with 15th Circuit Judges John E. Payne and Charles T. Beckman at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 23, to discuss changes in criminal and traffic law practice.

A Loyola Academy Bar Association has been formed by graduates in the legal community. The inaugural meeting will take place Tuesday, May 2, at the college prep school in Wilmette. For details, e-mail info@loyolabar.com.

The Nordic Law Club has invited members of the Scottish Law Society to attend a Scandinavian smorgasbord dinner, catered by Wikstrom's, on Wednesday, April 6, in the Tower Club of the Civic Opera Building, Chicago.

Wayne Rethford will speak about Scots in Chicago. Call past president Lynne R. Ostfeld at (312) 645-1066.

The location of dinner meetings of the North Suburban Bar Association has been changed to the Renaissance North Shore Hotel in Northbrook. The next date is Tuesday, April 11. Call President Deidre Baumann at (312) 588-3119.

The North Suburban and Northwest Suburban Bars will conduct a seminar, “Proving and Defending Damages in Personal Injury Cases,” from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 27, in the 2nd Municipal District Courthouse, Skokie. Call Nancy Vizer at (312) 422-8110.

The annual Northwest Suburban Bar Association Judges' Night dinner will take place Wednesday, April 26, at Rosewood Banquets in Rosemont, beginning with a 6 p.m. reception. The inaugural Timothy C. Evans Scholarship will be presented. Call (847) 259-7908.

The NWSBA has partnered with the Schaumburg Township Library to present three public programs on legal subjects. The dates are April 17, April 24 and May 1. A People's Law School series also will be conducted by the NWSBA and School Dist. 214.

The Sangamon County Bar Association will conduct a memorial service next month to honor members who have passed away since May 2003. Names may be submitted to Justice Thomas Appleton, (217) 558-0365, or Bill Sheehan, (217) 544-0701.

The service is scheduled at 4 p.m. Friday, April 28, at Grace Lutheran Church, Springfield. A reception will follow at the Center for the Performing Arts.

The SCBA Law Day luncheon on Monday, May 1, at the Center for the Performing Arts will include recognition of members who have practiced 50 or more years. Names may be given to Kelly Hillis, (217) 544-3403.

The Vermilion County Bar Association will meet Tuesday, March 26, for luncheon and program at the Old National Bank, Danville. Call President Charles J. Devens, (217) 446-3889.

Officers will be elected May 30. Slated candidates are Jeffrey K. Clapper, president; Thomas J. Mellen II and Pamela S. Howell, vice presidents; Barbara L. Delanois, treasurer; Shanon M. McMasters, secretary, and James M. Mulvaney, executive secretary.

Members of the Washington County Bar Association have been invited to a birthday party for President Kevin Stine on Friday, March 31, at the Southside Bar and Grill, Nashville. Stine's band will perform.

The West Suburban Bar Association will meet Monday, April 17, at Molly Malone's in Forest Park for dinner and program. Call (708) 366-1122.

The WSBA Law Day luncheon will take place on Friday, April 28, at the Riverside Country Club, North Riverside. For details or to nominate individuals who exemplify “Liberty Through Law,” call Marijane Placek at (773) 869-7398 or e-mail maplace@cookcountygov.com.

The Will County Bar Association will conduct a mega seminar from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at the County Courthouse in Joliet. Topics include civil, criminal, family, probate and real estate law. Call (815) 726-0383.

Congressman Donald Manzullo will address the Winnebago County Bar As--sociation during a luncheon meeting Thursday, April 20, at Forest Hills Country Club, Rockford. Call (815) 964-4992.

The WCBA Commercial Law Section will conduct an update seminar from 12 noon to 4:45 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at Giovanni's Restaurant.