Note these dates in your diary

Wednesday, Nov. 19 – Human Rights Section/Blind Services Association luncheon, presentation of Elmer Gertz Award to Douglass Cassel and speech by Nina Appel; Union League Club of Chicago (see page 11).

Friday, Dec. 5, 6-10 p.m. – Young Lawyers Division/Illinois Bar Foundation holiday benefit for Children’s Assistance Fund; Joe’s Bar, Weed Street.

Wednesday, Dec. 10, 11 a.m. – Senior Counsellors recognition luncheon and ceremony; Sheraton Chicago Hotel.

Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 11-13 – ISBA Midyear Meeting and Illinois Judges Association convention; Sheraton Chicago Hotel.

Monday, Jan. 12, 3 p.m. - ISBA presentation of Abraham Lincoln bust in special session of Illinois Supreme Court in Springfield; reception follows.

Tuesday, Jan. 13, 9 a.m. – ISBA Board of Governors meeting; President Abraham Lincoln Hotel, Springfield

March 6, 9 a.m. – ISBA Board of Governors meeting; Westin River North Hotel, Chicago.

March 7, 12 noon-4 p.m. – Young Lawyers Division benefit Bean Bag Tournament; Durkin’s Pub, Chicago.

Friday, May 22, 9 a.m. – ISBA Board of Governors meeting; Westin Hotel, St. Louis.

Friday, June 5, 6:30-10:30 p.m. – Young Lawyers Division Summer Soiree benefit for Children’s Assistance Fund; Chicago Cultural Center.