September Volunteer Opportunity

The Community Service Committee has organized our first event of the year. We’re doing a beach clean-up at Foster Beach on Sunday, 9/29 beginning at 9 am to 12 pm – you can join us for an hour or two. This event is kid-friendly, and you can register here. We will have work gloves and other supplies.

Questions can be directed to Jim Fortsas or Leah Whitesel.

 

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September Business Meeting

Registration is now open for our September business meeting at Maggiano’s. Please click the link below to register.

https://chicagolawlib.app.neoncrm.com/event.jsp?event=675&

September 2024 Business Meeting
Meeting Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Location: Maggiano’s Little Italy. 516 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
Time: Registration & Networking starts at 11:30, lunch begins at 12:00 Noon

Cost: $30.00

Speaker:

This year is the 170th anniversary of the founding of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. CDLB Editor Andrea Hanis will discuss the Bulletin over the years, highlights of notable articles, and changes in the legal news publishing industry.

Menu:

APPETIZERS:

  • Crispy Zucchini Fritte – v
  • Italian Tossed Salad – v
  • Crab Cakes

ENTREES:

  • Eggplant Parmesan – v
  • Salmon, Lemon & Herb – gf
  • Chicken & Spinach Manicotti

DESSERT

  • New York Style Cheesecake – v
  • Fresh Fruit – gf/v

v=vegetarian

gf=gluten free

Community Service Project:

The Community Service Committee is planning a beach clean-up with the Alliance for the Great Lakes this fall. The date, time, and location are TBD.

Meeting Sponsor: vLex

Door Prizes: Gift cards will be raffled during the meeting courtesy of LexisNexis.

CALL No Show and No Walk in Policies for Business Meetings

Registration will close at 5:00pm on Friday September 20, 2024.

Note: You will have to log into Neon to register for the meeting. Enter “Not sure if you have an account or you forgot your login information?” to recover your account and reset your password. If you do not receive a password recovery email, please check your spam filter.

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CALL Mentorship and Career Development Committee Kick Off Happy Hour

Kick off Happy Hour

Come join CALL and the Mentorship and Career Development Committee for a networking happy hour at the 320 South Canal! We will be sitting at the tables outside on the Green (weather dependent). Grab a to-go drink at the bar at the Eatery or something at the market and join us for live music and games.

There is no cost to attend. Some appetizers will be provided by our sponsor, Trellis.

Tuesday September 10, 2024
5:00pm – 7:00pm

320 South Canal (behind the building on the green)
https://320southcanal.com/home/the-green-at-320/
Next to Union Station

Come hang with us! You will be home in time to watch the debate if that is your preference.

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May 2024 Business Meeting

Registration is now open for the May 2024 business meeting at Wildfire.

May 2024 Business Meeting
Meeting Date: Thursday May 16, 2024

Please register here.

Location: Wildfire. 159 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654
Time: Registration & Networking starts at 11:30, lunch begins at 12:00 Noon

Speaker:

We will be joined by June Hsiao Liebert, the current AALL president. She will give a brief update on AALL before discussing the developing role of librarians in light of technological advancements as well as library collaboration with IT and other groups.

June Hsiao Liebert is the director of information services at O’Melveny & Myers LLP in Los Angeles, California, where she oversees the firm’s knowledge, research and information governance initiatives. Her extensive background in both IT and information management comes from working in law schools, law firms and legal technology consulting.  June received a JD and MLS from Indiana University and a BS in Management from Case Western Reserve University. Prior to joining O’Melveny, she was the Firmwide Director of Library and Research Services at Sidley Austin LLP. June has also served as the CIO, library and distance education director, and professor at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, as well as the CIO at the University of Texas School of Law and a research librarian at the UCLA School of Law.  June is the current president of the American Association of Law Libraries and a Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management. She was named a Fastcase 50 top legal innovators honoree in 2021 and is a member of the Indiana Univ. Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering alumni board.

Menu: 

APPETIZERS:
* Wildfire Chopped Salad
* Tomato & Cheese Flatbread

MAIN COURSE:
* Cedar Planked Salmon
* Pasta with Roasted Market Vegetables & Goat Cheese
* Roasted Market Vegetables
* Baked Mac & Cheese

*Vegan entrée available on request

DESSERT
* Triple Layer Chocolate Cake
* Key Lime Pie

Community Service Project:
The Community Service Committee is coordinating an event at Cradles to Crayons on Saturday 4/27 from 1:30 to 3:30pm.  Watch for details to come.

Door Prizes:
Two gift cards will be raffled during the meeting.

Meeting Sponsor: Thomson Reuters

CALL No Show and No Walk in Policies for Business Meetings

Registration will close at 12:00 Noon on Thursday May 9, 2024.

Note: You will have to log into Neon to register for the meeting. Enter “Not sure if you have an account or you forgot your login information?” to recover your account and reset your password. If you do not receive a password recovery email, please check your spam filter.

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