Dec. 5, by the Chicago law firm of Arnstein & Lehr at 120 S. Riverside Plaza, 11th floor. Luncheon will be served.
Paul E. Starkman, chair of the firm's Employment Law Department, is the moderator. Speakers are law partner Aimee B. Storin and Joy P. Shulruff, senior vice president and associate counsel of ABN AMRO Inc. Call Nanette Reyer, (312) 876-7118.
Women's Bar/ABA
The Women's Bar Association of Illinois and the American Bar Association will conduct their second annual regional meeting on Women in Product Liability from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at One IBM Plaza. Call (312) 341-8530 for more information.
Illinois Trial Lawyers
The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Education Fund will conduct a medical malpractice seminar from 8:45 a.m. to 3:55 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, Chicago. Call (800) 252-8501.
ITLA President Kim E. Presbrey, a member of the ISBA Workers' Compensation Law Section Council, will open the program. Keith A. Hebeisen, vice chair of the Illinois Bar Journal Editorial Board is moderator. Speakers include ISBA Assembly members Stephen D. Phillips and Martin J. Healy Jr., and Michael P. Schostok, formerly on the ISBA Board of Governors.
John Marshall Law
The fourth annual Arthur J. Goldberg Conference of The John Marshall Law School will take place from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12. The topic will be "Is the Labor Strike Still a Viable Economic Weapon for Unions?" Call Kevin Farrell, (312) 987-1420.
The John Marshall Center for Intellectual Property Law will present the program "Harmonization of Patent Laws: What Do We Gain and What Do We Lose?" from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12. The co-sponsor is the University of Washington School of Law Center for Advances Study and Research on Intellectual Property.
Kane County Bar
The Kane County Bar Association's Internet and Technology Committee and Intellectual Property Committee will conduct a luncheon seminar, "Do You and Your Clients Really Own Your Business Name?" on Thursday, Dec. 13, at the County Judicial Center. Call (630) 762-1915.
DuPage County Bar
The second session of the two-part DuPage County Bar Association seminar, "Off the Wall Family Law," for new lawyers, paralegals and legal assistants, will take place Friday, Dec. 14, at 1:30 p.m. in the bar center classroom, Wheaton. Call (630) 653-7779.
Obtain details of Italy trip during Midyear
Representatives of Carrousel Travel will be present during the ISBA Midyear Meeting this month at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel to provide details of the ISBA-sponsored travel program in Italy from March 21 to 30. Rome, Florence and Venice will be visited during Holy Week.
Call (800) 800-6508 for complete information. The package price is $2,700 per person, double occupancy, including round-trip airfare and deluxe hotel accommodations. A Carrousel travel escort will accompany the ISBA group on the following itinerary.
March 21-22 Leave Chicago on overnight flight to Rome for morning transfer to the Hotel Parco dei Principi, a free afternoon and welcoming dinner.
March 23 Morning tour of Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel; afternoon tour of ancient Rome from Piazza Venezia to the Trevi Fountain.
March 24 (Palm Sunday) A free day, with optional tour of the Catacombs, Old Appian Way and St. Paul's Basilica.
March 25 A free day with optional tour to the Bay of Naples and Pompeii, lunch included.
March 26 Depart Rome for Florence and the Grand Hotel Minerva.
March 27 Walking tour of Florence, including the Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Cathedral Museum, the Ponte Vecchio and Basilica of Santa Croce.
March 28 Depart Florence for Venice and motorboat transfer to Hotel Bauer. Evening gondola tour in the Grand Canal.
March 29 (Good Friday) A walking tour to St. Mark's Square and Basilica, the Campanile and Doges Palace. Free afternoon and farewell dinner at the hotel.
March 30 Motorboat to Venice airport for return flight.
More travel programs set for next year
Global Holidays representatives will provide information during the ISBA Midyear Meeting to help members make plans for any of four ISBA-sponsored travel programs during 2002. Call (800) 842-9023 for more information on:
* Springtime in Paris April 6-14, April 13-21, April 20-28, April 27-May 5; $1,499 per person. double occupancy, or $1,849 single.
* Rhine River Cruise (Holland, Germany and France) April 27-May 6, April 29-May 8, May 3-12, May 5-14, May 9-18, May 11-20, May 15-24; $2,299 p.p.d.o on main deck, $2,399 on upper deck, $2,899 single.
* Scandinavian Capitals (Denmark, Norway and Sweden) May 4-13, May 9-18, May 13-22, May 17-26, May 21-30; $2,249 p.p.d.o. from Chicago, $2,799 single; $1,349 p.p.d.o. from other cities, $2,869 single.
* China (14 days include Shanghai, a Yangtze River cruise, Xian and Beijing) May 27-June 9, June 3-16, June 10-23, June 17-30, June 24-July 7; $2,649 p.p.d.o., $3,249 single.
Departures are available from Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Louis, DesMoines, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Indianapolis, Kansas City and Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Advocates Society
The annual Christmas meeting and Polish buffet dinner of the Advocates Society will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, at the Copernicus Center, Chicago. Officers for 2002-03 will be elected. Call President Karen S. Bogusz, (312) 726-4408.
Central Ill. Paralegal
New officers of the Central Illinois Paralegal Association are President Lisa J. Craghead, Vice President Anita Lindgren, Secretary Martha Ross and Treasurer Marla Gaines-Starke. Past president Cynthia Hocking is liaison to the National Association of Legal Assistants.
Champaign County Bar
The Champaign County Bar Association will hold its holiday dinner dance Thursday, Dec. 20, at the Champaign Country Club. The schedule calls for a 5:30 p.m. reception, 6:45 p.m. dinner and 8 p.m. dance music.
Chicago Bar
Call (312) 554-2000 for tickets to see "The Document Producers," the 78th annual production of the Chicago Bar Association Christmas Spirits show at the Merle Reskin Theatre. Show times are 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Dec. 4-8, and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9.
A dinner-theater package is available, with settings at the Chicago Hilton and Towers two hours before curtain time and priority seating for the performance.
The CBA Law and Literature Committee will review "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" by Ken Kesey, who died recently. The discussion begins at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11. Call Robert F. Blyth, (312) 583-9300.
Chicago Council
A forum on "Government's Response to Terrorism" will be presented Tuesday, Dec. 4, by the Chicago Council of Lawyers with a brown-bag luncheon at Mayer, Brown & Platt. Space will be limited. Call (312) 427-0713.
Speakers include James Fennerty of the National Lawyers' Guild, Harvey M. Grossman of the ACLU, David C. Thomas of the Chicago-Kent College of Law, Susan Compernolle and Kalman D. Resnick.
Decalogue Society
The Decalogue Society will hold its fifth annual Chanukah party and luncheon at 12 noon Thursday, Dec. 13, in the third-floor conference room at 39 S. LaSalle St. Gift certificates for book, music and department stores will be collected for distribution by the Jewish Children's Bureau. Call (312) 263-6493.
Decatur Bar
The Decatur Bar Association holiday party will take place from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at the law firm of Moore, Susler, McNutt, Wrigley & Root. Call (217) 872-1600.
Kane County Bar
Toys for needy families will be collected during the Kane County Bar Association holiday party from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, in the Mallard Room at Mill Race Inn, Geneva. Call (630) 762-1915.
Northwest Suburban Bar
The Northwest Suburban Bar Association will hold a joint holiday party Wednesday, Dec. 5, with judges and support staff from the 3rd Municipal District Courthouse in Rolling Meadows. It will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Metropolis Ballroom in Arlington Heights. Call (847) 259-7908.
Peoria County Bar
Members of the Peoria County Bar Association will enjoy a prime rib dinner and humor from the "Prime Ribbers" during the annual Christmas party Thursday, Dec. 13, in the Hotel Pere Marquette. A 5 p.m. reception and 7 p.m. dinner will precede the entertainment. Call (309) 674-6049.
Real Estate Lawyers
Larry Schwartz, president of Safestart Building Consulting, will speak to the Illinois Association of Real Estate Lawyers during a breakfast meeting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, in the ISBA Chicago Regional Office. The topic is mold and moisture problems in residential property. Call (847) 593-5750.
Rock Island Bar
The Rock Island County Bar Association and Auxiliary will hold a holiday party Tuesday, Dec. 4, at the Rock Island Arsenal Golf Club. The 6 p.m. reception will be followed by dinner at 7 p.m., when the entrance gate closes (don't be late).
St. Clair County Legal
A visitor from the North Pole is expected during the St. Clair County Legal Professionals Association dinner meeting Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Holiday Inn, Collinsville. There will be a 5:30 p.m. reception before the 6:30 p.m. dinner.
Entertainment will be provided by Margene Shofner, who performs with "Curtains Up" and the "Muny Troop," accompanied by pianist Marge Ellsworth, her mother. Members will bring wrapped gifts for a Christmas exchange.
South Suburban Bar
New officers of the South Suburban Bar Association will be installed Friday, Dec. 7, during the annual holiday dinner dance at Flossmoor Country Club. Call Vice President Tom Britt, (708) 429-5400.
U. of I. Law Alumni
Chicago attorney Fred H. Bartlit Jr. will speak Thursday, Dec. 13, in the lecture series sponsored by the University of Illinois College of Law and its Recent Alumni Advisory Board. His topic, "When the President Calls. . ." will explain his involvement in Florida litigation over the presidential election.
The program will follow a reception that begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Illini Center at 200 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago. Seating will be limited. Call (217) 333-2628.
West Suburban Bar
Nominated as incoming officers of the West Suburban Bar Association are David J. Heyer Jr. for president; Dennis M. Sheen and Jac A. Cotiguala, vice presidents; Deirdre A. McGuire and Lyn C. Conniff, secretaries, and Mark P. Loftus, treasurer.
Whiteside County Bar
The Whiteside County Bar Association will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the Sunset Woods Restaurant in Morrison for a reception, dinner and legislative update. Speakers include Tom Potter and John Miller. Call Vicki, (815) 772-2121.
Women's Bar of Illinois
The Women's Bar Association of Illinois and the Chicago Bar Alliance for Women will hold a joint holiday party Wednesday, Dec. 12. Call (312) 341-8530.
Juveniles get holiday party
Wards of the state who are involved with the Cook County Juvenile Division will have a brighter holiday season after a party from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in the courthouse at 2245 W. Ogden, Chicago.
Members of the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section will help conduct games and craft projects, serve snacks and distribute gifts. To volunteer, call Ellen Zabinski, (312) 762-3187.
The CBA Young Lawyers also will conduct a blood drive Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the CBA Building in honor of those who lost their lives in Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Call (312) 554-2031 for an appointment.
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Peoria County Bar Association members will participate with Prairie State Legal Services in a donor recognition luncheon Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the Holiday Inn City Centre.