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Current Members: Renew Your CBA Membership Now and Receive Free CLE Coupons The CBA...It's Where You Belong. Your renewal bill for December 2009 to May 2010 is in the mail. Renew by November 30 and receive coupons for 50% off a CBA seminar and a free online seminar from the West LegalEdcenter (CBA coupons mailed in December and West coupons emailed in December for seminars starting in January). This is an immediate savings of $200. Members also have access to new career survival resources, free IL MCLE Webcasts of committee meetings, a free online MCLE tracker, and more! Renew online now or call 312-554-2020. Unemployed or having financial hardships? See reduced dues information.

CLE in Cancun, Mexico
Join the CBA in sunny Cancun, Mexico President's Day Weekend 2010 and earn up to 7 hours of IL MCLE credit. Members are finding airfare on the Internet as low as $400, make your reservations today! View details and registration form.

Christmas Spirits Tickets Now on Sale
The CBA Entertainment Committee's "I'm a Lawyer - Get Me Out of Here!" will be held on December 8-12 at DePaul's Merle Reskin Theatre. Presented by Hudson Legal. Order tickets now.

Free Practice Pointers Available for Members
Members have access to free practice tips webcasts at www.chicagobar.org/practicepointers. "Avoiding ARDC Complaints" by Robert A. Merrick is now available.

Free LexisNexis Webinars in November
Members can access complimentary LexisNexis webinars during November. View details.

Lawyers Needed to Judge CBA Moot Court Competition
Volunteers to grade briefs or judge competition rounds on November 19-21 at the Dirksen Federal Building. Earn MCLE credit. See details under YLS Events.

Free and Discounted CLE Courses with your new CBA Membership Visa Card
Get $125 cash back with first purchase and use your rewards to off-set the cost of MCLE. See details and apply online.

LexisNexis Offers Improved Solo/Small Firm Online Community
CBA member benefit provider, LexisNexis, has relaunched its online solo/small firm community, www.lexisone.com. The site offers free case law, forms, and more.

Purchase CBA Event Photos Online
Did you get a pic with your favorite speaker or leader at a CBA event? Members can now view and purchase the latest CBA photos at http://chicagobar.shutterfly.com.