Will County Bar Association

2023 WCBA Picnic
2023-08-12 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | VFW Post 9545 – New Lenox, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox, IL, 60451
The annual Will County Bar Association picnic will be held on Saturday, August 12th from Noon to 3PM at VFW Post 9545 located at 323 Old Hickory Rd in New Lenox. WCBA Members, non-members and family are all welcome to attend. There is no cost to attend.
RSVP to info@willcountybar.org with the number of adults and children attending by Thursday, August 3rd.

Young Lawyers Committee: Lunch & Learn Series - Trial Advocacy Skills
2023-08-02 12:00 - 13:15 | Will County Courthouse, 100 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Join the Young Lawyers Committee as well as established practitioners and judges as they chat about necessary skills and tips for oral arguments, trials, and effective motion practice.
Each year the YLD hosts a number of events that include both social outings (i.e., baseball games and speaking events) as well as community service projects (i.e., assisting organizations like the Northern Illinois Food Bank Habitat for Humanity with local projects). It is the YLD’s hope that these events will offer young lawyers the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally by becoming more immersed in the community in which they work.
YLD events are open to both recently-admitted, practicing attorneys as well as aspiring attorneys.

GAL Committee: July Committee Meeting
2023-07-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Will County Bar Association, 167 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL, 60432
Speakers presenting on topics of interest to GAL attorneys.
Whitney Cameron of Henderson & Mehta Law & Mediation will present on marijuana usage at the July meeting.
If you would like to receive 1 hour of MCLE credit for attending a Committee meeting please RSVP to info@willcountybar.org. You must be a WCBA member in order to receive MCLE credit.

Young Lawyers Committee: The Great American Big Wheel Race
2023-07-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Joliet Memorial Stadium, 3000 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL, 60435
Join the Young Lawyers Committee for the Great American Big Wheel Race. Big Wheel Race team JAYP at Joliet Memorial Stadium to support Joliet Center for Disability Services – United Cerebral Palsy.
Each year the YLD hosts a number of events that include both social outings (i.e., baseball games and speaking events) as well as community service projects (i.e., assisting organizations like the Northern Illinois Food Bank Habitat for Humanity with local projects). It is the YLD’s hope that these events will offer young lawyers the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally by becoming more immersed in the community in which they work.
YLD events are open to both recently-admitted, practicing attorneys as well as aspiring attorneys.

GAL Committee: June Committee Meeting
2023-06-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Will County Bar Association, 167 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL, 60432
Speakers presenting on topics of interest to GAL attorneys.
Debbie Boedeker of Stepping Stone will present on addiction treatment at the June meeting.
If you would like to receive 1 hour of MCLE credit for attending a Committee meeting please RSVP to info@willcountybar.org. You must be a WCBA member in order to receive MCLE credit.

Criminal Committee: June Committee Meeting
2023-06-26 12:00 - 13:00 | 54 N Ottawa St, 54 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL, 60432
Speakers presenting on topics of interest to Criminal attorneys.
Topics will include: Status of Senate Bill 424 “First Time Weapon Offense Program” and Update information regarding “Watchguard” (videos for DUI).
If you would like to receive 1 hour of MCLE credit for attending a Committee meeting please RSVP to info@willcountybar.org. You must be a WCBA member in order to receive MCLE credit.

2023 WCBA Golf Outing
2023-06-23 12:30 - 18:00 | Wedgewood Golf Course, 5001 Caton Farm Road, Joliet, IL, 60586
2023 WCBA Golf Outing
Friday, June 23, 2023
Wedgewood Golf Course
5001 Caton Farm Rd, Plainfield, IL 60586
Shotgun start at 1:00 p.m., Lunch will be served.
Package #1: Golfer $100.00 per WCBA Member golfer, $120.00 per Non-Member golfer. Includes golf, cart, range balls, and lunch.
Package #2: Foursome $400.00 per WCBA Member foursome, $480.00 per Non-Member foursome**.
**If a WCBA member sponsors a non-member in their foursome the cost will be member pricing of $400.
Includes golf, cart, range balls, and lunch.
A happy hour will be held following the completion of golfing at the Clubhouse at 5:30PM.
Please note, registration must be received by Friday, June 9th. No late or day of registration.
Register at the following link: https://willcountybar.net/annual-golf-outing/

Civil Committee: Ice Cream Social
2023-06-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Original Walt’s Ice Cream, 1314 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL, 60432
Come join the WCBA Civil Committee for an informal ice cream social at the Original Walt’s Ice Cream, 1314 W Jefferson St, Joliet, on Wednesday, June 21st from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. If the weather is poor, we will try again on Wednesday, June 28th. Support a local business, satisfy your sweet tooth, and socialize! Please note that each individual is responsible for their ice cream purchase. Hope to see you there!

Real Estate Committee: June Committee Meeting
2023-06-21 16:00 - 17:00 | IL
Speakers presenting on topics of interest to real estate attorneys. Topics include: Update on current happenings related to Real Estate law and analysis of current cases.
Zoom Details
Meeting ID: 830 8969 5651
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83089695651?pwd=[REDACTED]
If you would like to receive 1 hour of MCLE credit for attending a Committee meeting please RSVP to info@willcountybar.org. You must be a WCBA member in order to receive MCLE credit.

Young Lawyers Committee: After Hours w/ Justice Mary Kay O'Brien
2023-06-14 16:30 - 18:30 | MyGrain, 50 E Jefferson St #106, Joliet, 60432
Join the Young Lawyers Committee and Supreme Court Justice Mary Kay O’Brien at MyGrain for after hours drinks and appetizers with judicial externs.
Each year the YLD hosts a number of events that include both social outings (i.e., baseball games and speaking events) as well as community service projects (i.e., assisting organizations like the Northern Illinois Food Bank Habitat for Humanity with local projects). It is the YLD’s hope that these events will offer young lawyers the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally by becoming more immersed in the community in which they work.
YLD events are open to both recently-admitted, practicing attorneys as well as aspiring attorneys.

GAL Committee: May Committee Meeting
2023-05-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Will County Bar Association, 167 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL, 60432
Speakers presenting on topics of interest to GAL attorneys.
Jacqueline Lundquist from Will County Children’s Advocacy Center will present on VSI Interviews during the May meeting.
If you would like to receive 1 hour of MCLE credit for attending a Committee meeting please RSVP to info@willcountybar.org. You must be a WCBA member in order to receive MCLE credit.

Young Lawyers Committee: Lunch & Learn Series - Oral Advocacy Skills
2023-05-24 12:00 - 13:15 | Will County Courthouse, 100 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States

Volunteer Opportunity: RichEnDeed
2023-05-23 17:30 - 19:30 | RichEnDeed, 12207 Rhea Drive, Unit D, Plainfield, IL
Please join us on Tuesday May 23rd, 2023 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at RichEnDeed to help this newly opened store sort through various donations. Please wear comfortable clothing!
12207 Rhea Drive (Unit D)
Plainfield, Illinois
Reserve your spot no later than May 18th, 2023 @ pkalkanis@jefftomczak.com.
We look forward to volunteering with you!

Civil Committee: May Committee Meeting
2023-05-23 16:00 - 17:00 | KGG, LLC, 111 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL, 60432
Speakers presenting on topics of interest to Civil attorneys. Topics include: Update on current happenings related to Civil law and analysis of current cases.
Zoom Details
Meeting ID: 867 9049 5648
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86790495648?pwd=[REDACTED]
If you would like to receive 1 hour of MCLE credit for attending a Committee meeting please RSVP to info@willcountybar.org. You must be a WCBA member in order to receive MCLE credit.

Real Estate Committee: May Committee Meeting
2023-05-17 16:00 - 17:00 | IL
Speakers presenting on topics of interest to real estate attorneys. Topics include: Update on current happenings related to Real Estate law and analysis of current cases.
Zoom Details
Meeting ID: 846 2719 1825
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84627191825?pwd=[REDACTED]
If you would like to receive 1 hour of MCLE credit for attending a Committee meeting please RSVP to info@willcountybar.org. You must be a WCBA member in order to receive MCLE credit.

Probate Committee: May Committee Meeting
2023-05-08 16:30 - 17:30 | IL
Speakers presenting on topics of interest to Probate attorneys. Topics include: Analysis of current cases.
Zoom Details
Meeting ID: 822 4823 0552
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82248230552?pwd=[REDACTED]
If you would like to receive 1 hour of MCLE credit for attending a Committee meeting please RSVP to info@willcountybar.org. You must be a WCBA member in order to receive MCLE credit.

Bench & Bar 2023
2023-05-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Joliet Area Historical Museum, 201 N. Ottawa St, Joliet, IL, 60432
You are Invited to Attend
Bench & Bar 2023
Hosted by
Will County Bar Association
May 4, 2023
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Joliet Area Historical Museum
201 N. Ottawa Street
Joliet, IL 60432
RSVP by May 1: info@willcountybar.org

Law Practice Management Annual Seminar - April 2023
2023-04-27 13:00 - 16:15 | IL
Agenda and more details to be provided.
Zoom details will be emailed to the individuals who RSVP to the event. Please RSVP to info@willcountybar.org if you would like to receive 3 hours of MCLE credit for attending. You must be a WCBA member in order to receive MCLE credit.

Real Estate Committee: April Committee Meeting
2023-04-19 16:00 - 17:00 | IL
Speakers presenting on topics of interest to real estate attorneys. Topics include: Update on current happenings related to Real Estate law and analysis of current cases.
Zoom Details
Meeting ID: 879 7336 0638
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87973360638?pwd=[REDACTED]
If you would like to receive 1 hour of MCLE credit for attending a Committee meeting please RSVP to info@willcountybar.org. You must be a WCBA member in order to receive MCLE credit.

Probate Committee: April Committee Meeting
2023-04-10 16:30 - 17:30 | IL
Speakers presenting on topics of interest to Probate attorneys. Topics include: Analysis of current cases.
Zoom Details
Meeting ID: 878 0327 0862
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87803270862?pwd=[REDACTED]
If you would like to receive 1 hour of MCLE credit for attending a Committee meeting please RSVP to info@willcountybar.org. You must be a WCBA member in order to receive MCLE credit.

Real Estate Committee: March Committee Meeting
2023-03-22 16:00 - 17:00 | IL
Speakers presenting on topics of interest to real estate attorneys. Topics include: Update on current happenings related to Real Estate law and analysis of current cases.
Zoom Details
Meeting ID: 833 5016 7273
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83350167273?pwd=[REDACTED]
If you would like to receive 1 hour of MCLE credit for attending a Committee meeting please RSVP to info@willcountybar.org. You must be a WCBA member in order to receive MCLE credit.

Young Lawyers Committee: Improv Techniques for Young Lawyers
2023-03-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Will County Courthouse, 100 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Each year the YLD hosts a number of events that include both social outings (i.e., baseball games and speaking events) as well as community service projects (i.e., assisting organizations like the Northern Illinois Food Bank Habitat for Humanity with local projects). It is the YLD’s hope that these events will offer young lawyers the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally by becoming more immersed in the community in which they work.
YLD events are open to both recently-admitted, practicing attorneys as well as aspiring attorneys.
