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Contact Us: Linda Raineri, Executive Director Board of Directors Hon. Lisa Y. Wilson IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Associate Position Experienced older “Coif” lawyer seeks salaried “of counsel” position, full or part-time. Top notch legal writing research, use of discovery tools, trial and appellate brief work. Contact John Mulgrew at (309) 691-2765 or 7150 N. Terra Vista Dr., Apt. 101, Peoria, IL 61614. Full-time Legal Assistant Part-time Clerk Position Full-time Legal Assistant Part-time Legal Secretary/Paralegal Sole practitioner seeking a very detail oriented, professional individual for this part-time flexible position. Job duties would include but not limited to drafting documents, coordinating court dates with the courthouse and clients, assist with trial preparations and some filing. Must be proficient with computers, willing to learn case management software and aggressively track time and tasks. Must be willing to professionally handle at times difficult clients and persons. Competitive pay commensurate with experience. If interested in this position, please submit resume, cover letter, three references and a writing sample to: Linda Watson at email address: Linda@watsonlawpeoria.com. Directory Changes Edwards (Strode), Tricia, Telephone: (866) 726-8293 ext. 18922. All other information remains the same. Hoehne, Thomas V., 416 Main St., Suite 933, Peoria, IL 61602 Phone: (309) 673-2414 Fax: (309) 673-2559 Kim, John K., State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, One State Farm Plaza - A3, Bloomington, IL 61710-0001, Phone: 309.763.2442; Fax: 309.766.4909; email john.kim.ttbg@statefarm.com. Ray, Randall, effective November 1, randy_ray_117@comcast.net Uphoff, Jaimie R., 2886 W. Willow Knolls Rd., Peoria, IL 61614 Phone: 309.691.3970, Fax: 309.691-3890 Email: jaimie.uphoff.law@gmail.com. Will Search | Diversity Luncheon
The ninth annual Diversity Luncheon was held October 16, 2012. Pictured at left are keynote speaker, Honorable Diane Wood, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, with Graciela Mata, Diversity Committee Chair. Also shown are Nina Gougis, Diversity Committee Vie Chair, presenting the $5,000 scholarship check to Ariann Erinc. There were 300 people who attended, including attorneys, students from five area high schools, Bradley University, and Northern Illinois University College of Law. We thank the firms and judiciary who supported the event by attending this year. Over $2,400 in proceeds from the event will be placed in the PCBA Foundation for future scholarships. 40 Leaders Under 40: Three are PCBA MembersOn November 1 the 2012 Class of 40 Leaders Under 40 was announced. Congratulations to the following PCBA Members:
To view the entire group of leaders go to http://www.peoriamagazines.com/ibi/2012/nov. Heart of Illinois United Way's 2012 Philanthropist of the Year
Public RelationsPCBA’S Distinguished Community Service Award - Nominations Sought Upcoming Events & Court HolidaysNovember Committee MeetingsNovember Communications & TechnologyDid you know... Courts & ProceduresThe Federal Division of the Courts & Procedures Committee will be creating an email group of attorneys who would be interested in watching Federal Trials. If you would like to be included in this email group, please contact Linda at pcba@mtco.com. Also, copies of the Support Staff Training DVD on electronic filing from the 2011 Federal Rules Seminar are still available at the PCBA for only $25.00. EntertainmentMark your Calendars for the Upcoming 2012 Holiday Party Local Continuing Legal Education SeminarsMark your calendars for the upcoming seminars being held at the Spalding Pastoral Center. MembershipMembership Chair Melinda Usalis has relocated to the Chicago area and stepped down as Chair. Vie Chair Gregory Rastatter has agreed to serve as Membership Committee Chair. Greg reports that Natasha G. Steele and Brad Chamberlain have applied for regular memership, Jaqueline N. Azis has applied for student membership, and Katherine A. Zogas has applied to renew her membership. Pursuant to the By-Laws of the Association, these applications will be presented to the Board of Directors at its January meeting. In Memoriam
Young Lawyers
2012 Project Santa Peoria County Pro Bono Plan THANK YOU EVERYONE Access to Justice . . . After Hours 2012 Courthouse News
Courtroom Changes effective January 1, 2013 Other News
The Lincoln Lawyer - 3 hours of free professional responsibility credits at Bradley University. Monday, November 19, 2012, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m., Westlake Hall, Professional Development Center, register at http://www.bradley.edu/academic/continue/public/lincoln/index.dot.
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Nathan Bach is a law clerk in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois who assists the Honorable James Shadid in all phases of federal litigation. Nate is also the current chair of the PCBA's Young Lawyers Committee (YLC) and has been instrumental in numerous blood drives hosted by the YLC. His community service includes PARC (board member), Peoria Promise (Young Leaders Advisory Board, Logistics Committee and Student Success Committee), Young Professionals of Greater Peoria (board), Community Foundation of Central Illinois, Easter Seals and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Peoria.
Brian Johnson is an attorney, vice president and shareholder at Johnson, Bunce & Noble, where he focuses on business and real estate representation. Brian has served as the chair of the PCBA Real Property Committee and chaired CLE seminars as well as presented at CLE seminars. His community service includes volunteering at Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois (board member), Itoo Society (Men's Club President), Sixty-Plus Elder Law Clinic (co-president), and Alzheimer's Association (presentation).
Christopher McCall is the principal attorney at McCall Law Offices and handles a variety of civil disputes and specializes in family law, criminal defense and work comp. Chris is serving his second term as an At-Large Director on the PCBA Board of Directors. His community service includes the Greater Peoria Sanitary District (trustee), Peoria GIS (board member), District 150 (expulsion hearing officer), The Center for Prevention of Abuse (board member), Central Illinois FRIENDS of People with AIDS (board chair) and the Progressive Business Group.
Leonard Sachs, of Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC, was recently honored as the Heart of Illinois United Way's 2012 Philanthropist of the Year. Established in 2007, the award recognizes members of the United Way's Tocqueville Society who are committed to the health and well-being of central Illinois. The Philanthropist of the Year award honors individuals or couples for their leadership, dedication, and inspiration - thereby creating lasting impact on the quality of life in our community. For more information visit 
Kenneth L. Ott passed away on October 29, 2012. He was born Novemer 17, 1924, in Hillsboro, Illinois. He graduated from Hillsboro High School in May, 1942, and enlisted in the U.S. Army in November, 1942, when he turned 18. After completing basic training, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force in September, 1943, and completed Piper Cub training as an Aviation Cadet. In March, 1944, all former Army AF Cadets were transferred back to the Army due to increased action on the Western Front in France. He was assigned to the 272nd Infantry Regiment of the 69th Division, and left for England in November, 1944. Two weeks later his division joined the front lines helping stem the enemy surge in the Ardennes Forrest. He was awarded 3 battle stars and his regiment was awarded a Presidential Unit Citation when the war ended. Ken returned home in the fall of 1945, attended Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, transferring to St. Louis University after two years to obtain his law degree in 1951. After law school, he spent three months as an agent-in-training at the FBI under J. Edgar Hoover before returning to practice law in Missouri. In 1962, he obtained his license to practice law in Illinois and joined his brother Jack Ott's law firm (Knobloch and Ott) in Peoria in 1963. Ken practiced law with his brother until January, 1971, when Jack died of lung cancer. Ken had his own law office as a sole practitioner until December, 2011. In that 40 year period he also associated for a time with his nephew, Attorney James R. Carter of Peoria. He had a general law practice including work in corporate law, probate, estate planning, marital matters, litigation, criminal matters, personal injury and workers' compensation. Ken's daughter, Sally, received on his behalf, his 50-year plaque at the Law Day Luncheon earlier this year. She told us her father had always been very proud of his profession and being a member of the PCBA.
Stacy Crabtree and Nathan Bach would like to thank all who participated in the Halloween Blood Drive. Forty-two units were collected, with 17 of those donors coming from Heyl Royster. Thank you, Stacy and Nate, for all your work on this important project.
By Sandra Crow, Pro Bono Coordinator, 
Denise Conklin, Managing Attorney, 
Illinois Legal Aid Online has chosen our very own Michele Miller along with Michelle Eggert to be the November 2012 Pro Bono Volunteers. A video of the work Michele does will be produced and posted on the home page of the Advocate (
The 2nd Annual Joe Solls Memorial Bowling Tournament will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Landmark Lanes. Start time will be 9:30 with the entry fee of $25.00 for 3 games (handicap 80% of 200). Fifty percent of the proceeds will be donated in Joe’s Memory to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. For more information or to sign up please call (309) 685-7000.