Hello Members! I recently saw a meme that said something along the lines of “Being an adult is constantly being surprised that it is already ____ holiday or ____ month.” And I feel like I am there! I cannot believe that we are already at month twelve of 2021. This year has flown by. I hope that you all had wonderful Thanksgivings with your friends and families, and that you had time to relax and reflect on the good things in your lives. The PCBA is grateful for all of you.
Looking ahead this month, the annual PCBA Holiday Party is December 16 at the Warehouse on State. Member/Comedian Matt Smith will perform, so you will be sure to share a laugh with your colleagues. And the CLE committee is busy finalizing the details for the 2022 CLE Winter Series, which will take place over Zoom in January and into February. If you have any ideas for a seminar or would like to present, please contact Kate Swise or Stephanie Bitner.
As this year winds down, I hope that you all have a wonderful holiday season. But I also know that the holidays can be a hard time and trigger depression for some- not to mention the stress and uncertainties that we have all been dealing with for the past two years. You do not have to tackle these issues by yourself. The Illinois Lawyers Assistance Program (www.illinoislap.org) is available to provide you with confidential assistance. LAP has great resources on its website, and you can even schedule a consultation online. I hope that if you need help, you know that you are not alone and will reach out.
Thank you, Members, for your patience and participation this year. Good things are in store for 2022! The PCBA wishes you the happiest of holidays!
PCBA President,
Emily H. Wilburn