Follow the Columbus Bar on: In this issue... 1. Judicial Performance Poll Available Through Friday 2. Bench Bar Retreat, May 13-14 3. Ben Again 4. Board of Governors Candidates Announced 5. Columbus Bar inc Is Open for Business 6. 'Like' Us on Facebook, Get $10 CLE Coupon 7. 2011 Red Mass Scheduled for May 4 8. The Latest Columbus Commons Park Developments 9. Et Cetera Columbus Bar Association 2011 Judicial Performance Poll Available Through Friday The 2011 Performance Poll of sitting judges in the Franklin County Municipal Court is now online and will remain available through Friday, April 22. All attorneys, regardless of CBA membership, are eligible to vote in the Performance Poll. Your username is your last name, and your password is your Supreme Court number. What is the Judicial Performance Poll? Take the poll at the VoteNet website Bench Bar Retreat, May 13-14 Renewing an old favorite, the Columbus Bar Association is set for a two-day retreat designed for building relationships, and increasing professionalism and camaraderie in the legal community. We have assembled an outstanding group of justices, judges and attorneys and an informative and timely agenda. Reserve Friday, May 13, Saturday, May 14, or both days—don’t miss this opportunity to earn CLE credits and network with your colleagues at the Deer Creek Lodge and Conference Center. Questions about the 2011 Bench Bar Retreat? Contact Kathy at 614/340.2063 or kathy@cbalaw.org. Download agenda and registration form Ben Again The best deal in CLE is back for another year! CBA members will again have the option to purchase CLE Easy Pass (12 hours of CLE for just $100) with your 2011-2012 membership. What are people saying about CLE Easy Pass? CBA Board of Governors Candidates for 2011-2012 Announced; Bios Available Ten members of the Columbus Bar selected to run for the Board of Governors and two candidates for the office of secretary/treasurer have been recommended by the 2011 Nominations & Elections committee chaired by Immediate Past President Elizabeth J. Watters. A link to the ballot will be available at www.cbalaw.org to all voting members of the Association on Wednesday, May 4 and voting will close at noon on Friday, May 13. Learn more about this year's candidates Columbus Bar inc Is Open for Business The Columbus Bar inc Professional Development Center officially opened its doors on Monday, April 4, 2011. The solo practice incubator program is designed to offer a small group of new lawyers valuable experience and ongoing education to help build their professional career, develop sound business management skills, and engender high ethical standards. Learn more about Columbus Bar inc Meet the six attorneys chosen to participate 'Like' the Columbus Bar Association on Facebook, Get $10 CLE Coupon Visit the Columbus Bar Facebook page, click the 'Like' button, and select 'Coupons' from the options listed below the CBA logo. There you will find a printable coupon good for $10 off your next CLE registration fee! You'll also stay current on the latest news, events, and promotions at the Columbus Bar Association. Visit the Columbus Bar Facebook page 2011 Red Mass Scheduled for May 4 The Thomas More Society is again inviting the legal community to celebrate Red Mass in St. Joseph's Cathedral as part of Law Day activities. This year's event will be at 5:15pm on Wednesday, May 4, in the historic church at 212 E. Broad St. Download the 2011 Red Mass invitation History of the Red Mass Columbus Commons Carousel, Outdoor 'Reading Room' Planned The grass is green, a new carousel is in the process of being installed, and plans are in the works for an outdoor 'reading room,' with free wifi and books provided by the Columbus Metropolitan Library. Click the links below for photos and more information! View photos of the Carousel install Read more about the outdoor reading room Columbus Commons Facebook page Et Cetera Amendment Would Raise Age Limit for Ohio Judges to 75 (The Columbus Dispatch, April 13) In a Google World, Lots of Options for Law Practice Efficiency (ABA Journal, April 12) It’s Official: Law School Exams Used to be Easier (The Wall Street Journal Law Blog, April 5) DISCLAIMER: The CBA provides links to various sources of information in Columbus Bar News Bytes eNewsletter purely for the convenience of readers. The opinions expressed by the authors are their own, and the CBA is not responsible for reliance on any such information. 2011 Probate Law Institute May 5, 2011 Download brochure Register online 2011 Bankruptcy Law Institute May 12-13, 2011 Download brochure Register online New Lawyers & Judges Luncheon New lawyers, please plan to join members of the Common Pleas Court bench for an informal luncheon on April 26. Featured Member Benefit Columbus Bar members receive a 5% discount on videography, court reporting and litigation support at McGinnis & Associates, Inc. Know someone who would enjoy the benefits of CBA membership? Invite them to join now and get 3 months free. April 21 1:30pm-4:15pm CLE: Ethics, Professionalism & Substance Abuse (Video) April 22 9:00am-12:15pm CLE: Advising the Advisor April 26 12:00pm-1:00pm CBA@noon: Preparing for Retirement April 26 12:00pm-1:00pm New Lawyers: Annual Luncheon with Common Pleas Court Judges April 28 12:00pm-1:00pm Special Events: Awards of Excellence and Pro Bono Awards Luncheon April 28 1:30pm-4:45pm CLE: Sports Law (Video) April 29 9:00am-4:45pm CLE: Institute on Representing Survivors of Domestic Violence May 3 12:00pm-1:00pm CBA@noon: Bicycling 101 May 5 8:30am-4:30pm CLE: Probate Law Institute 2011 May 5 5:00pm-7:30pm New Lawyers: Happy Hour May 10 12:00pm-1:00pm CBA@noon: Big Brothers Big Sisters May 11 12:15pm-1:15pm CLE: Taxing Matters Series: Drafting & Application of Operating Agreement May 12-13 CLE: Bankruptcy Law Institute 2011 May 13-14 Special Events: Bench Bar Retreat 2011 View the full CBA event calendar