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Defense Lawyers Association

Representing the state's private and public defenders

Upcoming events

    • 2 Apr 2024
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

    CFMA Members are invited to attend a Professional Development and Networking Event hosted by the Chicago Building Congress (CBC) Future Leaders Committee.

    The construction industry is constantly evolving: new technologies, materials, and regulations are continuously emerging so it’s essential to stay up to date on the latest trends. In a fast-paced field like construction, the importance of continuous professional development is vital for career growth, advancement, and personal progression.

    Join us for this informative panel discussion and networking session. Food and beverages included.

    To register at the CBC member price, CFMA members should select the non-member ticket and then enter cfma0402 in the Discount code field in the section where the credit card information is entered. After clicking "apply" the price will change to $50.

    Click here to view the CBC event page and to register.

    • 25 Apr 2024
    • 7:30 AM
    • Gibson's Oak Brook
    Register


    Stand Up. Stand Out. And Stand Apart!
    Whether you realize it or not, your communication skills are constantly being judged by others, often subconsciously. How you communicate in everything from casual conversations to formal presentations can be the difference between success and failure. Don’t miss what is often your only opportunity to connect and leave a lasting impression. 

    Guest Speaker, Anthony Huey will offer battle-proven communications techniques to ensure you and your messages are heard, and remembered. This program and workshop will provide valuable techniques you can use at work and in your personal interactions.

    Participants will learn to:

    • Breakdown the differences between great, average and bad  communicators.
    • Turn mediocrity (or worse) into engaging verbal communications.
    • Develop messages that are strategically crafted to achieve your objectives.
    • Recognize the ways your body language affects how you are perceived.
    • How to organize content to increases effectiveness of verbal presentations, sales calls, meetings and more.
    Attend the Breakfast Program, The Workshop, or BOTH!
    7:30 am: Check-in + Breakfast
    8:00 - 9:15 am: Program
    9:15 - 9:30 am: Break
    9:30 am - 2:00 pm: Workshop + Lunch

    Cost:
    Program Only: $55 Members | $80 Guests
    Program + Workshop: $155 Members | $180 Guests
    Workshop Only: $100 Members | $125 Guests

    About Anthony Huey

    Anthony Huey, CSP®, is a highly-rated international speaker who offers session attendees pragmatic communications tools, tips and techniques they can use immediately. Anthony has presented more than 3,500 paid communications workshops, seminars and speeches in his career, and was named a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) by The National Speakers Association, an honor awarded to less than 12% of its speakers worldwide. 

    Anthony’s 25-year career includes tenures as a news reporter and senior editor, crisis management specialist, media relations consultant and executive speech coach.  He owns Reputation Management, LLC, one of the nation’s leading communications training and crisis consulting companies.

    His past client work includes a wide variety of advertising, public relations and communications initiatives for hundreds of trade associations, municipalities and companies, including Nike, Victoria’s Secret, Eli Lilly, Nationwide Insurance, The Kroger Company, Procter & Gamble, and many more. 




    • 27 Apr 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • TBD

    Repairing homes, revitalizing communities, rebuilding lives. 

    Volunteers Needed!
    Saturday, April 27 | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    National Rebuilding Day inspires organizations and volunteers to grab their tools and get to work. Thousands of volunteers across the country gather together on this day and over the weekend to offer much-needed repairs for needy families in local localities. 

    CFMA Chicago Chapter is proud to partner with Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago again this year to provide repairs and improvements at a home in the south suburb of Park Forest.

    The volunteer work will consists of painting and minor patching throughout the home, removing clutter and planting/yard work outside, repairing window weather stripping, and repairs to the entry storm door that currently gets stuck on the front step when opening. We will also need skilled workers to assist with plumbing, specifically a sewage backup that needs rodding.

    Space is limited to 15 volunteers at a time. To Volunteer, contact Daniel Cohen or Megan Ruzich.

    Click to learn more about Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago.


    • 18 May 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • 22 May 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center

    About the Conference

    Continue your path to bigger and better education, leadership, networking, and connections at CFMA’s 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Texas on May 18-22! Immerse yourself in a wealth of essential educational sessions, forge meaningful connections with industry peers, and explore cutting-edge product offerings critical to your success.

    Over five dynamic days, this event offers a diverse array of learning opportunities. Engage in mini-conferences, enriching general sessions, interactive breakout sessions, and collaborative roundtable discussions — all facilitated by seasoned subject matter experts and adept construction finance professionals. Join us on this journey toward growth and advancement!

    LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE

Past events

21 Mar 2024 Ownership Transition: Building a Foundation for Construction Companies
22 Feb 2024 Financial Management + Project Cash Flow for Non-Financial Managers
15 Feb 2024 Technology Trends in Construction
25 Jan 2024 40th Anniversary Casino Night
23 Jan 2024 New Member Breakfast
11 Jan 2024 Fraud and Embezzlement: Lessons from the Trenches
12 Dec 2023 Volunteer Event: Greater Chicago Food Depository
6 Dec 2023 Construction Industry Tax Update
16 Nov 2023 "Build Chicago" Awards Celebration Event
11 Oct 2023 Economic Update with Anirban Basu
26 Sep 2023 Advanced Enterprise Budgeting and Forecasting
17 Sep 2023 Great Lakes Regional Conference
14 Sep 2023 Leadership and The New One Minute Manager - A Roundtable Book Discussion
31 Aug 2023 Annual Golf Outing
3 Aug 2023 Kayak Adventure + Happy Hour
21 Jun 2023 Summer Social
4 May 2023 Cybersecurity - Are You Covered?
29 Apr 2023 National Rebuilding Day Volunteer Event
13 Apr 2023 Strategies to Attract and Retain Talent in 2023
23 Mar 2023 Hot Legal Topics in Construction
9 Mar 2023 Next Gen Social at Puttshack
7 Mar 2023 Behavioral Health: The Intersection between Human Capital and Financial Risk Management
16 Feb 2023 360 Degree Prequalification
26 Jan 2023 Recession Proofing Your Business and Playing the Long Game for the Future
5 Jan 2023 New Year Holiday Social: Illumination Tree Lights
7 Dec 2022 Cancelled: Construction Industry Tax Update
1 Dec 2022 New Member Breakfast
17 Nov 2022 "Build Chicago" Awards Celebration
8 Nov 2022 Volunteer Event: Greater Chicago Food Depository
27 Oct 2022 Economic Update: Recession Looming?
27 Oct 2022 Professional Head Shots at the Economic Update
23 Sep 2022 CCIFP Exam at Midwest Regional Conference
23 Sep 2022 Advanced Construction Contracts
22 Sep 2022 Midwest Regional Conference
1 Sep 2022 Annual Golf Outing
17 Aug 2022 Cybersecurity, Fraud, and Liability Trends
15 Aug 2022 CCIFP Information Webinar
3 Aug 2022 CCIFP Information Webinar
23 Jun 2022 Summer Social - Private Architectural River Cruise
25 May 2022 Building a Better Workplace
30 Apr 2022 National Rebuilding Day Volunteer Event
7 Apr 2022 Advanced Construction Contracts
23 Mar 2022 How to Make Remote Work
8 Mar 2022 New Member Breakfast
3 Mar 2022 Young Professionals Brewery Tour
2 Mar 2022 Embedding Transition Planning into Strategic Planning
16 Feb 2022 Integrating a Suicide Prevention Program in your Workplace
19 Jan 2022 Roundtable Discussions + Networking Reception
17 Nov 2021 Annual Economic Update: Looking Ahead to 2022
11 Nov 2021 "Build Chicago" Awards Celebration
20 Oct 2021 Tax Law Update
28 Sep 2021 Constructing a Culture of Suicide Prevention
22 Sep 2021 Buckeye Conference
2 Sep 2021 Annual Golf Outing
26 May 2021 Social at Topgolf
7 May 2021 Building a Better Workplace: Diversity & Inclusion
2 Dec 2020 Impact of Covid-19 on the Construction Industry

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