REMINDER: The Annual Conference Early Registration Deadline is April 28, 2006.

Each issue of Chicago Chronicles will highlight Conference sessions of note, Chicago attractions and activities, and other important Annual Conference updates.  We also encourage attendees to review the Chicago Events Guide and Chicago Restaurant Guide, which contain information on activities recommended by NACUA member attorneys who served on this year’s Work Group on Local Arrangements.

Special Session: Emerging Trends in Higher Education Law and Practice

Join the authors of The Law of Higher Education, Bill Kaplin (Professor of Law and Special Counsel at The Catholic University of America) and Barbara Lee (Dean of the School of Management and Labor Relations at Rutgers University and Counsel, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge, LLP) for this special session.  Bill and Barbara will share their observations on new and major trends in higher education law, based on their impressions gleaned in preparing the 4th Edition of their book. NACUA President Melinda Grier and CEO Kathleen Curry Santora will add insights and information drawn from NACUA surveys and focus groups on emerging trends in higher education law.

Barron Henley Returns for Computer Resource Sessions

NACUA is pleased to again welcome Barron Henley to its Annual Conference.  An attorney and “legal technologist” with 15 years of experience, Mr. Henley consults and lectures nationwide on legal technology applications and strategies for practice management, document management, file management, mobile lawyering, scanning and imaging, and specific software programs. 

Conference sessions include:

Legal Technology Tips, Tricks, Gadgets, and Cool Stuff
Tuesday, June 27, 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Session Code 4B)
 
New and Updated for 2006! Topics include additional software functionality, tools for paperless and paper-reduced offices, encryption tools for your computer, great Web sites, tips on the best deals in legal technology, where to obtain technical advice, and more.
 
Digital Document Management, Scanning and Harnessing the Power of Adobe Acrobat
Tuesday, June 27, 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. (Session Code 6H)
 
An ingenious system for paper reduction and file management that will change the way you work. Learn how to manage your electronic documents and files, how to find documents instantly, and how to work with PDF files.
 
Blueprint for a Mobile Law Office
Tuesday, June 27, 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Session Code 7I)
 
Learn about everything you need for a complete mobile lawyer’s toolkit, including laptop computer options, notebook locks and encryption tools, cell phones and PDAs, headsets and headphones, portable printers and scanners, flash drives, wireless routers, remote access options for reaching your office, and more.

Association Leadership Breakfast and Member Recognition Ceremony

NACUA hopes you will join your colleagues for the Association Leadership Breakfast and Member Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, June 27 at 8:00 a.m.  The program will include remarks from outgoing President Melinda Grier and incoming President Georgia Yuan, the results of NACUA’s Nominations and Elections, and a preview of the 2007 Annual Conference in San Diego.  In addition, NACUA will recognize 2005-2006’s committee volunteers, speakers, and authors, as well as members who have retired this year. All breakfast attendees will be entered into a drawing for their institution to receive one of two complimentary registrations to the 2007 Annual Conference.

Batter Up!  Baseball In Chicago

Chicago is home to two of Major League Baseball’s most storied franchises, the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox.

Chicago Cubs Games

The Cubs play at Wrigley Field, built in 1914 and the second-oldest Major League ballpark in the country, and will be at home June 26-29 for four games vs. the Milwaukee Brewers and on June 30-July 2 for an inter-league series with the Chicago White Sox. Cubs tickets may be purchased in advance on-line.

Box office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.   Group tickets may be obtained in advance via Cubs group sales (773) 404-2827. There are also ticket broker offices surrounding the ballpark as well.

Chicago White Sox Games

Chicago's team since 1900, the 2005 World Champion White Sox will be at home June 23-25 vs. the Houston Astros and July 3-6 versus the Baltimore Orioles. White Sox tickets may be purchased in advance on-line.

Work Group on Local Arrangements Tip! Single game tickets for both teams are close to being sold out, and many remaining seats may have obstructed views.  Daytime games may have increased availability. Season ticket holders sometimes turn in extra tickets to the Box Office on game day, and they may be made available for sale.

Exploring Chicago Area Architecture

Visitors from around the world come to Chicago, the birthplace of the modern building, to admire its architectural marvels. From historic landmark buildings to contemporary technological masterpieces, Chicago is built of the unique and innovative designs that have shaped American architecture. The city is a living museum of architecture thanks to the work of such greats as Daniel Burnham, Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Helmut Jahn and hundreds of others.

Architectural Boat Cruises

Chicago Line Cruises offers 90 minute riverboat cruises with complimentary Starbucks coffee, lemonade, fresh-baked muffins and cookies. Cruises depart hourly. Passage is $28 per Adult.

Chicago Architecture Foundation

Architects and preservationists founded the Chicago Architecture Foundation in 1966  to save H. H. Richardson's Glessner House, one of Chicago's oldest residences. The fight to save it increased awareness of Chicago's architecture.

The ArchiCenter offers changing exhibits, lectures, classes, and a museum shop. It also has permanent exhibits in CitySpace, including a scale model of the 16-square-mile downtown area; video interviews with famous architects;, and interactive virtual tours at three kiosks.
 
A variety of tours are offered, including boat, bus, and walking tours. Reservations are encouraged for boat and bus tours. 

Frank Lloyd Wright Tours

The Frank Lloyd Wright Studio, located in nearby Oak Park, served as Wright's private residence and workplace from 1889 to 1909 - the first 20 years of his career.  The Home offers a variety of tour options.