June 11 – 12, 2026
Ritz-Carlton
St. Louis, Missouri (map and directions)
Friday, June 12
Trust Accounting After the Amendments to Rule 1.15: Tips to Protect Yourself
Presented by ISBA’s Standing Committee on Law Office Management & Economics
Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. | CLE Program: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention (subject to approval)
Join ARDC litigation counsel, Ann Pieper, for an indispensable look at the recent amendments to Rule 1.15 of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct. Listen as she breaks down the nuances of these changes and provides an expert look at the rigorous accounting and recordkeeping requirements every practitioner must master.
Program Speaker: Ann R. Pieper, Litigation Counsel, Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission, Springfield
The Fundamentals of AI Implementation
Presented by ISBA’s Standing Committee on Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission
Co-presented ISBA’s Steering Committee on Artificial Intelligence & the Practice of Law and ISBA’s Privacy and Information Security Law Section
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
1.50 hours MCLE credit, including 1.50 hours Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention (subject to approval)
Learn how to integrate artificial intelligence tools into your practice with this informative online seminar! Drawing on the latest edition of the ARDC’s Illinois Attorney’s Guide to Implementing AI, our speakers explain how common legal AI systems function, how and where client data is stored and transmitted within these tools, and how to evaluate whether a particular system is suitable for handling confidential or highly sensitive information.
Program Speakers: Aaron W. Brooks, Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, Chicago; Neil Ballentine, Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, Chicago
Streamlining Your Workflow by Automating Your Documents
Presented by ISBA’s Standing Committee on Legal Technology
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention (subject to approval)
Document automation has evolved dramatically, delivering smarter, more intuitive tools that streamline everyday legal work. In this program, we’ll explore practical ways to simplify document creation, cut down on errors, and eliminate repetitive tasks using solutions like text expansion tools, QuickParts, and document assembly platforms such as Pathagoras, The FormTool, and Spellbook. Listen as we break down how these tools can boost accuracy, save time, and create greater consistency across your practice. Whether you’re refining an existing workflow or building a new one, you’ll leave with a clear roadmap for modern, efficient document management.
Program Speakers: Nerino Joseph Petro, Jr., NerinoPetro, LLC, Rockford; Bryan M. Sims, Sims Law Firm, Ltd., Naperville