Early bird registration discounts for the fourth annual ISBA Solo and Small Firm Conference, “Expanding Your Network, Knowledge and Skills,” are in effect through Tuesday, July 15.

Scheduled from Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 4-6, at the Pheasant Run Rsort in St. Charles, the conference is designed to provide technology information, collegial networking, and opportunities for as many as 18 hours of MCLE and PMCLE credits.

The fee of $275 entitles an ISBA member to attend any number of educational sessions, all meal functions, online access to course materials, and a CD. After July 15, the fees will be $300 through Aug. 22, and $350 after that.

Guests and family members of registrants may attend the opening reception on Thursday, and continental breakfasts on Friday and Saturday.

The three-day event includes keynote speakers, plenary sessions, three tracks of continuous breakouts, exhibits of law-related products and services, a cyber café, and sponsored buffets and receptions.

The track presentations – Effective Practice, Substantive Law, and Technology – will feature experienced faculty members from ISBA section councils and committees.

Keynote presentations will vary from humorous to motivational, and offer insights on the balance between personal lives and practices. Tentative topics include retirement planning, identity theft, memory skills, and time and stress management.

Complimentary training will be given on Fastcase, the ISBA’s free accelerated legal research system, and on procedures for e-filing in U.S. District Courts.

To register, access https://secure.isba.org/solo2008/register.html.