It is imperative that mediators working in family law are able to determine if both parties are able to speak up for themselves without fear or intimidation, are able to negotiate in their own best interest (and the interest of their children) and can carry out and understand the consequences of any agreements they reach. Learn how to spot issues of concern in your next family law case with this informative online seminar.
CLE
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November 11, 2022 | CLE
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November 2, 2022 | CLE
Improve the culture of your office and satisfy your annually mandated sexual harassment prevention training requirement by attending this program.
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November 1, 2022 | CLE
On Friday, October 28, 2022, Illinois lawyers gathered at the ISBA Chicago Regional Office for the Family Law Toolkit Program. Topics included: how to calculate child support maintenance; the scope and limitations of 750 ILCS 5/513 regarding the education expenses of a non-minor child; the most common evidentiary issues faced by family law attorneys; & much more. Participants also enjoyed a networking reception after the CLE program concluded.
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October 28, 2022 | CLE
Immigration law is a federal matter, but many criminal convictions are based on Illinois state statutes with state definitions of their terms, making the deportability of an immigrant an extremely complex area of the law. Because of this interplay, the immigration courts use something called the “categorical approach” to determine deportability or eligibility for relief from removal.
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October 25, 2022 | CLE
Don’t miss this full-day seminar that explores the various disciplines that intersect with family law, how they impact the practice, and the risks associated with failing to understand how these other areas may impact your case.
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October 22, 2022 | CLE
Securities brokers with responsibilities to investors are subject to disciplinary action by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). As such, it is important for attorneys to understand how cases are initiated and how they progress at both the FINRA and American Arbitration Association (AAA) so you can advise your clients as effectively as possible.
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October 19, 2022 | CLE | Events
On September 9, 2022, the Illinois State Bar Association presented the 4th Annual Abraham Lincoln's Legal Legacy: Lessons for Today's Lawyers - Overcoming Prejudice and Racial Discrimination in the Legal Profession.
The event was held at the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site, 402 S. Lincoln Highway Rd., Lerna, IL. Co-sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Association.
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October 17, 2022 | CLE
Don’t miss this online seminar that’s designed to help lawyers, teachers, and other professionals become more culturally competent.
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October 12, 2022 | CLE
Get the information you need to conduct your next family law case from start to finish with this full-day seminar that is designed for attorneys new to the family law practice. The program builds upon the information found in the ISBA Family Law Toolkit – 2022 Edition – a reference guide that no family law practitioner should be without – and offers an interactive experience where attendees can network with the authors and ask follow-up questions.
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October 11, 2022 | CLE | Events
The Illinois State Bar Association hosted the 2022 Solo and Small Firm Conference: Navigating the New Normal – Your Modern Practice on Sept. 29-30 in Springfield.