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  • May 7, 2021 | CLE
    CLE: Service Member Unemployment Protections—Rights to Leave and Reinstatement

    Get the information you need to effectively advise your service member clients regarding their employment protection rights with our online program from noon until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26.

    Attorneys with basic to intermediate practice experience who are interested in learning more about this unique area of the law will better understand: the differences between the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and the Illinois Service Member Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (ISERRA); what the federal and Illinois employment rights of service members include; the requirements and limitations of service member employment rights; and the obligations of employers under USERRA and ISERRA.

  • May 4, 2021 | CLE
    CLE: Frauds and Scams Targeting Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families

    Don’t miss this in-depth look at the types of scams and fraud targeting our service members and veterans with this online program from noon until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19. Attorneys with basic to intermediate practice experience who are interested in learning how to help clients who might be facing this dilemma will better understand: the warning signs of suspected scams; the do’s and don’ts to prevent fraud; and the resources that are available for advocates, service members, and veterans.

  • April 27, 2021 | CLE
    Well-Being Week in Law De-Stress at Your Desk Program

    To celebrate Well-Being Week in Law, the ISBA is offering a complimentary live yoga program to the first 500 registrants, plus access to four additional on-demand de-stress at your desk classes.

    Register for the Virtual Wellbeing Box: Destress At Your Desk. You'll receive a daily email starting Monday, May 3 to help you feel better at work.

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  • April 27, 2021 | CLE
    CLE: Getting to Zero—Current and Future Efforts to Reduce Food-Related Waste in the Environment

    As reported on the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s website, 19 million tons of waste are put into Illinois landfills each year. Of that, food waste accounts for as much as 20 percent, which is more than any other single waste stream found in landfills today. When food waste decomposes, it produces methane, a greenhouse gas that is 25 times more harmful to the environment than carbon dioxide.

  • April 26, 2021 | CLE
    CLE: The Expanding Challenges for Attorneys—Mental Health and Substance Abuse in the Pandemic

    Join us from 10 until 11 a.m. on May 5 as we kick off Well-Being Week in Law with this complimentary CLE program that explores how the pandemic has impacted the mental health and well-being of Illinois attorneys.

    Attendees will learn how to help a depressed colleague in need, the repercussions of substance abuse, and how to bridge the gap that the pandemic’s social distancing has created.

  • April 20, 2021 | CLE
    CLE: Why Attorneys Strike Out—Professionalism in Baseball and the Legal Profession

    On September 13, 2020, Alec Mills of the Chicago Cubs found himself pitching a no-hitter game. Although it was a tense time for the pitcher, he knew that the unwritten rules of baseball would prevent any ninth-inning batter from bunting the ball and ruining his chance to make baseball history.

    Unfortunately, the same sense of professionalism and civility are oftentimes lacking within the legal community, even though these traits are the mainstays of our profession and the foundation upon which lawyers practice law.

  • April 14, 2021 | CLE
    CLE: Securities Fraud—Fundamental Concepts

    Learn the fundamental concepts of securities fraud with this online program from 9 until 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 6 that examines a number of important topics. Attorneys with basic practice experience who attend this seminar will better understand: when securities fraud occurs; who is liable for securities fraud (the entity, the entities affiliates, service professionals, or someone else); how to safeguard against claims of securities fraud during a securities transactions; the basic considerations for claims pursuant to Rule 10b-5; considerations under the Illinois Securities Act; what it means to “make a misrepresentation” in connection with the “sale of securities”; and the issuer, attorney, and broker liability and remedies for investors.

  • April 8, 2021 | CLE
    CLE: Real Estate Law Transactions 101—Part 1

    Don’t miss this opportunity on Wednesday, May 5 to expand your understanding of the issues that can arise in your next real estate law transaction – from who should hold the earnest money and the difference between a general warranty deed and special warranty deed, to what constitutes a marketable title and understanding a boundary survey. Join us for part on of this two-part series that will help you better understand: what happens if the realtor refuses to hold the earnest money; the ethical issues involved if the seller’s or buyer’s attorney holds the earnest money; what is required of the seller to disclose; what constitutes a warranty deed; the hazards associated with using a general warranty deed; how to effectively represent your real estate clients during COVID without physically attending the closing; and much more.

  • April 1, 2021 | CLE
    CLE: ISBA’s Law Ed Faculty Development Series—Engaging Presentations in the Virtual World

    Most presentations today are virtual, and ISBA wants to equip you with the techniques you need to reach your online audience.

    Join us as our master series speaker, David Mann, returns from noon until 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28 with a fresh look at the how to effectively interact in the virtual world, including tips for clarity and how to maintain your online professionalism. Topics include: how to translate arcane legal language into plain English; how to create captivating openings with rhetorical impact; delivering your case story for engaging flow; illustrating complex legal concepts simply; how structure and language can inspire action; understanding which storytelling techniques build clarity, understanding, and trust; using the camera in a professional manner; knowing which Zoom (and other platform) features can enhance your delivery skills; how to use lighting and sound to your advantage; arranging the background to communicate stability and trustworthiness; and how to use polls and other virtual platform features effectively.

  • March 26, 2021 | CLE
    CLE: Everything Condos

    Join us from 8:55 a.m. until noon on Wednesday, April 21 for this half-day seminar as we delve into all things condominium! Learn how to properly submit property to the Illinois Condominium Act, how to properly form a condominium (or other type of homeowner) association, the ins and outs of condo deconversion, and how to effectively represent owners of condominiums. The program closes with a look at condos from the judicial perspective.