The pandemic has increased stress levels experienced by both lawyers and litigants, created conflicts and disputes among families, and fostered an environment where honing our technology skills are a must. Join us from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 15 for this in-depth look at how the family law practice has been impacted by the pandemic, including how it has affected the mental health of clients and practitioners, how to manage a zoom evidentiary hearing, and the litigation of support modification and emergency matters during COVID.
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March 22, 2021 | CLE
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March 16, 2021 | CLE
Attend any or all of this four-part series!
Expand your understanding of the issues that can arise when representing elder clients with this online program. -
March 10, 2021 | CLE
Get the updates and information you need on how the Law Division of Cook County is currently working with this informative online program. Tort law attorneys, bench and bar practitioners, and civil practice attorneys with intermediate to advanced levels of practice experience who attend this program from noon until 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24 will better understand: how to handle motions and pretrials in the law division; how Zoom might play a role in jury trials and other parts of a case going forward; the latest information on when trials will resume in Cook County; and much more.
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March 5, 2021 | CLE
COVID-19 has created a number of unforeseen situations, including stressed families facing increased incidences of domestic violence. And the current protocol from government edicts and Illinois Supreme Court Rules—including lease termination and the eviction process—adds yet another level of stress, which only exacerbates the domestic violence situation facing many families living in rental housing.
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March 1, 2021 | CLE
Join us from noon until 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 17 to hear from our panel of mental health professionals experienced in supporting families and their trusts. Learn the common struggles of people in recovery and the tools that can be used to help them move forward more successfully. Estate practitioners, family law attorneys, elder law attorneys, and mental health practitioners who are interested in helping their impaired clients (while avoiding the pitfalls that come with the territory) will better understand: the questions to ask parents in an attempt to get more information during the discovery process; how to plan in the midst of a crisis vs. prior to the crisis occurring; how to effectively partner with your clients who are struggling with mental illness or addiction in their family during the estate planning process; how to distinguish between proactive and reactive planning when mental illness or addiction is present in the family unit; and much more.
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February 24, 2021 | CLE
Join us from noon until 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 10 for an in-depth discussion of the hot topic issues you need to be aware of during your next medical negligence trial. Civil practice attorneys, tort law practitioners, health care counsel, insurance law lawyers, and any others interested in this important personal injury area with intermediate to advanced levels of practice experience who attends this online seminar will better understand: the key issues in medical negligence cases; how to optimize your evidentiary presentation; how to protect your case from common pitfalls; the use of sole proximate cause in your case; how special interrogatories may affect your case; the lost chance doctrine; admissions; and much more.
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February 18, 2021 | CLE
Join us from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9 for an in-depth look at how to effectively represent your client throughout the naturalization process, including the pitfalls they need to avoid when completing the 20-page N-400 Naturalization application form.
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February 11, 2021 | CLE
In 2019, Illinois became one of eleven states to legalize certain cannabis offenses, and became the first state to legalize the commercial sale of recreational cannabis. Time has passed, and cannabis still remains heavily regulated.
Join us online from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3 for this in-depth look at the present status of Illinois’ cannabis laws so you can better advise your clients.
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February 10, 2021 | CLE
Since 2013, ISBA members have received free on-demand CLE (sponsored by ISBA Mutual) that enables them to satisfy all MCLE requirements. Currently, ISBA provides over 600 hours of On-Demand CLE programming in a wide array of topics that are relevant to virtually every ISBA member. This benefit results from the tireless efforts of many dedicated ISBA volunteer CLE program coordinators working with the ISBA staff who plan and produce programs presented by our sections and committees. We proudly recognize those coordinators responsible for CLE programs presented throughout fall 2020. Please join us as we thank them for all they do to enhance the profession!
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February 5, 2021 | CLE
There are a number of reasons why you might be considering starting your own law firm—from a desire to have more freedom and independence to take the cases you want, to an unwanted downsizing with your current law firm. Regardless of the why behind your decision, it’s the how that’s most important. Join us for this two-part series that gives you all the information you need to ensure that your decision to branch out on your own will be successful.