How Artificial Intelligence Can Help You Run Your Small Law Office Efficiently
Live Webcast
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit (subject to approval)
The Illinois State Bar Association hosted the 2025 Solo and Small Firm Conference: The Innovative Lawyer: Smart Strategies for Small Firms in the Age of AI on September 25–26 at the Embassy Suites, 1823 Abiter Court, in Naperville, IL.
Civil Appeal Basics: How To Handle an Appeal in the Illinois Appellate Court from Start To Finish
Live Webcast
Friday, October 24, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
1.0 hour MCLE credit
On September 11-12, 2025, the ISBA presented the NextGen Symposium 2025: Illinois' New Bar Exam Focuses on Getting Students "Practice Ready" at the ISBA Regional Office, 20 S. Clark Street, Chicago. The event was co-sponsored by the Illinois Bar Foundation.
Illinois Supreme Court Justice David K. Overstreet presented Past President John E. Thies (2012-13) with a Certificate of Recognition during the first day of the NextGen Symposium 2025 after introducing the John E. Thies Excellence in Legal Education Award.
Latest Developments in Criminal, DUI, and Traffic Laws
ISBA Regional Office, 20 S. Clark Street, Suite 820, Chicago
Friday, October 17, 2025 | 8:55am - 4:00pm
5.50 hours MCLE credit
Movies often depict lawyers behaving badly, acting unprofessionally, or blatantly violating rules of professional conduct – all for the sake of entertainment. But in real life, attorneys need to avoid these gaffes at all costs, learn from their mistake when they do occur, and understand the consequences that may arise in the aftermath. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Stuart Teicher as he examines both the obvious and subtle ethics violations being committed by lawyers in the movies and on television.
Attend one or all of this four-part series that gives you an in-depth overview of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act!
Overview and Compliance Tips
Live Webcast | Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:05pm
1 hour MCLE credit
Join us for a comprehensive overview of the ongoing benefits of the Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal, as well as a review of its first 12 years.
To address the unmet legal needs in our communities, the Illinois Supreme Court has adopted the Pro Bono Pilot Project, which is a two-year pilot program that allows Illinois attorneys to earn up to 1 hour of MCLE credit for every 2 hours of pro bono participation they complete with Illinois Free Legal Answers.
Decalogue Society of Lawyers’ Womxn’s Committee, with co-hosts ISBA Women & the Law Committee and the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois invite you for their next Book Club event. The evening will feature a talk from Renée Rosen, author of Let’s Call Her Barbie and a one-hour CLE on issues related to book-banning by nationally recognized attorney Daliah Saper. Tickets to this event are $35 for ISBA members.
Renée Rosen