People with intellectual or developmental disabilities (ID/DD) are oftentimes capable of making many decisions on their own, but have been subjected to restrictive court-appointed guardianships simply because they have a disability. The Illinois Supported Decision-Making Act is a less-restrictive alternative to full guardianship for adults who need assistance with decisions regarding daily life. Don’t miss this in-depth look at Illinois’ new Supported Decision-Making Act, including the legislative history behind the Act, its purpose, and how to implement it in your practice.
CLE
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On Dec. 8, 2023, the ISBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD) presented the CLE program, Beyond Objection: Using Theatre Techniques for Effective Counsel, in conjunction with the Joint Midyear Meeting at the JW Marriott in Chicago. Speaker Nelson Velazquez (Nezprov Productions) engaged attendees in a number of interactive activities that are used by improvisational actors to help strengthen quick-thinking and story-telling abilities.
YLD Vice-Chair Hannah R. Lamore of Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC, in Joliet, IL, served as the program moderator.
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Back by popular demand! Join us for this annual program as Judge Jennifer Johnson presents a review of the new laws that will take effect throughout the new year. This engaging seminar examines the new statutory laws for 2024, while discussing how the law has changed.
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Investing in the construction of a new home or remodeling an existing home may be one of the largest financial investments that a client may make. Moreover, securing the home of “their dreams” is also an emotional investment by the client. Don’t miss this two-part online program that gives you an overview of the various construction law issues from the owner’s perspective, which will allow you to better protect your clients from construction and payment disputes with their contractors and guide them to a smoother journey to obtain their dream home.
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Immigration law intersects with a number of legal practices, including education law, construction law, employment law, business law, and much more. Don’t miss this online program that gives you the updates you need to better represent your immigration clients on the variety of issues they may face.
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On January 1, 2024, Illinois’ new Paid Leave for All Workers Act will take effect, ensuring that all full- and part-time employees are provided up to 40 hours of paid leave for every 12-month period of employment. Get the information you need to advise your clients on this important change to labor and employment law with this online seminar.
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Are you interested in powering up your legal practice? If so, join us as we dive into the video game industry, and explore how it uses intellectual property and navigates as a whole. Additional topics include the various privacy issues to consider when sharing information during online game play and whether video game providers offer any privacy protections.
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Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from our highly-popular speaker, Drew Vaughn, as he explains how artificial intelligence can help streamline your business operations and improve your marketing, which will allow you to focus on what you love – practicing law.
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Navigating Ethics in Trusts & Estate Practices: Part 1 - Foundation
Live Webcast
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
1.25 hours MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit (subject to approval) -
Register Early – Space is Limited! Improve your communication, listening, and quick reaction skills with this one-hour program that’s designed for all attorneys who use these skills in the courtroom to respond to questions from the judge and arguments from opposing counsel.