Hamilton: An American Lawyer - Lessons for Your Practice

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!
Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association


1.0 hours MCLE credit, including 1.0 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2017
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: May 24, 2024 - May 23, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the law practice of Alexander Hamilton, founding father extraordinaire and practicing lawyer in the early days of American jurisprudence. Recollections of his legal cases, letters, publications, and stories (as well as their historical context) are provided by John Lupton, Executive Director at the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission. The program concludes with our panel presenters discussing how these issues would be addressed in the 21 st century practice and how some of Hamilton’s characteristics are applicable to a successful practitioner today. Topics include:
  • Competency
  • Zealous Advocacy
  • Representing the Unpopular Cause
  • Civility
  • Succession Planning 
  • And more!


Program Moderator:
John T. D. Bathke, Attorney at Law, Peoria and Chicago

Program Speakers:
James J. Grogan, Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, Chicago
John A. Lupton, Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission, Springfield
Chantelle A. Porter, A.Traub & Associates, Lombard



Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $35 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $70
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Update on New Notary Rules

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!
Presented by the ISBA Real Estate Law Section


0.50 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­May 28, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


This presentation shares insights into the new process for notary publics, including information about the rules, the new exam, and the new electronic platform. Attendees are also given the opportunity to ask questions.


Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Laura L. Lundsgaard, Laura L. Lundsgaard, Attorney and Counselor at Law, LLC, Inverness

Program Chat Moderator:
Fariz M. Burhanuddin, Burhanuddin Law LLC, Lockport

Program Speaker:
David Finnigan, Director of the Index Department, Illinois Secretary of State, Springfield



Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $17.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $35
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $17.50
    • Law Students – Free

Real Estate Law Update Spring 2024 - Part 2

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!
Presented by the ISBA Real Estate Law Section


2.0 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­May 24, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for Part 2 of this seminar that explores important areas of the real estate law practice. Real estate lawyers, construction law attorneys, and commercial banking practitioners with all levels of practice experience who attend this online program will better understand:
  • The breach of contract remedies available to real estate lawyers;
  • The top ten tips you need to know regarding Illinois’ new Residential Real Estate Disclosure Act;
  • What you need to know about the new Notary Public rules; and
  • Much more!

Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Laura L. Lundsgaard, Laura L. Lundsgaard, Attorney and Counselor at Law, LLC, Inverness

Program Chat Moderator:
Fariz M. Burhanuddin, Burhanuddin Law LLC, Lockport


Real Estate Breach of Contract Remedies
This segment explores the negotiation and preparation of remedies provisions to be included in real estate contracts, including purchase contracts, leases, loan agreements, and restrictive covenant agreements. A discussion on the various remedies available to real estate transaction parties in the event of a breach of contract (including the advantages and disadvantages of each), litigation, and other procedures to consider is also included.
Erica C. Minchella, Minchella & Associates, Ltd., Skokie
Ted M. Niemann, Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu & Mitchell, LLP, Quincy

Top Ten Tricks of the New Residential Real Estate Disclosure Act
Get the information you need regarding Illinois’ new Residential Real Estate Disclosure Act, as well as the top ten tips you need to be aware of before advising your client.
Ralph J. Schumann, Law Offices of Ralph J. Schumann, Schaumburg

Update on New Notary Rules
This presentation shares insights into the new process for notary publics, including information about the rules, the new exam, and the new electronic platform. Attendees are also given the opportunity to ask questions.
David Finnigan, Director of the Index Department, Illinois Secretary of State, Springfield


Pricing Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $70 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $140
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Real Estate Law Update Spring 2024 - Part 1

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!
Presented by the ISBA Real Estate Law Section


1.50 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­May 24, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Tune in for this seminar that explores important areas of the real estate law practice. Real estate lawyers, construction law attorneys, and commercial banking practitioners with all levels of practice experience who attend this online program will better understand:
  • How residential real estate contracts and closings are handled throughout the state;
  • The changes to the Illinois Condominium Property Act;
  • How to interpret a Section 22.1 disclosure regarding condominiums;


Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Laura L. Lundsgaard, Laura L. Lundsgaard, Attorney and Counselor at Law, LLC, Inverness

Program Chat Moderator:
Fariz M. Burhanuddin, Burhanuddin Law LLC, Lockport


Illinois Real Estate Contracts and Closings
Don’t miss this panel discussion that examines residential real estate contracts and closings from around the state, as well as various ways Illinois attorneys represent buyers, sellers, and investors in residential real estate transactions.
Daniel L. Hamilton, Brown, Hay, & Stephens, LLP, Springfield
Matthew Huff, MR Huff, Attorney at Law, Chicago
Cheryl A. Morrison, Law Office of Cheryl A. Morrison, Mokena

Best Practices in Representing Buyers and Sellers of Condominiums
Learn about changes to the Illinois Condominium Property Act, including those impacting lender disclosure requirements. Additional topics include: how to interpret a Section 22.1 disclosure and how to best advise your buyer and seller condominium clients.
Matthew Goldberg, Richman Goldberg, & Graham, LLC, Chicago

Pricing Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $52.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $105
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Notice of Public Hearing of Illinois Supreme Court Rules Committee

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

In accordance with Supreme Court Rule 3 (Rulemaking Procedures), you are hereby notified that the Illinois Supreme Court Rules Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, 222 N. LaSalle Street, 13th Floor, in Chicago. Clerks of court are requested to post a hard copy of this notice in a conspicuous place.

CPS expert's remarks that not all instances of sex abuse cause trauma met with ire in state legislature

In the wake of the expert’s deposition in a case the district later settled for $800,000, state Rep. Curtis Tarver, D-Chicago, introduced a bill in Springfield this week to protect child sex abuse victims in court.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times

Effort to eliminate subminimum wage for tipped employees in Illinois falls short, advocates vow to continue the push

Tips can still be used to bring Illinois restaurant workers’ paychecks up to the state-set hourly minimum wage, after efforts to eliminate the sub-minimum wage came up short.

From: 
wttw

McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office calls out Safe-T Act after appellate court reverses decision to detain accused child molester until trial

The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office is calling out the Illinois Safe-T Act after the Second District Appellate Court overturned a decision by a McHenry County judge who decided to detain a man accused of molesting a child.

From: 
Lake & McHenry County Scanner

Construction giant sues tollway for firing; warns of delays, costs, safety issues

A longtime Illinois tollway construction company sued the agency Wednesday, saying executives broke a multimillion-dollar contract to rebuild an interchange without explanation.

From: 
Daily Herald