Attorneys’ Professional Independence v. Executive Orders; Protecting the Rule of Law
March 4, 2026
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Gender Violence & Sexual Abuse in Schools
The November issue of the Illinois Bar Journal features two articles concerning gender violence and sexual abuse. The first is Whitney L. Barr’s “Gender Violence in the Workplace” and provides an in-depth discussion of the expanded protections included in recent amendments to the Gender Violence Act. The second is “Stand and Deliver” by Peter S. Stamatis, Steven S.
LIVE WEB - The New Illinois Receivership Act
January 28, 2026
Presented by the
ISBA Construction Law Section
Co-presented by the ISBA Real Estate Law Section and ISBA Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy Section
Co-presented by the ISBA Real Estate Law Section and ISBA Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy Section
Live Webcast
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
10:55 – 12:05 a.m.
1.0 hour MCLE credit
On August 1, 2025, Governor Pritzker signed the new Illinois Receivership Act into law, which will become effective January 1, 2026. The new law clarifies and expands when and how receivers can be appointed, while also giving them the tools they need to manage commercial assets, including commercial real estate, personal property, and businesses. Join us for an in-depth discussion on what has changed, how to advise your clients moving forward, and how this law may impact your construction law clients.
Program Coordinators:
Adam B. Whiteman, Whiteman Law, Lake Forest
Samuel H. Levine, Downey & Lenkov, LLC, Chicago
Program Moderator:
Samuel H. Levine, Downey & Lenkov, LLC, Chicago
Program Chat Moderator:
Adam B. Whiteman, Whiteman Law, Lake Forest
10:55 – 11:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
11:00 – 11:35 a.m. A Primer on the New Illinois Receivership Act
The new Illinois Receivership Act codifies outdated statutes and case law into a comprehensive statutory framework with the goal of maximizing value of the receivership estate. Don’t miss this introductory look at the new Act, which is designed to bring clarity, flexibility, and predictability to receiverships involving commercial assets, including real property, personal property, and business.
Allen J. Guon, Cozen O’Connor, Chicago
11:35 – 11:50 a.m. The Illinois Receivership Act’s Impact on Construction Law
Gain a better understanding of how your construction law clients may be impacted by the new Illinois Receivership Act, including the perfection and enforcement of mechanics liens and surety bond claims.
Paul Peterson, Attorney at Law, Mount Prospect
11:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Q&A
For best practices, before attending the program using ISBA's Zoom platform, please visit our Technical Support page.
Program Information
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Fees:
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ISBA Member - $35
- ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
- Non-Member - $70
- New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
- Law Student Members - Free
- Special pricing is available for Legal Service Attorneys.
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ISBA Member - $35
- If you cannot attend the live web event, a full refund is available, if you cancel your registration up to the start of the live web event on the program page in your “My CLE Account”.
- Please Note: MCLE credit is available to registrants only on the day of this live event – and you must attend the entire program to earn MCLE credit. All registrants will receive access to a recording of the event a few days after the program, but credit is NOT available for the recording.
More Intelligent, Less Artificial: Using AI to Make Pro Bono More Human (and Ethical!)
February 4, 2026
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