Family Law 101

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 Young Lawyers Division
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Family Law Section and ISBA Rural Practice Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­January 28, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Do you want to help clients navigate emotionally complex situations while making a meaningful impact in their lives? Are you interested in being the voice for children in a divided family? If so, family law may be the ideal practice area for you, as it offers a unique opportunity to combine a compassionate approach while still being a zealous advocate for your client during what are often very challenging times. Don’t miss this comprehensive introduction regarding the fundamentals of the family law practice! Listen as Genevieve and Olivia – who both exclusively practice family law in the Chicagoland area and are members of ISBA’s Young Lawyers Division and Family Law Section Council – share their unique perspectives on practicing family law, discuss the daily issues that family law practitioners face, and stress important considerations every family law attorney must be aware of.


Program Speakers:
Olivia K. Basu, Hammer Serna & Quinn, LLC, Chicago
Genevieve E. Miller, Singewald Law Firm, 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 $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

Not Your Grandfather's Writing: Legal Writing for the 21st Century

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!
ISBA’s Practice Toolbox Series
Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association


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


Original Program Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: January 27, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


The days of difficult-to-read legalese are disappearing. Thank goodness! Today’s clients want legal advice, not documents that they need a lawyer to explain. In this webinar, learn tips, tricks, and tools you can implement today to adapt your writing style to meet today’s clients’ expectations.


Program Speaker:
Danielle DavisRoe, Affinity Consulting, Ohio
About the Speaker: Danielle’s many responsibilities at Affinity include speaking, writing, training, and consulting on how to improve processes and use of technology. Prior to joining the Affinity family, Danielle practiced family law. She discovered, however, that she enjoyed making efficient use of technology more than practicing law, making her a perfect fit for consulting. Danielle ‘s favorite part of her job is making others’ jobs easier.



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.
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

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