Mental Health 101: Strategies for Thriving, Not Just Surviving

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Young Lawyers Division


1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour  Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Mental Health and Substance Abuse


Original Program Date: November 5, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­December 2, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


As attorneys, we work long hours, juggle multiple cases simultaneously, spend a large amount of time researching case law and preparing legal documents, and have strict deadlines that must be remembered (and met!) – all while staying up to date on the ever-changing laws and regulations that will impact our clients and practice. These mental demands can take its toll and leave us feeling deflated, burnt out, and running on fumes. Join us for this online seminar that teaches you how to create a better work-life balance, while still meeting your professional and personal goals. Topics include:
  • Positive strategies to enhance your self-care;
  • How to practice mindful stress management;
  • Tactics for building your resilience and mental fitness; and
  • How to find your perfect mental health space.

Program Coordinator:
Jason R. Blumenthal, Donahue & Rose P.C., Rosemont

Program Chat Moderator:
Courtney A. Berlin, Clifford Law Offices, Chicago

Program Speaker:
Erin Clifford, Clifford Law Offices, 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

Collateral Consequences of Criminal Charges and Artificial Intelligence

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Traffic Laws & Courts Sections


2.0 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: November 1, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: December 2, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for a discussion on the collateral consequences stemming from a DUI or criminal charge and how that may impact your client’s professional licensing, driving privileges, FOID card, and conceal carry license. Additional topic includes the ethical issues to consider when using artificial intelligence in your traffic law practice.


Program Coordinator:
J. Brick Van Der Snick, Van Der Snick Law Firm, Ltd., St. Charles

Program Moderator:
Adam M. Miller, Van Der Snick Law Firm, Ltd., St. Charles

8:55 – 9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
Adam M. Miller, Van Der Snick Law Firm, Ltd., St. Charles

Artificial Intelligence*
Don’t miss this comprehensive look at artificial intelligence, including the ethical considerations to be aware of and how it can help (or hinder) your traffic law practice.
Melissa Smart, Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, Chicago

Collateral Consequences of Criminal Charges: Professional Licenses, FOID, & CCL
Gain a better understanding of the consequences facing your client’s criminal charges, including the responses you can expect from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the Illinois State Police, and the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board.
Fred Nickl, Williams & Nickl, 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 $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

Issues in Pre-Trial Detention

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Criminal Justice Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­November 25, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Tens of thousands of people await trial from the confines of jail each year in Illinois, with the most common reason being their inability to post bail. But pre-trial detention can cause many issues – most notably the loss of wages or employment of those being detained. Join us for this in-depth look at the pros and cons of pre-trial detention, as well as:
  • The most common issues being seen w by courts across the State;
  • The questions to ask regarding the pre-trial detention of a defendant; and
  • How to best preserve issues for appeal.

Program Coordinator/Chat Moderator:
Sara Vig , Vig Law P.C., Springfield

Program Speaker:
David J. Robinson, Chief Deputy Director, Illinois State’s Attorney Appellate Prosecutor’s Office, 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 $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

International Commercial Arbitration Series Part 3 - Initiating Arbitration Proceedings, Including Dispositive Motions

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA International & Immigration Law Section
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, ISBA Federal Civil Practice Section, ISBA Construction Law Section, and the ISBA Diversity Leadership Council


1.50 hours MCLE credit, including 1.50 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­December 2, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for Part 3 of the International Commercial Arbitration Series as we discuss initiating arbitration proceedings, responding to arbitration claims, and tackling jurisdictional challenges. International and immigration law attorneys, alternative dispute resolution counsel, federal civil practitioners, and construction lawyers who attend this online program will better understand:
  • The concepts of evidence and document production;
  • The role of arbitrators and parties in shaping the proceedings;
  • The procedural rules and guidelines you need to be aware of; and
  • Much more.

Program Coordinator:
Angela Peters, Buffalo Grove Law Offices, Arlington Heights

Program Moderator:
H. Vincent Draa III , FCIArb, Kochhar & Co., Chicago

Program Chat Moderator:
Angela Peters, Buffalo Grove Law Offices, Arlington Heights

Program Speakers:
H. Vincent Draa III, FCIArb, Kochhar & Co., Chicago
Harshitha Ram, FCIArb, Lex Apotheke, Michigan
Sarah Reynolds, FCIArb, Goldman, Ismail, Tomaselli, Brennan & Baum LLP, 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

Collecting Judgments & Bankruptcy Issues Series: Understanding the Issues That Can Arise During Judgment Enforcements

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Timothy A. Slating

Join us for Part 1 of this three-part series as we discuss collections in bankruptcy, the issues that can arise in post-judgment collections, and potential resolutions to the conflicts your clients may face. Attorneys with intermediate practice experience who attend this online program will better understand the bankruptcy and collection process, as well as the options that are available to creditors when a debtor files bankruptcy, including actions seeking to dismiss the bankruptcy, deny discharge to the debtor, or file an adversary complaint against the debtor.

Justice Joy V. Cunningham Announces 3 Subcircuit Vacancies in Cook County

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Timothy A. Slating

Supreme Court Justice Joy V. Cunningham has begun an application process for three judicial vacancies in the subcircuits of Cook County. 

The subcircuit vacancies are for the seats of Judge Thomas W. Murphy (3rd Subcircuit, vacant effective July 3, 2024), Judge Callie L. Baird (16th Subcircuit, vacant effective April 16, 2024), and Judge John A. Fairman (19th Subcircuit, vacant effective April 29, 2024). 

Client Reputation Management

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


0.75 hours MCLE credit, including 0.75 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­February 10, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


No one ever expects their divorce to become a media circus, yet it can happen all too easily. Once a divorce becomes public knowledge, every little detail is scrutinized. This applies to local doctors, police chiefs, mayors, school principals, lawyers, and, of course, celebrities. Learn how to safeguard your client’s reputation in an environment where anyone can publish negative content with a few clicks on their smartphone, while getting best practice tips on how to avoid it from the start. A discussion on how to address the media’s presence is included.


Program Coordinators:
Hon. Arnold F. Blockman, University of Illinois School of Law, Champaign
Pamela J. Kuzniar, Haid and Teich, LLP, Chicago

Program Moderators:
Hon. Arnold F. Blockman, University of Illinois School of Law, Champaign
Pamela J. Kuzniar, Haid and Teich, LLP, Chicago
William MacFarlane, Kinglsey Napley LLP, London

Program Speakers:
Dana Green, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, The New York Times, New York
Hon. Pamela E. Loza, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago
Helen Morris, Kinglsey Napley LLP, London


*Originally presented as part of the Family Law with a Global Twist – London 2024. Find more sessions in this series in the ISBA On-Demand CLE catalog.


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 $26.25 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $52.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $18.75
    • Law Students – Free

Surrogacy

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


1.0 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­February 10, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Although medical technology has advanced and surrogacy is more widely accepted as a family building process, not all countries are advancing at the same pace. As such, the legal protections that intended parents expect in the U.S. may not be available in other countries. For instance, some countries may not allow pre- or post-birth parentage orders, which may prevent foreign intended parents from placing their name on the birth certificate or cause a surrogate to have inherent parental rights. On top of this, family conflict may arise at any time. Don’t miss this panel presentation that addresses the issues surrounding international surrogacy and how to work to ensure that your client returns home with their child. Topics include: ensuring that your client is recognized as the birth parent; how to secure uniform acknowledgment of parentage regardless of where your client travels; how to retain unused embryos for future use (or destruction) for your client; which courts to use to enforce the contract; and more.

Program Coordinators:
Hon. Arnold F. Blockman, University of Illinois School of Law, Champaign
Pamela J. Kuzniar, Haid and Teich, LLP, Chicago

Program Moderators:
Hon. Arnold F. Blockman, University of Illinois School of Law, Champaign
Pamela J. Kuzniar, Haid and Teich, LLP, Chicago
William MacFarlane, Kinglsey Napley LLP, London

Program Speakers:
Connie Atkinson, Kinglsey Napley LLP, London
Hon. Pamela E. Loza, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago
Andrew Powell, 4 Paper Buildings, London
Richard Wilson, Richard A. Wilson P.C. Law Offices, Chicago


*Originally presented as part of the Family Law with a Global Twist – London 2024. Find more sessions in this series in the ISBA On-Demand CLE catalog.


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

Maintaining Your Mental Health in the Practice of Family Law

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


1.0 hours MCLE credit, including 1.0 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Mental Health & Substance Abuse credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­February 10, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Being a family law attorney requires more than your ability to successfully negotiate, litigate, and mediate. It requires you to maintain your own mental health and functionality despite the chaos and pressure generated by your practice, including witnessing clients undergoing various kinds of trauma, or your own personal loss. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the perspective of a psychiatrist, psychologist, and counselor as they explain how to maintain your own mental health and successfully navigate the stressors of your career.


Program Coordinators:
Hon. Arnold F. Blockman, University of Illinois School of Law, Champaign
Pamela J. Kuzniar, Haid and Teich, LLP, Chicago

Program Moderators:
Hon. Arnold F. Blockman, University of Illinois School of Law, Champaign
Pamela J. Kuzniar, Haid and Teich, LLP, Chicago
William MacFarlane, Kinglsey Napley LLP, London

Program Speakers:
Annmarie Carvalho, The Carvalho Consultancy, London
Dr. Louis Kraus, Psychiatrist, Rush University Medical Center, Northbrook
Dr. Ruth Kraus, Clinical Psychologist, Northbrook


*Originally presented as part of the Family Law with a Global Twist – London 2024. Find more sessions in this series in the ISBA On-Demand CLE catalog.


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