How to Help Your Interpreter Help You

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 Bench & Bar Section, ISBA Criminal Justice Section, and the ISBA Standing Committee on Disability Law


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


Original Program Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­October 3, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Have you ever worked with an interpreter and, if so, have you ever considered what the encounter is like from their perspective? Do you know how to handle the situation if you notice that your interpreter is not getting everything that is being said? Are you curious if you’re doing anything to frustrate their interaction with your client? Don’t miss this in-depth discussion on what you can do to make sure you’re getting the most accurate rendition of your client’s words. Topics include:
  • The standards of practice for interpreters;
  • The ethical dilemmas lawyers may inadvertently present to the interpreter;
  • The various ways lawyers can help interpreters perform at our best; and
  • The differences between pro bono interpreters and ad hoc interpreters vs. Certified

Program Coordinator:
Prof. Robin Ragan , Knox College, Galesburg

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

Program Speaker:
Prof. Robin Ragan , Knox College, Galesburg


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

How to Fight and Beat Procrastination

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 Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­October 3, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Why do we intentionally delay tasks even though we know it will make us worse off? It’s not because we are lazy. This session dives into the psychological roots of procrastination and provide practical tools to start implementing immediately. You will learn effective strategies and skills for setting and achieving goals, and methods to build an environment conducive to getting things done. Learn research-backed strategies and real-world examples, equipping you with the necessary knowledge to overcome procrastination.


Program Speaker:
Paul Unger, Affinity Consulting Group
About the Speaker: Paul is a national speaker and author. He coaches lawyers how to be more efficient with time management by offering customized workshops. When he isn’t speaking or writing, he is usually performing technology assessments throughout the United States and Canada. Paul began his career working for the Governor of Ohio, and then went on to law school. He practiced law for six years, specializing in litigation and bankruptcy, before starting a legal technology consulting company with partner Barron Henley in 2000. Paul’s superpowers are cleaning up messes and turning digital chaos into well-organized machines. His favorite part of his job is helping people get organized and focused so they can find more enjoyment in their lives and jobs.
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

Ten Years of Marriage Equality in Illinois: A Retrospective Look

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Standing Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity


1.5 hours MCLE credit, including 1.5 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Diversity & Inclusion credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­October 3, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Same-sex marriages have been legally recognized in Illinois since being signed into law ten years ago by Governor Pat Quinn. Join us for a retrospective look at marriage equality in Illinois over the past decade, as well as the impact it has had on the divorce landscape. Additional topics include:
  • The history behind marriage equality in Illinois;
  • The current trends in same-sex marriage and divorce; and
  • The best practices and unique considerations for family law practitioners serving the LGBTQIA+ community throughout the State.

Program Coordinator:
Olivia St. Clair Long , O. Long Law, LLC, Evanston

Program Chat Moderator:
Rachael N. Toft , Toft Law, Chicago

Program Speaker:
Olivia St. Clair Long , O. Long Law, LLC, Evanston


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

Stylize Your Words: Formatting a Document Correctly and Quickly

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 Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­October 3, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Take your knowledge of Microsoft Word’s three levels of formatting (font, paragraph, and section) and learn how to take a “naked text” document and create a formatted, perfectly styled brief, operating agreement, or will in minutes. (This seminar presumes a basic understanding of Word formatting and styles.)


Program Speaker:
Jeffrey Schoenberger, Affinity Consulting


 About the Speaker: Jeff’s unique role at Affinity involves managing our Practice Management Advisory program. Prior to joining the Affinity family, Jeff practiced law with Legal Aid in Cincinnati, Ohio. He learned about Affinity and consulting as a career path through some of partners Paul Unger’s and Barron Henley’s CLE courses. Jeff’s describes his superpower as his ability to “get the podcast done.” His favorite part of his job is discovering new tech and techniques to help attorneys.
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

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

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Timothy A. Slating

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.

Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission Receives Donation for Historic Clarence Darrow Case

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Timothy A. Slating

The Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission received a donation of a 26-page typed transcription of Clarence Darrow’s passionate argument to save his 17-year-old client Russell McWilliams from the electric chair. After three sentencing hearings and two appearances before the Illinois Supreme Court, McWilliams narrowly escaped becoming the only minor executed in Illinois.