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.

How to Stop Hating the Law: A Lesson on Lawyer Mental Health

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

Many lawyers find the practice of law intolerable and, oftentimes, this reality sends lawyers on a downward mental health trajectory. The guidance from outsiders usually sounds like this: Why don’t you leave it? Why not find another job? What they don’t understand is that, for most lawyers, switching careers simply isn’t an option. We have bills to pay and mouths to feed. The only answer is to find some way to make it tolerable.

Advances and Best Practices in Passwords

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 credit, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­May 23, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Cyberattacks against law firms grow yearly – from malware to ransomware to who knows what’s next. As stewards of confidential information (Rule 1.6), we must protect client information. We also must communicate timely and consult with clients (Rules 1.3 and 1.4). Often, we delegate these responsibilities to other attorneys or staff (Rules 5.1 and 5.3). Learn about the features of password management programs, how to configure one for a multi-user firm, passkeys, and other identity technology to protect your clients’ information.


Program Speaker:
Jeffrey Schoenberger, Affinity Consulting Group


 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