Trauma: Identifying, Managing, and Excelling as an Attorney When Faced with Trauma in Your Practice

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA’s Standing Committee on Women & the Law


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


Original Program Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: June 4, 2027(You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from our speaker, Dr. Hillary Langley, as she shows you how to identify trauma experienced in the legal profession, whether it is workplace trauma, vicarious trauma from the case work or client, or other presentations of trauma. Listen as she explains how trauma can manifest and impact the individual’s mental, physical, and emotional well-being, and offers tips for managing the trauma. Additionally, you will learn:
  • The common symptoms you may see when working with trauma clients and cases;
  • The implications and risks of discussing traumatic events with clients;
  • How to minimize re-traumatization with clients;
  • How to set healthy and empathetic boundaries;
  • The crisis management skills you need in your professional toolbox;
  • The ethical responsibilities you have to your clients while also setting boundaries to avoid becoming their mental health provider; and
  • More.

Program Coordinators/Chat Moderators:
Jessica Durkin, Assistant Corporation Counsel, Supervisor, City of Chicago Law Department, Chicago
Debra L. Thomas, Romanucci & Blandin, Chicago
About the Speaker: Dr. Hillary Langley is a licensed psychologist who earned her PsyD from Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky. She currently owns and operates her own virtual private practice, while also serving as a psychologist at Medlin Treatment Center. Dr. Langley specializes in treating adults with sexual trauma, adults with extensive childhood trauma, and women who have experienced infertility, postpartum mood disorders, and birth trauma. Additionally, Dr. Langley is passionate about working with women in high stress jobs who may experience anxiety, perfectionism, and/or vicarious trauma. She also has experience providing education to organizations about working with traumatized individuals, coping with vicarious trauma, and managing the stress that accompanies being a woman in male dominated and high stress fields.

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

Understanding ABLE: The Achieving a Better Life Experience Program

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Elder Law Section
Co-presented by the ISBA Trusts & Estates Section and ISBA Rural Practice Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­June 9, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Gain a better understanding of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Accounts Program – including who is eligible, who can open an IL ABLE account, the investment options available with this program, the tax benefits for Illinois taxpayers contributing to an IL ABLE account, and more! Elder law attorneys, trusts and estates counsel, disability law practitioners, and rural practice lawyers with basic practice experience who attend this online program will also learn:
  • The history behind the Steven H. Beck ABLE Account Program;
  • The federal law requirements guiding the ABLE Act; and
  • The procedures on death of an ABLE account owner.

Program Coordinators:
Mia O. Hernandez, Webber & Thies, P.C., Champaign
Dolores Wigman, Prairie State Legal Services, Woodstock

Program Moderator:
Dolores Wigman, Prairie State Legal Services, Woodstock

Program Chat Moderator:
Mia O. Hernandez, Webber & Thies, P.C., Champaign

Program Speaker:
Scott Nixon, Life’s Plan Inc., Lisle

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

Online Evidence: Evidentiary Best Practices

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


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: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­June 4, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Learn how to better secure, memorialize, and archive evidence from the internet with this informative online program! Intellectual property lawyers, federal civil practice attorneys, family law practitioners, and any other attorney with intermediate practice experience tasked with finding online evidence who attends this seminar will better understand how to ensure that secured evidence is evidentiarily competent and how to avoid the pitfalls associated with ad hoc screenshotting by clients, attorneys, and staff. Additional topics include:
  • Where is the evidence? The internet is a treasure trove of evidence for all sorts of cases. Personal injury? The injured party has a Facebook photo doing a cannonball. Trademark infringement? The infringing good is being sold on Amazon. But now you must go get it and make sure you can use it. And maybe avoid relying on a digital archive from the world wide web (also known as the Wayback Machine).
  • Applicable rules and case law. You found the evidence … but can you use it? This portion of the presentation discusses the applicable rules of evidence and caselaw that may impact your client and your case.
  • Best practices for gathering and using online evidence. You’re staring at the smoking gun … now what? Take a screenshot? Have a paralegal do it? Hope the Wayback Machine archives it? Use an investigator? Get the best practice tips you need for gathering and preserving online evidence so you can use it in dispositive motions and at trial.

Program Coordinator/Chat Moderator:
Jonathan LA Phillips, Phillips & Bathke P.C., Peoria Heights

Program Speakers:
Alex Sappington, Page Vault Inc., Chicago
Jonathan M. Francis, Phillips & Bathke P.C., 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

All About Real Estate Transactions: New 8.0 Contract, Post-Closing Agreements, Surveys, and Associations

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


3.0 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: June 9, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Enhance your understanding of several key issues in residential real estate law, including the newly approved Multi-Board 8.0 Contract, with this half-day seminar! New attorneys, experienced attorneys, and non-real estate practitioners who attend this online program will be better prepared to handle all aspects of residential transactions, including:
  • The best practice tips you need to help protect your client during the post-closing agreement;
  • How to read surveys and the common issues that might arise on them; and
  • How HOA’s work, the documents you need to be familiar with, and the red flags to avoid.


Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Cheryl A. Morrison, Law Office of Cheryl A. Morrison, Mokena

Welcome & Introduction
Cheryl A Morrison, Law Office of Cheryl A. Morrison, Mokena

Post-Closing Possession Agreements
Post-closing possession agreements have become more common in recent years. This segment discusses best practices to protect both your buyer and seller clients.
Erica Crohn Minchella, Minchella & Associates, Ltd., Skokie

New Multi-Board 8.0 Contract
Get the information you need on both the substantive and organizational changes to the new Multi-Board 8.0 Contract that went into effect on February 1, 2025.
Ralph J. Schumann, Law Offices of Ralph J. Schumann, Schaumburg

Surveys
Surveys are an important but easily overlooked subject. Learn how to read surveys, what issues might arise, and how to resolve them with this informative presentation.
William J. Anaya, UB Greensfelder LLP, Chicago

Associations
Are you looking to understand homeowners’ associations and association documents better? Join us for a discussion regarding 22.1/1-35 Disclosures, paid assessment letters, and other required association documents, as well as red flags that can affect your clients.
Ellis Levin, Attorney at Law, 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 $105 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $210
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Latest Developments in DUI & Traffic Laws

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 Section


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


Original Program Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­June 4, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for this half-day seminar that’s designed to update you on the increasingly complex interactions between criminal charges and traffic settings that can have a significant impact on your clients’ livelihoods, important privileges, and rights. Criminal law attorneys, traffic lawyers, bench and bar counsel, and general practitioners with all levels of practice experience who attend this online program will learn:
  • Whether or not the odor of cannabis gives officers the right to search a vehicle during a traffic stop;
  • What happens when individuals refuse to cooperate with police and in what instances this can be considered an obstruction of justice;
  • How to question jurors and potential witnesses to determine if they are suitable for trial; and
  • The challenges of THC testing in DUI cases.

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

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

Introduction and Opening Remarks
Adam M. Miller, Van Der Snick Law Firm Ltd., St. Charles

Odor of Cannabis in Vehicles and the Basis to Search
This segment discusses whether the odor of cannabis alone provides police with probable cause to search a vehicle, as well as how to handle those instances when officers claim they see “shake” that they don’t document and claim that they smelled both burnt and raw cannabis at the same time to cover their legal basis for a search.
Jeffrey R. Hall, Hall Rustom LLC, Peoria
Matthew Paulson, Paulson & Vandersnick Law, Rock Island

Obstruction by Refusal
Get the information you need to advise your client on instances when they have refused to cooperate with police and have been charged with an obstruction of justice.
Anthony B. Cameron, Attorney at Law, Quincy

Voir Dire*
Learn how to question potential jurors and witnesses during the voir dire process to ensure that your client receives a fair and impartial trial.
Michael G. Clarke, Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Chicago

An Autopsy of an Illinois Crime Lab: THC Testing
Gain a better understanding of the challenges that THC testing can present in DUI cases with this informative presentation.
Donald J. Ramsell, Ramsell and Associates, LLC, Wheaton


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 $131.25 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $262.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

An Introduction to Pooled Special Needs Trusts

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Elder Law Section
Co-presented by the ISBA Trusts & Estates Law Section and ISBA Rural Practice Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­June 9, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this introductory look at pooled special needs trusts, including its different types and why we need them. Elder law attorneys, disability law practitioners, health care council, and trusts and estates lawyers with basic practice experience who attend this online seminar will better understand: what you need to know about special needs planning; the benefits in special needs planning to use a pooled trust; the disadvantages of using a pooled trust; how to administer a special needs trust; and much more.

Program Coordinators:
Mia O. Hernandez, Webber & Thies, P.C., Champaign
Dolores Wigman, Prairie State Legal Services, Woodstock

Program Moderator:
Dolores Wigman, Prairie State Legal Services, Woodstock

Program Chat Moderator:
Mia O. Hernandez, Webber & Thies, P.C., Champaign

Program Speaker:
Scott Nixon, Life’s Plan Inc., Lisle

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

Small Firm Tech in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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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, April 22, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­June 4, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for a look at how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the legal industry, particularly for small law firms. The presentation will cover essential AI tools that can streamline case management, enhance legal research, and improve client communication. We'll also touch on the ethical implications of AI and provide practical tips for integrating artificial intelligence technologies without overwhelming your existing workflows. Learn about cost-effective solutions that can boost efficiency and competitiveness. We'll also discuss some existing technologies, both software and hardware that, while not AI-driven, produce today some of the advantages AI promises for the future.


Program Speaker:
Jeffrey Schoenberger, Affinity Consulting, Ohio
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

Foolproof Generative Artificial Intelligence for Illinois Lawyers: Generating a Smarter, More Efficient Practice

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Kelsey Jo Burge

As generative artificial intelligence reshapes the legal landscape, attorneys must understand its benefits, limitations, and ethical considerations to stay competitive and compliant. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from our speaker, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, as he demystifies the role of AI in modern legal practice and offers strategic insights on its integration into research, drafting and client communications.

Generative AI & Legal Writing

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Kelsey Jo Burge

 Justice Michael B. Hyman of the First District of the Illinois Appellate Court, says, like sorcery, artificial intelligence-drafted content seems to draft itself. Lawyers can rapidly produce everything from motions and memos to case analyses, client communications, pleadings, and wills in seconds. While Justice Hyman has concerns about judges using generative AI in decision writing and reasoning, he suggests generative AI seems a dream come true for lawyers.