Planning Strategies & Opportunities Before the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Sunsets in 2025

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Timothy A. Slating

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is set to expire at the end of 2025 …. will your clients be ready? And, more importantly, are you equipped with the information you need to advise them? Don’t miss this informative presentation that reviews the history of the federal estate and gift tax exemption, explores the different planning strategies and opportunities available to your clients, and shows you how to assess your clients’ circumstances when deciding whether the client is a good fit for a particular recommendation.

Advocating for Nursing Facility Residents

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-sponsored by the ISBA Senior Lawyers Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­January 28, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Learn how to effectively advocate for your clients residing in nursing facilities with this informative online seminar. Elder law attorneys, family law practitioners, trusts and estate counsel, and senior lawyers with basic practice experience who attend this program will better understand:
  • What you need to know about nursing facility law;
  • The advocacy options you have for nursing facility residents, including administrative remedies and litigation;
  • How to identify important provisions of federal nursing facility law; and
  • How to spot issues in common nursing facility disputes.

Program Coordinator:
Dolores A. Wigman, Vulnerable Elder Rights Coordinator, Prairie State Legal Services, Inc., Chicago

Program Chat Moderator:
Karen Alice Kloppe, Legal Assistance Developer, Illinois Department on Aging, Springfield

Program Speaker:
Eric Carlson, Director, Long-Term and Supports Advocacy, Justice in Aging, California



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

Seeing Red: Transforming Anger into Healthy Skills for Healthy Living

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


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


Original Program Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­January 27, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Anger comes in many forms – from quiet disappointment to all-consuming rage – and springs from many sources, including perceived provocations, differences of opinion, fragile egos, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from our speaker, Lynette Hoy, as she explores the best methods for managing anger and coping with angry clients. Attorneys with basic practice experience who attend this online seminar will better understand:
  • The nature and physiology of anger;
  • How to express anger with respect, empathy, and assertiveness using research-based skills;
  • The strategies for coping with anger in personal and professional situations; and
  • Much more.

Program Coordinators:
Kerry R. Peck, Peck Ritchey LLC, Chicago
Colleen L. Sahlas, Law Offices of Hoy & Sahlas, LLC, Oak Brook

Program Chat Moderator:
Colleen L. Sahlas, Law Offices of Hoy & Sahlas, LLC, Oak Brook

Program Speaker:
Lynette J. Hoy, President, Anger Management Institute, Oak Brook
About the Speaker: Lynette Hoy is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a National Certified Counselor. She is a Diplomate, Supervisor, Consultant, and Anger Management Specialist-V with the National Anger Management Association, as well as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional by Evergreen Certifications. Mrs. Hoy has authored all the What’s Good About Anger? books and expanded workbooks and is a regular pre-conference workshop presenter and track leader for the AACC international conferences. Lynette oversees, authors, and publishes all courses and training curriculum for both the Anger Management Institute and CounselCare Connection, P.C. She is a crisis counselor with the R-3 Continuum, a crisis care network providing counseling and debriefing to various individuals and companies.


Program 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

2025: New Year, New Laws

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


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­January 28, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this annual hot topic program! Join us for this engaging seminar as Judge Jennifer Johnson presents a review of the new laws that will take effect throughout the new year. Topics include: an examination of the new statutory laws for 2025, a review of how the law has changed, and a look at which laws may be impacted in the future.

Program Coordinators:
Hon. Michael J. Chmiel , Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit, Woodstock
Edward Casmere, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP, Chicago
Program Moderator:
Hon. Michael J. Chmiel, Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit, Woodstock

Program Speaker:
Hon. Jennifer L. Johnson , Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit, Woodstock


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

Family Law 101

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
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 –
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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 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

LAWPAC Needs You!

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Timothy A. Slating

In 1978, the ISBA created LAWPAC (the Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee). LAWPAC’s purpose is simple—to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and the legal profession of Illinois. It is administered by an independent, bi-partisan Board of Trustees of four Republicans and four Democrats. LAWPAC makes contributions to candidates for nomination or election to the Illinois General Assembly. The determination of the political contributions to be made in furtherance of the purposes of Illinois LAWPAC are at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.