Practical and Inexpensive Cybersecurity Tools and Best Practices for the Solo & Small Firm

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, March 25, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: April 10, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


This seminar provides essential guidance on securing your practice with affordable and effective tools. Learn strategies for safeguarding client information, preventing data breaches, and complying with legal cybersecurity standards on a limited budget. Topics include secure document storage, encrypted communication, and remote work safeguards tailored for smaller practices. Join us to build a robust cybersecurity framework that protects both your clients and your firm without straining your resources.

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

Involuntary Commitments in Illinois

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Kelsey Jo Burge

Short of involving the criminal justice system, which most agree is ill-suited to the task, Illinois law possesses very few tools for responding to mental health crises, writes Austin R. Carlson in his April Illinois Bar Journal article, “Involuntary Commitments in Illinois.” One reason is that individuals who otherwise have the power to make healthcare decisions for a prospective patient may not consent to inpatient admission on their behalf.

President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting the legal community pose “a grave threat to our system of constitutional governance and to the rule of law itself,” according to a court filing submitted Friday by more than 500 law firms.

From: 
Associated Press

Federal prosecutors asked for a criminal case against former Chicago Ald. Danny Solis to be dismissed after his cooperation with investigations into two powerful political figures.

From: 
Fox 32

Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, is suing the Trump administration to stop the dismantling of three federal agencies that provide services and funding supporting public libraries and museums, workers and minority-owned businesses nationwide.

From: 
The Crusader

An Illinois lawmaker calls his bill a “Band-Aid,” and urges Democrats to look at the “bigger problem” when it comes to property tax relief.

From: 
Advantage News

An attorney for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services was fired after a report from the Office of Executive Inspector General found that she was allegedly doing work for a bank on state time.

From: 
WAND

A parade of state lawmakers have faced criminal charges in recent years, only to resign from the Illinois General Assembly and admit their crimes. Now Jones’ career — as well as his freedom — will be on the line.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times