ISBA's Introductory Seminar to Traffic Laws

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!
Presented by the ISBA Traffic Laws & Courts Section


3.25 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Friday, April 29, 2022
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­March 26, 2024- March 25, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this introductory look at the issues to be aware of during your next DUI and traffic-related case. State’s attorneys, public defenders, and attorneys with limited exposure to DUI and traffic law who attend this seminar will gain a better understanding of:
  • The recent changes to traffic case law in Illinois;
  • How to use the Illinois Driving Record Abstract system to obtain driving records;
  • The post-conviction remedies available to those convicted of traffic and criminal charges; and
  • Much more.

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

Program Moderator:
Theodore Harvatin, Harvatin Law Offices, Springfield


New Case Law Review
Don’t miss this comprehensive overview of the recent changes and updates to existing traffic case law in Illinois.
Thomas Moran, Thomas Moran Law Offices, P.C., Chicago

Introduction to Driving Abstracts and Records
Join us for an introductory look at obtaining, reading, and using Illinois Driving Record Abstracts and records.
John Greenlees, Cook County Public Defender’s Office, Chicago

Post-Conviction Procedures and Remedies
This segment contains a discussion on the various strategies and forms of relief available to those convicted of traffic and/or criminal charges, as well as the best possible ways to implement these options.
Sara Vig, Vig Law, P.C., Springfield

Introduction to the Illinois Secretary of State
This segment focuses on introductory level hearings, tactics, and strategies best employed when dealing with Illinois Secretary of State hearings.
Thomas Speedie, Attorney at Law, Nashville


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 $113.75 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $227.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

ISBA's Traffic Law Seminar for Experienced Attorneys

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!
Presented by the ISBA Traffic Laws & Courts Section


3.25 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: April 8, 2022
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­March 26, 2024 - March 25, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this annual discussion that explores the increasingly complex issues occurring in DUI and traffic-related cases. State’s attorneys, public defenders, and attorneys with intermediate to advanced levels of practice experience who attend this seminar will gain a better understanding of:
  • The issues surrounding breath and blood evidence in Illinois;
  • Illinois’ recent criminal justice reform bill;
  • The differences in discovery for statutory summary suspension hearings;
  • The recently enacted significant Secretary of State administrative rule revisions; and
  • The expanded driving parameters for many RDP holders.

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

Program Moderator:
Theodore Harvatin, Harvatin Law Offices, Springfield

Quick Hits for Breath and Blood Testing in Illinois
Don’t miss this opening segment that offers quick reference points related to issues surrounding breath and blood evidence in Illinois for alcohol and some drug offenses.
Dr. Ronald E. Henson, Beron Consulting of IL, Inc., Peoria

Review of Illinois HB 3653 Criminal Justice Omnibus Bill
This segment discusses the preliminary implications of Illinois’ recent criminal justice reform bill, including bail/bond concerns and police reform issues.
Tricia Smith, Boone County State’s Attorney’s Office, Belvidere
Jeffrey R. Hall, Hall, Rustom & Fritz LLC, Peoria

Discovery at Statutory Summary Suspension Hearings
Learn the differences in discovery for civil suspension hearings, as well as strategies on how to utilize these differences for your client.
Donald J. Ramsell, Ramsell and Associates LLC, Wheaton

Advanced Secretary of State Matters and Hearings
This presentation explores the recently enacted significant Secretary of State administrative rule revisions, as well as the expanded driving parameters for many RDP holders, regulations for when a BAIID Multiple Offender (BMO) has satisfied the 1,826 day requirement, and substantial revisions to out-of-state packets.
Larry A. Davis, The Davis Law Group, P.C., Northfield
Theodore Harvatin, Harvatin Law Offices, Springfield


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 $113.75 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $227.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

Interns, Externs, & Clerks: Training, Supervision, & Professionalism Issues

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!
Presented by the ISBA Standing Committee on Legal Education, Admissions, and Competence


1.75 hours MCLE credit, including 1.75 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, April 19, 2018
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­March 29, 2024 - March 28, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Get a better understanding of how to achieve the maximum benefit from employing interns, externs, and clerks!

Supervising law students is challenging in today’s diverse and fast-paced legal market. Different learning styles, level of competencies, and workplace expectations require supervising attorneys and law firms to develop effective supervision techniques to ensure a productive experience for all involved. Don’t miss this opportunity to get the information you need on how to train and supervise interns, externs and clerks, as well as the professionalism issues that can arise. Topics include:
  • Best practice tips for recruiting, training, and managing interns, externs, and law clerks; 
  • An overview of the ABA requirements for interns/externs; 
  • An overview of adult learning styles; 
  • How to work with disabilities that may impact learning and employment productivity; 
  • Suggested supervision plans and techniques; and
  • The ethical issues to consider when inviting an intern/extern to work in your law practice.

Program Coordinator:
Prof. Allison K. Bethel , The John Marshall Law School, Chicago

Program Moderators:
Prof. Allison K. Bethel , The John Marshall Law School, Chicago
Prof. Wendy H. Vaughn , Northern Illinois University College of Law, Rockford

Program Speakers:
Prof. Allison K. Bethel , The John Marshall Law School, Chicago
Nancy Hablutzel, Hablutzel and Associates, Chicago
Sheila Maloney , DePaul University College of Law, Chicago
Mary T. Robinson , Robinson Law Group, LLC, Chicago
Peter L. Rotskoff , Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, Chicago
J. David Sanders , Illinois Supreme Court, Nashville
Lawrence A. Stein , Lawrence A. Stein, LLC, Chicago
Sarah J. Taylor , Barrett Twomey Broom Hughes & Hoke LLP, Carbondale
Prof. Wendy H. Vaughn, Northern Illinois University College of Law, Rockford


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 $61.25 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $122.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

A Refined Way To Protect Noncitizen Workers

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

 As Sebastian Wright Garcia explains in his article, “A Refined Way To Protect Noncitizen Workers,” in the March Illinois Bar Journal, the Biden administration in 2023 formalized a program to prioritize noncitizen labor protections and to prosecute employers who violate labor and employment laws. To encourage the help of undocumented noncitizens in these cases, Wright Garcia notes, the administration began to implement a new guidance called Deferred Action for Labor Enforcement to promote the fair execution of labor laws.

Access to Justice Commission Seeks Comment on New Form Sets

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Timothy A. Slating

The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice is pleased to announce that it has six Illinois Supreme Court form sets posted for public comment. The Commission is seeking feedback and suggestions to improve these draft forms, which are available on the IL Courts’ website. The draft forms are: