The End of Affirmative Action? The Effect and Future of Admissions and Other Programs in the Public and Private Sectors After SFFA v. Harvard/UNC

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Education Law Section, ISBA Human & Civil Rights Section,
and ISBA Labor & Employment Law Section
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Diversity Leadership Council


2.0 hours MCLE credit, including 2.0 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Diversity & Inclusion MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­March 5, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


In 2014, the Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) filed lawsuits against both Harvard College and the University of North Carolina in which they argued that each school’s race-based admissions process violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. On October 31, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for these two cases and, on June 29, 2023, issued their ruling that sided with SFFA. Join us for a comprehensive look at this landmark case and a discussion on how this ruling changes law around affirmative action and diversity initiatives. Attorneys with all levels of practice experience who attend this online program will better understand:
  • The history and past decisions surrounding this case;
  • The recent guidance from the Department of Education and Department of Justice;
  • The potential risks moving forward for IHEs, private and public sectors, and not-for-profits; and
  • Steps to take to minimize the risk of litigation and enhance the likelihood of initiatives surviving.

Program Coordinators:
Craig Colbrook, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Springfield
Robert P. Lyons, Attorney at Law, Addison

Program Moderator:
Jill D. Leka, Clark Baird Smith LLP, Rosemont

Program Speakers:
Prof. Cindy Buys, SIU School of Law, Carbondale
Marcus A. Childress, Jenner & Block, Washington, D.C.
Jessica L. Galanos, Bricker Graydon, Ohio


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 $70 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $140
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Secrets of the Citation Act and tips for enforcing Judgments

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Commercial Banking, Collections and Bankruptcy Section
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Real Estate Law Section


2.0 hours MCLE credit, including 1.0 hours in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, April 12, 2018
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­April 16, 2024 - April 15, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Winning a judgment does not guarantee you will collect the money…now what?

Join us for this informative program and learn how to enforce judgments against all types of debtors while addressing the ethical issues that arise in a debt collection practice. Attorneys at the basic and intermediate levels of practice involved in the enforcement of judgments who attend this seminar will better understand:
  • How to use the Citation Act, Section 5/2-1402 of the Code of Civil Procedure to enforce judgments;
  • The basic and obscure judgment enforcement tools and procedures within the Citation Act;
  • Piercing the corporate veil, fraudulent transfers, and other methods of reaching assets from reluctant debtors;
  • How to address the ethical issues that arise in a debt collection practice; and
  • Much more!

Program Coordinators:
Samuel H. Levine, Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, PLC, Chicago
Nathan B. Lollis, Law Offices of Nathan Lollis, LLC, Chicago
Robert G. Markoff, Markoff Law LLC, Chicago

Program Moderator:
Nathan B. Lollis, Law Offices of Nathan Lollis, LLC, Chicago

Welcome and Introduction
Nathan B. Lollis, Law Offices of Nathan Lollis, LLC, Chicago

Secrets of the Citation Act
Don’t miss this informative presentation that reveals the basic and obscure judgment enforcement tools and procedures within the Citation Act.
Robert G. Markoff, Markoff Law LLC, Chicago

When Practice Collides with the Rules: Ethical Issues in the Collection Practice*
This panel presentation examines the ethical issues common to a debt collection practice together with the applicable Illinois Supreme Court Rules of Professional Conduct. Topics include: multiple claims against the same debtor; “extortion” litigation; fee splitting; trust accounts; missed deadlines; and delegation of responsibilities.
Moderator: Robert G. Markoff,Markoff Law LLC, Chicago
Sari Montgomery, Robinson Law Group LLC, Chicago
Michael L. Starzec, Blitt & Gaines P.C., Grayslake


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 $70 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $140
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Practicing in a New World

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

 “Generative artificial intelligence stands as proof of the transformative power of technology, promising to reshape the landscape of law and advocacy,” writes Morgan B. Handwerker in her March Illinois Bar Journal article, “Practicing in a New World.”

Artificial Intelligence and the Effects on Minorities

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association
Coordinated by Black Women Lawyers’ Association, Women’s Bar Association of Illinois, Asian American Bar Association,
The Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago, and South Asian Bar Association


1.0 hours MCLE credit, including 1.0 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Diversity and Inclusion credit


Original Program Date: November 2, 2023*
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­March 5, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this discussion on the bias against minorities in artificial intelligence when making predictions, and what engineers can do to minimize implicit bias when creating AI. Additional topics include: how AI works (in general), the aspects of facial recognition to be aware of (including surveillance and privacy issues), and using AI in the workplace.


Moderator: Reena Bajowala, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Chicago
Kwanwoo Lee, UnitedHealth Group, Chicago
Shannon Stokes, Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Chicago



*Originally presented as part of the ISBA’s 2023 Minority Bar Conference. Find more sessions in this series in the ISBA On-Demand CLE catalog.



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

Using Artificial Intelligence to Resolve Small Claims Cases (and Changing/Adopting Ethics Rules to Reflect the Use of AI)

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Presented by the ISBA Civil Practice and Procedure
Sponsored by the ISBA Mutual Insurance Company


1.50 hours MCLE credit, including 1.50 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: March 30, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­March 5, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Participants will better understand the potential for the application of Artificial Intelligence in the courts and the resolution of disputes. Topics cover the benefits of AI including increased efficiency, cost reduction, and improved access to justice; the challenges presented by AI including ethical concerns, potential biases, and accountability issues; developing measures to ensure that AI applications maintain fairness, impartiality, and adherence to the rule of law; integrating AI into the judicial system; the impact of AI on the judicial system; the various AI applications including document analysis, legal research, and case prediction tools; and much more.


Moderator: Nelson M. Rosario, Rosario Tech Law, LLC, Chicago
Hon. Michael J. Chmiel, Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit, Woodstock
Prof. Daniel W. Linna, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, Chicago
Hon. E. Kenneth Wright, Jr., Circuit Court of Cook County, 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 $52.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $105
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Courts - An Overview

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Civil Practice and Procedure
Sponsored by the ISBA Mutual Insurance Company


1.25 hours MCLE credit, including 1.25 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: March 30, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­March 5, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Participants will better understand the impact of AI on the judicial system and the challenges and opportunities presented by its application in the courts. Topics include defining AI and understanding how it works; how AI organizes and structures information; whether AI can advise or predict; the risk of unpredictable case outcomes; regulating AI; adopting a risk-based approach; assuring ethical standards including respect for fundamental rights; non-discrimination, impartiality, and fairness; and much more.


Dory Reiling, Amsterdam District Court (ret.) Netherlands (via pre-recorded video)
George S. Bellas, Bellas & Wachowski, Park Ridge
Hon. Eugene G. Doherty, Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth District, Rockford
Caroline Marouzek Cozzi, Bellas & Wachowski, Park Ridge
Ronald D. Menna, Fischel Kahn, 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 $43.75 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $87.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free