Applications Being Accepted for the Edward Coles Summer Fellowship Program

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Timothy A. Slating

The Illinois Human Rights Commission is now accepting applications for the Edward Coles Summer Fellowship, which begins on June 2, 2025. Coles Fellows are student-interns who will work with Administrative Law Judges and attorneys in the Office of General Counsel to manage and adjudicate civil rights lawsuits that are brought before the Commission.To apply, law school students should submit a resume, a cover-letter, a transcript, and a writing sample to HRC.Internships@illinois.gov.

Fred Lane’s Trial Techniques Institute – Spring Semester 2025

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Timothy A. Slating

Improve your trial skills in this “learn-by-doing” program that covers all phases of trial work from both a plaintiff/prosecutor and defendant’s viewpoint, in both civil and criminal cases. Through this course, you will learn and practice new trial techniques that are most effective and consistent with the Illinois Rules of Evidence and the Federal Rules of Evidence. Each session is audio-video taped so you can see and hear the improvements in your voice, manner, and trial technique.

vLex Fastcase Training

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!
vLex Fastcase Benefit Introduction
Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association
(Complimentary Training and CLE Credit for ISBA Members Only)


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


Original Program Date: Thursday, October 25, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­January 27, 2027(You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Fastcase has been upgraded to vLex Fastcase! Join us for your first look at the all new legal intelligence platform brought to you in partnership with the Illinois State Bar Association. vLex Fastcase oAers a plethora of legal research tools and content, plus many new features including a custom news feed, a citator called Cert, and AI-driven features, including Case Analysis with Headnotes. Dive into the new platform with T.J. Diggins, your customer success representative with vLex Fastcase!

Program Speaker:
T.J. Diggins, vLex Fastcase

Overview of the International Court of Justice's Proceedings in South Africa v. Israel

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 Human & Civil Rights Section
Co-Sponsored by the ISBA International & Immigration Law Section


1.5 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, January 9, 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 comprehensive overview of the roles, jurisdiction, and authority of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), as well as the laws it interprets and applies. Criminal justice lawyers, immigration law attorneys, military affairs counsel, and racial and ethnic minority practitioners with all levels of practice experience who attend this online program will learn:
  • The human rights issues implicated in the current Gaza Conflict;
  • How the ICJ evaluated the application of international humanitarian law and international human rights law to this conflict;
  • How the International Humanitarian Law (Law of War) pertains to civilians;
  • The ICJ findings based on the evidence presented to it; and
  • The possible remedies and enforcement measures available to the ICJ and the United Nations.

Program Coordinators:
Hon. Junaid M. Afeef, Administrative Law Judge, Illinois Department of Public Health, Chicago
Prof. Cindy Buys, SIU Simmons Law School, Carbondale
Jill D. Leka, Clark Baird Smith LLP, Rosemont
Ronald Langacker, Langacker Law, Urbana
Abra C. Siegel, Leland Grove Law LLC, Chicago

Program Speakers:
Prof. Geoffrey S. Corn, Texas Tech University School of Law, Texas
Omar Shakir, Human Rights Watch, New York
M. Arsalan Suleman, Foley Hoag, Washington D.C.

Program Moderator:
Prof. Cindy Buys, SIU Simmons Law School, Carbondale

Program Chat Moderator:
Hon. Junaid M. Afeef, Administrative Law Judge, Illinois Department of Public Health, 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

Collecting Judgments & Bankruptcy Issues Series: What You Need to Know about Cryptocurrency

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 Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professional Responsibility in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: January 27, 2027(You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for Part 2 of this three-part series as we discuss collections in bankruptcy and the issues that can arise with cryptocurrency. Listen as our cybercurrency and forensic accounting expert offers information and strategies for collecting judgments and handling bankruptcy claims against cybercurrency assets.

Program Coordinators:
Samuel H. Levine, Downey & Lenkov LLC, Chicago
Nathan Lollis, Law Offices of Nathan Lollis, LLC, Chicago

Program Moderator:
Julia Jensen Smolka, Robbins DiMonte, Park Ridge

Program Speaker:
Stuart G. Berman, CFE, CAMS, PSP, RSA Risk Management & Investigations, Naperville


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

Starting Up in the U.S.: Navigating International Entrepreneur Parole (IEP) for Immigrant Founders

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 International & Immigration Law Section
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Business & Securities Law Section and ISBA Business Advice & Financial Planning Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­January 28, 2027(You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Do you have ambitious international clients ready to launch their business dreams in the United States? For immigrant founders looking to come to - or stay in - the U.S. and grow their startups, the International Entrepreneur Parole (IEP) program could be the key. IEP fosters innovation and job creation, while offering a unique pathway for immigrant founders to build and scale their businesses in the U.S. Join us for an in-depth look at the ins and outs of the IEP program and how to guide your clients confidently toward their American dream. Topics include everything from the program’s origin and latest updates to essential requirements and strategic tips for advising immigrant founder.


Program Coordinator/Chat Moderator:
Angela Peters, Buffalo Grove Law Offices, Arlington Heights

Program Speaker:
Fiona McEntee, McEntee Law Group, 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

Property Taxes in Chapter 13 Bankruptcies

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 Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy Section


1.5 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­January 28, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Get the best practice tips you need to help your Chapter 13 debtor/creditor clients as they deal with delinquent property taxes with this informative online seminar. Commercial banking lawyers, real estate practitioners, bankruptcy attorneys, and construction law counsel with basic to intermediate practice experience who attend this program will better understand:
  • How to pay off property taxes in Chapter 13;
  • How to confirm if there is a tax sale;
  • How to identify the tax buyer;
  • Receiving notice of a sale in error;
  • Who gets paid in Chapter 13;
  • How to ensure release of rights upon discharge;
  • How to get all interested parties to participate;
  • What happens upon dismissal or conversion;
  • What happens when checks are rejected;
  • Who files the proof of claim (and for what entity); and
  • Much more.

Program Coordinator:
Samuel H. Levine, Downey & Lenkov LLC, Chicago

Program Moderator:
Julia Jensen Smolka, Robbins DiMonte, Park Ridge

Program Speakers:
Paul M. Bach, Bach Law Offices, Inc., Northbrook
Claudia Badillo, Badillo Law Group, Chicago
Thomas H. Hooper, Chapter 13 Trustee, 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

Collecting Judgments & Bankruptcy Issues Series: Understanding the Issues That Can Arise During Judgment Enforcements

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 Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy Section


1.50 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­January 28, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for Part 1 of this three-part series as we discuss collections in bankruptcy, the issues that can arise in post-judgment collections, and potential resolutions to the conflicts your clients may face. Attorneys with intermediate practice experience who attend this online program will better understand the bankruptcy and collection process, as well as the options that are available to creditors when a debtor files bankruptcy, including actions seeking to dismiss the bankruptcy, deny discharge to the debtor, or file an adversary complaint against the debtor.


Program Coordinator:
Samuel H. Levine, Downey & Lenkov LLC, Chicago

Program Moderator:
Julia Jensen Smolka, Robbins DiMonte, Park Ridge

Program Speakers:
Nathan Lollis, Law Offices of Nathan Lollis, LLC, Chicago
Laxmi P. Sarathy, Klein, Daday, Aretos & O’Donoghue, Schaumburg


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