Inside the League: Key Legal Issues Shaping the Future of Pro Sports

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Timothy A. Slating

Register Early! Space is limited to the first 20 people! Don’t miss this informative program that explores the most pressing legal challenges faced by major sports leagues today – from negotiating high-stakes broadcasting rights and navigating complex contract negotiations, to the critical legal issues shaping professional sports. This is a must-attend event for anyone looking to understand the evolving legal landscape of professional sports and the strategies used by leaders at the forefront of the industry.

ISBA Assembly Elects Four “At Large” Delegates to the ABA House of Delegates

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Timothy A. Slating

The ISBA Assembly elected four “At Large” delegates to the ABA House of Delegates during its meeting held on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, during the ISBA Joint Midyear Meeting.

The two delegates from Cook County are Emily Masalski and Bianca Brown. The two delegates from outside Cook County are Brian Flynn and Cindy Buys.

Memorial Ceremony for Hon. Daniel A. Manion

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Timothy A. Slating

Please join the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit for a ceremony to remember the Honorable Daniel A. Manion of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the Dirksen Federal Building, Ceremonial Courtroom, Room 2525, 219 S. Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois.

Please RSVP here by Friday, January 24, 2025.

Access to Justice Commission to Accept Proposals for New Grant Initiative

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Timothy A. Slating

The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission), and the Access to Justice Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) have launched the application process for a new grant initiative. Applications for the grant are open now through February 18, 2025. 

Recent Amendments to the Illinois Power of Attorney Act: Unreasonable and Reasonable Refusal to Honor Property Powers

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 Trusts & Estates Section
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Elder Law Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit

Original Program Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­January 6, 2027(You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


On August 9, 2024, Governor Pritzker signed Illinois Public Act 103-0994 into law, which amended the Illinois Power of Attorney Act to provide a statutory framework for when it would be reasonable for a third-party to refuse recognition of a financial Power of Attorney, as well as when it would be unreasonable for a third-party to not honor an otherwise properly executed Power of Attorney for Property. Don’t miss this panel presentation in which our speakers discuss the legislative process, the compromises made to reach the resulting language, how financial Powers of Attorney are reviewed by bank counsel, and how this legislative amendment will affect financial institutions’ practices in reviewing financial Powers of Attorney.

Program Coordinator:
Colleen L. Sahlas, The Law Offices of Hoy & Sahlas, LLC, Oak Brook

Program Chat Moderator:
Eric R. Wilen, Attorney at Law, Naperville

Program Speakers:
Lauren Barney, Associate General Counsel, CIBC Bank USA, Chicago
Amy Delaney, DDV Law, Ltd., Chicago
Elizabeth Anne Khalil, U.S. Chief Privacy Officer, Deputy General Counsel, CIBC Bank USA, Chicago
Ben A. Neiburger, Generation Law, Elmhurst
Aaron White, Senior General Counsel, CIBC Bank USA, Chicago
Eric R. Wilen, Attorney at Law, Naperville


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

Advocating for Nursing Facility Residents

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Timothy A. Slating

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.