Ten Years of Marriage Equality in Illinois: A Retrospective Look

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Presented by the ISBA Standing Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity


1.5 hours MCLE credit, including 1.5 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Diversity & Inclusion credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­October 3, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Same-sex marriages have been legally recognized in Illinois since being signed into law ten years ago by Governor Pat Quinn. Join us for a retrospective look at marriage equality in Illinois over the past decade, as well as the impact it has had on the divorce landscape. Additional topics include:
  • The history behind marriage equality in Illinois;
  • The current trends in same-sex marriage and divorce; and
  • The best practices and unique considerations for family law practitioners serving the LGBTQIA+ community throughout the State.

Program Coordinator:
Olivia St. Clair Long , O. Long Law, LLC, Evanston

Program Chat Moderator:
Rachael N. Toft , Toft Law, Chicago

Program Speaker:
Olivia St. Clair Long , O. Long Law, LLC, Evanston


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

Stylize Your Words: Formatting a Document Correctly and Quickly

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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, September 10, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­October 3, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Take your knowledge of Microsoft Word’s three levels of formatting (font, paragraph, and section) and learn how to take a “naked text” document and create a formatted, perfectly styled brief, operating agreement, or will in minutes. (This seminar presumes a basic understanding of Word formatting and styles.)


Program Speaker:
Jeffrey Schoenberger, Affinity Consulting


 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

International Commercial Arbitration Series Part 3 – Initiating Arbitration Proceedings, Including Dispositive Motions

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Timothy A. Slating

Join us for Part 3 of the International Commercial Arbitration Series as we discuss initiating arbitration proceedings, responding to arbitration claims, and tackling jurisdictional challenges.

Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission Receives Donation for Historic Clarence Darrow Case

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Timothy A. Slating

The Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission received a donation of a 26-page typed transcription of Clarence Darrow’s passionate argument to save his 17-year-old client Russell McWilliams from the electric chair. After three sentencing hearings and two appearances before the Illinois Supreme Court, McWilliams narrowly escaped becoming the only minor executed in Illinois. 

The Value of a Life

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Timothy A. Slating

 Wrongful-death lawsuits in Illinois often involve federal and state law causes of actions. Because of this, courts often wrestle with difficult determinations at trial regarding what sort of evidence is admissible concerning a decedent’s life. In their September Illinois Bar Journal article, “The Value of a Life,” Christian Ketter and Jason Rose explain why attorneys for plaintiffs often argue that most unfavorable evidence about a decedent’s life is inadmissible.

State and Local Tax Legislation: What Goes on Behind the Scenes

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Timothy A. Slating

Many practices are primarily statutory-based practice; for example, State and Local Taxation begins, at its core, with Chapter 35 of the ILCS. And any time a case changes or impacts any part of that section of the statues, you can be sure that it will likely be codified into statute (or overridden) soon after. So too with most statute-based practices. Because of this, familiarity with the proposed changes to the statutes are one of the best ways to keep track of current tax trends, while gaining the roadmap you need to advise your clients on potential future issues.

Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts Receives Nearly $3 Million Mental Health Grant Award

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Timothy A. Slating

The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) is pleased to announce approval of a competitive grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services. The grant project titled “Assisted Outpatient Treatment: A Pathway to Community Care” allocates up to $2,915,393 over 4 years. 

Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Justice Amy Lannerd to Fourth District Appellate Court

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Timothy A. Slating

Justice Lisa Holder White and the Supreme Court of Illinois have announced that Justice Amy Lannerd has been appointed as an Appellate Court Justice in the Fourth District. 

Justice Lannerd is being appointed to fill the vacancy originally created by the decision of Justice John W. Turner to not seek retention. Her appointment is effective immediately. Justice Lannerd is running unopposed for the seat in the November 2024 election.