Civil Practice Basics Series - Part 1: Drafting the Complaint

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 Section and the ISBA Young Lawyers Division


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


Original Program Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: May 20, 2026(You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this introductory look at drafting the complaint for your next civil practice case. Civil practice attorneys, new lawyers, and general practitioners with basic practice experience will learn the valuable techniques needed to draft an effective complaint, as well as the relevant statutes and Supreme Court rules that may impact your client.

Program Coordinator:
Joseph A. Souligne , Webber & Thies, P.C., Urbana

Program Chat Moderator:
Samantha A. Bobor, Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes, P.C., Springfield

Program Speaker:
Joseph A. Souligne , Webber & Thies, P.C., Urbana


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

10 Tips for Illinois Attorneys: Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain in Real Estate

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Real Estate Law Section
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Standing Committee on Legal Technology


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


Original Program Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­May 20, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this opportunity to get the top ten tips you need regarding artificial intelligence and blockchain issues that may impact your real estate practice! Intellectual property lawyers, real estate law attorneys, legal technology practitioners, and civil practice lawyers with basic to intermediate practice experience who attend this online program will better understand:
  • How to use AI and blockchain for faster, more secure title transactions;
  • How technology can help automate routine tasks, reduce errors, and prevent delays;
  • How AI can help with due diligence, including finding hidden risks and identifying undervalued properties;
  • How AI and blockchain can help mitigate the risk of non-compliance;
  • How AI-powered legal chatbots can improve customer service and client satisfaction;
  • How to stay up-to-date on emerging technologies to future-proof your practice;
  • The ethical issues to be aware of when using AI and blockchain in your practice;
  • How to bridge the gap between law and technology to create new revenue streams and contribute to a more efficient real estate market;
  • The Illinois laws and regulations pertaining to AI and blockchain in real estate;
  • The real-world examples that showcase successful implementation of AI and blockchain in Illinois real estate transactions; and
  • Much more!


Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Laura L. Lundsgaard , Laura L. Lundsgaard, Attorney and Counselor at Law, LLC, Inverness

Program Speakers:
Mazyar M. Hedayat , M. Hedayat & Associates, P.C., Romeoville
Parsia Hedayat , Data Engineer, 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

Applying Artificial Intelligence Tools in Your Practice

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!
Master 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: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­May 20, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from our highly-popular speaker, Drew Vaughn , as he offers this one-hour primer on artificial intelligence, including the ethical considerations you need to be aware of and the practical examples of what it can actually do for you and your law practice.


Program Speaker:
Andrew G. Vaughn, Deviant Marketing, Chicago
About the Speaker: Drew Vaughn is a lawyer who understands marketing and, as an Artificial Intelligence Consultant for law firms, understands today’s technology. He is the Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Deviant Marketing, LLC , as well as the Founder of Tin Foil Hat Tech, which specializes in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and privacy issues. Additionally, Drew created NuVorce – the only law firm ever named a finalist for the prestigious Chicago Innovation Awards, and also created the second most effective Facebook ad in history (a Facebook ad with a 27,000% rate of return). In 2017, Drew created the ad that won the 2017 Legal Ad of the Year. Drew is also a Professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Law.


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

Access to Justice Commission Accepting Applications for Grant Initiative

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

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 grant initiative and are extending invitations to join their network of court personnel who assist self-represented litigants (SRLs) and advance access to justice.