Enough With the Talking Objections

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

 Shutting down talking objections and the coaching of deponents are more easily done in person than during remote depositions. But, as Andrew N. Jovanovic states in his April 2024 Illinois Bar Journal article, “Enough With the Talking Objections,” remote interactions have a way of bringing out bad behaviors that are usually kept in check during in-person encounters.

LIVE WEB - Targeting Success: Build a Plan to Hit Your Financial Goals

August 13, 2024
ISBA’s Practice Toolbox Series
Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association

Live Webcast
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
12:00 - 1:05 p.m.


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

Strategy often gives way to daily interruptions and the unforeseen. This session walks through developing a thorough strategic plan. Build for success by understanding your vision, values, goals, and key business numbers. Figure out what matters and how that drives growth.


Program Speaker:
Jeff Krause, Affinity Consulting Group
About the Speaker: Jeff is part of Affinity’s document management team. He specializes in corporate legal department deployments and workflow design and efficiency. Jeff practiced law for two years after finishing law school in 1996, but decided technology was a better path for him. He began working for a pioneering legal technology consultancy called MicroLaw in 1998. In 2003, Jeff started his own legal technology consultancy, which he ran until 2016, when he joined Affinity. Jeff’s superpower is patience, and his favorite part of his job is the satisfaction of helping someone solve one of their business problems

*Professional Responsibility MCLE credit subject to approval

LIVE WEB - Tame the Digital Chaos

July 23, 2024
ISBA’s Practice Toolbox Series
Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association

Live Webcast
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
12:00 - 1:05 p.m.


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

How often have you lost an important business card, wasted 45 minutes searching for a document only to find it in a pile of random papers, felt like your email inbox is out of control, been interrupted so often during the day that you feel like you got nothing done? Learn how to manage your daily time and tasks, improve client communication, and achieve your professional goals. Enhance your time management and technology skills to regain control of your law practice and your life.


Program Speaker:
Paul Unger, Affinity Consulting Group
About the Speaker: Paul is a national speaker and author. He coaches lawyers how to be more efficient with time management by offering customized workshops. When he isn’t speaking or writing, he is usually performing technology assessments throughout the United States and Canada. Paul began his career working for the Governor of Ohio, and then went on to law school. He practiced law for six years, specializing in litigation and bankruptcy, before starting a legal technology consulting company with partner Barron Henley in 2000. Paul’s superpowers are cleaning up messes and turning digital chaos into well-organized machines. His favorite part of his job is helping people get organized and focused so they can find more enjoyment in their lives and jobs.

*Professional Responsibility MCLE credit subject to approval

LIVE WEB - Face The Future: Use Artificial Intelligence to Market and Manage Your Business

July 9, 2024
ISBA’s Practice Toolbox Series
Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association

Live Webcast
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
12:00 - 1:05 p.m.


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

A lot of press talks about AI taking over the world. Instead of thinking of it in grandiose terms, what can an AI product, like ChatGPT, help you with day-to-day? Learn, with live, on-stage demos, how to use generative AI tools to create and review client questionnaires, business processes, and marketing materials.


Program Speaker:
Jeffrey Schoenberger, Affinity Consulting Group
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.

*Professional Responsibility MCLE credit subject to approval

Prairie Band Potawatomi becomes first federally recognized tribal nation in Illinois

The U.S. Department of the Interior announced the decision Friday, placing 130 acres into trust for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, giving the tribal nation sovereignty over the land after the U.S. auctioned off its land 175 years ago.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times

Eight apply for judge appointment in Eighth Judicial Circuit; seven named to screening committee

Justice Lisa Holder White of the Supreme Court of Illinois has announced the formation of a seven-member judicial screening committee for the Eighth Judicial Circuit.

From: 
Muddy River News