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Don't Let a Romance Scammer Steal Your Client's Heart and Life Savings
ISBA Members: Use your
15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Elder Law Section
Co-presented by the ISBA Trusts & Estates Law Section and ISBA Rural Practice Section
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Presented by the ISBA Elder Law Section
Co-presented by the ISBA Trusts & Estates Law Section and ISBA Rural Practice Section
1.0 hour MCLE credit
Original Program Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: August 8, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)
In today’s digital world, it is important to stay apprised of the various scams and financial abuses targeting the elderly members in our communities. One such offense that has resulted directly through advanced technology is the “romance scam,” which targets lonely and trusting elderly individuals through online dating apps and social media sites. Join us for an in-depth look at how to spot a possible scam and what you can do to help your client who has been the victim of this type of deception. Any attorney who regularly works with elderly or intellectually disabled clients who attend this online program will better understand:
- What constitutes a “romance scam”;
- Why people fall for this type of scam;
- How to help your clients that have been targeted by a romance scam;
- What your role is in combatting and reporting financial abuse; and
- Much more.
Program Coordinators:
Mia O. Hernandez, Webber & Thies, P.C., Champaign
Dolores Wigman, Prairie State Legal Services, Woodstock
Program Moderator:
Dolores Wigman, Prairie State Legal Services, Woodstock
Program Chat Moderator:
Mia O. Hernandez, Webber & Thies, P.C., Champaign
Program Speakers:
Brian Lambert, Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, East St. Louis
Ruth E. Robinson, Amundsen Davis LLC, Rockford
Sharon R. Rudy, Sharon R. Rudy P.C., Rockford
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
Bring the Law to Everyone: Making PDFs Accessible
ISBA Members: Use your
15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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ISBA’s Practice Toolbox Series
Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association
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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: Diversity & Inclusion credit
Original Program Date: June 24, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: August 14, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)
Lawyers live and die by words, written and spoken, but mostly written. But, of course, not everyone literally reads; perhaps a disability prevents it. 2020 marked the 30th anniversary of President Bush signing the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. In the same way that much of our public physical spaces are shaped by this law (think ramps versus stairs or brick-colored bumps at the edge of a crosswalk), our legal technologies can accommodate disparate needs too. But you have to learn how to make documents accessible. In this seminar, learn the core techniques to produce accessibility-friendly PDFs utilizing heading structures, alternative text descriptions, hyperlinks, text colors, tags, and tables.
Program Speaker:
Jeffrey Schoenberger, Affinity Consulting, Ohio
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
It's Just a Plant, Man: Regulating Cannabis, Intoxicating Hemp, and CBD
ISBA Members: Use your
15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Local Government Law Section
Co-presented by ISBA’s Standing Committee on Government Lawyers
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Presented by the ISBA Local Government Law Section
Co-presented by ISBA’s Standing Committee on Government Lawyers
1.0 hour MCLE credit
Original Program Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: August 25, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)
Due to Farm Bill loopholes, Illinois has seen a rise in intoxicating hemp products. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the history behind the legislative attempts to regulate cannabis and industrial hemp at both the state and federal levels. Government lawyers, civil practice attorneys, agricultural law practitioners, and environmental law counsel with all levels of practice experience who attend this program will better understand:
- The state and local regulatory responses to intoxicating hemp;
- How the 2018 Federal Farm Bill created legal gray areas for the sale of industrial hemp;
- The botanical, chemical, and legal differences between regulated substances;
- The authority of local municipalities to impose regulations on intoxicating hemp products; and
- The efforts that have been made to create clarifying regulations that cover both cannabis and intoxicating hemp.
Program Coordinator:
Patrick J. Collins, Assistant Corporation Counsel, City of Aurora, Aurora
Program Moderator:
Deborah Lang, Assistant Corporation Counsel, City of Aurora, Aurora
Program Chat Moderator:
Patrick J. Collins, Assistant Corporation Counsel, City of Aurora, Aurora
Program Speaker:
Stewart J. Weiss, Elrod Friedman, LLP, Chicago
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