Simmons Hanly Conroy Sponsors Annual Public Interest Law Initiative Awards Luncheon
Illinois Supreme Court Announces Appointments and Reappointments to the Judicial Conference of Illinois
Effective January 1, 2026, the following individual is reappointed a member of the Judicial Conference of Illinois pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 41(b), for a term expiring December 31, 2028:
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Associate Judge Randy Yedinak as Eleventh Circuit Court Judge
Justice Lisa Holder White and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Associate Judge Randy Yedinak as a Circuit Judge for Livingston County in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.
Judge Yedinak is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the impending retirement of Judge Jennifer Bauknecht on March 17, 2026. The appointment is effective March 18, 2026, and will conclude on December 7, 2026. Judge Yedinak is running unopposed by a party candidate for the seat in the March 2026 primary and November 2026 general election.
LIVE WEB - Task and Deadline Management
April 28, 2026
ISBA’s
Practice Toolbox Series
Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association
Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association
Live Webcast
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit
Legal professionals must manage hundreds of tasks, deadlines and statute of limitation dates related to matters/cases. We receive information & tasks from meetings, depositions, telephone calls, website inquiries, instant messages and email. Capturing and prioritizing these deadlines requires that you have the proper processes in place. Most legal professionals have the tools but lack a methodology or understanding of the technology to process daily tasks. In this session, you will learn how to Capture, Clarify, Organize and Plan tasks so you not only meet all your deadlines, but also achieve calm, clarity and focus so you can do your best work. We will teach you a method for daily planning, weekly planning and project forecasting that will vastly improve your level of organization
Program Speaker:
Paul Unger, Affinity Consulting, Ohio
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 - Branding Your Firm Through Document Formatting
April 14, 2026
ISBA’s
Practice Toolbox Series
Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association
Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association
Live Webcast
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit
The documents your firm creates represent your firm to your clients, opposing parties, and the court. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to professionally set your documents apart using Word’s built-in features.
Program Speaker:
Jeffrey Schoenberger, Affinity Consulting, Ohio
About the Speaker: Jeff’s unique role involves business coaching for Lawyerist and overseeing Affinity’s 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 owners Paul Unger’s and Barron Henley’s CLE courses. Jeff describes his superpower as his ability to break down complex concepts into manageable pieces. His favorite part of his job is discovering new tech and techniques to help attorneys.
*Professional Responsibility MCLE credit subject to approval
Open Role for Attorneys at DCFS
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is accepting applications for one attorney position.
Open Role for Public Defender in Hancock County
Hancock County, Illinois, is accepting applications for the position of Public Defender. All applicants must provide proof of a valid Illinois law license, be in good standing with the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, and have prior criminal law experience. Hancock County is located in West Central Illinois. The County Seat is Carthage, Illinois.
The application is available online at www.9thjudicial.org and should be mailed to:
Maron Marvel Announces 10 Attorney Promotions
WILMINGTON, Del. – Jan. 7, 2026 – Maron Marvel, a leading national litigation defense firm focusing on risk management, mass and toxic tort litigation, general liability, environmental law, and commercial litigation, is proud to announce the promotion of 10 attorneys, including three elevations to Shareholder and seven to Partner, effective January 1, 2026.