ADR and Mediation

Ethical Concerns When Working With Clients With Diminished Capacity

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Presented by the ISBA Elder Law Section


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


Original Program Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­June 24, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


The attorney-client relationship is an important aspect of being a lawyer, but what happens when your client appears to have diminished capacity and is unable to make reasonable decisions regarding their situation due to dementia or mental illness? Join us for this in-depth look at the ethical issues to consider when representing older clients, including:
  • The Rules of Professional Conduct and your duty when representing this type of client;
  • The do’s and don’ts when working with the client’s agents and family members; and
  • When (and what) protective action can be taken for a client with limited mental ability.

Program Coordinator/Chat Moderator:
Dolores A. Wigman , Prairie State Legal Services, Inc., Woodstock

Program Speaker:
John R. Cesario , Senior Counsel, Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, 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 $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

The Ethics of What NOT To Do as a Business Lawyer

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Presented by the ISBA Business and Securities Law Section


2.0 hours MCLE credit, including 2.0 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention


Original Program Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­June 6, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this online program that is designed to give new business attorneys a better understanding of the key recurring issues to be aware of, as well as inform more experienced business attorneys of the novel and complex ethical issues that may arise in their practice. Business advice lawyers, civil practice attorneys, and corporate law counsel who attend this seminar will better understand:
  • The ethical issues in determining the identity of the client in the corporate context;
  • The conflicts of interest to be aware of, especially during dual representation;
  • The nationwide concerns with competence and the unauthorized practice of law;
  • Confidentiality issues and duties to third parties in a transaction;
  • The professional conduct concerns when offering legal counsel outside the scope of your expertise;
  • Knowing when your client communication is privileged (and when it is not); and
  • Much more.

Program Coordinator:
Jay Schleppenbach , Dechert LLP, Chicago

Program Moderator:
Colin Clark, Sandberg Phoenix, Edwardsville

Program Chat Moderator:
Candice L. Kline, Saul Ewing LLP, Chicago


Welcome and Introductions
Colin Clark, Sandberg Phoenix, Edwardsville

Don’t Try to Represent Everyone: The Identity of the Client and Conflicts of Interest in the Corporate Setting
Business attorneys may find themselves dealing with a variety of individuals and legal entities throughout the course of a single transaction or legal issue. It is important to determine and document who the client is and make sure to avoid conflicts of interest. This segment examines scenarios to be aware of in which executives may ask for individual representation, side projects, or legal services in exchange for business equity. Topics include Illinois Rule of Professional Conduct 1.13 (the organization as client), Rule 1.7 (conflicts of interest in dual representation), and Rule 1.18 (prospective client). Examples of disciplinary action where attorneys have run afoul of these rules are included throughout the discussion.
Nikhil A. Mehta, Saul Ewing LLP, Chicago

Don’t Take on Tasks Beyond Your Expertise or The Scope of Your License
Because so many companies do business nationwide, they often come to their attorneys with a wide range of legal problems. Lawyers may be tempted to work through their client’s legal issues, even when those issues are not within their area of expertise or geographic experience. This presentation explores a number of hypothetical scenarios to be aware of and offers examples of disciplinary actions that have resulted from these types of situations. Topics include: Rule 1.1 (competence), Rule 5.5 (the unauthorized practice of law), and Rule 2.1 (the scope of advice).
Chad J. Richter, Mathis Marifian & Richter Ltd., Edwardsville

Don’t Reveal or Use Client Confidences
The Illinois Rule of Professional Conduct 1.6 state that lawyers may not “reveal information relating to the representation of a client” except under certain circumstances. There are also laws (such as those against insider trading) that prohibit the use of client confidences. But Illinois Rule of Professional Conduct 4.1 does provide that lawyers have some limited duties towards third parties. Join us for this comprehensive look at how to handle a myriad of issues regarding client confidences, including cooperating with government investigation into client crimes or fraud, clients requesting “the same deal” as a prior client got, mistakes made by the other side in a transaction, and aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty. Examples of real-life cases that resulted in disciplinary action are also included.
Christopher C. Kendall, The Law Office of Christopher C. Kendall, P.C., Chicago

Don’t Assume All Your Client Communications Are Privileged
Business attorneys often wear multiple hats by providing both legal and business advice to their clients. Jurisdictions are split over whether and when “dual-purpose” communications can be covered by the privilege. The Second, Fifth, Sixth, and Ninth Circuits state that communications are privileged only if legal advice is “the” primary purpose. The D.C. Circuit applies privilege if legal advice is “a” primary purpose. Yet the Seventh Circuit views it differently altogether. This segment explores the various issues to be aware of, including why separating business and legal advice as much as possible is paramount. A discussion on the importance of developing clear document retention policies for both business and legal communication is also included.
Jay Schleppenbach, Dechert LLP, Chicago

Final Remarks/Questions
Colin Clark, Sandberg Phoenix, Edwardsville


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 $70 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $140
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

The Collaborative Team Process: A Primer for Family Lawyers and Judges

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Presented by the ISBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Family Law Section and the ISBA Standing Committee on Delivery of Legal Services


2.0 hours MCLE credit, including 2.0 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention


Original Program Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­June 6, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


The Collaborative Process is a well-developed Limited Scope Representation that has been practiced in Illinois for over 20 years. Don’t miss this informative online program that is designed to introduce you to this model of conflict resolution, acquaint you with a Collaborative Practice Professional Team, demonstrate how teams work, and explain how this approach promotes civility and professionalism while achieving more amicable outcomes for families.

Program Coordinator:
Sandra Crawford, Law Crawford, P.C., Chicago

Program Chat Moderator:
Sandra Petras Bruckner, Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, St. Charles

Program Speakers:
Sandra Petras Bruckner, Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, St. Charles
Sandra Crawford, Law Crawford, P.C., Chicago
L. Todd Johnson, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, Elmhurst
Dr. Lydia C. Richardson, Clinical Psychologist and Divorce Mediator, 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 $70 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $140
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Applying Artificial Intelligence Tools in Your Practice

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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

International Commercial Arbitration Series Part 2 - Choosing the Right Arbitral Form and Drafting Arbitration Clauses

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Presented by the ISBA International & Immigration Law Section
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, ISBA Federal Civil Practice Section, ISBA Construction Law Section,
and the ISBA Diversity Leadership Council


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: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­May 20, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for Part 2 of the International Commercial Arbitration Series as our speakers give you their best practice tips for drafting arbitration clauses, point out the pitfalls to avoid, and offer a comparison of major international arbitral institutions. Additional topics include:
  • The considerations for selecting the seat of arbitration;
  • The importance of knowing the applicable laws and their impact on the arbitral process;
  • The arbitration clause and its impact; and
  • The distinction on Ad Hoc and institutional arbitration.


Program Coordinator:
Angela Peters, Buffalo Grove Law Offices, Arlington Heights

Program Moderator:
H. Vincent Draa III , FCIArb, Kochhar & Co., Chicago

Program Chat Moderator:
Angela Peters, Buffalo Grove Law Offices, Arlington Heights

Program Speaker:
Harshitha Ram, FCIArb, Lex Apotheke, Michigan
Sarah Reynolds, FCIArb, Goldman, Ismail, Tomaselli, Brennan & Baum LLP, 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

The Nuts & Bolts of Parenting Coordinators

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Presented by the ISBA Child Law Section
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Family Law Section


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 credit


Original Program Date: April 17, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­May 8, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Illinois’ new Parenting Coordinator Statute (Ill. Sup. Ct. Rule 909(b)) was designed to help uncooperative parents make parenting decisions, communicate effectively, comply with parenting agreements, and protect the children from parental conflicts; however, the rule has resulted in many counties adding their own local rules regarding coordination, which has been established and practiced in Cook County. Don’t miss this in-depth discussion on how parenting coordination works, how practitioners can utilize parenting coordinators for their case, and how parenting coordinators differ from Guardian ad Litems. Additional topics include:
  • How mental health practitioners (who serve as parenting coordinators) see their role;
  • How judges use the recommendations of parenting coordinators;
  • How the parenting coordinator is used in the courtroom; and
  • How practitioners and the judiciary view the role of the parenting coordinator.


Program Coordinator:
Kelly Thames Bennett , Greenberg & Sinkovits, LLC, Chicago
Deanna L. Hoyt , Strauss & Hoyt, LLC, Libertyville

Program Chat Moderator:
Tiffany M. Alexander, Alexander Law, LLC, Lake Forest

Program Speakers:
Hon. Pamela E. Loza , Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago
Jamie D. Pellar , LCSAW, BCD, CYT, Chicago
Pamela Rak, Pamela Rak DCSW, LCSW, P.C., Chicago
Erin M. Wilson , The Law Office of Erin M. Wilson LLC, 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

Time Management Series: Get Organized! Fight the Paper - Organize Your Digital Matter File

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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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 or Legal Ethics credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­April 2, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


To efficiently process daily tasks & emails, you must be organized! In modern times, that means you must have a digital matter/case file that is complete and organized. In other words, to find answers to questions and to solve problems for clients, we must be able to efficiently find answers and information. Emails can’t be stuck in users’ inboxes. Some documents can’t be in one place, and other documents in another place. We also need effective and secure remote access when working from the road or home. In this seminar, learn how to centralize & securely maintain paperless files!

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.

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

Time Management Series: Help! My Inbox is Exploding: Email Management

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 or Legal Ethics credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­April 2, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


 Legal professionals today receive between 100-150+ emails or other electronic communication (via MS Teams channel, Slack, etc.) a day, much of which contains tasks that we must act upon. In this interactive session, you will learn how to efficiently process email and get your inbox under control. We will help you process those emails & tasks in a way that those items never get lost. We will get our hands dirty and learn how to use Microsoft Outlook and other tools that your organization uses to manage emails.

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.

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

Time Management Series: Time and Distraction Management + Digital Detox

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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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 or Legal Ethics credit
Original Program Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­March 2, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Professionals today are constantly distracted by technology, connectivity, and information overload. These physical and digital distractions cause very smart people to underperform and contribute to anxiety inability to focus. In this interactive session, you will learn how to build healthy boundaries with technology, how to better unplug/disconnect and take back control of technology instead of it controlling you. We will teach you distraction management techniques and a practical time management methodology that enables you regain control of your day. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty, and learn how Microsoft Outlook and other tools can help you achieve focus during the day.


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.

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 1 - Contemporary Topics in International Arbitration

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA International & Immigration Law Section


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 credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­March 5, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from three Fellows of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) as they offer an in-depth look at international arbitration, including how international commercial arbitration works, the potential jurisdiction issues of international arbitral tribunals to be aware of; and the power of international arbitral tribunals regarding emergency and interim measures.


Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Angela Peters, Buffalo Grove Law Offices, Arlington Heights


Program Speaker:
H. Vincent Draa III , FCIArb, Kochhar & Co., Chicago
Harshitha Ram, FCIArb, Lex Apotheke, Michigan
Sarah Reynolds, FCIArb, Goldman, Ismail, Tomaselli, Brennan & Baum LLP, 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