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!Presented
by the ISBA Food Law Section
3.0 hours
MCLE credit
Original Program Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 Accreditation Expiration Date: November 4, 2026 (You
must certify completion and save your certificate before
this date to get MCLE credit)
Back by popular demand! Don’t miss the 6th Annual
Bock Food Law and Policy Conference as we explore the hot topics and emerging
legal issues in the food and agricultural law industries. Attorneys with
intermediate practice experience who attend this online program will learn
about:
Sexual
Harassment Prevention in the Food Service Sector:
this discussion explores the
historical perspectives and new regulations for the prevention of sexual
harassment in the services industry, as well as how those laws might apply to
your clients who are restaurant, bar, or other food service entities;
The
Illinois Grocery Initiative Act:
this section offers a comprehensive overview of the Illinois Grocery Initiative
Act, including a look at the legislation that has passed, the grants available
for grocers, and how your clients can apply for those grants;
Out
of State Food Laws and Their Impact on Manufacturers and Agritourism:
these presentations explore the food
laws of various states through the U.S. that can affect manufacturers and
agritourism business entities, and how you can assist your Illinois clients as
they navigate those laws;
Maine’s
Right to Food Constitutional Amendment:
this in-depth discussion explores the new right to food
amendment to Maine’s constitution, as well as its provisions and its purpose.
Program Coordinators: Robert B. Anderson, Bahr Anderson Law Group, LLC,
Naperville
Prof. A. Bryan Endres, Director, Bock Food and Agricultural Law Program, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana Jane E. McBride,
Attorney at Law, Springfield
Program Moderator: Prof. A. Bryan Endres, Director, Bock Food and Agricultural
Law Program, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana
Program Chat Moderator: Robert B. Anderson, Bahr Anderson Law Group, LLC,
Naperville
Program Speakers: Prof. A. Bryan Endres, Director, Bock Food and Agricultural
Law Program, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana
Prof. Sarah Everhart, Assistant Professor, Widener University Delaware Law School; Director, Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic, Delaware Prof. Maria H. Kalaitzandonakes, University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, Urbana
John O’Conner, Policy & Program Development
Manager, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Springfield
Prof. William C. Ridley, University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, Urbana
Prof. Emily E. LB. Twarog, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign,
Urbana
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 $105 is displayed below when you login and program
is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
Non-Member Price $210
New Attorney Member (within
the first five years of practice) - $25
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!Empowering Attorneys with Practice and Technology Tools Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association Sponsored by the ISBA Mutual Insurance Company
15.0 hours General MCLE credit, including 14.50 hours of Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category:
12.0 hours Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics credit, or Sexual Harassment Prevention
1.50 hour Mental Health and Substance Abuse credit
1.0 hour Diversity and Inclusion credit
Original Program Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024 – Friday, September 20, 2024 Accreditation Expiration Date: October 28, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)
Please Note: Per the MCLE Board rules, attorneys may not claim credit for watching the same program twice within a 12-month period.
Originally Presented as part of the ISBA’s Solo & Small Firm Conference 2024: Empowering Attorneys with Practice and Technology Tools
Get the practice tips and technology tools you need to
build a better practice – from how to implement the leadership strategies you
need for a bias-free future workplace, to using artificial intelligence to
successfully market your practice. Attorneys with all levels of practice
experience who attend this online program will better understand:
How
to use employment law basics to better manage your law office;
How
artificial intelligence tools can streamline research, enhance case
preparation, and improve client service;
The
tips and tricks you need to know for incorporating the latest technologies
into the everyday practice;
How
to build and maintain successful client management;
The
technology tools you need to manage your time;
How
to build and grow an effective team, while overcoming HR management
issues;
How
Microsoft 365 can help you be more efficient;
Strategies
for boosting your law firm income;
How
to keep your client communications safe and avoid email compromise;
The
ethical conundrums to avoid; and
Much
more!
Thank You to Our Sponsors! Diamond Sponsor – ISBA Mutual Insurance Company Gold Sponsors – Sprunger PEO; Churchill Reporting Silver Sponsors – ABA Retirement; Advocus National Title Insurance Company; PracticePanther; CLIO
Beyond Bias: Strategies for Inclusive Legal Leadership* 1.0 hour Diversity & Inclusion credit Lawyers are leaders in society and the workplace. As such, we must ensure we're creating a workplace environment that is both productive and inclusive. Learn how to identify biases and stereotypes with this in-depth discussion on why it’s important to create diversity in the legal workplace and how to implement the leadership strategies you need for a bias-free future workplace. Moderator: Diana C. Servos, S.T. Legal Group, Deerfield Julia Roundtree Livingston, Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, Chicago
Marketing Your Practice with the Assistance of Artificial Intelligence Want to save money on your marketing and have your marketing be more
effective? Incorporating AI can decrease the need to spend money on marketers,
can increase your reach to potential clients/referral sources, and can make it
easier for clients to find you. Learn how you can incorporate AI into your
firm's marketing with actionable advice that you can implement today. Moderator: Genevieve E. Miller, Singewald Law Firm, Chicago Andrew G. Vaughn, Deviant Marketing, Chicago
Employment Law Basics for Managing Your Office Get the employment law basics you need to manage your office with this informative segment. Topics include: the 1099 changes you need to be aware of, the parameters for people working for free, and what you need to know about Form W-2. Moderator: John Locallo, Amari & Locallo, Chicago Jerri Adams Belcher, Engelmeier & Umanah, Minnesota
Artificial Intelligence and the Legal Profession This presentation explores how artificial
intelligence is transforming the legal profession, with a special focus on the
unique needs of small firms and solo practitioners. Learn how artificial
intelligence tools can streamline research, enhance case preparation, and
improve client service, offering a competitive edge in the evolving legal
landscape. We'll also discuss practical steps for adopting AI technology to
maximize efficiency while maintaining the personal touch that small firms pride
themselves on. Moderator: Diana C. Servos, S.T. Legal Group, Deerfield Christina Jack, VLex, Wisconsin
Using Technology as a Client Communication Tool This session provides practitioners helpful tips and tricks for incorporating the latest legal technology into everyday practice. Learn about virtual and cloud-based practice management options, engaging clients through client portals, creating and using automated templates to streamline communication, and security considerations of communicating with clients using these tools, including how to respond in times of crisis. Communication by texting and voice mail is also addressed, along with tips for setting boundaries. Moderator: Rachel N. Hernandez, Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, St. Charles Michael P. McCready, McCready Law, Chicago
Best Practices for Successful Client Management This segment offers the best practice tips you need to build and maintain successful client management. Topics include: intake, termination, and communication. Moderator: Genevieve E. Miller, Singewald Law Firm, Chicago Melissa Smart, Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission, Chicago
Time Management Technology Tools This
session focuses on making technology work for you. Learn tech-oriented tools
designed to make a lawyer’s life easier, strategies for learning how to use new
technology, and the research regarding multitasking and how staying
concentrating on one thing at a time can make lawyers far more efficient. We’ll
talk about technologies, techniques, and apps applicable to computers,
smartphones, and tablets. Moderator: Genevieve E. Miller, Singewald Law Firm, Chicago Jeffrey Schoenberger, Affinity Consulting Group, Ohio
Building and Growing an Effective Team and HR Management Issues This presentation offers a look at how to build and grow an effective team while overcoming HR management issues. Topics include: how to address the hiring challenges you may face (such as competing with government and not-for-profits), building relationships, the generational issues to be aware of (and how to address them), and tips on how to make a profit. Moderator: John Locallo, Amari & Locallo, Chicago Sarah L. Mitial, People Architectural Group, LLC, Chicago
Top Tips in 10 Minutes* 0.50 hours MCLE credit Capture some of the best ideas to incorporate into your practice during this fast-paced session. 1. Backup Lawyers for Solo & Small Firms Kathleen O’Shaughnessy, ISBA Mutual Insurance Company, Chicago 2. Notaries and Digital Signatures David Finnigan, Director of the Index Department, Illinois Secretary of State, Springfield 3. Artificial Intelligence, Billing Issues, and Ethics Mark C. Palmer, Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, Champaign
Microsoft 365 Tips and Tricks Discover the best tips and tricks available in your Microsoft Office suite, including features you never knew existed and the hottest releases for Microsoft 365 subscribers. Topics include: how to ramp up your efficiency by getting your settings right and dictating emails and documents; preventing embarrassing errors in your documents by ensuring that your Word settings are spell-checking everything you type; processing email faster with rules, quick steps, and other Outlook tips and tricks; letting Excel enter and manipulate data for you and get control over printing from Excel; how to animate bullet points in PowerPoint to keep your audience (a jury, a board room, or your client)engaged; presenting professionally with presenter view; using One Drive to securely share files; and how to use the Microsoft app suite to schedule meetings efficiently, stay on top of your tasks, manage your matters, improve internal communication, and ramp up your client in take form. Moderator: John Locallo, Amari & Locallo, Chicago Jeffrey Schoenberger,Affinity Consulting, Ohio
Systems and Processes Join us
for an in-depth look at how to better streamline your administrative tasks so
you can spend more time helping clients and less time monitoring your cases and
manually processing your workflow. Moderator: Rachel N. Hernandez, Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, St. Charles Melanie Leonard, President & CEO, Streamlined.Legal, Naperville
Tech Essentials and Basics for the Law Office: Finding the Balance for Your Small Firm Join us for a comprehensive look at some of our hardware and software recommendations to help balance the needs and budget of your solo or small law firm practice. Learn about essential hardware (including computers and other tech accessories), networking options, and software to make your solo or small firm run efficiently without breaking the bank. Moderator: Bryan M. Sims, Sims Law Firm Ltd., Naperville Kimberly A. Hilton, Workplace Law Partners, Chicago
Transforming Receivables into Receipts: A Practical Guide for Small Practitioners to Boost Income This segment offers practical tips and strategies for enhancing your ability to collect legal fees, while simultaneously maintaining a good relationship with your clients. Moderator: John Locallo, Amari & Locallo, Chicago John Hoevel, Hoevel Collection Attorneys, Chicago
Avoiding Business Email Compromise & Wire Fraud Scams and hackers become more sophisticated every year, with business email compromise and wire fraud being among the most common cyber insurance claims today. Every lawyer needs to understand the duties, challenges, and appropriate methods for using technology. Join us for a look at what you can do to prevent business email compromise before it happens, the signs that your firm is under attack (and what you can do immediately to minimize harm), your ethical responsibilities following a business email compromise attack, and the best practices that everyone in your firm needs to follow to protect your clients from wire fraud. Moderator: Sarah Toney, The Toney Law Firm LLC, Chicago Mat Kresz, Attorney & Counselor at Law, Chicago
Darwinian Awards for Ethically Challenged Lawyers Your mother always told you: you can learn things the easy way or the hard way! This segment allows you to learn legal ethics the easy way. By reviewing the mistakes other lawyers have made, from advising clients to putting a sign up in their yard announcing illegal activity was going on inside the house, to lawyers getting opposing counsel drunk just to score some points with the jury, this class hands out the Darwinian Awards. Charles Darwin had a theory that only the fittest survive. Well … you can be among the fittest by adjusting your behavior to avoid the behaviors of these lawyers. Moderator: Diana C. Servos, S.T. Legal Group, Deerfield Joel Oster, Comedian of Law, Kansas
Achieving Wellness, Work-Life Balance, and Long-Term Success in Your Law Practice* 1.50 hours Mental Health & Substance Abuse credit Are you feeling overwhelmed by the unrelenting demands of your legal career? If so, then you are not alone. Don’t miss this opportunity to listen as our renowned speaker, Doug Brown, addresses the unique challenges attorneys face in our modern world. Together, we'll explore transformative strategies to reduce stress, find balance, and rekindle your passion for law. Doug Brown, Summit Success, LLC, Bluffton, SC
*All sessions provide Professionalism, Civility or Legal Ethics PMCLE credit except those designated with an (*) or identified as Mental Health or Diversity Inclusion PMCLE
Pricing Information
Please Note: You must complete the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
Fees:
ISBA Member Price of $275 is displayed below when you login
Non-Member Price $550
New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $75
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!Presented
by the ISBA Agricultural Law Section Co-sponsored
by the ISBA Mineral Law Section and ISBA Energy, Utilities,
Telecom & Transportation Section
3.0
hours MCLE credit
Original Program Date: Friday, June 28, 2024 Accreditation Expiration Date: October 17, 2026 (You
must certify completion and save your certificate before
this date to get MCLE credit)
Join us for Part 2 of this program to
get all the information you need on a variety of hot topic issues, including
the energy issues impacting Illinois landowners, and how to advise your clients
on the trucking and transportation issues they may encounter. Agricultural law
attorneys, real estate lawyers, trusts and estates lawyers, and general
practitioners with intermediate levels of practice experience who attend this
seminar will better understand:
The
judicial and legislative updates you need to know;
Wind
and solar contract issues;
The
new Corporate Transparency Act,
And
much more.
Program
Coordinator/Moderator: Andrew G. White,
Bellatti, Barton, Cochran & White, LLC, Springfield
Energy Issues Impacting Illinois Landowners Charles Y. Davis, Brown Hay & Stephens,
Springfield Laura Harmon, Illinois Farm Bureau, Bloomington Jeffrey L. Terry, Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu &
Mitchell LLP, Quincy Trucking and
Transportation Issues for Illinois Farmers: Regulation, Licensing, and
Liability Mitchell P. Hedrick, Chartwell Law, Peoria Matthew S. Hefflefinger, Chartwell Law, Peoria
Corporate Law Update and the New Corporate
Transparency Act William J. Bradley, Law Group, Ltd., Vandalia
*Originally presented as part of the 30th
Annual Agricultural Law Seminar. Find more
sessions in this series in the ISBA On-Demand CLE catalog.
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 $105 is displayed below when you login and program
is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
Non-Member Price $210
New Attorney Member (within
the first five years of practice) - $25
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!
Presented
by the ISBA Agricultural Law Section Co-sponsored
by the ISBA Mineral Law Section and ISBA Energy, Utilities, Telecom & Transportation Section
2.50 hours MCLE credit
Original Program Date:Friday, June 28, 2024 Accreditation Expiration Date: October 17, 2026 (You
must certify completion and save your certificate before
this date to get MCLE credit)
Join us for Part 1 of this program to
get all the information you need on a variety of hot topic issues. Agricultural
law attorneys, real estate lawyers, trusts and estates lawyers, and general
practitioners with intermediate levels of practice experience who attend this
seminar will better understand:
Estate
planning for the Illinois farmer
How to advise drainage districts to ensure
compliance with statutory requirements; and
Much more.
Program
Coordinator/Moderator: Andrew G. White,
Bellatti, Barton, Cochran & White, LLC, Springfield
Estate Tax Update: Planning for Illinois Farm
Estates in 2024 and Beyond Michael G. Barton, Bellatti, Barton, Cochran &
White, LLC, Springfield
Representing
Drainage Districts: Assessments to Rights-of-Way H. Allen Yow, Rammelkamp Bradney, Jacksonville
Hot Topics in Agricultural Law Garrett Thalgott, Illinois Farm Bureau, Bloomington
*Originally presented as part of the 30th Annual Agricultural Law Seminar. Find more sessions in this series in the ISBA On-Demand CLE catalog.
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 $87.50 is displayed below when you login and program
is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
Non-Member Price $175
New Attorney Member (within
the first five years of practice) - $25
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!Presented
by the ISBA Health Care Law Section
1.0 hours
MCLE credit
Original Program Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024 Accreditation Expiration Date: September 16, 2026 (You
must certify completion and save your certificate before
this date to get MCLE credit)
Strategic corporate transactions that involve hospitals and health systems are subject to a plethora of federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The high level of governmental oversight requires that hospital/health system transactions have separate signings and closings to allow sufficient time for the parties to accommodate the many filings, notices, consents, and other governmental approvals that are necessary to close the transaction as well as operate the business effectively after closing. This presentation highlights the “big ticket” federal and Illinois laws and regulations that you need to know to be an effective hospital/health system deal lawyer as well as best practices for efficiently getting over the closing finish line. Health care, government, and corporate lawyers with basic to intermediate practice experience who attend this online program will better understand:
Federal and Illinois laws and regulations that loom large for strategic corporate transactions that involve hospitals and health systems;
Best practices for efficiently and effectively navigating the executory period between signing and closing; and
Consequences for failing to meet governmental requirements for closing a hospital/health system transaction.
Program
Coordinator:
James
R. Engelman, Attorney at Law,Lexington
Program
Moderator: Meredith E. Eng, Polsinelli P.C., Chicago
Program
Speakers:
Meredith
E. Eng
,
Polsinelli P.C., Chicago
Nasir
Hussain
,
Winston & Strawn LLP, Chicago
Sumaya
M. Noush
,
McDermott Will & Emery 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 $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
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!Presented by the ISBA Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence & The Practice of Law
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: Friday, June 7, 2024 Accreditation Expiration Date: August 5, 2026 (You
must certify completion and save your certificate before
this date to get MCLE credit)
Machines thinking
like humans used to be the premise of Sci-Fi novels and movies, but machines
are now doing what we never thought possible. Join us for an overview of how
this technology is already impacting the practice of law, why you should use
it, how to use it ethically and efficiently, and how to recognize (and address)
the risks of using it. Topics include:
What
is artificial intelligence and how does it work?
How
will artificial intelligence change the practice?
What
is the promise of AI and peril to the practice?
Will
it be a boost to productivity, or will it replace lawyers?
How
will we deal with the threat of disinformation?
Artificial Intelligence and the Law:
Promise or Peril?
Don’t miss this
in-depth look at how artificial intelligence is being used in the legal
practice, as well as the ethical issues to be aware of when using this
technology. Topics include: recent developments in AI, type of AI, the
application of artificial intelligence in the practice of law; how artificial
intelligence is being used in the courts; and how to recognize (and address) Deep
Fakes.
Moderator:George (“Geo”)
Bellas
, Bellas & Wachowski, Park Ridge Jonathan Nessler, Nessler &
Associates Ltd., Springfield
Nelson Rosario, Rosario Tech Law,
LLC, Chicago
Practical Demonstration of Artificial
Intelligence in the Practice
Learn how to identify
problems that artificial intelligence can solve (and which AI tools to use in
solving that problem) with this informative presentation. Examples of how
artificial intelligence can assist with office tasks and market your law
practice are also included.
Drew G. Vaughn, Deviant Marketing
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 $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
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!Presented
by the ISBA Sports & Entertainment Law Section*
Co-sponsored
by the ISBA Business & Securities Law Section and ISBA Intellectual
Property Section
1.50 hours MCLE credit
Original Program Date: Saturday, June 8, 2024 Accreditation Expiration Date: August 12, 2026 (You
must certify completion and save your certificate before
this date to get MCLE credit)
The sports and entertainment law
landscape often confuses attorneys regarding what exactly it entails. This
in-depth seminar is designed to guide legal professionals on the dynamic
journey of becoming a sports and entertainment lawyer – from networking
strategies and ethical considerations to relationship building and
understanding the various ways you can help clients in the sports/music/film
industry. Business law attorneys, intellectual property practitioners,
corporate law council, and new attorneys with basic to intermediate practice
experience who attend this program will better understand:
The
various pathways to becoming a sports and entertainment lawyer;
The
types of cases sports and entertainment attorneys may handle;
The
importance of cultivating professional relationships in the sports and
entertainment legal field, including building and maintaining mentor-mentee
relationships;
How
to identify and engage with key professionals in the sports and entertainment
industry; and
The
ethical considerations that are specific to sports and entertainment law.
Program
Coordinator:
Sivonnia
DeBarros
, SL
DeBarros Law Firm LLC, Woodstock
Program
Speakers:
Sivonnia
DeBarros
, SL
DeBarros Law Firm LLC, Woodstock
Jeremy
Evans
,
California Sports Lawyer, Los Angeles
Charles Harrington, Chiii Law, Chicago Michael
Whittle,
St.
Louis Cardinals, St. Louis
*Join the NEW ISBA Sports & Entertainment Law Section - FREE membership through June 2025 and a $10 section member discount on CLE programming sponsored by the section!
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
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!Presented
by the ISBA Alternative Dispute Resolution 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, June 20, 2024 Accreditation Expiration Date: July 29, 2026 (You
must certify completion and save your certificate before
this date to get MCLE credit)
Don’t miss this hot topic discussion
on several important changes taking place in the world of arbitration.
Insurance lawyers, corporate law counsel, family law attorneys, general
practitioners, and new attorneys who attend this online seminar will get the
updates they need regarding:
Expedited arbitration: when does it apply and what are the benefits?
Behind the curtain: how the arbitrator selection really works;
Appeals in arbitration: how to appeal within the arbitration process;
Mass arbitrations: the good, the bad, and the rules of the road;
Why diversity matters in arbitration; and
What’s next: how artificial intelligence and alternative dispute resolution interact.
Program
Coordinator:
Missy
Greathouse
,
Dispute Resolution institute, Inc., Carbondale
Program
Chat Moderator:
Kristen
E. Hudson
,
Dickinson Wright, PLLC, Chicago
Program
Speakers:
Svetlana
Gitman
,
American Arbitration Association, Chicago
Nicholas
A. Gowen
,
Burke Warren MacKay and Serritella, Chicago
Daniel
R. Saeedi
,
Blank Rome, 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
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!Presented
the International & Immigration Law Section
Co-sponsored
by the ISBA Administrative Law Section, ISBA Business Advice & Financial
Planning Section, and the ISBA Diversity Leadership Council
1.0 hour MCLE credit
Original Program Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Accreditation Expiration Date: June 13, 2026 (You
must certify completion and save your certificate before
this date to get MCLE credit)
Learn how to spot compliance issues
and solve customs import problems for your next client with this informative seminar.
Business advice attorneys, international and immigration law lawyers, and
administrative law counsel with basic practice experience who attend this
online program will better understand:
The
liabilities for businesses importing goods into the United States;
How
to classify and determine value of goods using Tariff Schedule;
How
antidumping and countervailing duties help level the playing field for domestic
businesses that have been injured by unfairly traded imports;
Detentions
and seizures;
Potential
penalties to be aware of;
When
to disclose prior violations;
And
more!
Program
Coordinator/Chat Moderator:
Angela
Peters
,
Buffalo Grove Law Offices, Arlington Heights
Program
Speaker:
Jason
Wapiennik
,
Great Lakes Customs Law, Illinois/Michigan
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
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!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
ProgramChatModerator: 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
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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
