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
Illinois State Bar Association
Co-sponsored
by the Abraham Lincoln Association
2.75 hours MCLE credit, including 2.75 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category:
Professionalism,
Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit
Original Program Date: Friday, September 6, 2024 Accreditation Expiration Date: January 6, 2027 (You
must certify completion and save your certificate before
this date to get MCLE credit)
Don’t miss
ISBA’s 6th Annual Abraham Lincoln’s Legal Legacy seminar as we study
Lincoln’s actions as a lawyer and President in facing threats to democracy in
America and the United States Constitution. The program takes place in
Springfield, which was the center of Lincoln’s law practice and three
partnerships, and where Lincoln developed his understanding of the democratic
process and his interpretation of the Constitution. It was the venue for many
of Lincoln’s significant trials, including the “Peachy” Quinn Harrison murder
trial. Join
us for this in-depth look at how Lincoln’s view of the Constitution changed
over time and evolved into the use of his Presidential War
Powers to advance the case of Union and emancipation. Additional topics include:
How the 1909 Centennial Celebration of Lincoln’s birth resulted in no
minorities attending the festivities and how, at the same time in New York
City, concerned citizens formed the NAACP to discuss and address racism and
white supremacy in the U.S.;
The current ethical issues facing attorneys, including lawyer-client
privilege, confidentiality concerns, and limits on lawyers and litigants’
speech during trials;
How future lawyers can research Lincoln’s legal career and cases;
What current and future lawyers can learn from Lincoln’s legal legacy;
and
Much more.
Program Coordinators: J. Steven Beckett,
Steve Beckett Law Office LLC, Urbana
Hon. Ronald D. Spears (ret.),
Spears Dispute Resolution LLC, Taylorville
Contemporary
Ethical Issues*
Join us for a
discussion on the ethical issues facing lawyers today, including lawyer-client confidences,
confidentiality requirements, restrictions on speech by lawyers and clients
during trial, and more.
Melissa A. Smart, Director of Education, Attorney
Registration & Disciplinary Commission, Chicago
Looking
for Lawyer Lincoln? How Future Lawyers Can Access Lincoln’s Legal Cases,
Papers, and Career*
John Lupton, Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation
Commission, Springfield
Lincoln’s Legacy as Lawyer/President*
This panel presentation
discusses what current and future generations of lawyers can learn from Abraham
Lincoln as a lawyer and a President.
Moderator: Hon. Ronald D. Spears(ret.), Spears Dispute Resolution LLC, Taylorville J. Steven Beckett,
Steve Beckett Law Office LLC, Urbana
Prof. Brian Dirck, Anderson University, Indiana Guy C. Fraker,
Attorney and Author, Bloomington
John Lupton, Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation
Commission, Springfield
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 $96.25 is displayed below when you login and program
is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
Non-Member Price $192.50
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
Illinois State Bar Association
Co-sponsored
by the Abraham Lincoln Association
3.0 hours MCLE credit, including 2.0 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category:
Professionalism,
Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit
Original Program Date: Friday, September 6, 2024 Accreditation Expiration Date: January 6, 2027 (You
must certify completion and save your certificate before
this date to get MCLE credit)
Don’t miss ISBA’s 6th Annual Abraham Lincoln’s Legal Legacy seminar as we study Lincoln’s actions as a lawyer and President in facing threats to democracy in America and the United States Constitution. The program takes place in Springfield, which was the center of Lincoln’s law practice and three partnerships, and where Lincoln developed his understanding of the democratic process and his interpretation of the Constitution. It was the venue for many of Lincoln’s significant trials, including the “Peachy” Quinn Harrison murder trial. Join us for this in-depth look at how Lincoln’s view of the Constitution changed over time and evolved into the use of his Presidential War Powers to advance the case of Union and emancipation. Additional topics include:
Lincoln’s representation in the high-profile “Peachy” Quinn Harrison murder trial. (Robert Hitt, a court stenographer at the time, recorded the trial and produced a trial transcript, which is now preserved at the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum);
The 1908 Springfield Race Riot and how its violence and aftermath showed the nation that Lincoln’s struggle for freedom and equality for all citizens was far from a reality;
Much more.
Program Coordinators: J. Steven Beckett, Steve Beckett Law Office LLC, Urbana Hon. Ronald D. Spears (ret.), Spears Dispute Resolution LLC, Taylorville
Lincoln’s Evolving Views on the Constitution as Lawyer and President* The program’s opening segment examines Lincoln’s loyalty to the rule of law and commitment to democracy and the rights enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, while at the same tine operating under a Constitution that protected slavery. Prof. Brian Dirck, Anderson University, Indiana
Lincoln and the “Peachy” Quinn Harrison Murder Trial* In 1859, a former law clerk of Lincoln’s was murdered, but Lincoln defended the accused, who happened to be the grandson of Reverend Peter Cartwright (who had run against Lincoln for office twice) and the son of a prominent political supporter. Don’t miss this in-depth look at one of Lincoln’s most high profile trials. Guy C. Fraker, Attorney and Author, Bloomington
1908 Springfield Race Riot This segment examines the events leading up to racial violence in Lincoln’s Hometown in August 1908, as well as its aftermath. Kathryn Harris Former Division Manager of Library Services of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and Past-President of Abraham Lincoln Association
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!Presented
by the ISBA Health Care Law Section and ISBA Privacy and Information Security
Law Section
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: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Accreditation Expiration Date: December 2, 2026 (You
must certify completion and save your certificate before
this date to get MCLE credit)
While the HIPAA Privacy and Security
Rules went into effect over 20 years ago, lawyers in a variety of different
practices representing a wide-range of businesses need to be proficient when
advising their clients who may be HIPAA-covered entities or business
associates. For example, is an IT retailer a business associate when hooking up
Wi-Fi to enable a remote patient monitoring system at a customer’s home? Or when
a lawyer conducts due diligence during the acquisition of real estate and has
access to protected health information (PHI) … is the lawyer now a business
associate? Join us for an in-depth look at the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct
and how they may pertain to the unique cases you or your client may encounter,
while giving you the tools you need to comply with the rules regarding competency,
confidentiality, technology, conflicts of interest, and more! Listen as our
experienced panelists explain relevant Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct
and apply those rules to cases that address the following topics:
How
to identify whether an arrangement creates a business associate relationship;
How
to draft and negotiate business associate agreements that are tailored to the
relationship and other types of agreements to offer to refrain from being a
business associate;
Proactive
steps for protecting the privacy and security of PHI when advising your client
who is a business associate for the first time; and
How
being a business associate (or not) impacts obligations under breach
notification laws.
Program
Coordinator/Chat Moderator:
Rick
L. Hindmand
,
McDonald Hopkins LLC, Chicago
Program
Moderator:
Fariz
M. Burhanuddin
,
Burhanuddin Law, Chicago
Program
Speakers:
Ryan
Benz
,
AdventHealth, Florida
Marilyn
Hanzal
,
Attorney at Law, Chicago
Valerie
Breslin Montague
,
Nixon Peabody 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 Young Lawyers Division
1.0 hour
MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the
following category:
Mental
Health and Substance Abuse
Original Program Date: November 5, 2024 Accreditation Expiration Date: December 2, 2026 (You
must certify completion and save your certificate before
this date to get MCLE credit)
As attorneys, we work long hours,
juggle multiple cases simultaneously, spend a large amount of time researching
case law and preparing legal documents, and have strict deadlines that must be
remembered (and met!) – all while staying up to date on the ever-changing laws
and regulations that will impact our clients and practice. These mental demands
can take its toll and leave us feeling deflated, burnt out, and running on
fumes. Join us for this online seminar that teaches you how to create a better
work-life balance, while still meeting your professional and personal goals. Topics
include:
Positive
strategies to enhance your self-care;
How
to practice mindful stress management;
Tactics
for building your resilience and mental fitness; and
How
to find your perfect mental health space.
Program
Coordinator:
Jason
R. Blumenthal,
Donahue & Rose P.C., Rosemont
Program Chat
Moderator:
Courtney
A. Berlin,
Clifford Law Offices, Chicago
Program
Speaker:
Erin
Clifford,
Clifford Law Offices, 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 Illinois State Bar Association
Co-sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Association
3.0 hours MCLE credit, including 3.0 hours Professionalism Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category:
1.0 hours
Professionalism, Civility, or Legal Ethics credit
2.0 hours
Diversity and Inclusion credit
Original Program Date: September 9, 2022 MCLE Accreditation Extension
Period: November 21, 2024 - November 20, 2026 (You must certify completion and save
your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)
Don’t miss ISBA’s 4th Annual Abraham
Lincoln’s Legal Legacy seminar as we take an in-depth look at how to overcome
prejudice and racial discrimination in the legal profession. The program offers
an informative, historical look at how far we’ve come as a society – and how
far we have yet to go. Topics include:
The remnants of prejudice and discrimination in the
legal profession today and why diversity in the Bench and Bar matters;
The ethical issues created by judicial bias or
prejudice;
What we can learn from Lincoln’s ability to overcome
prejudice and defend civil rights equality; and
Much more.
Program Coordinators: J.
Steven Beckett, Beckett Law
Office, P.C., Urbana Hon.
Ronald D. Spears (Ret.), Spears
Dispute Resolution LLC, Taylorville
Current
Issues involving Bias, Prejudice, and the Need for Diversity
Explore the current issues involving bias, prejudice,
and the need for diversity in the legal profession (and how we can make our
profession better) with this informative panel discussion. Moderator:J. Steven
Beckett, Beckett Law Office, P.C., Urbana Eve M.
Blackwell, Attorney
at Law, Springfield Melodi D.
Green, Chief
Diversity and Inclusion officer, City of Peoria, Peoria Gregory K.
Harris, U.S.
Attorney, Central District of Illinois, Springfield Sierra
Senor-Moore, Assistant
U.S. Attorney, Central District of Illinois, Springfield Ruth A.
Waller, Attorney
at Law, Decatur
Contemporary
Ethical Issues
Don’t miss this in-depth look at the ethical issues
facing lawyers and judges today – from prejudice and incivility to inherent
biases against those different from ourselves. Hon. Raymond J. McKoski (ret.),
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, Lake Villa
Lincoln’s
Evolution from Anti-Slavery to Equality of Civil Rights
Learn how lawyers can overcome prejudice by examining
Abraham Lincoln’s move from anti-slavery beliefs to his stance on civil rights
equality throughout his lifetime. Moderator: Hon. Ronald
D. Spears (Ret.), Spears Dispute Resolution LLC, Taylorville J. Steven Beckett, Beckett Law Office, P.C., Urbana Prof. Roger Billings, Northern Kentucky School of Law (Ret.), Kentucky Guy C. Fraker, Attorney and Author, Bloomington
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 he 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 Illinois State Bar Association
Co-sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Association
3.0 hours MCLE credit, including 3.0 hours Professionalism Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category:Professionalism,
Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit
Original Program Date: September 9, 2022 MCLE Accreditation Extension
Period: November 21, 2024 - November 20, 2026 (You must certify completion and save
your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)
Don’t miss
ISBA’s 4th Annual Abraham Lincoln’s Legal Legacy seminar as we take
an in-depth look at how to overcome prejudice and racial discrimination in the
legal profession. The program offers an informative, historical look at how far
we’ve come as a society – and how far we have yet to go. Topics include:
The evolution of Lincoln’s view on racial
equality – from his view of the Declaration of Independence up to his “final
speech”;
The arguments on race that took place between
Lincoln and Senator Stephen Douglas during the 1847 Debate;
How to represent unpopular clients or cases (and
how Lincoln handled this very situation); and
Much more.
Program Coordinators: J.
Steven Beckett, Beckett Law
Office, P.C., Urbana Hon.
Ronald D. Spears (Ret.), Spears
Dispute Resolution LLC, Taylorville
Lincoln’s Legal Cases involving Slavery
This segment
examines Lincoln’s legal cases involving slavery, including Matson v. Ashmore in which Lincoln
defended the slave-owner in Coles County, Illinois in 1847. John
A. Lupton, Supreme Court Historic
Preservation Commission, Springfield
Lincoln and Douglas: The 1847 Debate
This
presentation discusses the debates and arguments on race that took place in
Charleston, Illinois between Abraham Lincoln (who as the Republic Party
candidate for the U.S. Senate) and Senator Stephen Douglas (the Democrat incumbent). Hon.
Ronald D. Spears (Ret.), Spears
Dispute Resolution LLC, Taylorville
Lawyer Representation of Unpopular People
and Causes
Join us for
this informative panel presentation that discusses the representation of
unpopular clients or cases, as well as the attacks in later political campaigns
and judicial confirmation proceedings. Moderator:Hon. Ronald D. Spears(Ret.),
Spears Dispute Resolution LLC, Taylorville J.
Steven Beckett, Beckett Law
Office, P.C., Urbana Prof.
Roger Billings, Northern Kentucky School of Law (Ret.), Kentucky Guy
C. Fraker, Attorney and Author,
Bloomington
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 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
