Solo & Small Firm Conference

SSFC - The Bad Lawyers of Hollywood: An Ethics Program

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association
Sponsored by the ISBA Mutual Insurance Company


0.75 hours MCLE credit, including 0.75 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, or Legal Ethics credit


Original Program Date: September 29, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­December 4, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Whether it’s fiction lawyers in film, or real lawyers representing celebrities, a ton of these characters have committed ethical violations. Don’t miss this opportunity to listen as Stuart Teicher explores the misdeeds of Hollywood’s real and fake lawyers, while discussing Illinois’ Rules of Professional Conduct 1.5, 3.5, and 8.4.


Moderator: Diana Servos, ST Legal Group, Deerfield
Stuart Teicher, Teicher Professional Growth, LLC, New Jersey



*Originally presented as part of the ISBA’s Solo & Small Firm Conference 2023: The Intersection of Technology and the Law. 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 $22.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $37.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $22.50
    • Law Students - Free

SSFC - Dealing with Trauma in the Practice of Law

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association
Sponsored by the ISBA Mutual Insurance Company


1.0 hours MCLE credit, including 1.0 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Mental Health & Substance Abuse credit


Original Program Date: September 29, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­December 4, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Being an attorney requires more than just your ability to successfully negotiate, litigate, and mediate. You also deal with clients who have undergone various kinds of trauma which can, in turn, affect your mental state. This session explains what compassion fatigue is, discusses how to recognize it, and offers strategies that can help you deal with it.


Moderator/Speaker: Pamela J. Kuzniar, Haid and Teich LLP, Chicago
Chelsy A. Castro, Castro Jacobs, Chicago
Alisa Neary, Mezzo Consulting, LLC, St. Charles



*Originally presented as part of the ISBA’s Solo & Small Firm Conference 2023: The Intersection of Technology and the Law. 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 $30 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

SSFC - Using DIY Video To Promote Your Practice and Communicate with Your Client

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
Sponsored by the ISBA Mutual Insurance Company


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


Original Program Date: September 29, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­December 4, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Get the information and inspiration you need for recording and publishing videos that will connect you with your prospects and help you grow your firm.


Moderator: Diana Servos, ST Legal Group, Deerfield
Philip Fairley, The Rainmaker Institute, Arizona




*Originally presented as part of the ISBA’s Solo & Small Firm Conference 2023: The Intersection of Technology and the Law. 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 $30 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

SSFC - Running Your Practice Now, Selling Your Practice Later

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
Sponsored by the ISBA Mutual Insurance Company


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


Original Program Date: September 29, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­December 4, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Learn how to run an effective, profitable law firm now, so you can sell it later when you’re ready. Topics include: planning your legacy with your law firm, practicing remotely, having a plan for retirement or succession, knowing when to stay and when to go, and much more!


Moderator: Rachel Hernandez, Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, St. Charles
Brandon Ayers, Legacy & Life Law Firm, LLC, Naperville
Stephanie Stewart, Robinson, Steward, Montgomery & Doppke, Chicago



*Originally presented as part of the ISBA’s Solo & Small Firm Conference 2023: The Intersection of Technology and the Law. 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 $30 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

SSFC - Best Practices for Zoom Court

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
Sponsored by the ISBA Mutual Insurance Company


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


Original Program Date: September 29, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­December 4, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Get the tips you need for using zoom effectively during your next court case, including what to do, what not to do, how to prepare your client for zoom court, and more.


Moderator: Genevieve E. Miller, Singewald Law Firm, Chicago
Hon. Tamika R. Walker, 17th Judicial Circuit, Rockford
Hon. Chad S. Beckett, 6th Judicial Circuit, Urbana



*Originally presented as part of the ISBA’s Solo & Small Firm Conference 2023: The Intersection of Technology and the Law. Find more sessions in this series in the ISBA On-Demand CLE.



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 $30 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

SSFC - Overcoming Pain Points in Opening a New Solo Practice

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association
Sponsored by the ISBA Mutual Insurance Company


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


Original Program Date: September 29, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­December 4, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us as our speakers, both of whom recently launched their solo practices, provide a review of the “Top 10” pain points when opening a practice. They will also provide some practical solutions and resources for addressing those pain points. Topics include organizational and registration considerations, practical matter management, financial organization, creative office support solutions, and general operational issues.


Moderator: Genevieve E. Miller, Singewald Law Firm, Chicago

Howard E. Zimmerle, Zimmerle Law, Moline
Elisabeth A. Ritter, Ritter Law Offices, Chicago



*Originally presented as part of the ISBA’s Solo & Small Firm Conference 2023: The Intersection of Technology and the Law. 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 $30 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

SSFC - Making Your Work Flow: The Secret to Managing Your Practice

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association
Sponsored by the ISBA Mutual Insurance Company


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


Original Program Date: September 29, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­December 4, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Reality shows us that solo or small firms have attorneys and staff that are oftentimes overworked and unable to respond to as many requests for information as their clients are making. As a result, a vicious cycle begins where phone calls aren’t returned in a timely manner, clients get frustrated and, in the worst of situations, bar complaints are filed. Don’t miss this segment that shows you how having a system in place can help with automation, keep cases moving forward, provide high-quality work product and results, and help you anticipate your client’s questions before they even ask them. Learn how to identify the current processes that your firm uses, design processes that will keep your team making coordinated progress, and identify the technology tools that will allow you to systematize your firm.


Moderator: Rachel Hernandez, Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, St. Charles
Melanie Leonard, streamlined.legal, Naperville



*Originally presented as part of the ISBA’s Solo & Small Firm Conference 2023: The Intersection of Technology and the Law. 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 $30 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

SSFC - Isn't it Time to Have a Conversation? - Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association
Sponsored by the ISBA Mutual Insurance Company


0.50 hours MCLE credit, including 0.50 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Diversity & Inclusion PMCLE credit


Original Program Date: September 29, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: December 4, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Finding solutions to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession requires discussions among all of us. Join us for this interactive workshop where we learn to build bridges and collaboratively find new solutions – both personally and professionally. After learning about some personal experiences of attorneys who have been impacted, each attendee will participate in table discussions guided by our facilitator to explore the topic.


Moderators:
Khara Coleman, Office of the Cook County Sheriff, Oak Park
Dina M. Ninfo, CMS Legal, State of Illinois, Chicago

Facilitator: Dr. Richard D. Harvey, Saint Louis University, Missouri



*Originally presented as part of the ISBA’s Solo & Small Firm Conference 2023: The Intersection of Technology and the Law. 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 $15 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $25
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $15
    • Law Students - Free

SSFC - Top Tips In 10 Minutes

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
Sponsored by the ISBA Mutual Insurance Company


0.50 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: September 28, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­December 4, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this entertaining and informative program that’s full of great ideas you can immediately incorporate into your practice.


1.Law Firm Risk Management
They don't teach insurance in law school. Don’t miss this opportunity to listen as our speakers share their experience ensuring law firms and how firms can protect themselves from expensive and possibly firm-ending insurance claims.
Adam W. Czerwinski, Sidebar Insurance Solutions, Inc., Orland Park
Jeffrey Strand, ISBA Mutual Insurance Company, Chicago

2.Retainer Agreements and Supreme Court Rule Changes
Sarah Toney, The Toney Law Firm, Chicago

3.Hot Topics in Employee Hiring and Retention
Andrea Herran, Focus HR, Barrington




*Originally presented as part of the ISBA’s Solo & Small Firm Conference 2023: The Intersection of Technology and the Law. 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 $15 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $25
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $15
    • Law Students - Free

SSFC - ChatGPT and Your Practice

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


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


*Original Program Date: September 28, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­October 17, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


The topic will focus on ChatGPT, an advanced language model developed by OpenAI. During the session, attendees will learn about the capabilities and potential uses of ChatGPT, including its ability to answer questions, generate text, and translate languages. Attendees will learn the latest advancements in AI technology and how ChatGPT can be applied to help lawyers in their daily work.



Moderator: Bryan M. Sims, Sims Law Firm Ltd, Naperville
Aaron W. Brooks, Brooks Law and Consulting, LLC, Naperville


*Originally presented as part of the ISBA’s Solo & Small Firm Conference 2023: The Intersection of Technology and the Law. 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 $30 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free