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Family Law "How To" Series: 58. Issues Regarding Stock Options

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Part of ISBA's Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


0.5 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2017
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­August 27, 2024 - August 26, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Gain a better understanding of how to handle the issues that can arise regarding stock options in your next family law case.


“How To” Series Producer and Coordinator:
Pamela J. Kuzniar , Kuzniar & Simons, P.C., Chicago

Program Speakers:
Hon. Arnold F. Blockman (ret.) , Sixth Judicial Circuit, Champaign
Lisa M. Nyuli , Ariano Hardy Ritt Nyuli Richmond Lytle & Goettel P.C., South Elgin
Susan W. Rogaliner , Attorney at Law, St. Charles



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 $17.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $35
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $12.50
    • Law Students – Free

Family Law "How To" Series: 57. Property Division

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Part of ISBA's Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


1.0 hours MCLE Credit


Original Program Date: Monday, February 12, 2018
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: August 27, 2024 - August 26, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Gain a better understanding of property division issues in your next family law case, including 750 ILCS 5/503: Disposition of Property and Debts.


“How To” Series Producer and Coordinator:
Pamela J. Kuzniar , Kuzniar & Simons, P.C., Chicago

Program Speakers:
Morris Lane Harvey , Harvey Behme & Associates, Mt. Vernon
Masah S. SamForay , The Foray Firm, Homewood



Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $35 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $70
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Family Law "How To" Series: 55. Dissipation

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Part of ISBA's Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


0.5 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2017
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: August 27, 2024 - August 26, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Gain a better understanding of how to address key dissipation issues, including:
  • Establishing the timing of irreconcilable breakdown; 
  • Burden of proof issues; 
  • Why courts should be cautious about raising a dissipation issue sua sponte; 
  • What happens when dissipation is established; 
  • Notice of intent to claim dissipation of marital assets; and
  • Much more.

“How To” Series Producer and Coordinator:
Pamela J. Kuzniar , Kuzniar & Simons, P.C., Chicago

Program Speakers:
Hon. Arnold F. Blockman (ret.) , Sixth Judicial Circuit, Champaign
Marilyn Longwell , Marilyn Longwell& Associates P.C., 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 $17.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $35
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $12.50
    • Law Students – Free

Family Law "How To" Series: 54. Transmutation / Commingling

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Part of ISBA's Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


0.5 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2017
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­August 27, 2024 - August 26, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Gain a better understanding of transmutation and commingling, including account tracing (such as 401k and investments), entity tracing (corporation documentation), and personal efforts and reasonable compensation.


“How To” Series Producer and Coordinator:
Pamela J. Kuzniar , Kuzniar & Simons, P.C., Chicago

Program Speakers:
James M. Godbout, Sikich LLP, Chicago
Matthew A. Kirsh, Kirsh & Associates Ltd., Chicago
Masah S. SamForay, The Foray Firm, Homewood
Rory T. Weiler, Weiler & Lengle P.C., St. Charles



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 $17.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $35
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $12.50
    • Law Students – Free

Family Law "How To" Series: 56. Maintenance

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Part of the ISBA Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


1.25 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2017
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­August 27, 2024 - August 26, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Gain a better understanding of maintenance and whether it applies to your case. Topics include:
  • Maintenance calculations;
  • Unallocated maintenance;
  • Tax considerations;
  • Life insurance protections;
  • Payment logistics;
  • Modifications of maintenance; and
  • Much more.

“How To” Series Producer and Coordinator:
Pamela J. Kuzniar, Kuzniar & Simons, P.C., Chicago

Program Speakers:
Ashanti Henderson Madlock, Madlock Henderson LLC, Chicago
Curtis B. Ross, The Law Offices of Curtis Bennett Ross 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 $43.75 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $87.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Family Law "How To" Series: 53. Proving Marital and Non-Marital Characterization

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Part of the ISBA Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


0.5 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2018
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­August 27, 2024 - August 26, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for a look at how to prove marital and non-marital characterization, including the factors that may support a non-marital asset assertion. The speakers discuss several hypothetical scenarios throughout the presentation.
“How To” Series Producer and Coordinator:
Pamela J. Kuzniar, Kuzniar & Simons, P.C., Chicago

Program Speakers:
Howard W. Feldman, FeldmanWasser, Springfield
Kelli Gordon, FeldmanWasser, Springfield
Courtney Viamille, Cohn Reznick, Chicago
Tamika R. Walker, DeRango & Cain, LLC, Rockford


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 $17.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $35
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $12.50
    • Law Students – Free

Family Law "How To" Series: 52. Reading and Understanding Operating Agreements

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Part of the ISBA Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


0.5 hours MCLE Credit


Original Program Date: Friday, January 19, 2018
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­August 27, 2024 - August 26, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Learn how to read and understand operating agreement with this informative seminar. Topics include:
  • Types of entity-level agreements;
  • Restrictions within entity-level agreements;
  • Historical transactions;
  • Size of entity;
  • Distributions;
  • Non-competes and the value of personal goodwill; and
  • Relevant case law.

“How To” Series Producer and Coordinator:
Pamela J. Kuzniar , Kuzniar & Simons, P.C., Chicago


Program Speakers:
James M. Godbout, Sikich LLP, Chicago
Morris Lane Harvey, Harvey Behme & Associates, Mt. Vernon
Masah S. SamForay, The Foray Firm, Homewood



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 $17.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $35
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $12.50
    • Law Students – Free

Family Law "How To" Series: 51. Understanding Partnership, Sub S, and LLC Returns

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!
Part of ISBA's Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


1.25 hours MCLE Credit


Original Program Date: Monday, February 12, 2018
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: August 27, 2024 - August 26, 2026(You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Gain a better understanding of partnership, Sub S, and LLC returns with this informative program, including”
  • Form 1040 – Individual Income Tax Return
  • Schedule C – Business Income or Loss;
  • Schedule F – Profit or Loss from Farming
  • Form 1065 – Return of Partnership Income; and
  • Form 1120S – Income Tax Return for an S Corp.

“How To” Series Producer and Coordinator:
Pamela J. Kuzniar , Kuzniar & Simons, P.C., Chicago


Program Speakers:
James M. Godbout , Sikich LLP, Chicago
Morris Lane Harvey , Harvey Behme & Associates, Mt. Vernon



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 $43.75 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $87.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Family Law "How To" Series: 50. Understanding Personal Returns

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!
Part of ISBA's Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


1.0 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2017
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­August 27, 2024 - August 26, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Gain a better understanding of personal income tax returns on your next family law case. Topics include:
  • How to use income tax returns in litigation; 
  • What can be learned from income tax returns; 
  • Cautions to be aware of, including amended returns and unsigned returns; 
  • Relief from tax and penalties; and 
  • Understanding tax forms (Form 1040, Schedule A-F, Form W-2; and Form 4562)

“How To” Series Producer and Coordinator:
Pamela J. Kuzniar , Kuzniar & Simons, P.C., Chicago

Program Speakers:
Bethany M. Hearn, Clifton Larson Allen, LLP, Champaign
Ashanti Henderson Madlock, Madlock Henderson LLC, Chicago
Rory T. Weiler, Weiler & Lengle P.C., St. Charles



Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $35 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $70
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Family Law "How To" Series: 49. Understanding Financial Statements

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!
Part of ISBA's Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


.75 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2017
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­August 27, 2024 - August 26, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Gain a better understanding of financial statements and how they affect your next family law case.

“How To” Series Producer and Coordinator:
Pamela J. Kuzniar , Kuzniar & Simons, P.C., Chicago

Program Speakers:
Lisa M. Nyuli , Ariano Hardy Ritt Nyuli Richmond Lytle & Goettel P.C., South Elgin
Curtis B. Ross , The Law Offices of Curtis Bennett Ross LLC, Chicago
Courtney Viamille , Cohn Reznick, 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 $26.25 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $52.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $18.75
    • Law Students – Free