Practice Ready Basics

Family Law "How To" Series: 07. Pleadings (Complaints Only - No Motions)

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


.5 hours MCLE credit

Original Program Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2017
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­June 18, 2024 - June 17, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)

Gain a better understanding of how to handle pleadings in your next family law case. Topics include:
  • How to draft family law complaints;
  • Supreme Court Rule 137
  • 735 ILCS 2-602 – 2-605;
  • 735 ILCS 2-607;
  • 735 ILCS 2-610;
  • 735 ILCS 2-613;
  • 750 ILCS 5/403; and
  • 750 ILCS 5/410

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

Program Speakers:
Margaret A. Bennett , Bennett Law Firm LLC, Oak Brook
Christopher W. Bohlen , Barmann, Bohlen & Jacobi, P.C., Kankakee
Anne M. Martinkus , Erwin Martinkus & Cole, Champaign
Maria Katerina Sarantakis , Davi and Associates, P.C., Genoa City



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: 06. Mortgage Foreclosure & Dissolution of Marriage Proceedings

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


.5 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, January 5, 2017
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­June 18, 2024 - June 17, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Gain a better understanding of how to handle your next mortgage foreclosure and dissolution of marriage case, including:
  • Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Law;
  • Methods of terminating and interest in real estate;
  • Judicial foreclosure requirements for residential real estate, including homeowner protection, filing the foreclosure; and timeline;
  • When and how to consolidate a foreclosure with a divorce case;
  • The scope of foreclosure injunction;
  • The timeline for filing an appeal in a foreclosure case; and
  • Much more.

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

Program Speakers:
Gloria E. Block , Hoffenberg and Block LLC, Chicago
Ashanti Madlock Henderson , Madlock Henderson LLC, Chicago
Lisa M. Nyuli , Ariano Hardy Ritt Nyuli Richmond Lytle & Goettel P.C., South Elgin
Michael S. Strauss , Schlesinger & Strauss LLC, Libertyville



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 $17.50is 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: 05. Interim Fees IMDMA & Parentage

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


0.5 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, August 3, 2017
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­June 14, 2024 - June 13, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Gain a better understanding of how to handle interim fees and costs during your next divorce case, including:
  • Matters in which fees and costs can be pursued;
  • Parentage matters;
  • Temporary relief;
  • Attorney fees and client rights;
  • Pre-judgment dissolution proceedings; and
  • Award of interim fees and costs.


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

Program Speakers:
Jami Buzinski , Kamerlink, Stark, Powers & McNicholas LLC, Chicago
Kelli E. Gordon , Feldman Wasser, Springfield
Ebony B. Thompson , 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: 03. Injunction/TRO and 04. Temporary Financial Relief

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: Thursday, February 9, 2017
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­June 14, 2024 - June 13, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Get the information you need about injunctions and temporary restraining orders for your next family law case. Gain a better understanding of how to handle the temporary relief aspect of your next family law case, including:
  • Who can petition for temporary maintenance or temporary support of a child;
  • Who can petition for a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction;
  • The factors to consider when assessing an interim award;
  • Motions to conduct evidentiary hearings;
  • Requiring the petitioner to seek employment;
  • Contributions to the household and children’s expenses; and
  • Temporary custody and visitation issues.

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

Program Speakers:
Aurelija Fitzpatrick , Marilyn Longwell & Associates P.C., Chicago
Ashanti Madlock Henderson , Madlock Henderson LLC, Chicago
Marilyn F. Longwell , Marilyn Longwell & Associates P.C., Chicago
William J. Scott , Momkus McCluskey LLC, Lisle
Morris Lane Harvey , Law Offices of Morris Lane Harvey, Mt. Vernon
Lena G. Winters , Winters Family Law, Chicago



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

Family Law "How To" Series: 02. Order of Protection / Domestic Violence Defense

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 the ISBA Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


.5 hours MCLE credit

Original Program Date: Friday, December 16, 2016
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: June 14, 2024 - June 13, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Learn how to prepare and present a defense against an Order of Protection with this short seminar. Topics include:
  • What to expect during your initial client contact;
  • Important areas to cover during the initial client intake and the paperwork you need the client to bring to your meeting;
  • Understanding Orders of Protection, including: interim, emergency, and plenary;
  • Motions to vacate;
  • How to modify an Order of Protection;
  • The benefits of having a court reporter at the hearing;
  • Using the Freedom of Information Act to compare the police report against statements made in the Order of Protection;
  • Common problems to be look for in drafting of the order; and
  • Much more.

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

Program Speakers:
Hon. Rodney Equi (Ret.), Kollias & Gieses, Wheaton
Kelli E. Gordon , Feldman Wasser, Springfield
Jennifer L. Stallings , Ariano Hardy Ritt Nyuli Richmond Lytle & Goettel P.C., South Elgin



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: 01. Order of Protection / Domestic Violence Prosecution

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 the ISBA Family Law "How To" Series
Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


0.75 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2016
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: June 14, 2024 - June 13, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Learn the context and meaning of statutory terms used in Domestic Violence and Orders of Protection cases, including:
  • Who can get an order of protection;
  • The differences and similarities between criminal and civil orders of protection;
  • The process for getting a civil order of protection;
  • The different types of orders of protection;
  • The court room process for an Order of Protection hearing; and
  • Much more.


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

Program Speakers:
Daniel B. Davis , Richard Wilson PC Law Offices, Chicago
Heather M. Hurst , Davis Friedman, Chicago 
Sally K. Kolb , Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Found, Champaign



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

ISBA's Elder Law Basics: Will Drafting 101

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 Elder Law Section
Co-Sponsored by the ISBA Trusts & Estates Section, ISBA Real Estate Law Section and the ISBA Senior Lawyers Section


1.50 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: April 27, 2022
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­March 26, 2024 - March 25, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this presentation on the basics of drafting wills, as well as the related estate planning considerations, including when clients opt to utilize wills as a primary estate planning tool. Elder law attorneys, senior lawyers, trusts and estate counsel, new lawyers, and general practitioners with basic practice experience who attend this online program will better understand:
  • Dying without a will;
  • The interplay of all assets in a client’s estate;
  • Which assets pass through a will;
  • Will terminology, provisions, and clauses;
  • The issues to consider when drafting wills;
  • What “probate” is, including its pros and cons;
  • Probate avoidance tools and other statutory methods of disposing assets; and
  • The amended TODI statute.

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

Program Moderator:
Constance Burnett Renzi, Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi, Lenert & Julien, P.C., Sugar Grove

Program Speaker:
Colleen L. Sahlas, The Law Offices of Hoy & Sahlas, LLC, Oak Brook

Pricing Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $52.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $105
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

ISBA's Rooting Out Racial Bias

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 and the Illinois Judges Association
Co-sponsored by the Northwest Suburban Bar Association, Illinois Defense Counsel, Asian American Bar Association, Chinese American Bar Association, Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois, Korean American Bar Association, Filipino American Lawyers Association of Chicago, DuPage County Bar Association, Sangamon County Bar Association, Winnebago County Bar Association, Catholic Lawyers Guild, Women’s Criminal Defense Bar Association, Champaign County Bar Association, McHenry County Bar Association, Justinian Society of Lawyers, Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association, The Advocates’ Society, and the Decalogue Society of Lawyers

1.50 hours MCLE credit, including 1.50* hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Diversity and Inclusion credit


Original Program Date: December 10, 2021
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: February 8, 2024 - February 7, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


With the language of inclusion continually evolving, it’s likely that people will inadvertently offend someone, even while trying to be conscious of their wording. Don’t miss this timely discussion in which our two speakers draw on their experience in promoting all aspects of diversity in their legal community. Topics include: micro-aggression, implicit bias, and cultural appropriation.

Program Moderator:
Anna P. Krolikowska, ISBA President 2021-22, Attorney at Law, Northbrook

Program Speakers:
Dana Cutler, James W. Tippin & Associates, Kansas City, MO
Keith Cutler , James W. Tippin & Associates, Kansas City, MO



Pricing Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $52.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $105
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

ISBA's 6 Hour Professional Responsibility MCLE Bundle

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


6.0 hours MCLE credit, including 6.0 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following categories:
  • 4.0 hours Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit
  • 1.0 hour Diversity and Inclusion credit
  • 1.0 hour Mental Health and Substance Abuse credit

Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­March 4, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this in-depth program that explores the important issues of professional responsibility in the practice of law. Attorneys who take advantage of this 6-hour bundle will better understand:
  • How technology impacted Abraham Lincoln’s role as a lawyer, legislator, and President;
  • How artificial intelligence can help streamline your business operations and improve your marketing;
  • The importance of engagement letters;
  • How to prepare informative bills for your clients;
  • What you need to know to create and operate a successful law practice;
  • The importance of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession;
  • The science-based techniques to being happy and satisfied in your legal career; and
  • Much more.

Lincoln’s Interest and Commitment to Science and Technology
Originally presented on September 8, 2023 by the Illinois State Bar Association and Co-sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Association
(1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit)
The program’s opening segment examines Lincoln’s evolving interest in and involvement with science and technology issues – and how it impacted his role as lawyer, legislator, and President.
Hon. Ronald D. Spears (ret.), Spears Dispute Resolution LLC, Taylorville

Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers: What You Need to Know So You Aren't Left In the Dust
Originally presented on December 12, 2023 by the Illinois State Bar Association
(1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit)
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from our highly-popular speaker, Drew Vaughn, as he explains how artificial intelligence can help streamline your business operations and improve your marketing, which will allow you to focus on what you love – practicing law.
Andrew G. Vaughn, Deviant Marketing, Chicago

Engagement Letters, Timesheets, and Billing Tips
Originally presented on February 7, 2023 by the ISBA Standing Committee on Law Office Management and Economics
(1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit)
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Kevin Stine as he teaches you the importance of engagement letters, how to keep track of your time, how to prepare informative bills for clients, and the ethical pitfalls to avoid.
Kevin Stine, First Co Bancorp Inc and FCB Banks, Collinsville

Creating and Operating a Successful Law Practice
Originally presented on June 9, 2023 by the ISBA Standing Committee on Law Office Management and Economics
(1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit)
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Antwan Williams as he examines the various ways lawyers have created and operated a successful law practice. Attorneys interested in finding out more about how to start and operate a law practice who attend this seminar will better understand: the globalization of the legal practice; email and the internet; the unique opportunities created by an aging population; how to locate the ideal place to open an office; goals and timelines; how much money it takes to get started; how to find candidates and opportunities; the law office management software you need to know about; client development and management; and the ethical issues you need to consider, including Rule 1.17.
Antwan M. Williams, Law Office of Antwan M. Williams, Chicago

Ways to Improve and Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Legal Profession
Originally presented on June 9, 2023 by the ISBA Diversity Leadership Council
(0.50 hours Diversity and Inclusion MCLE/PMCLE credit)
Get the tips and practical advice you need to improve diversity and inclusion throughout your professional circles with this informative presentation. Topics include: how the legal profession can do better in hiring, retention, promotion, and professional development; how to recognize unconscious biases in ourselves and the strategies we can employ to successfully interrupt these biases in both our personal and professional lives; and what solo and small firm attorneys can do to improve diversity, equity and inclusion, including mentoring and job shadowing.
Toussaint Romain, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, North Carolina

Isn't it Time to Have a Conversation? - Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Originally presented on September 29, 2023 by the Illinois State Bar Association
(0.50 hours Diversity and Inclusion MCLE/PMCLE 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.
Dr. Richard D. Harvey, Saint Louis University, Missouri

Like the Law, Happiness is a Practice
Originally presented on May 25, 2023 by the Illinois State Bar Association
(1.0 hour Mental Health or Substance Abuse MCLE/PMCLE credit)
A common misconception about happiness is that it is something that happens to us. To the contrary, scientific research has revealed that happiness requires intentional practice. We cannot just hope to be happy; we must work at it. Don’t miss this workshop that introduces attendees to the science of happiness and satisfaction in the legal profession. It provides scientific support for the importance of happiness to the practice of law and teaches participants science-based techniques for pursuing happiness and satisfaction in a healthy way.
Nora Riva Bergman, Real Life Practice, Florida
Chelsy Castro, Castro Jacobs Psychotherapy and Consulting (CIPC), Chicago



*This bundle satisfies the 6 hour Professional Responsibility Requirement for a two-year reporting period under Supreme Court Rule 794(d).


Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $159 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $375
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $50
    • Law Students - Free

Basic Skills - ISBA's Program for Newly Admitted Attorneys

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


6.0 hours MCLE credit, including 6.0* hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following categories:
  • 4.75 hours Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention MCLE credit
  • 0.75 hour Diversity and Inclusion MCLE credit
  • 0.50 hour Mental Health and Substance Abuse MCLE credit


Original Program Date: February 15, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­February 14, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Newly Admitted Attorneys: Satisfy your Illinois Basic Skills
 MCLE requirement with this complimentary program!


Jump start your new Illinois legal career by attending this outstanding Basic Skills professional responsibility course that’s designed to equip you with the information you need as a new Illinois attorney, as well as help you begin to fulfill your Illinois Supreme Court Newly Admitted Attorney requirement (S. Ct. Rule 793)*. Our faculty of high-profile attorneys and judges offers insights, tips, and advice on the issues you face in your practice. The program closes with an in-depth look at the questions you need answered and issues you need help with as a new attorney.


Program Moderators:
Natali Thomas, ISBA Young Lawyers Division Chair 2023-24, South Carolina
Hannah R. Lamore, ISBA Young Lawyers Division Vice-Chair 2023-24, Mahoney Silverman & Cross LLC, Joliet

Welcome and Introduction
Shawn Kasserman, ISBA President 2023-24, Tomasik Kotin Kasserman LLC, Chicago

Perspectives from the Bench
1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, or Legal Ethics MCLE credit
Although judges may operate their courtrooms in diverse manners, there are some things they agree that new attorneys should know. Our esteemed panelists share tips on common mistakes to avoid, civility, brief-writing, persuasive arguments, career options, remote court issues, and more!
Moderator: Carol A. Casey, Attorney at Law, Joliet
Hon. Jeffrey A. Goffinet, First Judicial Circuit Court
Hon. Chantelle A. Porter,18th Judicial Circuit Court
Hon. Elizabeth M. Rochford, Illinois Supreme Court

Ethical Dilemmas & Common Mistakes to Avoid
1.0 hours MCLE credit, including 1.0 hours Professionalism, Civility, or Legal Ethics MCLE credit
This segment examines some of the common mistakes made by new attorneys and explores some of the best ways to deal with them once they've occurred. Using the framework of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct, our panelists discuss common issues you may encounter with supervisory attorneys, opposing counsel, and clients. The discussion covers the requirements for properly setting up a firm, including necessary paperwork, managing trust accounts, recent case law issues impacting law firms, facts about risk management and malpractice, and important issues to be aware of. The importance of being prepared and conducting your practice with honesty and integrity (as well as the potential consequences when you don't) are also examined.
Michael P. Downey, Downey Law Group LLC, St. Louis
Sari W. Montgomery, Robinson, Stewart, Montgomery & Doppke, LLC, Chicago

Improving and Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Legal Profession
0.75 hour MCLE credit, including 0.75 hour Diversity and Inclusion MCLE credit
Join us for this in-depth look at how to improve and promote diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. Learn how your experiences and the challenges you have faced can create implicit bias toward others, as well as the barriers it creates during the hiring, retaining, and promoting process. A discussion on how to recognize unconscious biases in yourself and the strategies you can use to halt it in both your personal and professional life is also included.
Moderator: Khara A. Coleman, Office of the Cook County Sheriff, Oak Park
Lindy A. Giesler, Perbix and Morgan Attorneys at Law, Havana
Antonio Lee, Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Chicago
Kenneth A. Matuszewski, Goldberg Segalla LLP, Chicago
Bhavani K. Raveendran, Romanucci & Blandin LLC, Chicago
Taylor Tyler, Tyler Law Offices PC, Chicago
Natali Thomas, ISBA YLD Chair 2023-24, South Carolina

Recognizing Impairment Issues and Lawyers Assistance Program Resources to Help
0.50 hour MCLE credit, including 0.50 hour Mental Health and Substance Abuse MCLE credit
You’ve learned to think like a lawyer. You also need to recognize that these thought processes can result in increased stress, anxiety, and depression. Learn to be aware of potential pitfalls and how to utilize the numerous resources available through the Lawyers’ Assistance Program.
Dr. Diana Uchiyama, Illinois Lawyers Assistance Program, Chicago

Professional Responsibility, Professionalism, and Technology Update
1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, or Legal Ethics MCLE credit
Equip yourself with the information you need to effectively and ethically incorporate technology into your practice. Technology provides great benefits for attorneys, including highly efficient workflow, unprecedented access to information and rapid, cost-effective communications. Most lawyers, however, do not consider the great risks that technology creates for the practicing attorney. This session identifies those risks and shows you how to address them before launching into the latest and greatest in technology, including the benefits and risks of using Artificial Intelligence.
Melissa A. Smart, Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, Chicago

Tips to Protect Your Practice
0.50 hour MCLE credit, including 0.50 hour Professionalism, Civility, or Legal Ethics MCLE credit
As a new attorney, you want to make sure you have procedures in place to avoid a malpractice claim. In this session, the President and CEO of the professional liability insurance company founded by the ISBA in 1988 shares some of the tops tips to protect your practice, including client screening, ethical office sharing, conflicts of interest guidance, and more!
Jeffrey B. Strand, ISBA Mutual Insurance Company, Chicago

Time and Technology Strategies for Success
0.5 hour MCLE credit, including 0.5 hour Professionalism, Civility, or Legal Ethics MCLE credit
Maximize your effectiveness by implementing time management strategies into your practice. Learn tips on managing multiple interruptions, calendaring for success in managing case deadlines, juggling email overload, using technology to stay organized, communicating with clients effectively, and more. Tips on how these strategies help you reduce the stresses of the profession are also shared.
Paul R. Unger, Affinity Consulting Group, Ohio

Your New Legal Career
0.75 hour MCLE credit, including 0.75 hour Professionalism, Civility, or Legal Ethics MCLE credit
Our panelists draw upon their own experiences as a litigation lawyer, transactional practitioner, corporate counsel, and government attorney to address the issues you want to discuss during the closing segment! Topics include: challenges for new attorneys; where to turn for guidance; surviving the stresses of the first year of practice; settling on an area of practice (or transitioning from one you hate); finding your work/life balance, and much more!
Moderator: Judith E. Conway, Cooney & Conway, Chicago
Hannah R. Lamore, ISBA YLD Vice Chair 2023-24, Mahoney Silverman & Cross LLC, Joliet
Susannah Price Sullivan, Union Pacific Railroad Company, Lake Forest
Ryan Suniga, Securities Exchange Commission, Chicago
Natali Thomas, ISBA YLD Chair 2023-24, South Carolina



*Amended Supreme Court Rule 793(c)(1) requires newly admitted attorneys to complete a Basic Skills Course consisting of 6.0 hours
of Professional Responsibility MCLE credit and/or mentoring plus additional hours to equal 15 hours of MCLE credit. www.mcleboard.org.
For information on mentoring programs visit www.2civility.org/programs/mentoring/


To certify completion of this course, you must complete all the video or audio segments below.  Then to retrieve your certificate, complete the course evaluation and access your MCLE Certificate.  ISBA will report your credit to the MCLE board no later than 6 weeks after your certification.


Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • Fees:
    • New Attorney Member - Free
    • ISBA Member Price of $210 is displayed below when you log in and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price - $420
    • Law Students - Free