Elder Law

Illinois Electronic Wills Act - Part 2

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Trusts & Estates Section


2.0 hours MCLE credit, including 2.0 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics credit or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Friday, September 24, 2021
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­October 21, 2025 - October 20, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for Part 2 of this three-part series in which we explore the nuts and bolts of the newly enacted Electronic Wills and Remote Witnesses Act. Trust and estate attorneys, family law lawyers, general practitioners, and elder law counsel with all levels of practice experience who attend this online program will better understand:
  • Obtaining access to the decedent’s cloud storage;
  • How to probate copies of electronic wills;
  • How to admit electronic wills to probate;
  • The jurisdictional issues that can arise, including Illinois electronic wills by non-resident decedents and out-of-state electronic wills;
  • How to handle undue influence and lack of capacity claims; and
  • Much more!

Program Coordinator:
Oana L. Militaru, DiMonte & Lizak LLC, Park Ridge

Program Moderator:
Raymond W. Prather, Prather Ebner LLP, Chicago

Program Speakers:
Daniel S. Ebner, Prather Ebner LLP, Chicago
Sarah M. LeRose, Leonard J. LeRose, Jr., Ltd., Chicago
Hon. James G. Riley (ret.), FMS Law Group, LLC, Chicago


Pricing Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $70 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $140
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

Illinois Electronic Wills Act - Part 1

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 Trusts & Estates Section


2.0 hours MCLE credit, including 2.0 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics credit, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Friday, September 17, 2021
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: October 21, 2025 - October 20, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for Part 1 of this three-part series in which we explore the nuts and bolts of the newly enacted Electronic Wills and Remote Witnesses Act. Trust and estate attorneys, family law lawyers, general practitioners, and elder law counsel with all levels of practice experience who attend this online program will better understand:
  • The execution and admission of wills prior to amendments;
  • Electronic wills in other jurisdictions;
  • Remote signings and how to create certified paper copies;
  • Changes introduced by the Electronic Wills and Remote Witnesses Act;
  • Self-proving attestation clauses;
  • Using the Electronic Wills and Remote Witnesses Act for Powers of Attorney and other documents;
  • Remote notarizations; and
  • Much more!

Program Coordinator:
Oana L. Militaru, DiMonte & Lizak LLC, Park Ridge

Program Moderator:
Oana L. Militaru, DiMonte & Lizak LLC, Park Ridge
Raymond W. Prather, Prather Ebner LLP, Chicago

Program Speakers:
Neil T. Goltermann, Momkus LLC, Lisle
Oana L. Militaru, DiMonte & Lizak LLC, Park Ridge
Kerry R. Peck, Peck Ritchey LLC, Chicago
Raymond W. Prather, Prather Ebner LLP, Chicago



Pricing Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $70 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $140
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

7th Annual Abraham Lincoln's Legal Legacy: Lessons for Today's Lawyers: Lincoln and Medicine - Part 2

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-Presented by the Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission


2.75 hours MCLE credit, including 1.75 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following categories:
  • 0.75 hours Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment credit
  • 1.0 hours Mental Health & Substance Abuse credit


Original Program Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­November 4, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Part 2 of ISBA’s 7th Annual Abraham Lincoln’s Legal Legacy seminar examines how present-day medical malpractice differs from 170 years ago, the ethical issues you need to be aware of when handling your next medicine-related case; and how Lincoln’s personal and professional growth was impacted by his relationship with David Davis.


Program Coordinator/Moderator:
John A. Lupton, Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation, Springfield

Abraham Lincoln’s Medical Malpractice Cases*
(0.75 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment credit)
This presentation explores one of Lincoln’s more famous cases – the chicken bone case – and how today’s medical malpractice field differs from Lincoln’s time period.
John A. Lupton, Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation, Springfield

Legal Ethics and Medicine*
(1.0 hour Mental Health & Substance Abuse credit)
This session examines the juxtaposition of medical issues in the legal community and legal ethics, and what you need to know when representing your clients.
Melissa A. Smart, Illinois Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission, Springfield

David Davis and Abraham Lincoln
The program closes with a look at the personal and professional relationship between David Davis – who was an Illinois 8th Judicial Circuit Judge, Lincoln’s campaign manager, and an U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice – and Abraham Lincoln.
Hon. Raymond J. McKoski (ret.), University of Illinois Chicago School of 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 $96 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $193
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

7th Annual Abraham Lincoln's Legal Legacy: Lessons for Today's Lawyers: Lincoln and Medicine - Part 1

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-Presented by the Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission


1.75 hours MCLE credit, including 1.75 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following categories:
  • 0.75 hours Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment credit
  • 1.0 hours Mental Health & Substance Abuse credit


Original Program Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­November 4, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss Part 1 of ISBA’s 7th Annual Abraham Lincoln’s Legal Legacy seminar as we discuss the medically-based cases Lincoln handled involving expert witnesses, personal injury, and insanity, as well as his own personal struggles with depression and how it impacted his career.


Program Coordinator/Moderator:
John A. Lupton, Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation, Springfield

Abraham Lincoln’s Medical-Related Cases*
(0.75 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment credit)
This segment opens with a brief introduction to the Court House Square’s Lincoln sites, followed by an in-depth look at the cases Lincoln handled that dealt with the medical profession, including expert witnesses, personal injury, and insanity.
Guy Fraker, Attorney and Author, Bloomington

Abraham Lincoln’s Melancholy*
(1.0 hour Mental Health & Substance Abuse credit)
This segment focuses on Lincoln’s own personal struggles with depression and how it impacted his legal and political careers.
Samuel Wheeler, Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation, Springfield



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 $62 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $124
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and How Attorneys Can Combat 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!
Master Series presented by the Illinois State Bar Association


1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hourProfessional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Diversity & Inclusion credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­September 15, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


In 1920s Oklahoma, Native Americans were treated as second class citizens. In the book and movie, Killers of the Flower Moon, we learn the true story about how members of the Osage Tribe were cheated out of their wealth and murdered for their oil rights. Don’t miss this interactive presentation in which our speaker, Philip Bogdanoff, uses film clips from the movie to discuss the various laws that discriminated against the Osage Tribe and how William Hale schemed to murder members of the tribe and steal their wealth. Learn how attorneys today can help prevent bias and discrimination in the legal profession by examining what the attorneys in the 1920s did to fight the racial persecution of the Osage Tribe and aided in the conviction of Mr. Hale for murder.

About the Speaker: Philip Bogdanoff is a nationally recognized continuing legal education speaker. Previously, he served as an assistant prosecutor in Akron, Ohio for nearly thirty years. He worked closely with the police and often made charging decisions on long term investigations. Mr. Bogdanoff also argued cases before the Ohio Ninth District Court of Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court before retiring as a senior assistant prosecutor. He still works as a special prosecutor and in 2022 argued three criminal cases before the Ohio Supreme Court. He has done over fifty presentations for prosecutor groups including the National District Attorneys Association. Attendees describe his presentations as informative, engaging, entertaining and dynamic. More information about Mr. Bogdanoff is available on his website at http://www.philipbogdanoff.com/.



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 $35is 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

Foolproof Generative Artificial Intelligence for Illinois Lawyers: Generating a Smarter, More Efficient 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!
Master Series presented by the Illinois State Bar Association


1.50 hours MCLE credit, including 1.50 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention


Original Program Date: June 25, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: August 14, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


As generative artificial intelligence reshapes the legal landscape, attorneys must understand its benefits, limitations, and ethical considerations to stay competitive and compliant. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from our speaker, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, as he demystifies the role of AI in modern legal practice and offers strategic insights on its integration into research, drafting and client communications. Attorneys with intermediate practice experience who attend this online program will learn:
  • How artificial intelligence enhances efficiency by streamlining legal research, automating document drafting, and supporting data-driven decision-making;
  • How to address fabricated citations and misleading outputs;
  • Why human oversight and rigorous verification is so important (especially in light of the cases where attorneys were sanctioned for AI-related errors);
  • The latest ethical guidelines (including the ABA’s Formal Opinion 512 and the Illinois Supreme Court’s AI policy) that outlines the best practices for confidentiality, transparency, and responsible artificial intelligence use;
  • How to ensure accuracy and compliance when using artificial intelligence tools; and
  • Much more!
For those who wish to receive the presenter’s resources after the presentation, such as in-depth case studies with guidance on how to adopt Generative AI in a law firm and his book on Generative AI strategies, please visit: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/event
About the Speaker: Dr. Gleb Tspiursky was named “Office Whisperer” by The New York Times for helping leaders overcome frustrations with Generative AI. He serves as the CEO of the future-of-work consultancy, Disaster Avoidance Experts. Dr. Gleb wrote seven bestselling books, including ChatGPT for Leaders and Content Creators: Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI . His cutting-edge thought leadership was featured in over 650 articles and 550 interview, including USA Today, CBS News, Fox News, Time, Business Insider, Fortune, and The New York Times. His writing was translated into Chinese, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Korean, French, Vietnamese, German, and more. His expertise comes from over 20 years of consulting, coaching, and speaking for Fortune 500 companies from Aflac to Xerox. It also comes from over 15 years in academia as a behavioral scientist, with 8 years as a lecturer at UNC-Chapel Hill, and 7 years as a professor at Ohio State.


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

Don't Let a Romance Scammer Steal Your Client's Heart and Life Savings

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-presented by the ISBA Trusts & Estates Law Section and ISBA Rural Practice Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: August 8, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


In today’s digital world, it is important to stay apprised of the various scams and financial abuses targeting the elderly members in our communities. One such offense that has resulted directly through advanced technology is the “romance scam,” which targets lonely and trusting elderly individuals through online dating apps and social media sites. Join us for an in-depth look at how to spot a possible scam and what you can do to help your client who has been the victim of this type of deception. Any attorney who regularly works with elderly or intellectually disabled clients who attend this online program will better understand:
  • What constitutes a “romance scam”;
  • Why people fall for this type of scam;
  • How to help your clients that have been targeted by a romance scam;
  • What your role is in combatting and reporting financial abuse; and
  • Much more.

Program Coordinators:
Mia O. Hernandez, Webber & Thies, P.C., Champaign
Dolores Wigman, Prairie State Legal Services, Woodstock

Program Moderator:
Dolores Wigman, Prairie State Legal Services, Woodstock

Program Chat Moderator:
Mia O. Hernandez, Webber & Thies, P.C., Champaign

Program Speakers:
Brian Lambert, Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, East St. Louis
Ruth E. Robinson, Amundsen Davis LLC, Rockford
Sharon R. Rudy, Sharon R. Rudy P.C., Rockford



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 $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

Increasing Lawyer Health & Wellness: Programs, Remedies, and Strategies for Success in the Law

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, Illinois Bar Foundation, Lawyers’ Assistance Program, and the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission


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


Original Program Date: June 6, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­August 14, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for a comprehensive look at how to increase the health and wellness of you and your colleagues with this informative presentation. Attorneys with all levels of practice experience who attend this onside program will better understand:
  • The interactive and complementary nature of programs offered by the Illinois Bar Foundation (IBF), the Lawyers’ Assistance Program (LAP) and the Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) to assist with mental health/substance abuse issues and wellness for Illinois attorneys;
  • The process for requesting services through LAP and IBF’s Lawyers Care Program; and
  • How a complaint that’s filed with the ARDC may lead to a referral for assistance from LAP and/or IBF.

Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Stacey Meehan, Executive Director and Chief Development Officer, Illinois Bar Foundation, Chicago

Roles of ARDC, LAP, and IBF in Lawyer Wellness
This segment explains the roles each entity plays in developing and improving lawyer wellness, the specific programs that each organization offers, and how to reach out or be referred for their assistance.
Christine P. Anderson, Intake Group Manager and Director of Probation and Lawyer Deferral Services, Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois, Chicago
Stacey Meehan, Executive Director and Chief Development Officer, Illinois Bar Foundation, Chicago
Jessie Reeves, Director of Events & Administration, Illinois Bar Foundation, Chicago
Dr. Diana Uchiyama, J.D., Psy.D., CAADC, Executive Director, Lawyers’ Assistance Program, Chicago

Interacting and Assisting
Learn how the ARDC, LAP, and IBF interact with one another while assisting and caring for a lawyer who comes to them or is referred due to a complaint. The need for releases to be signed by all participating parties for the purposes of sharing information is also discussed.
Christine P. Anderson, Intake Group Manager and Director of Probation and Lawyer Deferral Services, Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois, Chicago
Stacey Meehan, Executive Director and Chief Development Officer, Illinois Bar Foundation, Chicago
Jessie Reeves, Director of Events & Administration, Illinois Bar Foundation, Chicago
Dr. Diana Uchiyama, J.D., Psy.D., CAADC, Executive Director, Lawyers’ Assistance Program, Chicago



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 $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

The Rainmaker's 17 Secrets to Marketing & Advertising

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!
Presented by the ISBA Standing Committee on Law Office Management and Economics


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: June 6, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­August 21, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Are you an associate attorney looking to branch out and build your own book of business? Are you a solo practitioner needing to generate a larger client base? Do you dream of creating a successful practice or want to become a highly regarded rainmaker within your law firm? Then don’t miss this opportunity to hear from our speaker, Robert Schaller, as he explains why referrals are so important, how to successfully promote yourself through networking, the advantages of direct mail marketing, how you can personalize your email marketing messages, and why social media is the marketing and advertising tool you never knew you needed.


Program Coordinators/Moderators:
Amber L. Mikula , Quinn, Meadowcroft & Mikula, LLC, Bolingbrook
Nicole R. Sartori , McAdams & Sartori, LLC, Yorkville

Program Speaker:
Robert Schaller , Schaller Law Firm, P.C., Oak Brook

About the Speaker: Robert Schaller has practiced law for more than 34 years and is a Registered Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He is authorized to practice law before the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and the Illinois Supreme Court. Mr. Schaller is the president of Schaller Law Firm, P.C. where he concentrates his practice on clients needing bankruptcy and IRS back-tax relief. Additionally, he has written over 10 books on bankruptcy law and IRS tax law, as well as The Rainmaker’s 17 Secrets to Legal Marketing & Advertising.
    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