Elder Law

Just Released: Resources for Reentry into a Community after Prison

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Standing Committee on Racial & Ethnic Minorities and the Law
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Criminal Justice Section


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 credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­March 28, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Upon release from prison, releases are generally not prepared to reenter their communities. And, unless society provides a support system, these individuals may be vulnerable to reengage in criminal pursuits to obtain food, shelter, and money, or to lapse into depression and anxiety (which further threatens their ability to reengage in society and even with their families). Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can help your client successfully integrate back into society after their time in prison. Criminal justice lawyers, local government attorneys, elder law practitioners, human rights counsel, and others who attend this online program will better understand:
  • The disparities across race, ethnicities, and the elder population in obtaining access to appropriate representation in criminal court proceedings;
  • How trained professionals can help those incarcerated to identify, face, and overcome the challenges of being an ex-prisoner, including dismissal from society;
  • Where to find (and how to access) the resources your client needs to adapt to their new post-release environment;
  • The mental health challenges your client may face;
  • Where your client can find assistance in obtaining an ID card, affordable housing, and access to health care;
  • What society can do to help ex-prisoners obtain a sense of belonging and a degree of self-confidence; and
  • Much more.

Program Coordinator:
Sharon L. Eiseman, Retired Attorney, Springfield

Program Chat Moderator:
Hon. Marian E. Perkins, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago

Program Speakers:
Aisha Cornelius Edwards, Executive Director, Cabrini Green Legal Aid Organization, Chicago
David Harris, Intaking Housing Manager, St. Leonard’s Ministries, Chicago
Angela Mecagni, Regional Reentry Supervisor, Parole District 3 – Illinois Department of Corrections, 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 $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

Navigating Ethics in Trusts & Estate Practices: Part 3 - Cultural Competencies

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


1.25 hours MCLE credit, including 1.0* hourProfessional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Diversity & Inclusion credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­March 11, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


 Don’t miss Part 3 of this online series that focuses on the importance of cultural competence and sensitivity in trust and estate practices. Attorneys with all levels of practice experience who attend this online program will better understand:
  • The importance of cultural competence and how it better serves your diverse clientele;
  • How to become an active listener and ask open-ended questions;
  • The importance of respectful, non-judgmental communication;
  • Strategies to accommodate the cultural preferences of clients:
  • How to incorporate legally effective, but culturally sensitive, language in your estate planning documents; and
  • How attending cultural competency training and collaborating with cultural experts can foster more effective attorney-client relationships.
The program closes with a brief Q&A in which attendees to submitted their question via the webcast chat feature.**


Program Coordinator:
Daniel P. Felix, The Professional Trustee, Deerfield

Program Moderator:
Jessica J. Birnbaum, ArentFox Schiff LLP, Chicago

Program Speaker:
Jason D. Foster, ArentFox Schiff LLP, Chicago

**The Q&A session does not qualify for Professional Responsibility MCLE credit


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

The Corporate Transparency Act: The Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rule

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
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Young Lawyers Division and the ISBA Business Advice and Financial Planning Section


1.0 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­March 7, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Get the information you need to advise your clients on the beneficial ownership reporting requirement under the Corporate Transparency Act. Trust & estate lawyers, corporate law counsel, business advice and financial planning attorneys, and general practitioners with intermediate practice experience who attend this online seminar will learn:
  • Who is required to report under the Corporate Transparency Act;
  • What exemptions exist from reporting;
  • The information needed to be reported to FinCEN; and
  • The deadlines for reporting existing and newly formed entities.

Program Coordinator:
Kerry R. Peck, Peck Ritchey, LLC, Chicago
Colleen L. Sahlas, Law Offices of Hoy & Sahlas, LLC, Oak Brook

Program Chat Moderator:
Melissa Johnson, Generation Law, Elmhurst

Program Speakers:
Tyler C. Bartholome , Much Shelist P.C., Chicago
Priya Thennarasu, Much Shelist 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 $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

It's So Hard to Say Goodbye: Effective Mental Health Discharge Planning

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


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­February 12, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this in-depth discussion on the benefits of thorough and effective hospital discharge planning for mental health patients, as well as the risk management issues and potential consequences to be aware of with poor discharge planning. Trusts and estate attorneys, elder law lawyers, health care counsel, and mental health practitioners with basic to intermediate practice experience who attend this online program will better understand:
  • The elements of proper care coordination, including post-discharge outpatient services and support systems for long-term mental health stability;
  • How support persons can advocate for thorough post-discharge mental health planning; and
  • The strategies attorneys can use to coordinate with their client’s health care professionals and advocate for their client’s best mental health care needs.

Program Coordinator:
Daniel P. Felix, The Professional Trustee, Deerfield

Program Speakers:
Joseph C.F. Willuweit, Monahan Law Group, LLC, Chicago
Matthew Davison, Monahan 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 $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

ISBA's Rooting Out Racial Bias

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 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

Limited Scope Representation Part 2: Advanced Practice Techniques and Perspectives

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Standing Committee on Delivery of Legal Services


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: Thursday, January 25, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Februrary 7, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Gain a better understanding of this form of representation, including when it is strategically and ethically appropriate, the risks and pitfalls for the attorney and/or client, and how to better implement it into your practice. Topics include:
  • The role limited scope representation plays in allowing private practitioners and pro bono organizations to provide representation to persons of limited means;
  • The common misconceptions of limited scope representation;
  • The ethical considerations (and applicable rules) to keep in mind when providing limited scope representation.
The program offers attendees the opportunity to ask questions and get the speakers’ perspectives on a number of issues relating to limited scope representation.

Program Coordinators:
John E. Brennock, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC, Naperville
Abigail G. Causer, Public Interest Law Initiative, Champaign
Lori K. Hansen, Champaign County Circuit Court, Urbana
Bryan P. Thompson, Chicago Consumer Law Center, P.C., Lisle
Megan McGlothlin Wood, Prairie State Legal Services, Inc., Bloomington

Program Moderator:
Abigail G. Causer, Public Interest Law Initiative, Champaign

Program Chat Moderator:
John E. Brennock, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC, Naperville

Program Speakers:
Benjamin Boroughf, Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, Chicago
Elliott Jensen, Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Urbana
Rory Quinn, Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, Chicago
Kendall Reeves, Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, St. Louis


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

An Introduction to Illinois' New Supported Decision-Making Act

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Standing Committee on Disability Law
and the ISBA Mental Health Law Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: February 5, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


People with intellectual or developmental disabilities (ID/DD) are oftentimes capable of making many decisions on their own, but have been subjected to restrictive court-appointed guardianships simply because they have a disability. The Illinois Supported Decision-Making Act is a less-restrictive alternative to full guardianship for adults who need assistance with decisions regarding daily life. Don’t miss this in-depth look at Illinois’ new Supported Decision-Making Act, including the legislative history behind the Act, its purpose, and how to implement it in your practice. Frequently asked questions are also addressed, as well as how this option differs from guardianships and powers of attorney.

Program Coordinators:
Emma Dorantes, Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Champaign
Barbara Goeben, Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Alton

Program Chat Moderator:
Barbara Goeben, Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Alton

Program Speakers:
Teresa Parks, Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Peoria
Barry Lowy, Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, 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 $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

ISBA'S LAW ED FACULTY DEVELOPMENT SERIES Virtual Presentations: The Basics and Beyond

ISBA’s Law Ed Faculty Development Series
Complimentary and Exclusively for ISBA Law Ed Faculty
(and for those who want to become Law Ed Faculty)
For ISBA Members Only


1.50 hours MCLE credit, including 1.50 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category : Professionalism, Civility, and Legal Ethics


Original Program Date: Thursday, January 18, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Febuary 1, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)
Take your virtual presentation skills to the next level with the
practical tools and insights you will gain in this program.


Enhance your online zoom presentation skills by attending this interactive training program! With 95% of ISBA CLE credit delivered online to ISBA members, it’s important that you have the tools and insight you need to reach your next online CLE audience. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from our experienced presenters as they take you through the process of planning your presentation all the way through your zoom presentation day, offering best practices, top tips, and inside advice along the way. For your next on-camera presentation, you’ll learn how to:
Structure and develop your presentation, including how to create learning objectives for your audience;
Identify best practices for written materials;
Use effective interactivity exercises;
Make the most of your available technology tools;
Maintain comfort and confidence on-camera;
  • Use the camera in a professional manner;
  • Know which Zoom (and other platform) features can enhance your delivery skills;
  • Use lighting and sound to your advantage;
  • Develop and use polls and other virtual platform features effectively;
  • And more!

Program Moderator:
Carol A. Casey, Illinois Department of Children & Family Services, Joliet

Program Speakers:
Erika N. Harold, Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, Chicago
Paul Unger, Affinity Consulting, Ohio

Illinois 2024: New Year, New Laws

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


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, January 18, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­January 29, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Back by popular demand! Join us for this annual program as Judge Jennifer Johnson presents a review of the new laws that will take effect throughout the new year. This engaging seminar examines the new statutory laws for 2024, while discussing how the law has changed. A look at how the law may be impacted in the future is also included.

Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Hon. Michael J. Chmiel, Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit, Woodstock

Program Speaker:
Hon. Jennifer L. Johnson, Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit, Woodstock


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