Real Estate Law

Real Estate Law Update - Fall 2024 - Part 1

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Real Estate Law Section


2.50 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­February 24, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Get the updates you need on real estate law – from the legislative changes and recent case law that may impact your client or law practice, to the importance of having a succession plan in place in the event of your death, disability, or retirement. Lawyers with all levels of practice experience who attend this program, will better understand:
  • The basics of landlord and tenant law;
  • How to use the Partitions Act to help your client divide a parcel of land;
  • How to remove a mechanic’s lien from a title (and how to avoid them from attaching to a title in the first place);
  • What to do if your client’s post-closing agreement results in litigation;
  • And much more.

Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Laura L. Lundsgaard, Attorney & Counselor at Law, LLC, Inverness

Legislation Update
Don’t miss this comprehensive overview of the recent legislative developments that may impact your real estate clients or practice.
Bruno W. Tabis, Huck Bouma Attorneys at Law, Wheaton

Case Law Update
Keep abreast of the latest case law updates involving real estate matters with this informative presentation.
Joseph R. Fortunato, Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS®, Downers Grove

Perspectives from Landlords vs. Tenants
If you have never represented a landlord or tenant, then you won’t want to miss this segment as our speaker walks you through the basics of landlord and tenant law.
Hannah R. Lamore, Mahoney, Silverman, and Cross, LLC, Joliet


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 $87.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $175
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Collecting Judgments & Bankruptcy Issues Series: Collecting Against LLC Interests and Using Equitable Remedies to Enforce Judgments

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy Section


1.50 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­February 10, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss Part 3 of this three-part series as we discuss important issues to consider when collecting against LLC interests and using equitable remedies to enforce judgments. Topics include: strategies to enforce judgments against a judgment debtor’s ownership or interest in an LLC; the equitable remedy options available in judgment enforcements; actions for fraudulent conveyances; constructive trusts; piercing the corporate veil; and much more.


Program Coordinators:
Samuel H. Levine, Downey & Lenkov LLC, Chicago
Nathan Lollis, Law Offices of Nathan Lollis, LLC, Chicago

Program Chat Moderator:
 Samuel H. Levine, Downey & Lenkov LLC, Chicago

Program Speakers:
Keith Barnstein, Markoff Law LLC, Chicago
Laura E. Schrick, Mathis, Marifian & Ritcher, Ltd., Belleville


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

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about SALT (State and Local Taxation) but Were Afraid to Ask

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA State and Local Taxation Section


4.0 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­February 10, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this nuts-and-bolts discussion regarding the state and local taxation practice. Topics include: the current state of the tax law practice; a review of Illinois taxes; how to represent your client in a tax forum; an overview of the Illinois Department of Revenue; how to contest a property tax dispute before the Cook County Assessor’s Office or the Cook County Board of Review; and how virtual hearings can help the tax appeal process.


Program Coordinators/Moderators:
David Kupiec, Kupiec & Martin, LLC, Chicago
Gary H. Smith, Law Offices of Gary H. Smith, a division of KSN, Chicago

Understanding Today’s State and Local Tax Practice
Join us for an in-depth look at the impact that state income, sales and franchise tax have on the day-to-day operations of your clients’ businesses. Topics include: understanding what is required to do business in Illinois, such as registering with the State, remitting taxes, and filing tax returns; the importance of monitoring state tax legislation and changes to policy; income and sales tax nexus and sourcing; and how to plan for state tax audits and litigation.
David Kupiec, Kupiec & Martin, LLC, Chicago
Natalie Martin, Kupiec & Martin, LLC, Chicago

Local Taxes That Are Not Property Taxes
Gain a better understanding of amusement taxes, lease taxes, and more with this informative segment. A discussion on how to represent clients challenged with these unique issues is also included.
Samantha K. Breslow, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, Chicago

An Introduction to the Illinois Department of Revenue
This segment offers a comprehensive overview of the various procedures available for contesting a liability or claim denial, as well as a discussion on how to participate in the voluntary disclosure program, obtain relief through payment plans or offers in compromise, and more.
Brian Fliflet, Illinois Department of Revenue, Chicago

Property Tax Practice in Cook County
Don’t miss this presentation that gives you the information you need to represent clients who want to review and protest property tax on all types of properties. Topics include: how to represent your client when contesting a property tax assessment at the Cook County Assessor’s Office and the Cook County Board of Review; how to locate property tax assessment information; how to use the online filing system of the Cook County Assessor and Cook County Board of Review; and the circumstances and situation for seeking relief.
Lauren C. Elliott, Elliott & Associates, Chicago

Property Tax Practice Outside of Cook County
This session outlines and compares Illinois ad valorem assessments and appeals outside of Cook County, explores the rules, procedures, and local considerations regarding appeals in the collar counties and beyond, and discusses how the Property Tax Code is applied at a local level. A look at the various approaches for assessing and taxing real property outside of Cook County is also included.
Daniel Pappano, Zwelling Law, PLLC, Chicago

Virtual Hearings and the Tax Appeal Process
As traditional in-person tribunals struggle with accessibility and efficiency, digital platforms offer solutions to reduce travel barriers and geographic bias. This presentation explains how virtual hearings can transform legal services by addressing unmet needs and streamlining the tax appeal process, while offering best practice tips for implementation and compliance.
Mark D. Armstrong, Kane County Supervisor of Assessments, Geneva


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 $140 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $280
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

Seeing Red: Transforming Anger into Healthy Skills for Healthy Living

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


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


Original Program Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­January 27, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Anger comes in many forms – from quiet disappointment to all-consuming rage – and springs from many sources, including perceived provocations, differences of opinion, fragile egos, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from our speaker, Lynette Hoy, as she explores the best methods for managing anger and coping with angry clients. Attorneys with basic practice experience who attend this online seminar will better understand:
  • The nature and physiology of anger;
  • How to express anger with respect, empathy, and assertiveness using research-based skills;
  • The strategies for coping with anger in personal and professional situations; and
  • Much more.

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

Program Chat Moderator:
Colleen L. Sahlas, Law Offices of Hoy & Sahlas, LLC, Oak Brook

Program Speaker:
Lynette J. Hoy, President, Anger Management Institute, Oak Brook
About the Speaker: Lynette Hoy is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a National Certified Counselor. She is a Diplomate, Supervisor, Consultant, and Anger Management Specialist-V with the National Anger Management Association, as well as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional by Evergreen Certifications. Mrs. Hoy has authored all the What’s Good About Anger? books and expanded workbooks and is a regular pre-conference workshop presenter and track leader for the AACC international conferences. Lynette oversees, authors, and publishes all courses and training curriculum for both the Anger Management Institute and CounselCare Connection, P.C. She is a crisis counselor with the R-3 Continuum, a crisis care network providing counseling and debriefing to various individuals and companies.


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

Collecting Judgments & Bankruptcy Issues Series: What You Need to Know about Cryptocurrency

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 Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professional Responsibility in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: January 27, 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 as we discuss collections in bankruptcy and the issues that can arise with cryptocurrency. Listen as our cybercurrency and forensic accounting expert offers information and strategies for collecting judgments and handling bankruptcy claims against cybercurrency assets.

Program Coordinators:
Samuel H. Levine, Downey & Lenkov LLC, Chicago
Nathan Lollis, Law Offices of Nathan Lollis, LLC, Chicago

Program Moderator:
Julia Jensen Smolka, Robbins DiMonte, Park Ridge

Program Speaker:
Stuart G. Berman, CFE, CAMS, PSP, RSA Risk Management & Investigations, Naperville


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

Starting Up in the U.S.: Navigating International Entrepreneur Parole (IEP) for Immigrant Founders

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA International & Immigration Law Section
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Business & Securities Law Section and ISBA Business Advice & Financial Planning Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­January 28, 2027(You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Do you have ambitious international clients ready to launch their business dreams in the United States? For immigrant founders looking to come to - or stay in - the U.S. and grow their startups, the International Entrepreneur Parole (IEP) program could be the key. IEP fosters innovation and job creation, while offering a unique pathway for immigrant founders to build and scale their businesses in the U.S. Join us for an in-depth look at the ins and outs of the IEP program and how to guide your clients confidently toward their American dream. Topics include everything from the program’s origin and latest updates to essential requirements and strategic tips for advising immigrant founder.


Program Coordinator/Chat Moderator:
Angela Peters, Buffalo Grove Law Offices, Arlington Heights

Program Speaker:
Fiona McEntee, McEntee Law Group, 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

Property Taxes in Chapter 13 Bankruptcies

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 Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy Section


1.5 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­January 28, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Get the best practice tips you need to help your Chapter 13 debtor/creditor clients as they deal with delinquent property taxes with this informative online seminar. Commercial banking lawyers, real estate practitioners, bankruptcy attorneys, and construction law counsel with basic to intermediate practice experience who attend this program will better understand:
  • How to pay off property taxes in Chapter 13;
  • How to confirm if there is a tax sale;
  • How to identify the tax buyer;
  • Receiving notice of a sale in error;
  • Who gets paid in Chapter 13;
  • How to ensure release of rights upon discharge;
  • How to get all interested parties to participate;
  • What happens upon dismissal or conversion;
  • What happens when checks are rejected;
  • Who files the proof of claim (and for what entity); and
  • Much more.

Program Coordinator:
Samuel H. Levine, Downey & Lenkov LLC, Chicago

Program Moderator:
Julia Jensen Smolka, Robbins DiMonte, Park Ridge

Program Speakers:
Paul M. Bach, Bach Law Offices, Inc., Northbrook
Claudia Badillo, Badillo Law Group, Chicago
Thomas H. Hooper, Chapter 13 Trustee, 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 $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

Collecting Judgments & Bankruptcy Issues Series: Understanding the Issues That Can Arise During Judgment Enforcements

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 Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy Section


1.50 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­January 28, 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 as we discuss collections in bankruptcy, the issues that can arise in post-judgment collections, and potential resolutions to the conflicts your clients may face. Attorneys with intermediate practice experience who attend this online program will better understand the bankruptcy and collection process, as well as the options that are available to creditors when a debtor files bankruptcy, including actions seeking to dismiss the bankruptcy, deny discharge to the debtor, or file an adversary complaint against the debtor.


Program Coordinator:
Samuel H. Levine, Downey & Lenkov LLC, Chicago

Program Moderator:
Julia Jensen Smolka, Robbins DiMonte, Park Ridge

Program Speakers:
Nathan Lollis, Law Offices of Nathan Lollis, LLC, Chicago
Laxmi P. Sarathy, Klein, Daday, Aretos & O’Donoghue, Schaumburg


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

60 Artificial Intelligence Tips in 60 Minutes

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!
Presented by the ISBA Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence & the Practice of Law
Co-sponsored by ISBA Standing Committee on Legal Technology and ISBA Privacy and Information Security Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, and Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Friday, December 13, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­January 15, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for this entertaining and educational session focused on the safe and efficient use of artificial intelligence in your practice. Our presenters will give you 60 rapid-fire practical tips and tricks for using several popular artificial intelligence tools and techniques in your daily workflow. Topics include: ChatGPT, privacy and security issues to be aware of, tech support, and more.

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


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

Recent Amendments to the Illinois Power of Attorney Act: Unreasonable and Reasonable Refusal to Honor Property Powers

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 Elder Law Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit

Original Program Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­January 6, 2027(You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


On August 9, 2024, Governor Pritzker signed Illinois Public Act 103-0994 into law, which amended the Illinois Power of Attorney Act to provide a statutory framework for when it would be reasonable for a third-party to refuse recognition of a financial Power of Attorney, as well as when it would be unreasonable for a third-party to not honor an otherwise properly executed Power of Attorney for Property. Don’t miss this panel presentation in which our speakers discuss the legislative process, the compromises made to reach the resulting language, how financial Powers of Attorney are reviewed by bank counsel, and how this legislative amendment will affect financial institutions’ practices in reviewing financial Powers of Attorney.

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

Program Chat Moderator:
Eric R. Wilen, Attorney at Law, Naperville

Program Speakers:
Lauren Barney, Associate General Counsel, CIBC Bank USA, Chicago
Amy Delaney, DDV Law, Ltd., Chicago
Elizabeth Anne Khalil, U.S. Chief Privacy Officer, Deputy General Counsel, CIBC Bank USA, Chicago
Ben A. Neiburger, Generation Law, Elmhurst
Aaron White, Senior General Counsel, CIBC Bank USA, Chicago
Eric R. Wilen, Attorney at Law, Naperville


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