Traffic/DUI

Reimagining Lawyer Wellness: How Self-Care Sustains Us

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


Original Program Date: Monday, May 12, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­June 16, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Being a lawyer is one of the most stressful professions in the United States. Lawyers often have limited time for their own self-care, which greatly impacts their physical health, mental well-being, and work performance. This often leads to lawyers developing mental health concerns, chronic diseases, and burnout. Join us for an in-depth look at the strategies you can use to integrate self-care practices into your busy lives by creating daily routines that support your unique self-care needs. Learn how to set flexible boundaries that improve work life balance and develop avenues to integrate positive lifestyle habits into your demanding schedules in the areas of exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, sleep hygiene, and stress management.

Program Speaker:
Erin Clifford, Clifford Law Offices, Chicago
About the Speaker:
In addition to her development work at Clifford Law Offices and legal background, Erin Clifford is a Corporate Wellness Consultant and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois and a National Certified Counselor. She works with professionals to help them create and maintain healthy lifestyles. She has a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Northwestern University. As an authority figure in the wellness industry, Erin gives speaking engagements in all areas of wellness – from nutrition, to exercise, to healthy lifestyle management. Her expertise in wellness has earned her media attention from publications such as Shape Magazine, US News and World Report, Prevention Magazine, and more.

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

Latest Developments in DUI & Traffic Laws

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


3.75 hours MCLE credit, including 0.75 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­June 4, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for this half-day seminar that’s designed to update you on the increasingly complex interactions between criminal charges and traffic settings that can have a significant impact on your clients’ livelihoods, important privileges, and rights. Criminal law attorneys, traffic lawyers, bench and bar counsel, and general practitioners with all levels of practice experience who attend this online program will learn:
  • Whether or not the odor of cannabis gives officers the right to search a vehicle during a traffic stop;
  • What happens when individuals refuse to cooperate with police and in what instances this can be considered an obstruction of justice;
  • How to question jurors and potential witnesses to determine if they are suitable for trial; and
  • The challenges of THC testing in DUI cases.

Program Coordinator:
J. Brick Van Der Snick, Van Der Snick Law Firm Ltd., St. Charles

Program Chat Moderator:
Adam M. Miller, Van Der Snick Law Firm Ltd., St. Charles

Introduction and Opening Remarks
Adam M. Miller, Van Der Snick Law Firm Ltd., St. Charles

Odor of Cannabis in Vehicles and the Basis to Search
This segment discusses whether the odor of cannabis alone provides police with probable cause to search a vehicle, as well as how to handle those instances when officers claim they see “shake” that they don’t document and claim that they smelled both burnt and raw cannabis at the same time to cover their legal basis for a search.
Jeffrey R. Hall, Hall Rustom LLC, Peoria
Matthew Paulson, Paulson & Vandersnick Law, Rock Island

Obstruction by Refusal
Get the information you need to advise your client on instances when they have refused to cooperate with police and have been charged with an obstruction of justice.
Anthony B. Cameron, Attorney at Law, Quincy

Voir Dire*
Learn how to question potential jurors and witnesses during the voir dire process to ensure that your client receives a fair and impartial trial.
Michael G. Clarke, Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Chicago

An Autopsy of an Illinois Crime Lab: THC Testing
Gain a better understanding of the challenges that THC testing can present in DUI cases with this informative presentation.
Donald J. Ramsell, Ramsell and Associates, LLC, Wheaton


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 $131.25 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $262.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

2025 Professionalism Bundle

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


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
This bundle satisfies the 6 hour Professional Responsibility Requirement for a two-year reporting period under Supreme Court Rule 794(d).
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­May 28, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Satisfy all six hours of your Professional Responsibility requirement with this on-demand program that explores:
  • How to manage a positive work-life balance and practice mindful stress management;
  • How to work with witnesses, jurors, and experts who may differ from ourselves;
  • How artificial intelligence is being used in the legal practice, as well as the ethical issues to be aware of when using this technology;
  • How to identify problems that artificial intelligence can solve;
  • The best practice tips you need to build and maintain successful client management;
  • What you need to know about professional liability and cyber insurance; and
  • Much more!


Mental Health 101: Strategies for Thriving, Not Just Surviving
Originally presented by the ISBA Young Lawyers Division
(1.0 hour Mental Health or Substance Abuse MCLE/PMCLE credit)
As attorneys, we work long hours, juggle multiple cases simultaneously, spend a large amount of time researching case law and preparing legal documents, and have strict deadlines that must be remembered (and met!) – all while staying up to date on the ever-changing laws and regulations that will impact our clients and practice. These mental demands can take its toll and leave us feeling deflated, burnt out, and running on fumes. Join us for this online seminar that teaches you how to create a better work-life balance, while still meeting your professional and personal goals. Topics include: positive strategies to enhance your self-care; how to practice mindful stress management; tactics for building your resilience and mental fitness; and how to find your perfect mental health space.
Program Moderator: Courtney A. Berlin, Clifford Law Offices, Chicago
Erin Clifford, Clifford Law Offices, Chicago


Pronouns on Trial
Originally presented by the ISBA Standing Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
(1.0 hours Diversity and Inclusion MCLE/PMCLE credit)
Transgender and non-binary individuals need the same respect and attentive representation as our other clients, but discomfort and implicit bias oftentimes get in our way. Join us online for this comprehensive discussion on how to work with witnesses, jurors, and experts who may differ from ourselves. Topics include: strategies for discovering honorifics and pronouns; how to address objections (both principled and vituperative); possible form changes (appearance/jury questionnaire); and the proposed changes to Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct 8.4 (Misconduct).
Program Coordinator/Moderator: John W. Moore, John W. Moore, P.C., Chicago
Hon. Mary Cay Marubio, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago
John W. Moore, John W. Moore, P.C., Chicago
Joanie Rae Wimmer, Law Offices of Joanie Rae Wimmer, Oak Park


The Dawning of the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Promise or Threat to the Practice of Law?
Originally presented by the ISBA Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence & The Practice of Law
  • Artificial Intelligence and the Law: Promise or Peril?
(1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit)
Don’t miss this in-depth look at how artificial intelligence is being used in the legal practice, as well as the ethical issues to be aware of when using this technology. Topics include: recent developments in AI, type of AI, the application of artificial intelligence in the practice of law; how artificial intelligence is being used in the courts; and how to recognize (and address) Deep Fakes.
Program Moderator: George (“Geo”) Bellas, Bellas & Wachowski, Park Ridge
Jonathan Nessler, Nessler & Associates Ltd., Springfield
Nelson Rosario, Rosario Tech Law, LLC, Chicago
  • Practical Demonstration of Artificial Intelligence in the Practice
(1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit)
Learn how to identify problems that artificial intelligence can solve (and which AI tools to use in solving that problem) with this informative presentation. Examples of how artificial intelligence can assist with office tasks and market your law practice are also included.
Drew G. Vaughn, Deviant Marketing LLC, Chicago


Best Practices for Successful Client Management
Originally presented as part of the ISBA’s Solo & Small Firm Conference 2024
(1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit)
This segment offers the best practice tips you need to build and maintain successful client management. Topics include: intake, termination, and communication.
Program Moderator: Genevieve E. Miller, Singewald Law Firm, Chicago
Melissa Smart, Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission, Chicago


Safeguarding Your Practice: Navigating Insurance Coverage for Law Firms and Attorneys
Originally presented by the ISBA Standing Committee on Law Office Management and Economics
(1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit)
Join us for an in-depth look at how the right insurance coverage can safeguard you and your law practice, as well as the underwriting basics you need to know and the misconceptions regarding losses vs types of coverage. Solo and small firm attorneys, general practitioners, new lawyers, and insurance law attorneys with basic to intermediate practice experience who attend this seminar will better understand: What you need to know about professional liability and cyber insurance; the various types of insurance available to your practice; the importance of transparency in applying for coverage; the most common required underwriting information; business interruption coverage; commercial general liability and other coverage commonly required by landlords; key-person coverage and individual disability income coverage; and business overhead expenses.
Program Coordinator/Moderator: Jennifer Danish, Bryant Legal Group P.C. Chicago
Daniel Cotter, Dickinson Wright, Chicago
Adam Czerwinski, Sidebar Insurance Solutions, Orland Park
Jennifer Danish, Bryant Legal Group P.C. Chicago
Scott Dutton, ISBA Mutual Insurance Company, Chicago



Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar. Your certificate will be available after all segments have been completed and the Bundle evaluation completed.
  • 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

City of Lake Forest v. Martinez-Galarza

City of Lake Forest v. Martinez-Galarza
Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Traffic Stop
Citation
Case Number: 
2025 IL App (2d) 240352
Decision Date: 
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
District: 
2d Dist.
Division/County: 
Lake Co.
Holding: 
Reversed and remanded.
Justice: 
SCHOSTOK

Defendant was arrested and charged by the City of Lake Forest with driving under the influence of alcohol. The trial court granted defendant’s motion to quash his arrest and to suppress evidence on the basis that the traffic stop was unreasonably prolonged and the City appealed. The appellate court reversed and remanded, finding that the officer did not unreasonably prolong the traffic stop by explaining to the defendant the reasoning for the issuance of a warning for an equipment violation. (HUTCHINSON and JORGENSEN, concurring)

Criminal Justice Update - Spring 2025 - Part 2

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


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


Original Program Date: Friday, March 7, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­April 16th, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Get the updates you need on new and existing issues in criminal law with this informative onsite program, including: the ethical obligations of criminal defense attorneys; what you need to know when representing juveniles in a criminal law case; and much more!


Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Sara Vig , Vig Law P.C., Springfield

Ethical Obligations of Criminal Defense Attorneys: Communication, Competence, and Conflicts, Oh My!*
Join us for a look at the ARDC disciplinary matters from the last annual report (which includes statistics on the types of practitioners being disciplined), followed by a discussion on the ethics rules guiding attorney competence, diligence, communication, and conflicts of interest.
Rachel C. Miller , Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission, Chicago

The ABCs of Representing Juveniles
Learn how to better represent juveniles facing criminal charges with this informative segment.
Hallie M. Bezner , Bezner Law, Oak Park



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

Criminal Justice Update - Spring 2025 - 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 Criminal Justice Section


2.75 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Friday, March 7, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­April 15, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Get the updates you need on new and existing issues in criminal law with this informative onsite program, including: what to look for when dogs are used by police officers; issues with canine sniffs; the outcome of the Bruen case; the decisions and statutory changes you need to be aware of; and much more!


Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Sara Vig , Vig Law P.C., Springfield

Issues in Police Canine Tactics
This segment examines the common issues with police canine units and using experts when canine sniffs are involved. Case law updates are also discussed.
Elisabeth R. Pollock , Champaign County Chief Public Defender, Urbana

Bruen Issues
Don’t miss this comprehensive overview of NYSRPA v. Bruen, the case law resulting from this decision, and the issues to be aware of when advising your clients.
Thomas Drysdale , Office of the Federal Public Defender, Urbana

Case Law Update
This presentation gives you the updates you need on important decisions and statutory changes that may impact you or your clients.
Daniel L. Fultz , Brown, Hay & Stephens, 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 $96 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $192
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

How To Advise Your Criminal Law Client Regarding Deportation Issues

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Criminal Justice Section and ISBA International & Immigration Law Section


1.50 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­March 24, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Get the information and updates you need to effectively advise your clients on important immigration law issues, as well as how to answer questions regarding their immigration status and the threat of deportation. Criminal law practitioners, immigration lawyers, traffic law attorneys, and human rights counsel with basic to intermediate practice experience who attend this online program will better understand:
  • Your clients’ rights with respect to deportation;
  • The collateral consequences of criminal sanctions; and
  • How to advise your clients when they encounter ICE.

Program Coordinator/Chat Moderator:
Sara Vig, Vig Law P.C., Springfield

Program Speakers:
Juliet Boyd, Boyd Kummer, Chicago
A. Ross Cassingham, Scott Pollock & Associates, 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 $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

Judicial Panel Discussion on Specialty Courts

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


1.50 hours MCLE credit, including 1.50 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Mental Health & Substance Abuse


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


Don’t miss this panel presentation that offers an in-depth discussion on the role of specialty courts throughout Illinois! Criminal justice lawyers, bench and bar attorneys, mental health practitioners, and traffic law attorneys with intermediate to advanced levels of practice experience who attend this online seminar will better understand:
  • How different specialty courts operate in different parts of the state;
  • What is involved in a specialty court, including services offered, individuals accepted, and the resources that are utilized;
  • The pros and cons of specialty courts; and
  • What can be done to improve how specialty courts currently function.

Program Coordinator/Chat Moderator:
Sara Vig, Vig Law, P.C., Springfield

Program Speakers:
Hon. Jennifer M. Ascher, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Springfield
Hon. John M. Madonia, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Springfield
Hon. Daniel E. Maloney, Cook County Judicial Circuit, Chicago
Hon. Patricia S. Spratt, Cook County Judicial Circuit, 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 $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

The High Way: Cars and Cannabis in Illinois

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Cannabis Law Section
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Traffic Law & Courts Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­March 24, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this in-depth look at the Fourth Amendment and how it relates to the odor of cannabis in vehicles, as well as the latest jurisprudence from the Illinois Supreme Court regarding probable cause based on this issue. Additional topics include:
  • The current laws on the transportation of cannabis and impairment;
  • An analysis of recent decisions and potential legislative developments in this area; and
  • Predictions for future legislative movements.

Program Coordinator:
Evan Bruno, Bruno Law Offices LLC, Urbana

Program Moderator:
Kulmeet Galhotra, Galhotra Law, Chicago

Program Speakers:
Evan Bruno, Bruno Law Offices LLC, Urbana
Kulmeet Galhotra, Galhotra 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

Seeing Red: Transforming Anger into Healthy Skills for Healthy Living

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, 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