Traffic/DUI

6th Annual Abraham Lincoln’s Legal Legacy: Lessons for Today’s Lawyers - Democracy, The Constitution, and Lincoln the Lawyer/President - Part 2

Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association
Co-sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Association


2.75 hours MCLE credit, including 2.75 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Friday, September 6, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: -------------------------January 6, 2027 (You

6th Annual Abraham Lincoln’s Legal Legacy: Lessons for Today’s Lawyers - Democracy, The Constitution, and Lincoln the Lawyer/President - Part 1

Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association
Co-sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Association


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


Original Program Date: Friday, September 6, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: January 6, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before

60 Artificial Intelligence Tips in 60 Minutes

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

5th Annual Abraham Lincoln’s Legal Legacy: Lessons for Today’s Lawyers: Science and Technology’s Rapidly Evolving Impact on the Law - Part 1

5th Annual Abraham Lincoln's Legal Legacy: Lessons for Today's Lawyers -
Science and Technology's Rapidly Evolving Impact on the Law - Part 1
Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association
Co-sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Association


2.75 hours MCLE credit, including 2.75 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, or Legal Ethics credit


Original

2025: New Year, New Laws

Presented by the ISBA Bench & Bar Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: -------------------------January 28, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don't miss this annual hot topic program! Join us for this engaging seminar as Judge Jennifer Johnson presents a review of the new

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Course

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 Labor and Employment Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: November 18, 2022
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­November 19, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


This course satisfies the state-mandated training requirement!
Improve the culture of your office and satisfy your annually mandated sexual harassment prevention training requirement by attending this program. Consistent with the requirements established in Section 2-109(B) of the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act (Public Act 101-0220) this program will help you gain an understanding of what sexual harassment is, what remedies are available to victims of sexual harassment, and what responsibilities employers have in the prevention, investigation, and provision of corrective measures to address sexual harassment in the workplace. Topics include: reporting allegations; conditions of employment; settlement or termination agreements; and more. This program is open to both Illinois lawyers and their staff members.

Program Virtual Moderator:
Laura E. Schrick, Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd., Belleville

Program Speakers:
Michael R. Lied, Attorney at Law, Dunlap
Thalia Pacheco, Fish Potter Bolaños, P.C., 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 $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

Current Immigration and ICE Issues

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
Co-presented by the ISBA Traffic Law & Courts Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Join us for an in-depth look at the current immigration and ICE issues that may be impacting your clients.


Original Program Date: October 17, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­December 4, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Program Coordinators:
J. Brick Van Der Snick, Van Der Snick Law Firm Ltd., St. Charles
Sara Vig, Vig Law P.C., Springfield

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

Program Speaker:
Juliet E. Boyd, Boyd & Kummer, 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

Latest Developments in Criminal, DUI, and Traffic Laws

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
Co-presented by the ISBA Traffic Law & Courts Section


5.50 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­December 4, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Get the information you need regarding the increasingly complex issues occurring in criminal, traffic, and DUI court, as well as the new case law and legislation mandated by the Illinois General Assembly. Learn more about field sobriety testing, the developing law regarding pre-trial detention hearings, and how the physiology and pharmacology of alcohol impacts DUI detection. Additional topics include: understanding DUI stops from the law enforcement perspective; the immigration and ICE issues to be aware of; and how to help your clients who are facing expulsion from school.


Program Coordinators:
J. Brick Van Der Snick, Van Der Snick Law Firm Ltd., St. Charles
Sara Vig, Vig Law P.C., Springfield

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

Introduction and Opening Remarks
Sara Vig, Vig Law P.C., Springfield

Illinois State Police: The Physiology and Pharmacology of Alcohol
Don’t miss this opening segment as we discuss the physiology and pharmacology of alcohol and how it impacts DUI detection. Topics include infrared and fuel cell theory behind breathalyzers and 625 ILCS 5/11-501.
Sgt. Tyler Vandeventer, Illinois State Police Academy, Springfield

Basic Field Sobriety Testing
This segment offers a basic look at the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (2023 NHTSA Manual) used by policy officers when determining a DUI arrest in Illinois.
Donald J. Ramsell, Ramsell & Associates, LLC, Wheaton

Issues with Pretrial Fairness Act
Gain a better understanding of the key issues and debates surrounding the Pretrial Fairness Act with this informative presentation.
Carolyn R. Klarquist, Director of Pretrial Fairness Unit, Office of the State Appellate Defender, Chicago
Marie Henning, Public Defender, Kane County Public Defender’s Office, St. Charles

Current Immigration and ICE Issues
Join us for an in-depth look at the current immigration and ICE issues that may be impacting your clients.
Juliet E. Boyd, Boyd & Kummer, LLC, Chicago

School Issues
This segment gives you the information you need to help your clients who are dealing with expulsions in both primary education and college.
Stacey A. McCullough, Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella LLC, Wheaton

New and Current Case Law & Legislation
The program closes with in-depth overview of the new and current case law and the legislative updates you need to know to help your next client.
Larry A. Davis, The Davis Law Group, P.C., Northfield
J. Brick Van Der Snick, Van Der Snick Law Firm Ltd., St. Charles


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 $192.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $385
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

NextGen Symposium 2025: Illinois' New Bar Exam Focuses on Getting Students "Practice Ready"

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-sponsored by the Illinois Bar Foundation


6.25 hours MCLE credit, including 6.25 hours approved Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025 – Friday, September 12, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­October 30, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


 Why is Illinois joining 42 other jurisdictions that have chosen to implement NextGen for their bar exam? What effect will this implementation have on the practice of law in this state? How are these changes likely to impact both law school study and the legal community as a whole? Get the answers to these questions and more with these two half-day seminars that explore the various ways Illinois law schools are preparing their students to practice law in the real world. Topics include:
  • An overview of the NextGen Bar Exam;
  • How law school leadership can help students succeed after law school;
  • The historical efforts of the Illinois State Bar Association in helping prepare law students to practice law;
  • Understanding what the NextGen Bar Exam means for the future of legal education and the practice of law; and
  • A look at the new topics on the NextGen Bar Exam.


Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Ted A. Donner , Donner & Company Law Offices, LLC, Glen Ellyn

Overview: Illinois Adopts the NextGen Bar Exam*
Moderator: Prof. Wendy H. Vaughn, Northern Illinois University College of Law, DeKalb
Prof. Jon J. Lee , Distinguished Scholar in Residence, National Conference of Bar Examiners, Wisconsin
Susannah Pollvogt , Principal Consultant for Curriculum, Law School Admission Council, Pennsylvania
Suzanne J. Schmitz , President, Illinois Board of Admissions to the Bar, Carbondale

Law School Leadership: What Do Students Need from Their Law Schools and Bar Associations?*
Moderator: Jason R. Blumenthal, Donahue & Rose, P.C., Rosemont
Moderator: Joseph A. Souligne, Webber & Thies, P.C., Urbana

Roundtable Discussion: What the NextGen Bar Exam Means for the Future of Legal Education*
Moderator: Daniel R. Thies , Webber & Thies, P.C., Urbana
Prof. Marsha Griggs , St. Louis University School of Law, Missouri
Megan Kreminski , Director of Academic Success, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, Chicago
Susannah Pollvogt , Principal Consultant for Curriculum, Law School Admission Council, Pennsylvania
Prof. Kate Waldinger, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago

Next Gen’s Emphasis on Foundational Lawyering Skills*
Moderator: H. Case Ellis, Resolute Systems, Chicago
Michael Bergmann , Executive Director, Public Interest Law Initiative, Chicago
Melissa A. Smart , Director of Education, Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission, 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 $150 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $310
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free