Workers’ Compensation Law

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

4th Annual Abraham Lincoln’s Legacy: Overcoming Prejudice and Racial Discrimination in the Legal Profession - Part 1

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


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


Original Program Date: September 9, 2022
MCLE Accreditation Extension

4th Annual Abraham Lincoln’s Legacy: Overcoming Prejudice and Racial Discrimination in the Legal Profession - Part 2

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


3.0 hours MCLE credit, including 3.0 hours Professionalism Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category:
  • 1.0 hours Professionalism, Civility, or Legal Ethics credit
  • 2.0 hours Diversity and Inclusion credit


Original Program Date: September 9, 2022
MCLE Accreditation Extension

Making It Work

January
2026
Article
, Page 12
Effective advocacy in workers’ compensation practice.

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

How Artificial Intelligence Can Help You Run Your Small Law Office Efficiently

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 Senior Lawyers Section


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: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­November 6, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Artificial intelligence can help you run your law firm and free up some of your time in the process, but there are many things to consider before using this technological advancement. Don’t miss this online program that discusses the key issues to consider when using AI, including:
  • How AI can complement your own legal research;
  • The importance of always double-checking case citations generated by AI;
  • The necessity of reading all cases to confirm that the holding is as represented;
  • Explaining to your client why your law firm uses AI and how it can help achieve their objective;
  • How to establish an AI policy for your law practice to ensure the ethical use of generative AI resources;
  • The professional liability issues to be aware of when using AI in your law firm; and
  • Much more.

Program Coordinators:
Michael J. Rooney, Attorney at Law, St. Charles

Program Chat Moderator:
Hon. Donald Bernardi (ret.), Bloomington

Program Speaker:
Andrew G. Vaughn, Deviant Marketing, 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

Liens Made Simple

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 Tort Law Section


2.0 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­October 21, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Are you looking to better understand liens, how to handle them, and what you can do to get the best results for your clients (while also protecting yourself)? Then don’t miss this online program that explains how liens can impact your practice, what to look for in the future, and how to avoid (or correct) the common pitfalls and sticky situations you may encounter with lienholders. Additional topics include:
  • The various types of liens that can arise in a personal injury case, including Healthcare Services Act liens, ERISA liens, workers’ compensation liens, and attorney liens;
  • The differences between liens, subrogation, and reimbursement;
  • The order in which creditors are paid (lien priority);
  • What it means to perfect a lien and how to do it;
  • The importance of tracking a lien to ensure they are property recorded, released, and managed; and
  • How to get your client’s liens reduced or resolved.

Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Judith Conway, Cooney & Conway, Chicago

Program Chat Moderator:
Josh Rohrscheib, Onward Injury Law, Bloomington

Program Speakers:
Laura A. Castagna, Kelly & Castagna, Bloomington
Greg Jones, Holland Law Firm, St. Louis
Hon. Eileen M. O’Connor, Circuit Court of Cook County, 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 $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

Springfield Coal Company, LLC v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission

Springfield Coal Company, LLC v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission
Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Illinois Workers Compensation Act
Citation
Case Number: 
2025 IL App (4th) 150564WC
Decision Date: 
Friday, October 17, 2025
District: 
4th Dist.
Division/County: 
Sangamon Co.
Holding: 
Circuit court judgment vacated, appeal dismissed.
Justice: 
HUDSON

Respondent appealed from a judgment of the circuit court that confirmed in part and set aside in part a decision of the commission awarding benefits to the claimant under the Workers’ Occupational Diseases Act. The appellate court found that the circuit court did not have jurisdiction to review the commission’s decision where claimant’s request for summons was file-stamped after the 20-day filing period and he failed to file proof of mailing the written request for summons in the circuit court within 20 days after he received the commission’s decision. (HOLDRIDGE, HOFFMAN, HARRIS, and STEWART, concurring)

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