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Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 12-11-2024 at 4:00 PM (CST)
Legal careers are not always linear trajectories. We step away — whether to move to another job, for family or health or other reasons — and can come back to the same workplace or choose a new one, charting our course successfully…despite incurring the once-dreaded resume gap or taking the risk that our former job was our best job.
Legal careers are not always linear trajectories. We step away — whether to move to another job, for family or health or other reasons — and can come back to the same workplace or choose a new one, charting our course successfully…despite incurring the once-dreaded resume gap or taking the risk that our former job was our best job.
Hear from our featured legal career counselor Kathy Morris of Under Advisement, Ltd. and her panel of guest attorneys for information and inspiration as you anticipate your options and obligations for the coming year to manage the life and work that’s right for you.
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Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 12-11-2024 at 8:40 AM (CST)
This course is for new lawyers only. The CBA's Basic Skills Course for Newly Admitted Attorneys will satisfy the Supreme Court of Illinois' MCLE Rule 793 Requirement for Newly Admitted Attorneys 6.00 hours of basic skills course requirement which includes Professional Responsibility, 1.00 Diversity / Inclusion & 1.00 Mental Health / Substance Abuse PR-MCLE Credits. (HYBRID SEMINAR)
This is a hybrid event with an in-person and a webinar option. Please select the appropriate button when registering if you plan to attend in-person at the Chicago Bar Association.
This course is for new lawyers only. The CBA's Basic Skills Course for Newly Admitted Attorneys will satisfy the Supreme Court of Illinois' MCLE Rule 793 Requirement for Newly Admitted Attorneys 6.00 hours of basic skills course requirement which includes Professional Responsibility, 1.00 Diversity / Inclusion & 1.00 Mental Health / Substance Abuse PR-MCLE Credits.
8:40 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Opening Remarks
Kenny Matuszewski, Chair of the CBA YLS
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Part 1: MCLE Requirements
Karen Johnson, Director, Illinois MCLE Board9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Part 2: Ethics for New Attorneys
Mary Andreoni, Ethics Education Counsel, Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois (ARDC)
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Part 3: Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession
Sandra Yamate, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession
11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. BREAK11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Part 4: Pro Bono: Supreme Court Rules and Opportunities
Bob Glaves, Executive Director, The Chicago Bar Foundation
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Part 5: Your First Court Appearance
Christopher Mackey, O’Hagan Meyer
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. LUNCH BREAK
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Part 6: Taking and Defending Depositions
Elizabeth Kaveny, Kaveny and Kroll
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Part 7: Legal Research: Mining the Web for Information
Catherine Sanders Reach, Director of the Center for Practice Management, North Carolina Bar Association2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. BREAK
2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Part 8: Enhance Legal Work with GenAI
Mathew Kerbis, The Subscription Attorney3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Part 9: Wellness and Mental Health for New Attorneys
Karen Munoz, Partner, Dolan Law & Well-being Advocate
Gina Crumble, Supervising Attorney, Cook County State’s Attorney
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Part 10: Civility in the Profession . . . How to Play Nice
James Campbell, Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC
Bianca Ciarroni, Taft
Andre Hunter, Associate, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP
Pam Sran, Fox Rothschild
Moderator: Hon. Nichole C. Patton, Circuit Court of Cook CountyTo confirm you are ready to participate in an on demand webcast, please take the browser test here: http://eventcenter.commpartner...
Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar. You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom. (You will not receive a Zoom link.)
You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).
System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.
Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access. Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom.
Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live.
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Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 11-14-2024 at 2:00 PM (CST)
At this seminar, speakers will discuss the recent Illinois Supreme Court decision In re Estate of Mark A. Coffman. Coffman has taken the probate world by storm. While we have had many presentations talking about the case when discussing breach of duty, this panel will take a deeper look at the case. (HYBRID SEMINAR)
This is a hybrid event with an in-person and a webinar option. Please select the appropriate button when registering if you plan to attend in-person. Event will take place at the Chicago Bar Association, 321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604.
At this seminar, speakers will discuss the recent Illinois Supreme Court decision In re Estate of Mark A. Coffman. Coffman has taken the probate world by storm. While we have had many presentations talking about the case when discussing breach of duty, this panel will take a deeper look at the case. Attendees will hear a comprehensive discussion from the panelists speaking from various focus points, including the effect of Coffman on estate planning and probate, future probate litigation, a judicial perspective, and hear from the lead attorneys who represented the appellees/prevailing party in the Coffman case itself. Panelists will engage in discussion of the case, considerations of its effect, and what this will mean for practitioners and clients going forward.
Speakers:
Ruben Garcia, Garcia & DeCostanza PC
Michael A. Otte, Otte & Czajkowska, LLC
Hon. Kent A. Delgado, Circuit Court of Cook County, Probate Division
Hal J. Wood, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Matthew R. Barrett, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLPModerators:
Mallory A. Moreno, Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.; Chair, CBA Probate Practice Committee
Nicholas W. Zausch, Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.; Vice-Chair, CBA Probate Practice CommitteeTo confirm you are ready to participate in an on demand webcast, please take the browser test here: http://eventcenter.commpartner...
Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar. You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom. (You will not receive a Zoom link.)
You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).
System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.
Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access. Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom.
Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live.
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- Non-member - $125
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Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 11-13-2024 at 3:00 PM (CST)
The CBA/YLS Family Law Committee presents a panel of attorneys and mental health professionals to discuss the role and interactions of Guardian Ad Litems, Parenting Coordinators, and 604.10 Evaluators.
The CBA/YLS Family Law Committee presents a panel of attorneys and mental health professionals to discuss the role and interactions of Guardian Ad Litems, Parenting Coordinators, and 604.10 Evaluators. The goal is to educate family law attorneys on the types of professionals the court may appoint and the role of each. Topics of discussion will include the credentials required for each court-appointed professional, the similarities and differences of each role, best practices for attorneys, the interplay amongst the multiple court professionals appointed in a case, and each professional’s role and testimony to be elicited at trial.
Speakers:
Jessica L. Boike, Partner, Boike Jonaitis Law LLC
Kerry Smith, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Breakthrough Family Solutions
Hollie Sobel, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Psychological Assessment, Consultation & Treatment (PACT)
David M. Sternfield, Partner and GAL, Davis Friedman, LLPModerator:
Colleen M. Breems, Partner and GAL, Beermann LLPTo confirm you are ready to participate in an on demand webcast, please take the browser test here: http://eventcenter.commpartner...
Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar. You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom. (You will not receive a Zoom link.)
You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).
System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.
Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access. Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom.
Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live.
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- Non-member - $185
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Includes a Live Web Event on 11-13-2024 at 12:15 PM (CST)
From Exposure to Trial: the Foundations of Asbestos Litigation for Illinois Attorneys (IL MCLE credit for live webcast only)
Topic: From Exposure to Trial: the Foundations of Asbestos Litigation for Illinois Attorneys
Speaker: Andre Hunter Jr., Litigation Attorney, Gordon Rees(IL MCLE credit for live webcast only. No MCLE credit for on demand webcast.)
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Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar. You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom. (You will not receive a Zoom link.)
You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).
System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.
Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access. Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom.
Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live.
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Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 11-12-2024 at 2:00 PM (CST)
This year’s consumer bankruptcy seminar will focus on asset and asset protection. There will be speakers from outside the bankruptcy practice to illuminate on techniques used by private investigators to find assets. Also hear from attorneys who practice family law and estate planning give overviews of their practices and insights as it relates to assets and asset protection.
This year’s consumer bankruptcy seminar will focus on asset and asset protection. There will be speakers from outside the bankruptcy practice to illuminate on techniques used by private investigators to find assets. Also hear from attorneys who practice family law and estate planning give overviews of their practices and insights as it relates to assets and asset protection.
Topics and Speakers:
Protecting Assets in Divorce During Bankruptcy
This presentation will focus on guiding clients navigating the complexities of simultaneous divorce and bankruptcy proceedings. Topics include asset protection, support obligations, and the impact of bankruptcy on divorce settlements.
Joerika Stitt, Joerika Stitt Esquire, LLCDemystifying the Estate Planning Process
This presentation will cover the legal framework governing estate planning, including relevant laws and recent changes. Practical steps for effective estate planning will be outlined, from initial client consultations to document implementation. Additionally, common challenges will be addressed, such as complex family dynamics and potential disputes.
Jessica Handy-Burris, The Law Office of Jessica Handy-BurrisAsset Tracing 101 for Lawyers
Amid a spike in personal and business bankruptcy cases, asset tracing can help identify and locate secreted assets. The presentation will provide an overview of two of the main methods of obscuring assets and highlight common red flags indicative of these. Also, will explore when and how asset tracing can be useful in piercing the corporate veil. By gaining insight into several fundamental research techniques, lawyers will also be better prepared to direct their teams to search for assets and recognize potential concerns.
Michelle Risley, The Cassandra GroupModerators:
Jason Shimotake, The Shimotake Law Firm, LLC; Chair, CBA Bankruptcy and Reorganization Committee
Rigoberto Garcia, Feldman Garcia Leshinsky & Miljus; Vice-Chair, CBA Bankruptcy and Reorganization CommitteeTo confirm you are ready to participate in an on demand webcast, please take the browser test here: http://eventcenter.commpartner...
Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar. You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom. (You will not receive a Zoom link.)
You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).
System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.
Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access. Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom.
Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live.
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Includes a Live Web Event on 11-12-2024 at 12:15 PM (CST)
Discovery Nightmares: Pitfalls for the Unwary Business Litigators (IL MCLE credit for live webcast only)
Topic: Discovery Nightmares: Pitfalls for the Unwary Business Litigators
Speakers: Kyle Cooper, Partner, Tabet Divito & Rothstein LLC
John Sciaccotta, Partner, Aronberg Goldgehn
Jerry Holisky, Partner, Aronberg Goldgehn
Brian C. Haussmann, Partner, Tabet DiVito & Rothstein LLC(IL MCLE credit for live webcast only. No MCLE credit for on demand webcast.)
To confirm you are ready to participate in an on demand webcast, please take the browser test here: http://eventcenter.commpartner...
Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar. You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom. (You will not receive a Zoom link.)
You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).
System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.
Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access. Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom.
Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live.
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Includes a Live Web Event on 11-08-2024 at 12:15 PM (CST)
Tips for Appearing Before Hearing Officers (IL MCLE credit for live meeting only) (HYBRID)
This is a hybrid program with a webcast and in-person option at The Chicago Bar Association (321 S. Plymouth Ct, Chicago, IL 60604). Please indicate if you will attend in-person when registering where indicated.
Topic: Tips for Appearing Before Hearing Officers
Speaker: Barbara B. Goodman, Attorney at Law, Law Office of Barbara B. Goodman(IL MCLE credit for live meeting only. No MCLE credit for on demand webcast.)
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Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar. You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom. (You will not receive a Zoom link.)
You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).
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Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access. Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom.
Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live.
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Includes a Live Web Event on 11-08-2024 at 12:00 PM (CST)
The Judicial Insights series strives to provide lawyers with the unique opportunity to hear from a member of the bench in an intimate setting. This installment of the program will feature Cook County Circuit Court Judge Aileen Bhandari.
The Judicial Insights series strives to provide lawyers with the unique opportunity to hear from a member of the bench in an intimate setting. This installment of the program will feature Cook County Circuit Court Judge Aileen Bhandari. Judge Bhandari is a second generation Indian and Filipino American and was raised on the Northwest side of Chicago. Before being elected as Cook County Circuit Court Judge in November of 2022, she prosecuted cases for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office for over 20 years. She is a past Supervisor of Criminal Justice Center. As an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Criminal Prosecutions Bureau Felony Trial Division, she has prosecuted a litany of felony cases including Murder, Attempt Murder, Sexual Assaults, Hate Crimes and Financial Crimes. She currently serves on SABA’s Advisory Council. Throughout her career and Ms. Bhandari has dedicated her time and efforts to diversity and social justice. Ms. Bhandari received her Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law and her undergraduate degree from the Loyola University Chicago.
Moderator:
Gavin Phelps, Phelps LLCNo MCLE Credit
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Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar. You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom. (You will not receive a Zoom link.)
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Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live.
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Includes a Live Web Event on 11-07-2024 at 12:15 PM (CST)
Shawnee Community School District v. Property Tax Appeal Board (IL MCLE credit for live webcast only)
Topic: Shawnee Community School District v. Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) - A Conversation
Speakers:
Counsel for Appellant: Thomas J. McNulty, Partner, Neal Gerber Eisenberg LLP
Steve Pflaum, Partner, Neal Gerber Eisenberg LLP
Civic Federation: Mark R. Davis, Member, O’Keefe Lyons & Hynes, LLC
Whitney T. Carlisle, Member, O’Keefe Lyons & Hynes, LLC(IL MCLE credit for live webcast only. No MCLE credit for on demand webcast.)
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Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar. You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom. (You will not receive a Zoom link.)
You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).
System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.
Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access. Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom.
Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live.
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