This program will provide overview of the fundamentals of motion practice in civil cases for new attorneys.  You will walk away with a greater understanding of how to handle your first case in the motion stage of litigation. We’ll discuss Notices, Certificates of Service and Motions ranging from Motions to Dismiss and Rules to Show Cause, Motions to Default and for Summary Judgment, Motions in Limine, and Motions for Directed Verdict and Post-Trial Motions. Q&A is welcome and encouraged. 

Speaker: Michael Kozlowski, Esbrook Law

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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. 

As part of our legal training, we are not taught presentational, oratorical, or storytelling skills, which are essential for any litigator.  These skills cannot be taught by reading a book; they require practice.  Shakespeare is the perfect teacher because he is a master of rhetoric and through his works we learn storytelling, emotion, empathy, and presentational skills to help us become more effective communicators. In this unique program, we will use examples from Shakespeare to learn about various modes of persuasion, and tangible strategies for improving your style and delivery in the courtroom.

 
Speaker:
Ashleigh A. Stochel, L&G Law Group

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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. 

PARTNERSHIP, PROGRESS, AND PERSPECTIVE: P3 DURING CHALLENGING TIMES
What are the opportunities in your clients' communities? How has COVID impacted how communities advance development projects? Who needs to be at the table? Now more than ever, the future of communities is inextricably tied to a shared vision as the basis for fostering strategic and meaningful relationships with public and private partners. This panel will explore the key items that are critical to the advancement and resiliency of communities. Learn about how communities in and around Illinois are leveraging the power of partnerships with the private sector to advance key initiatives such as catalytic redevelopment projects, innovative transit, social infrastructure and others to achieve shared vision and goals.

Speakers
Clarence Hulse, Executive Director, Michigan City Economic Development Corporation
Kevin Kramer, CEcD, Economic Development Director, Village of Hoffman states
Matthew Miller, Partner, Ice Miller LLP

Moderator
Jennifer Tammen, Senior Manager, TIF Leader - Credits and Incentives, EY

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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. 

As a new attorney, one of the first jobs you will likely be tasked with is drafting or responding to written discovery. This program will provide you with a basic overview of the process so that you can have a leg up and hit the ground running when you get your first assignment. The discussion will include an overview of the rules of civil procedure applicable to written discovery, as well as tips for how to appropriately draft and respond to interrogatories, requests for production of documents and requests to admit. Q&A is welcome and encouraged. 

Speaker: Elpitha Lambros, Jenner & Block

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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. 

Nina Fain and Greta Weathersby, Co-Chairs of the CBA’s COVID-19 Recovery Committee, will moderate a discussion with Terri McCabe, Certified Pilates Teacher and Studio Manager of Core Fitness and Physical Therapy about how lawyers can improve their mental health and reduce stress by incorporating forms of physical exercise that require a mind-body connection into their workdays. Pilates, specifically, can aid in stress management, improve brain function, and be an important tool in managing anxiety and depression due to its emphasis on mindfulness and breath. The discussion will be followed by a Pilates demonstration featuring a series of mat sequences that attendees can follow along with

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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. 

THE RETURN TO WORK: EMPLOYMENT ISSUES IN THE COVID ERA
Update on COVID-19 issues in the workplace and legal and practical issues concerning the reopening of business offices and employer’s options related to mandatory vaccination policies.
Jill O’Brien, Laner Muchin 

ETHICAL ISSUES ARISING FROM ZONING AND REPRESENTATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Land Use and Local Government attorneys face a unique set of ethical issues and obligations in land use matters, whether representing the government or private developers. Enjoy an engaging review of the specific rules and challenges that attorneys in this practice area must confront and resolve. 
Mary Andreoni, Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC)
Matthew Norton, Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C

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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. 

No matter how knowledgeable you are about your case, taking a deposition can be intimidating. This program will provide you with practical guidance to help you feel confident and prepared when you take your first deposition as a new attorney. You will learn how to assess and analyze your case in order to effectively question the witness, how to prepare properly for a discovery vs. evidence deposition, and will walk away with a more thorough understanding of the applicable rules on depositions. Q&A is welcome and encouraged.

Speaker:
Matthew Passen, Partner, Passen & Powell

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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. 

Keynote Speaker: Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives
Highlights of the 2021 Legislative Session, Updates to the Open Meetings Act and More

COVID Year in Review: The View from the Governor’s Legal Team
Inside look at how the Governor and his legal team confronted the most challenging legal issues of the last 14 months. Topics will include stay-at-home restrictions and other mitigation efforts, governance and Open Meetings Act, civil unrest, vaccinations, and First Amendment challenges.
Speaker: Scott Lerner, Governor’s Deputy General Counsel 

Moderator: Peter Friedman, Elrod Friedman 

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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.  

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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. 

As a new attorney, you may feel intimidated at the prospect of appearing in court for the first time, or need some pointers to improve your confidence. This program will provide you with a basic overview of what to expect when you arrive at court (in person or virtually), how to draft your first order, how to deal with opposing counsel, how to prepare and comport yourself in front of the judge and more. Q&A is welcome and encouraged.

Speaker:
Jordan S. Powell, Partner, Passen & Powell

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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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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. 

Year after year, reports have been published about the lack of diversity in the legal profession, particularly in large law firms. While many have bemoaned these statistics, some law firms and attorneys have taken ownership of the problem in order to find a solution. Even before 2020, these trailblazers developed unique programs and perspectives in order to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession, no matter the size of the law firm. Flip the script on typical conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion with the CBA YLS Racial Justice Coalition and learn how you and your law firm can make substantive change for all lawyers. 

SPEAKERS:
Carolyn Elefant, Founder and Owner, The Law Offices of Carolyn Elefant PLLC
Cam C. Hoang, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Elaine Spector, Partner, Harrity & Harrity LLP

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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.  

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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.