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Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 12-18-2024 at 2:00 PM (CST)
Join us for an overview on how intellectual property matters in the nature of trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets intertwine with all areas of law.
Join us for an overview on how intellectual property matters in the nature of trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets intertwine with all areas of law.
Presenters:
Kenneth Matuszewski, Rozier Hardt McDonough PLLC, YLS Chair
Deepa Singh, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, YLS Program OfficerTo 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.)
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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 12-04-2024 at 2:00 PM (CST)
Are you or your colleagues spending too many hours managing your firm’s finances? You’re not alone. Budgeting, billing, and bookkeeping can all feel overwhelming, taking up more time than your actual legal work. Join us for a webinar where experts will unpack essential tips tailored specifically for legal professionals.
Legal Accounting 101: Financial Tips for Long-Term Success
Are you or your colleagues spending too many hours managing your firm’s finances? You’re not alone. Budgeting, billing, and bookkeeping can all feel overwhelming, taking up more time than your actual legal work. In fact, our Legal Trends Report found that nearly two-thirds of a lawyer’s workday is dedicated to administrative duties like accounting. Whether you’re a solo practitioner or part of a larger legal team, mastering trust and legal accounting practices is crucial for streamlining operations and staying compliant. Join us for a webinar where experts will unpack essential tips tailored specifically for legal professionals.
In this program, you’ll discover:
- How to measure and improve your firm’s financial health
- Techniques to manage your books with accuracy and efficiency
- Tools and technologies for performing legal accounting with confidenceThe CLE will be followed by a Clio Accounting Showcase from 3:00pm-3:15pm.
SPEAKERS:
Joshua Lenon, Lawyer in Residence, Clio, Vancouver, British Columbia
Joshua Lenon is the Lawyer in Residence at Clio. An attorney admitted to the New York Bar, Joshua brings legal scholarship to the conversations happening both within Clio and with its customers. Joshua has worked extensively to educate lawyers on technology’s capability to enhance their practice, while also teaching tech companies about the unique needs of the legal system.Sania Saeed, Solutions Engineer, Clio, Vancouver, British Columbia
Sania Saeed is a Solutions Engineer at Clio. She specializes in empowering attorneys to unlock the full potential of Clio through her expertise in the software’s features, integrations, and new releases. Sania has helped hundreds of small to mid-sized law firms successfully transition to Clio over the last 3 years, whether they were just starting out or migrating from an existing system.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 12-04-2024 at 12:15 PM (CST)
LGBTQIA+ Legal and Policy Updates: Reviewing 2024 and Previewing 2025 (IL Diversity-Inclusion PR-MCLE credit for live webcast only)
Topic: LGBTQIA+ Legal and Policy Updates: Reviewing 2024 and Previewing 2025
Speakers: Aisha Davis, Senior Policy Counsel, ACLU of Illinois
Nora Huppert, Staff Attorney, Lambda Legal
Michael Ziri, Director, Public Policy at Equality Illinois(IL Diversity-Inclusion PR-MCLE credit for live webcast only. No IL Diversity-Inclusion PR-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 12-03-2024 at 12:15 PM (CST)
Strategic Business Planning for Law Firm Success–Building a Profitable and Sustainable Practice (IL Professionalism PR–MCLE credit for live webcast only)
Topic: Strategic Business Planning for Law Firm Success - Building a Profitable and Sustainable Practice
Speakers: Darren P. Wurz, Managing Partner, Wurz Financial Services, Host of The Lawyer Millionaire Podcast, Author of The Lawyer Millionaire
Description: This presentation offers law firm owners a comprehensive approach to building and executing a strategic business plan tailored to the unique challenges of running a law practice. Attendees will learn how to define and align their firm's core values with business goals, establish a long-term vision, and set clear objectives to drive growth and profitability.(IL Professionalism PR–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 a Live Web Event on 11-21-2024 at 12:15 PM (CST)
The Impact of an Attorney’s Substance/Alcohol Use on Family Dynamics and Children & Support Systems (IL Mental Health/Substance Abuse PR-MCLE credit for live webcast only)
Topic: The Impact of an Attorney’s Substance/Alcohol Use on Family Dynamics and Children & Support Systems
Speaker: Kevin Kelly, Markoff Law, Illinois Lawyers Assistance Board Member(IL Mental Health/Substance Abuse PR-MCLE credit for live webcast only)
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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 a Live In-Person Event on 11-21-2024 at 12:00 PM (CST)
Tips for Motion Practice in the Law Division and Recent Updates (IL MCLE credit for live meeting only) (IN PERSON)
This is an in-person program at the Richard J. Daley Center, Courtroom 1307 (50 W Washington St., Chicago, IL 60602).
Topic: Tips for Motion Practice in the Law Division and Recent Updates Including: Requests to Admit, Apparent Agency, and FNC motions
Speakers: Judge Maureen O. Hannon, Circuit Court of Cook County, Motions Section, Law Division
Christopher M. Daddino, Partner, Cassiday Schade, LLP
Cameron J. Tober, Associate Attorney, Taxman, Pollock, Murray & Bekkerman, LLC(IL MCLE credit for live meeting only. No MCLE credit for on demand webcast.)
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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 11-19-2024 at 12:15 PM (CST)
Addressing Assistance Animal Requests: Illinois Condominium Association Policies and Pitfalls (IL MCLE credit for live webcast only)
Topic: Addressing Assistance Animal Requests: Illinois Condominium Association Policies and Pitfalls
Speaker: Sabina Arutyunyan, Attorney, Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit(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).
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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 11-18-2024 at 12:15 PM (CST)
SECURE Act Update (IL MCLE credit for live webcast only)
Topic: SECURE Act Update (Trust Planning)
Speakers: Benjamin Lavin, Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Svetlana Bekman, Senior Legal Counsel, Northern Trust(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.)
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