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  • It’s Time to Own Your Worth (3/30/23)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    It’s Time to Own Your Worth (live webcast, 1.00 IL Mental Health/Substance Abuse PR-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    It’s Time to Own Your Worth (On Demand webcast, 1.00 IL Mental Health/Substance Abuse PR-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    The latest report in our “Own your worth” series explores why the pattern continues, how Covid-19 is reinforcing gender stereotypes, and why both women and men believe joint financial decisions are so important. Consideration of these issues can improve women’s ability to achieve better balance in life and in legal practice as they work toward their retirement.

  • It’s About Time (3/29/23)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    It’s About Time (live webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    It’s About Time (On Demand webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    Managing time is one of the core skills for successful lawyering and an enjoyable career. This is not a program on keeping to-do lists or using calendar apps or on timesheet tips or advice like “start assignments early” … all traditional and still good time management practices. Instead, we’ll venture into some more unexpected approaches.

  • 55 Years Later: The Fair Housing Act in Illinois (2/24/23)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    55 Years Later: The Fair Housing Act in Illinois (live webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    55 Years Later: The Fair Housing Act in Illinois (On Demand webcast, 0.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 0.75 0.00

    The Chicago Bar Association's Racial Justice Coalition, The Muslim Bar Association, and The South Asian Bar Association invites you to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act being signed into law by learning more about the Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act's history in Illinois will be discussed, along with practical applications that attendees can use to counsel their clients.

  • How to Attract and Retain Clients (2/16/23)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    How to Attract and Retain Clients (live webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    How to Attract and Retain Clients (On Demand webcast, 0.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 0.75 0.00

    Join our panel of CBA Lawyer Referral Service attorneys from a variety of practice areas for tips and tricks on how to get and retain clients.

  • Practice Basics: Insurance Coverage Fundamentals for the New Attorney (2/10/23)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Practice Basics: Insurance Coverage Fundamentals for the New Attorney (live webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Practice Basics: Insurance Coverage Fundamentals for the New Attorney (On Demand webcast, 0.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 0.75 0.00

    Join us for a virtual presentation about insurance coverage. Presenters Daniel Berkowitz, Aronberg Goldgehn, and Gavin Phelps, Phelps LLC, will discuss the basics of insurance coverage analysis and walk-through which policies apply to potential claims. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions after the presentation.

  • Advancing Social Justice Initiatives Through Alternative Dispute Resolution (2/6/23)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Advancing Social Justice Initiatives Through Alternative Dispute Resolution (live webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Advancing Social Justice Initiatives Through Alternative Dispute Resolution (On Demand webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    Learn about social justice focused organizations and how they use ADR to effect change in this second annual program.

  • Lawyers Coaching Lawyers: New Year. New Career. New Career Skills. (1/26/23)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    New Year. New Career. New Career Skills. (live webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    New Year. New Career. New Career Skills. (On Demand webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    Lawyers Coaching Lawyers is not a new concept in Chicago. The CBA’s featured career counselor for lawyers, Kathy Morris, has been coaching lawyers for many years. She and the panelists will explore career paths at the 2023 CBA Career Advancement Program kick-off session.

  • Implementing the Pretrial Fairness Act: A Nuts and Bolts Guide (12/7/22)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Implementing the Pretrial Fairness Act: A Nuts and Bolts Guide (live webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Implementing the Pretrial Fairness Act: A Nuts and Bolts Guide (On Demand webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    A discussion about the key changes to the administration of pretrial justice pursuant to the Pretrial Fairness Act (PFA).

  • Lawyers Working Hybrid or Remotely: Thumbs Up or Down … Why and How? (11/29/22)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Lawyers Working Hybrid or Remotely: Thumbs Up or Down … Why and How? (live webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Lawyers Working Hybrid or Remotely: Thumbs Up or Down … Why and How? (On Demand webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    This session is for employers of any size who are dead set against or kind of considering letting your lawyers work partially or fully outside the office.

  • Practice Basics: Tips for Growing Your Professional Network and Driving New Business (11/15/22)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Practice Basics: Tips for Growing Your Professional Network and Driving New Business (live webcast, 1.00 IL PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Practice Basics: Tips for Growing Your Professional Network and Driving New Business (On Demand webcast, 1.00 IL PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    Panelists will provide advice to young lawyers about building professional networks and business development.

  • Practice Basics: State Court Motions to Dismiss (09/29/22)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Practice Basics: State Court Motions to Dismiss (live webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Practice Basics: State Court Motions to Dismiss (On Demand webcast, 0.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 0.75 0.00

    Join us for a seminar featuring members of the YLS Committee Officers. Learn or refresh your memory on the process of 2-615 and 2-619 Motions to Dismiss

  • Six Pillars of Financial Wellness (09/20/22)

    Join Igor Fedosenko, from the ABA Retirement Funds Program, for a live seminar on financial wellness. Lunch provided! No MCLE Credit

  • The Student Loan Crisis and Ways to Find Relief (05/24/22)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Certificate (live webcast,1.00 IL MCLE Credit ) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Claim MCLE Certificate (On Demand webcast,0.75 IL MCLE Credit ) CLE IL 0.75 0.00

    In this seminar, we will take an in-depth look at the economy and the factors that are impacting the over 43 million Americans who hold student debt.

  • How to Avoid Burnout: Balancing Caregiving Challenges and Client Demands (05/16/22)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Certificate (live webcast, 0.75 Mental Health/Substance Abuse IL PR-MCLE) CLE IL 0.75 0.00
    Claim MCLE Certificate (On Demand webcast, 0.50 Mental Health/Substance Abuse IL PR-MCLE) CLE IL 0.50 0.00

    This webinar will introduce the concepts of being a caregiver and caregiver burnout in attorneys. The signs and symptoms of caregiver burnout will be discussed and how they impact busy attorneys in meeting their clients’ needs.

  • Infrastructure Funds-Priorities for Illinois: A Conversation with Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch (05/06/22)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Certificate (live webcast, 0.75 IL MCLE Credit ) CLE IL 0.75 0.00
    Claim MCLE Certificate (On Demand webcast, 0.75 IL MCLE Credit ) CLE IL 0.75 0.00

    The Chicago Bar Association welcomes Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Emanuel "Chris" Welch as our next speaker in the Civics Committee Matters that Matter series. Speaker Welch will join us for a virtual event to discuss the appropriation of Infrastructure funds and how these funds will affect education, healthcare, and access to justice.

  • Practice Basics: How to Work Your Network (05/02/22)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Certificate (live webcast,1.00 IL MCLE Credit ) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Claim MCLE Certificate (On Demand webcast, 0.75 IL MCLE Credit ) CLE IL 0.75 0.00

    It’s time to get back out there and work your network! This “Practice Basics” seminar will focus on how to effectively network and create new connections.

  • Not-to-Miss FAQ Career Session (04/27/22)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Certificate (live webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Claim MCLE Certificate (On Demand webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    Spend an hour with Kathy Morris of Under Advisement, Ltd. on attorney FAQs and you’ll not only know you’re asking the right questions but that there are answers out there for you as you navigate your career.

  • Practice Basics: Client Screening and Setting Expectations (02/04/22)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Certificate (Live webcast, 1.00 IL - PR MCLE Credit pending approval) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Claim MCLE Certificate (On Demand webcast, 1.00 IL - PR MCLE Credit pending approval) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    During this program, the speakers will address various issues that can emerge from a lawyer’s failure in setting appropriate expectations and screening clients, while providing tips on how to ensure that you are set up for success from the very beginning. (1 IL PR-MCLE credit, pending approval)

  • The Making of a Judge: How Candidates are Evaluated and How You Can Assist by Serving as a JEC Investigator (01/20/22)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Certificate (live webcast, 1.00 IL-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Claim MCLE Certificate (On Demand webcast, 1.00 IL-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    This seminar will explain the process of becoming a JEC investigator, the time commitments involved, and the numerous benefits of participating in the JEC.

  • Upskilling for Lawyers (01/18/22)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Certificate ( Live webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Claim MCLE Certificate ( On Demand webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    This seminar will address legal technologies, business and business development acumen, the mental state necessary for lawyers practicing in the next normal…and more.

  • Practice Basics: Evidence - What Law School Didn't Teach You (01/07/2022)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Certificate (Live webcast, 1.00 IL - PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Claim MCLE Certificate (on demand webcast, 1.00 IL - PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    This seminar will begin with a basic review of foundation for admission. (1 IL PR-MCLE credit, pending approval)

  • Practice Basics: How to Use Social Media Evidence (12/06/2021)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Certificate (live webcast, 1.00 IL - PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Claim MCLE Certificate (on demand webcast, 1.00 IL - PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    This presentation will discuss the value of social media evidence in various types of litigation, the discoverability of social media evidence in federal and Illinois state courts.

  • Job Search Starters (12/01/2021)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Certificate (live webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Claim MCLE Certificate (on demand webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    This seminar will provide ideas and inspiration to energize and enhance your career search, now and looking forward.

  • Chief Justice Anne M. Burke discussing Judicial Redistricting and Statewide Pretrial Services (11/30/2021)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Certificate (live webcast, .75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 0.75 0.00
    Claim MCLE Certificate (on demand webcast, .50 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 0.50 0.00

    Chief Justice Anne M. Burke will speak on the historic new legislation – the Judicial Districts Act of 2021. She will aslo highlight the new operational structure for statewide pretrial services that is being developed.

  • Immigration Updates: What’s Happening Now and How Can Pro Bono Attorneys Help? (10/28/2021)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Certificate (Live webcast, 1.25 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.25 0.00
    Claim MCLE Certificate (on demand webcast, 1.25 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.25 0.00

    Immigration laws, practices, and pro bono needs are constantly changing. Hear from experts on the ground about recent developments in the immigration landscape and how you can make a difference as a pro bono attorney.