Live Seminars

Below is a list of live upcoming seminars. Those that are taking place in-person, or hybrid are labeled below. All others will take place via live webcast only. A list of in person seminars is available here: Chicago Bar Association Learning: In Person Seminar.

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  • 2025 Illinois Labor and Employment Law Updates (4/22/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    2025 Illinois Labor and Employment Law Updates (Live Webcast, 1.5 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.50 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04-22-2025 at 2:00 PM (CDT)

    Panelists will discuss the multitude of new laws impacting Illinois employers in 2025, including changes to the Illinois Whistleblower Act, new pay stub requirements and expansion of the Illinois Human Rights Act.

  • Change Happens: The New Outlook (4/23/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Change Happens: The New Outlook (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04-23-2025 at 10:30 AM (CDT)

    In this program we will explore pros and cons of the new Outlook and discuss how to prepare you and your team for the upcoming change. Lawyers and their teams will understand how to leverage the new version for client communication and productivity.

  • Career Do’s and Don’ts (4/23/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Career Do’s and Don’ts (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04-23-2025 at 12:00 PM (CDT)

    The CBA’s featured legal careers advisor and special guests will address what you can do and what to avoid in a quality job search, in performing your job well, in presenting yourself on social media, and in maintaining balance in our changing and challenging careers.

  • Trial Advocacy in Family Law (4/23/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Trial Advocacy in Family Law (Live Webcast, 2.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.75 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04-23-2025 at 3:00 PM (CDT)

    This seminar will address the practice of effective and zealous trial advocacy in family law litigation cases. Intermediate to advanced trial advocacy skills will be demonstrated, but all skill levels are welcome.

  • The Intersection of Crisis Communication and The Law (4/24/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    The Intersection of Crisis Communication and The Law (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04-24-2025 at 10:00 AM (CDT)

    Veteran crisis communication specialist Lissa Druss, of Strategia Consulting, joined by U.S. District Court Judge Iain D. Johnston, will take attendees through the anatomy of crisis, how the integrity of litigation is preserved, and how the court of public opinion is swayed using precise crisis communication tactics.

  • Understanding the Legal Landscape of Gun Violence (4/24/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Understanding the Legal Landscape of Gun Violence (In Person, 1.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.75 0.00
    Includes a Live In-Person Event on 04-24-2025 at 3:00 PM (CDT)

    Whether in the courtroom, in legislation, or in the community, lawyers and legal professionals can play a significant role in shaping the discourse and outcomes related to gun violence. Our speakers will address how attorneys can be more informed advocates for justice and contribute to positive change in how society addresses gun violence. (IN PERSON SEMINAR).

  • What I Wish I Knew As A Junior Associate (4/28/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    What I Wish I Knew As A Junior Associate (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04-28-2025 at 12:00 PM (CDT)

    Starting out as a junior associate can feel like stepping into the unknown. In this session, seasoned attorneys from a variety of backgrounds and settings will share their personal experiences and key lessons learned during their early years in the legal profession.

  • Strategies to Better Serve Your Criminal Law Clients (4/28/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Strategies to Better Serve Your Criminal Law Clients (Live Webcast, 2.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.75 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04-28-2025 at 2:00 PM (CDT)

    Get strategies to better serve your clients and help your criminal law practice thrive.

  • Judicial Insights with Justice Sanjay T. Tailor (4/29/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Judicial Insights with Justice Sanjay T. Tailor (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04-29-2025 at 12:00 PM (CDT)

    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 Appellate Court Justice Sanjay T. Tailor. (HYBRID SEMINAR)

  • Hon. Robert E. Ginsberg Annual Program: Commercial Bankruptcy (4/29/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Honorable Robert E. Ginsberg Annual Program on Commercial Bankruptcy (Live Webcast, 2.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.75 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04-29-2025 at 2:00 PM (CDT)

    Join us for the hottest topics and latest information regarding commercial bankruptcy.

  • AI on Trial (4/30/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    AI on Trial (Live Webcast, 1.50 IL PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.50 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04-30-2025 at 2:00 PM (CDT)

    This seminar will explore the evolving role of AI in trial practice and preparation. This session will cover recent advancements in AI-driven legal tools, practical strategies for integrating AI into trial workflows, ethical considerations surrounding its use, and emerging trends that may shape the future of litigation.

  • Ethical, Moral, and Legal Perspectives on Immigration (5/1/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Ethical, Moral, and Legal Perspectives on Immigration (In Person, 1.50 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.50 0.00
    Includes a Live In-Person Event on 05-01-2025 at 11:30 AM (CDT)

    Join the CBA for a luncheon discussion on, “Bridges of Justice: Ethical, Moral, and Legal Perspectives on Immigration,” with His Eminence Cardinal Blase J. Cupich and John Heiderscheidt at the Union League Club of Chicago, in partnership with the Latino Policy Forum and the Hispanic Federation. (IN PERSON SEMINAR)

  • Criminal Record Clearing (5/1/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Criminal Record Clearing (In Person, 1.50 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.50 0.00
    Includes a Live In-Person Event on 05-01-2025 at 3:30 PM (EDT)

    This program will teach practitioners everything you need to know about Expungements, Sealings, and Pardons in the State of Illinois. This event is co-sponsored by The Chicago Bar Association, North Suburban Bar Association, and Arab American Bar Association of Illinois. (IN PERSON SEMINAR)

  • Issues in Contemporary Environmental Law (5/2/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Issues in Contemporary Environmental Law (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 05-02-2025 at 2:00 PM (CDT)

    This seminar will engage in contemporary litigation and regulation issues in contemporary environmental law. (HYBRID SEMINAR)

  • Leverage Tech and Social Media (5/6/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Leverage Tech and Social Media, and Learn How to Earn Media Attention (Live Webcast, 2.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.75 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 05-06-2025 at 2:00 PM (CDT)

    Solos and small firms don’t need massive budgets to run themselves. Topics of presentation include: how to build your own tech stack, how to obtain media attention and how lawyers can strategically leverage social media to build their brand, attract ideal clients, and grow their practice.

  • Running for Public Office: Keys to Success (5/8/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Running for Public Office: Keys to Success (Live Webcast, 2.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 05-08-2025 at 2:00 PM (CDT)

    The seminar is geared towards those individuals who will be running for office at the next General Primary and General Election, as well as the attorneys who will be representing them. (HYBRID SEMINAR)

  • Self-Defense & Mental Well-Being for Legal Professionals (5/8/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Self-Defense and Mental Well-Being for Legal Professionals (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL Mental Health/Substance Abuse PR-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live In-Person Event on 05-08-2025 at 3:00 PM (CDT)

    Legal professionals often find themselves involved in matters which can lead to threats, intimidation, and even physical violence. This two-hour course equips attorneys and judges with essential knowledge and skills to enhance their personal safety, both inside and outside of the office and courtroom. (IN PERSON SEMINAR)

  • Leveraging LinkedIn for Personal & Business Development (5/12/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Leveraging LinkedIn for Personal and Business Development (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL PR-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 05-12-2025 at 10:30 AM (CDT)

    LinkedIn has become an essential tool for lawyers to enhance their personal and business development. This program will provide valuable insights into optimizing your LinkedIn profile, building a professional network, and utilizing LinkedIn features to create a strong online presence.

  • Ten Ways to Improve Your Contract Drafting (5/13/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Ten Ways to Improve Your Contract Drafting (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 05-13-2025 at 12:00 PM (CDT)

    This course broadly looks at common miscellaneous provisions which lawyers often overlook in creating a modern contract which suits a client’s needs. This course will be useful to any lawyer who drafts contracts.

  • Essential Skills & Insights for Early-Career Attorneys (5/15/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Essential Skills & Insights for Early-Career Attorneys (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL Mental Health/Substance Abuse PR-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 05-15-2025 at 2:00 PM (CDT)

    This presentation is designed to give first-year and newer attorneys the practical skills, strategies, and real-world advice they need to navigate the profession with confidence. Learn how to manage expectations, avoid common pitfalls, combat stress and anxiety, and set yourself up for long-term success. (HYBRID SEMINAR)

  • Empowering Senior Lawyers: Staying Relevant and Skilled (5/16/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Empowering Senior Lawyers: Tools for Staying Relevant and Skilled (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL-PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 05-16-2025 at 12:00 PM (CDT)

    This course aims to help senior lawyers continue to do the profession they love, while starting the process of retiring and closing down their practice.

  • Learn About the Cook County Veteran’s Treatment Court (5/20/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Learn About the Cook County Veteran’s Treatment Court (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 05-20-2025 at 12:00 PM (CDT)

    The Cook County Veterans Treatment Court is a unique program specifically designed for individuals who have served in the United States military and have become involved in the criminal justice system. Join the CBA’s Military and Veteran’s Affairs Committee to learn about the veteran’s court call, how it came to be and how attorneys can best position their military veteran clients to be accepted into the program.

  • Post-Death Administration (5/20/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Post-Death Administration (Live Webcast, 2.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.75 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 05-20-2025 at 2:00 PM (CDT)

    This program is intended to serve as a guide for attorneys handling decedent estates. The goals of the program are: steps to take when a client dies, overview of probate, federal and Illinois taxes and dealing with dueling beneficiaries.

  • One-and-Done: 6-Hour Professional Responsibility Overview (5/21/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    One-and-Done: 6-Hour Professional Responsibility Overview (Live Webcast, 6.00 IL PR-MCLE Credit, including 1.00 Diversity/Inclusion and 1.00 Mental Health/Substance Abuse PR-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 6.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 05-21-2025 at 8:55 AM (CDT)

    The CBA will host its fourth annual Professional Responsibility Overview. Join us for this one-day virtual program and earn the 6 hours of Professional Responsibility credit, including the Diversity/Inclusion and Mental Health/Substance Abuse credits, that are required to satisfy your continuing legal education requirements.

  • Environmental Law Conference (5/22/25 and 5/23/25)
    Includes a Live In-Person Event on 05-22-2025 at 8:30 AM (CDT)

    Join us for this annual conference that features updates on agency activities and priorities in Illinois and the Region presented by top representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. Attendees will also learn about the latest hot topic issues in environmental law from leading practitioners.