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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  • To Career Plan or Not to Career Plan? (10/23/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    To Career Plan or Not to Career Plan? (Live Webcast Certificate, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 10-23-2025 at 12:00 PM (CDT)

    Join Kathy Morris, the CBA’s featured career counselor and founder of Under Advisement, Ltd. for, To Career Plan or Not to Career Plan?, where she will provide guidance about planning your career, no matter what stage in the profession you find yourself.

  • Nonprofits Under Threat in 2025 (10/27/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Nonprofits Under Threat in 2025 (Live Webcast Certificate, 1.50 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.50 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 10-27-2025 at 2:00 PM (CDT)

    Nonprofits in Illinois and beyond are facing heightened federal scrutiny for their programs around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as well as related threats to their federal funding and other government pressure. Learn about the various legal issues implicated in these pressures. (HYBRID SEMINAR)

  • Pro Bono with Ascend Justice's Family Defense Program (10/28/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Pro Bono with Ascend Justice's Family Defense Program (In Person Certificate, 1.50 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.50 0.00
    Includes a Live In-Person Event on 10-28-2025 at 11:30 AM (CDT)

    In Ascend Justice's Family Defense pro bono program, volunteer attorneys represent wrongly accused parents and childcare professionals in appeals of abuse or neglect “indications” findings in the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) administrative hearings. (IN PERSON SEMINAR)

  • 2025 Domestic Violence Summit (10/30/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Domestic Violence Summit 2025 (In Person Certificate, 5.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 5.00 0.00
    Includes a Live In-Person Event on 10-30-2025 at 9:00 AM (CDT)

    Join us for the 2025 Domestic Violence Summit which will bring together leading voices and advocates to address the urgent issue of domestic violence through dialogue and education. (IN PERSON SEMINAR)

  • Federal Legislation Updates (11/6/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Federal Legislation Updates (Live Webcast Certificate, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 11-06-2025 at 4:00 PM (CST)

    With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, there are many uncertainties over how Chicagoans will be impacted by changes made to federal agencies and programs. Join the Young Lawyers Section for an overview of what some of those impacts might be, with a focus on student loan repayment plans, clean energy initiatives, and other social programs.

  • Expert Valuations in Divorce: Overview & Strategies (11/13/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Expert Valuations in Divorce: Overview & Strategies (Live Webcast Certificate, 2.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.75 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 11-13-2025 at 3:00 PM (CST)

    The annual CBA/YLS Family Law Committee seminar will feature a panel of expert valuators and experienced family law attorneys to discuss the role of court-appointed and independent experts in valuing businesses, real estate, retirement accounts, and pensions in divorce proceedings.

  • Perspectives on Juvenile Justice (11/18/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Perspectives on Juvenile Justice (Live Webcast Certificate, 2.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 11-18-2025 at 2:00 PM (CST)

    This program will examine the current perspectives and developing practices within the Cook County Juvenile Justice Division. Program also will feature an in-depth dialogue focusing on critical legal issues, systemic reforms, and efforts to advance equitable outcomes for justice-involved youth.

  • Estate Planning in Guardianship (11/19/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Estate Planning in Guardianship (Live Webcast Certificate, 2.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.75 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 11-19-2025 at 1:30 PM (CST)

    At this seminar, speakers will discuss estate planning for individuals under guardianship. The discussion will include the necessary inquiry into testamentary capacity of the person under guardianship, required pleadings and notice, the issue of standing, drafting of the estate planning documents, and the hearing process. (HYBRID SEMINAR)

  • Basic Skills Course for Newly Admitted Attorneys (12/03/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Basic Skills Course for Newly Admitted Attorneys (Live Webcast Certificate, 6.00 IL PR MCLE Credit including 1.00 Diversity/Inclusion PR-MCLE Credit and 1.00 Mental Health/Substance Abuse PR-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 6.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 12-03-2025 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)

  • Change Mindset to Drive Business & Amp Up Law Practice (12/4/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Change Mindset to Drive Business & Amp Up Law Practice (In Person Certificate, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live In-Person Event on 12-04-2025 at 4:00 PM (CST)

    A Fireside Chat with Kathy Morris of Under Advisement, Ltd. interviewing co-Authors of the new book, Change Yourself, by Christina Martini and David Susler (IN PERSON SEMINAR)