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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  • Brave New World: Mental Health in 2025 (4/2/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Brave New World: Mental Health in 2025 (Live Webcast, 2.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04-02-2025 at 2:00 PM (CDT)

    Mental health parity describes the equal treatment of mental health conditions and substance use disorders in insurance plans. With the changing landscape of State and Federal Law, what can we expect from insurance coverage now and in the future.

  • DOGE and What That Means for DEI Hiring in Government (4/7/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    DOGE and What That Means for DEI Hiring in Government (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL Diversity/Inclusion PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04-07-2025 at 10:00 AM (CDT)

    This program will explore the current administration’s “illegal DEI” plans and phases as well as its pitfalls. It will examine recent filings against the “illegal DEI” policy as well as its implications to federal workers and the country at large.

  • A Conversation About Deportation and The Law (4/7/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    A Conversation About Deportation and The Law (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04-07-2025 at 12:00 PM (CDT)

    Join attorneys Nancy Vizer and Richard Hanus for a panel conversation about the current legal landscape on immigration law with a focus on deportations.

  • Future of the DREAMers Act (4/8/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Future of the DREAMers Act (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04-08-2025 at 10:00 AM (CDT)

    This panel discussion will highlight the key issues surrounding the “DREAM” Act a.k.a. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which faces an uncertain future.

  • Gender Affirming Care and Transgender Rights (4/8/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Gender Affirming Care and Transgender Rights (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL Diversity/Inclusion PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04-08-2025 at 3:00 PM (CDT)

    Join us for this timely panel discussing the current state of Transgender Rights and Gender Affirming Care both nationally and on a state level.

  • Minority Rights in Higher Education (4/9/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Minority Rights in Higher Education (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04-09-2025 at 3:00 PM (CDT)

    Learn more about the impact the end of Affirmative Action will have on how community-based organizations counsel students on their higher education choices, using the Chicago Scholars’ college counseling model as a focal point.

  • Mastering Replevin Law (4/11/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Mastering Replevin Law: A Comprehensive Guide for Attorneys (Live Webcast, 1.50 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.50 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04-11-2025 at 3:00 PM (CDT)

    This program is designed to deepen your understanding of replevin law. This 90 minute session will feature expert speakers who will cover various aspects of replevin litigation, from drafting complaints to representing clients in court.

  • Pulse Checks on Health Law in 2025 (4/16/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Pulse Checks on Health Law in 2025 (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04-16-2025 at 3:00 PM (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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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)

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Navigating Civil Rights in the Second Trump Term (5/28/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Navigating Civil Rights in the Second Trump Term (Live Webcast, 2.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.75 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 05-28-2025 at 2:00 PM (CDT)

    This seminar will analyze the Trump administration's impact on civil rights across key areas, including employment and labor rights, criminal justice, reproductive rights, LGBTQIA + rights, free speech, and immigration.

  • Negotiation and Mediation Skills (5/29 & 5/30/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Advanced Workshop for Improved Negotiation and Mediation Skills (In Person, 11.0 ILMCLE Credit) CLE IL 11.00 0.00
    Includes a Live In-Person Event on 05-29-2025 at 8:30 AM (CDT)

    This workshop will present cutting-edge strategies for successful negotiation and advocacy and will provide insight on how to mediate difficult disputes.