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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  • College Admissions (11/09/26)
    Includes a Live Web Event on 11-09-2026 at 3:00 PM (CST)

    Applying to college has gotten more competitive and more confusing, and most parents end up figuring it out as they go. This session walks through what the process actually looks like and where families still have room to make good decisions. NO MCLE CREDIT.

  • Updated Wrongful Death & Survival Settlement Process (11/10/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Updated Wrongful Death & Survival Settlement Process (Live Webcast, 2.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.75 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 11-10-2026 at 1:00 PM (CST)

    The process for having wrongful death and survival claims approved in probate has been recently updated. The distinguished speakers will provide their perspective and advice on the recent updates to the wrongful death and survival process and new forms related to the same. (Hybrid Seminar)

  • Basics of Medical Malpractice Litigation (11/11/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Basics of Medical Malpractice Litigation (Live Webcast, 2.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 11-11-2026 at 3:00 PM (CST)

    Master the essentials of medical malpractice litigation. Seasoned attorneys will share key insights from both plaintiff and defense perspectives.

  • Building a Better Case: Practical Uses of AI (11/16/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Practical Uses of AI from Client Intake to Trial Preparation (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL PR MCLE Credit CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 11-16-2026 at 3:00 PM (CST)

    Join Thomson Reuters Westlaw/CoCounsel, Smokeball, and Supio for a practical look at the modern litigation lifecycle and how technology can support attorneys from intake and medical-record review through research, case strategy, and trial preparation.

  • Domestic Violence Summit 2026 (11/17/2026)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Domestic Violence Summit 2026 (Live Webcast, 4.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 4.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 11-17-2026 at 11:00 AM (CST)

    Join us for the 2026 Domestic Violence Summit, co-sponsored by The Chicago Bar Association and Wings, which will bring together leading voices and advocates to address the urgent issue of domestic violence through dialogue and education. (Hybrid Seminar)

  • AI and In-House Legal Teams (11/18/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    AI and In-House Legal Teams (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 11-18-2026 at 4:00 PM (CST)

    Join the CBA’s newly launched In-House Counsel Committee for a conversation with Vineet Shahani, Deputy General Counsel at Harvey, on the evolving role of AI in corporate legal departments. (Hybrid Seminar)

  • Thriving Under Pressure (11/19/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Thriving Under Pressure (Live Webcast,1.00 IL Mental Health / Substance Abuse PR-MCLE Credit } CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 11-19-2026 at 3:30 PM (CST)

    Speaker and Executive Health Coach Mark Brezzell, M.S.C.P will examine how chronic stress affects the body and mind and what that means for lawyers. Participants will explore the difference between short-term stress and ongoing stress.

  • Better Client Intake Forms (11/23/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Better Client Intake Forms (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 11-23-2026 at 10:30 AM (CST)

    There are a plethora of ways to gather information from clients (and potential clients). The vehicle you use to collect the information has a direct bearing on how easily the data can be reused. We will explore tools you may already have and others you may not be familiar with to securely streamline information gathering that works for you and your clients.

  • Basic Skills Course for Newly Admitted Attorneys (12/02/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Basic Skills Course for Newly Admitted Attorneys (Live Webcast, 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 12-02-2026 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)

  • Cannabis Rescheduling Perspectives (12/07/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Cannabis Rescheduling Perspectives (Live Webcast, 1.50 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.50 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 12-07-2026 at 2:00 PM (CST)

    This program brings together litigation, regulatory, and transactional practitioners to examine the current status of federal rescheduling efforts, discuss key developments arising from DEA’s formal hearing, and analyze the practical implications of a potential Schedule III designation.

  • Tips and Techniques for Writing Effective Legal Briefs (12/09/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Tips and Techniques for Writing Effective Legal Briefs (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL PR MCLE Credit} CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 12-09-2026 at 12:00 PM (CST)

    Join us as Howard Suskin, partner in Jenner & Block’s Litigation Department and co-Chair of the firm’s Securities Litigation Practice and its Class Action Practice, will give a master class in effective brief writing for attorneys of all skill levels.

  • Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (12/14/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL PR MCLE Credit} CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 12-14-2026 at 12:00 PM (CST)

    The CBA's sexual harassment prevention training session will better enable lawyers and law firm staff to prevent, combat and appropriately redress sexual harassment in the legal workplace, as well as understand the State of Illinois and City of Chicago’s requirements.

  • Sexual Harassment Bystander Intervention Training (12/14/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Sexual Harassment Bystander Intervention Training (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL PR MCLE Credit} CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 12-14-2026 at 1:00 PM (CST)

    The CBA's sexual harassment bystander intervention training session will better enable lawyers and law firm staff to prevent, combat and appropriately redress sexual harassment in the legal workplace, as well as understand the State of Illinois and City of Chicago’s requirements.

  • Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Managers (12/14/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Managers (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL PR MCLE Credit} CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 12-14-2026 at 2:00 PM (CST)

    The CBA's sexual harassment prevention training for managers session will better enable lawyers and law firm staff to prevent, combat and appropriately redress sexual harassment in the legal workplace, as well as understand the State of Illinois and City of Chicago’s requirements.

  • Launch into Law: Career Strategy for Your First 3 Years (01/14/27)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Launch Into Law: Career Strategy for Your First 3 Years (Live Webcast, 0.75 IL MCLE Credit} CLE IL 0.75 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 01-14-2027 at 12:00 PM (CST)

    The “Launch into Law” CLE series is designed to help attorneys build the knowledge, skills, and professional tools they need to successfully navigate the early stages of their legal careers.

  • Working Effectively with Supervisors & Senior Attorneys (02/11/27)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Launch into Law: Working Effectively with Supervisors & Senior Attorneys (Live Webcast, 0.75 IL MCLE Credit} CLE IL 0.75 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 02-11-2027 at 12:00 PM (CST)

    The “Launch into Law” CLE series is designed to help attorneys build the knowledge, skills, and professional tools they need to successfully navigate the early stages of their legal careers.

  • Launch into Law: Billing Time & Productivity Habits (03/11/27)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Launch into Law: Billing Time & Productivity Habits (Live Webcast, 0.75 IL MCLE Credit} CLE IL 0.75 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 03-11-2027 at 12:00 PM (CST)

    The “Launch into Law” CLE series is designed to help attorneys build the knowledge, skills, and professional tools they need to successfully navigate the early stages of their legal careers.

  • Launch into Law: MCLE Compliance & Professional Obligations (4/8/27)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Launch into Law: MCLE Compliance & Professional Obligations (Live Webcast, 0.75 IL MCLE Credit} CLE IL 0.75 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04-08-2027 at 12:00 PM (CDT)

    The “Launch into Law” CLE series is designed to help attorneys build the knowledge, skills, and professional tools they need to successfully navigate the early stages of their legal careers.