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.

To attend a live webcast you must have Zoom Desktop Client (https://zoom.us/support/download) on your PC or Mac.  For more information, please see the FAQs.

You can search for a seminar by category or by keyword (click on "Advance Search This List.")  After you register, you can access the webcast by going to "My Dashboard."  You must be logged with your CBA username and password to see your dashboard.

Please note: 
You MUST have an email address in your CBA account to register for and view seminars or meetings.  To add an email to your account, click here.

Search by Category
Search by Format
Search by Type
Sort By
Search by Favorites

18 Results

  • Executive Security for Family Offices (04/30/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Executive Security for Family Offices (In Person, 1.50 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live In-Person Event on 04-30-2026 at 12:00 PM (CDT)

    Join the Family Office Committee for a program on executive security program design for family office. (IN PERSON SEMINAR)

  • Microaggressions in the Legal Field (04/30/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Microaggressions in the Legal Field (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL PR Diversity/Inclusion MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04-30-2026 at 12:00 PM (CDT)

    Microaggressions in the legal field will be explored as a key topic in this panel discussion. The discussion will also address how these behaviors contribute to burnout, mental health challenges, and higher turnover among diverse legal professionals.

  • Primer on Consumer Law and Public Utilities (04/30/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Primer on Consumer Law and Public Utilities (Live Webcast, 1.25 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.25 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04-30-2026 at 2:30 PM (CDT)

    This seminar will provide a practical primer on consumer law issues in the public utilities space, with a focus on rising utility costs and their impact on consumers.

  • Foundations for Well-Being in Early Legal Practice (05/04/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Foundations for Well-Being in Early Legal Practice (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL Mental Health/Substance Abuse PR-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 05-04-2026 at 12:00 PM (CDT)

    This program is designed specifically for law students and first-year attorneys, focusing on well-being and mental health during the early stages of a legal career.

  • Under Siege: The American Judiciary and the Rule of Law (05/05/2026)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Under Siege: The American Judiciary and the Rule of Law (In Person, 5.00 IL MCLE Credit, including 2.50 IL PR-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 5.00 0.00
    Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 05-05-2026 at 9:00 AM (CDT)

    This program will examine the rising criticism, political pressures and physical threats confronting judges and courts, and the broader implications of these developments for judicial independence and our constitutional order.

  • Maximizing Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace (05/06/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Maximizing Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace in the Solo & Small Firm Practice (Live Webcast, 2.00 IL PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 05-06-2026 at 2:00 PM (CDT)

    This two-part seminar will show solo and small firm lawyers how to get the most out of the tools they already pay for in both Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.

  • Let’s Make a Deal: Legal Ethics in Trump 2.0 (05/07/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Let’s Make a Deal: Legal Ethics in Trump 2.0 (Live Webcast, 3.00 PR IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 3.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 05-07-2026 at 2:00 PM (CDT)

    This seminar examines contemporary professional responsibility issues arising in government service and high profile public matters.

  • AI 2035: The Legal Profession and the Law
    Includes a Live In-Person Event on 05-11-2026 at 6:45 AM (CDT)

    The AI 2035 Symposium is a landmark three-day convening that will bring together 500+ legal professionals, technology innovators, judiciary members, and industry leaders to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and the law. (In-Person Symposium)

  • Modern Families and Modern Assets (05/14/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Modern Families and Modern Assets (Live Webcast, 2.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.75 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 05-14-2026 at 2:00 PM (CDT)

    This program is intended to serve as a guide for attorneys practicing in the trusts and estates area regarding the changing landscape of families and assets.

  • Prevailing in the Courtroom (05/14/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Prevailing in the Courtroom (In Person, 2.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.00 0.00
    Includes a Live In-Person Event on 05-14-2026 at 3:00 PM (CDT)

    Please join the CBA Commercial Litigation Committee for its annual in-person seminar on May 14, 2026. Topics include Clerk Mariyana Spyropoulo will discuss Cook County's Filing System and Judges panel on discovery, summary judgment, trial, and dealing with difficult opposing counsel. (IN PERSON SEMINAR)

  • Chicago Chief Information Officer Nick Lucius (05/19/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Chicago Chief Information Officer Nick Lucius (In Person, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live In-Person Event on 05-19-2026 at 3:30 PM (CDT)

    Join The Chicago Bar Association and the Lawyers Club of Chicago for a program featuring Nick Lucius, Commissioner and Chief Information Officer for the City of Chicago, as he discusses the intersection of law, technology, and data-driven governance in Chicago. (IN-PERSON SEMINAR)

  • How to Excel as a Mediator or Arbitrator (05/20/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    From the Neutral’s Chair: How to Excel as a Mediator or Arbitrator (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 05-20-2026 at 2:00 PM (CDT)

    This seminar will be a discussion from a highly experienced mediator and arbitrator, visiting law school faculty, and former business litigation attorney, about how to excel as a neutral mediator or arbitrator.

  • Running for Public Office: Keys to Success (05/21/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Running for Public Office: Keys to Success (Live Webcast, 2.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.75 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 05-21-2026 at 2:00 PM (CDT)

    The seminar is geared towards candidates of the 2026 General Election and those individuals who will be running for office for the 2027 municipal election cycle, as well as the attorneys who will be representing them. (HYBRID SEMINAR)

  • Practical Tech Tips for Lawyers (06/03/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Practical Tech Tips for Lawyers (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 06-03-2026 at 10:30 AM (CDT)

    This fast-paced, practical session focuses on technology tips lawyers can put to work immediately. Expect practical demonstrations, pros and cons, and guidance on what’s worth adopting now versus what can safely be ignored—all with a focus on getting better ROI from your existing technology.

  • Self-Defense & Mental Well-Being for Legal Professionals (06/09/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Self-Defense & Mental Well-Being for Legal Professionals (In Person, 1.00 IL Mental Health/Substance Abuse PR-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live In-Person Event on 06-09-2026 at 3:00 PM (CDT)

    Legal professionals often find themselves involved in matters which can lead to threats, intimidation, and even physical violence. This 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)

  • Trial Superstars on Presenting Your Case (06/11/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Trial Superstars on Presenting Your Case (In Person, 6.50 IL MCLE Credit, including 1.75 IL PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 6.50 0.00
    Includes a Live In-Person Event on 06-11-2026 at 8:30 AM (CDT)

    Trial Superstars on Presenting Your Case will feature top trial lawyers, judicial voices, and jury experts sharing practical strategies for persuading jurors, presenting evidence effectively, and winning high-stakes cases. (IN PERSON SEMINAR)

  • Building Practical Lawyer Skills Through Improv (06/24/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Building Practical Lawyer Skills Through Improv (In Person, 1.00 IL Mental Health/Substance Abuse PR-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live In-Person Event on 06-24-2026 at 12:15 PM (CDT)

    Join the CBA’s Well-being and Mindfulness Committee and Media and Entertainment Law Committee for an interactive session in partnership with members from Wolf Town Improv, focused on building practical lawyering skills through improv techniques. (IN PERSON SEMINAR)

  • Paws & Presence: The Power of Connection (07/21/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Paws & Presence: The Power of Connection for Lawyer Well-Being (In-Person, 1.50 IL Mental Health/Substance Abuse PR-Credit) CLE IL 1.50 0.00
    Includes a Live In-Person Event on 07-21-2026 at 12:00 PM (CDT)

    Join the CBA’s Animal Law and Well-being and Mindfulness Committees for a unique program focused on therapy animals and how they can reduce stress and improve well-being. (IN-PERSON SEMINAR)