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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19 Results

  • Intellectual Property Law Trademark Frontiers (02/25/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Intellectual Property Law Trademark Frontiers (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 02-25-2026 at 2:00 PM (CST)

    This seminar will explore the evolving landscape of trademark law, with a particular focus on how legal developments impact brand strategy from an IP standpoint. (HYBRID SEMINAR)

  • To Solo or Not to Solo (02/26/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    To Solo or Not to Solo (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 02-26-2026 at 12:00 PM (CST)

    Going it alone in the practice of law is not for everyone. Many try—by positive choice or as a reluctant default measure…but not all succeed. Join us to learn about the pluses and perils of hanging the proverbial shingle—including the traits, timing, and tactics of successful solo practitioners—to assess whether you are likely to thrive working alone…or not.

  • Protecting Our Elders (03/03/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Protecting Our Elders: Investigating and Prosecuting Financial Exploitation in Guardianship Matters (Live Webcast, 1.50 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.50 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 03-03-2026 at 2:00 PM (CST)

    Financial exploitation of seniors and people with disabilities has unfortunately become an all-too-common occurrence in adult guardianship matters.

  • Practical Workflow Automation for Lawyers (03/04/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Practical Workflow Automation for Lawyers (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 03-04-2026 at 10:30 AM (CST)

    Workflow automation can transform routine legal work by connecting the tools you already use and orchestrating actions automatically. We’ll start with simple wins in everyday software (Outlook and Word) to reduce repetitive steps, improve consistency, and cut drafting time.

  • Anatomy of a Real Estate Deal (03/05/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Anatomy of a Real Estate Deal (Live Webcast, 2.50 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.50 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 03-05-2026 at 2:00 PM (CST)

    This program will provide a practical, junior attorney focused walkthrough of how commercial/multifamily transactions move from LOI➡️PSA➡️closing, with an emphasis on how newer lawyers can help prevent common last-minute issues.

  • Judicial Insights with Judge Matthew Jannusch & Judge Michael Pattarozzi (03/06/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Judicial Insights with Judge Matthew Jannusch & Judge Michael Pattarozzi (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 03-06-2026 at 12:00 PM (CST)

    This installment of the judicial insights series will feature Judge Matthew Jannusch and Judge Michael Pattarozzi for a joint session.

  • Privacy, Antitrust, & Healthcare Law Updates (03/10/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Privacy, Antitrust, & Healthcare Law Updates (Live Webcast, 3.25 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 3.25 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 03-10-2026 at 2:30 PM (CDT)

    This seminar is for practicing attorneys and law students working in or interested in working in the healthcare or life sciences space – a sector that accounts for nearly a fifth of the entire U.S. economy. It will provide accessible legal background on and key updates regarding Illinois health law, data privacy and cybersecurity, and antitrust and unfair competition. (HYBRID SEMINAR)

  • Collection of Attorney Fees (03/11/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Collection of Attorney Fees for Solo or Small Firm Attorneys (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 03-11-2026 at 12:00 PM (CDT)

    Collection of Attorney Fees for Solo or Small Firm Attorneys. This seminar will cover collection actions and mechanisms for solo and small firm attorneys. Potential pitfalls in connection with the collection of any attorney fee will be addressed.

  • Fair Housing & Renters' Rights in 2026 (03/12/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Fair Housing & Renters' Rights in 2026 (Live Webcast, 2.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 03-12-2026 at 12:00 PM (CDT)

    This seminar, organized by the Legal Aid Committee, will include two panels examining current issues in the world of fair and affordable housing. (HYBRID SEMINAR)

  • Helping Attorneys Build Mental and Emotional Fitness (03/16/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Helping Attorneys Build Mental and Emotional Fitness (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL Mental Health/Substance Abuse PR-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 03-16-2026 at 2:00 PM (CDT)

    This seminar introduces a neuroscience-based mental fitness framework designed to help attorneys reduce stress, manage emotional reactivity, and improve both performance and satisfaction.

  • Pageants, Professionalism, and Power (03/19/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Pageants, Professionalism, and Power (In Person, 1.5 IL PR MCLE Credit ) CLE IL 1.50 0.00
    Includes a Live In-Person Event on 03-19-2026 at 3:30 PM (CDT)

    Join us for an engaging discussion on, “Pageants, Professionalism, and Power: Unexpected Lessons for Lawyers from Pageantry,” (IN PERSON SEMINAR)

  • Interesting Arbitration Decisions from Illinois (03/24/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Interesting Arbitration Decisions from Illinois & Other Places (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 03-24-2026 at 2:00 PM (CDT)

    This seminar will consist of updates and highlights of several interesting arbitration decisions from Illinois and other places.

  • Ethical AI and the Future of Litigation Workflows (03/31/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Ethical AI and the Future of Litigation Workflows (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 03-31-2026 at 12:00 PM (CDT)

    Litigators face increasing pressure to adopt AI tools for efficiency, but generic models pose risks. Join a unique panel-former State’s attorney, a NASA Engineer/IP Litigator, and the Executive Director of the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board for a deep dive.

  • Journey From Associate to Partner (03/31/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Journey From Associate to Partner: Climbing the Big Law Career Ladder (Live Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 03-31-2026 at 2:00 PM (CDT)

    Join us for a panel discussion with newly minted partners from Chicago law firms to discuss their journeys from associate to partner.

  • Family Formation in a New Legal Landscape (04/07/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Family Formation in a New Legal Landscape (Live Webcast, 2.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.75 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04-07-2026 at 2:00 PM (CDT)

    Topics include: ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology), Surrogacy, and Confirmatory Adoption Under the Equality for Every Family Act

  • Labor Arbitration: Basics and Best Practices (04/16/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Labor Arbitration: Basics and Best Practices from Experienced Practitioners (Live Webcast, 1.50 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.50 0.00
    Includes a Live Web Event on 04-16-2026 at 3:00 PM (CDT)

    This seminar will cover the process of labor arbitration in the context of both discipline and discharge ("just cause") cases and contract interpretation cases. Presenters will discuss common issues that come up in labor arbitration and best practices from the perspective of each side, as well as how arbitrators frequently handle them. (HYBRID SEMINAR)

  • 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.

  • AI 2035: The Legal Profession and the Law
    Includes a Live In-Person Event on 05-11-2026 at 7:45 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)

  • 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 06-10-2026 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)