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  • 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 (On Demand Webcast, 0.75 IL PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 0.75 0.00

    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.

    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. 

    Topics and Speakers:
    The Practitioner’s Dilemma    : The tension between expanding caseloads and the ethical risks of AI.
    Ke Ma, Former Assistant State’s Attorney, Northwestern JD; Co-Founder, Concorda

    The Reality of AI: A technical explanation of "Probabilistic Token Prediction" (why ChatGPT fabricates citations) vs. Rules Based Programming. 
    Sam Oh, IP Litigator, Ex-NASA Engineer, University of Chicago JD/MBA; Co-Founder, Concorda 

    The Tribunal’s View: An adjudicator’s perspective on the Mata v. Avianca sanctions and the administrative burden of unverified filings.
    Michael O’Malley, JD, CPA: Executive Director, Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board

    Ethical Workflows & Live Demonstration: Speakers will demonstrate practical examples of ethical, high-volume automation. Workflow A: Using responsible tools to respond faster to interrogatories and Workflow B: The "Human-in-the-Loop" Redline.




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    You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).

    System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.  

    Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access.  Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom. 

    Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live. 

  • 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 (On Demand Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

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

    Journey From Associate to Partner: Climbing the Big Law Career Ladder

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

    Panelists:
    Alex Garel-Frantzen    , Partner, ArentFox Schiff 
    Alyssa Gregory, Partner, Troutman Pepper Locke 
    Elias T. Larson, Shareholder, Polsinelli PC

    Moderator:
    Hillary E. Maynard    , Associate, Polsinelli PC



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    You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).

    System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.  

    Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access.  Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom. 

    Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live. 

  • 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 (On Demand Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

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

    Interesting Arbitration Decisions from Illinois and Other Places

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

    Speaker, 
    Daniel A. Cotter    , Member, Aronberg Goldgehn; Co-Chair, CBA Cyber Law & Data Privacy and CBA Insurance Law Committees and Vice-Chair, CBA Financial & Emerging Technologies Committee

    Moderator:
    John Levitske    , HKA Global, LLC; Chair, CBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee


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    You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).

    System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.  

    Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access.  Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom. 

    Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live. 

  • Lawyers as Leaders: Women in the Illinois House (03/23/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Lawyers as Leaders: Women in the Illinois House (On Demand Webcast, 1.00 IL PR Diversity/Inclusion MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    Join us at The Chicago Bar Association for Lawyers as Leaders: Women in the Illinois House, a special breakfast program featuring a distinguished panel of attorney-legislators serving in the Illinois House of Representatives.

    Join us for Lawyers as Leaders: Women in the Illinois House, a special breakfast program featuring a distinguished panel of attorney-legislators serving in the Illinois House of Representatives.

    State Representatives Mary Beth Canty, Ann Williams, and Eva-Dina Delgado share their experiences transitioning from legal practice to public service, the leadership skills lawyers bring to legislative work, and the unique opportunities and challenges women face in shaping public policy.

    Moderator: 
    Gail Eisenberg    , Partner, Loftus Eisenberg

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    You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).

    System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.  

    Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access.  Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom. 

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  • Collection of Attorney Fees (03/23/26)
    Includes Credits
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    Collection of Attorney Fees for Solo or Small Firm Attorneys (On Demand Webcast, 1.00 IL PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    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.

    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 and also the defense of malpractice actions filed in connection with any fee dispute brought by a solo or small firm attorney or law firm. 

    Speaker:
    Nathan Lollis    , Law Offices of Nathan Lollis, LLC

    Moderators:
    Jeremy N. Boeder    , Kennedys Law LLP
    Kate E. Levine, Illinois Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission
    Co-Chairs, CBA Professional Responsibility Committee

    Jefferey Ogden Katz, The Katz Law Firm, P.C.
    Vice Chair, CBA Professional Responsibility Committee

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    You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).

    System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.  

    Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access.  Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom. 

    Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live. 

  • 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 (On Demand Webcast, .75 IL Mental Health/Substance Abuse PR-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 0.75 0.00

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

    Helping Attorneys Build Mental and Emotional Fitness for Greater Success and Satisfaction

    This seminar introduces a neuroscience-based mental fitness framework designed to help attorneys reduce stress, manage emotional reactivity, and improve both performance and satisfaction. Participants will explore how common mental patterns, known as “Saboteurs”, undermine effectiveness, decision-making, and resilience in legal practice. Through practical, evidence-based tools and brief daily exercises, attorneys will learn how to strengthen the brain’s capacity for calm, clarity, and wise action under pressure.

    Learning Objectives:
    -Identify common mental patterns that contribute to stress, burnout, and reduced effectiveness in legal practice
    -Understand the neuroscience of emotional reactivity and sound decision-making
    -Learn practical techniques to improve focus, emotional regulation, and resilience
    -Apply mental fitness tools to navigate professional and personal challenges with greater awareness, wisdom and    ease
    -Build skills to approach legal practice and life with increased clarity, confidence, and well-being 

    Guest Speaker: 
    Michael Kaplan     is the Founder of Vigorous Life and a Chicago-based, national board-certified health and wellness coach, with a deep passion for helping men overcome habits that are getting in their way, become more connected to their authentic selves, and live a more satisfying and vigorous life. 

    Moderator: 
    Jonathan Beitner     is the Founder of Beitner Coaching & Consulting. Jonathan is a frequent speaker and author on topics related to the intersection of professional development and well-being.  He helps individuals identify and achieve their goals, and works with firms, law schools, and Fortune 500 companies to help their lawyers, students, and staff be more productive, happier, and healthier through individual coaching and evidence-based group programming. As a co-creator of the American Bar Association’s Well-Being Pledge, a lead organizer for the inaugural Well-Being Week in Law, and one of the drafters of the Mental Health and Substance Use CLE requirement in Illinois, Jonathan has experience creating and implementing industry-wide initiatives to help lawyers thrive.  He also serves as the Featured Well-Being Coach for the Chicago Bar Association. Jonathan previously practiced as a commercial litigator at an Am Law 100 firm and clerked for federal judges on the Sixth Circuit and Eastern District of Michigan after graduating from the University of Michigan Law School. He lives in Chicago with his wife and two young daughters.


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    You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).

    System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.  

    Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access.  Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom. 

    Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live. 

  • 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 (On Demand Webcast, 1.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.75 0.00

    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)

    This seminar, organized by the Legal Aid Committee, will include two panels examining current issues in the world of fair and affordable housing. The first panel will focus on the current landscape of fair housing enforcement in light of recent changes and litigation at the federal level and the second panel will focus on the Chicago Residential Landlord-Tenant Ordinance, which be celebrating its 40th birthday in 2026. 

    Topics and Speakers:
    The Current Housing Enforcement Landscape 
    Emily Coffey, Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights
    Michael Chavarria, HOPE Fair Housing Center
    Dominic Voz, Open Communities 

    Chicago's Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance at 40 
    Brian James    , Program Director, Renter Protection, City of Chicago 
    Jonathan Raffensperger, Law Center for Better Housing 
    Alexis Smyser, City of Chicago Department of Housing 

    Moderator:
    Nubia Willman    , Latinos Progesando; Chair, CBA Legal Aid Committee



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    System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.  

    Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access.  Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom. 

    Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live. 

  • 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 (On Demand Webcast, 3.25 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 3.25 0.00

    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.

    Following a record-breaking year of Department of Justice False Claims Act settlements and judgments, prosecutors and regulators have made it clear that investigating and prosecuting suspected “waste, fraud, and abuse” in the healthcare system will be a top priority for 2026.

    Similarly, growing public and regulators focus on privacy and cybersecurity is poised to impact scrutiny on various players in the life sciences and healthcare industry who deal with sensitive personal or health data.

    Additionally, regulatory scrutiny and recent antitrust and unfair competition enforcement actions highlight key focuses that life sciences and health care companies should understand to remain compliant in a competitive environment.

    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.

    Speakers:
    Adam J. Gomes-Abreu    , Associate, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Daniel A. Cotter, Member, Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa
    John J. Michels, Associate, Paul Hastings LLP 
    Karen Harris, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA); President of the Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys (IAHA)

    Moderators:
    Marisa McGrenera    , Lumexa Imaging; Chair, YLS Health & Hospital Law Committee
    Mark Carper, Paul Hastings LLP; Vice Chair, YLS Health & Hospital Law Committee



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    You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).

    System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.  

    Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access.  Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom. 

    Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live. 

  • 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 (On Demand Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

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

    The Judicial Insights series strives to provide lawyers with the unique opportunity to hear from a member of the bench in an intimate setting. This installment of the program will feature Judge Matthew Jannusch and Judge Michael Pattarozzi for a joint session. Judge Jannusch serves in the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County and Judge Pattarozzi serves in the Criminal Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. 

    Moderators: 
    John Gilmore and Jimmy Herdegen 


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    You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).

    System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.  

    Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access.  Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom. 

    Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live. 

  • 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 (On Demand Webcast, 1.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.75 0.00

    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.

    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. 

    Topics and Speakers:
    A walkthrough of the deal. Lawyer’s workflow from business terms to binding documents to closing, highlighting what junior attorneys typically draft and manage.
    Penelope Campbell, Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres LLC
    Larry Woodard, K&L Gates LLP

    A guide to spotting and solving title and survey issues before they become closing day emergencies, including how to read Schedule B-II and decide what to clear versus insure over. 
    Adam Gemeinhardt, Fidelity National Title

    An overview of how financing terms and lender conditions control the calendar, deliverables, and leverage points in multifamily transactions, from underwriting requests and third-party reports through closing mechanics. 
    Igor Zhizhin, Lument 

    Moderator: 
    James Creppel    , BMI Bornstein LLC; Co-Chair, YLS Real Estate Committee



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    You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).

    System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.  

    Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access.  Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom. 

    Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live. 

  • 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 (On Demand Webcast, 1.00 IL PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    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.

    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. Then we’ll look into advanced tools with Microsoft Power Automate, and Zapier to link apps and trigger tasks you currently do by hand. We will also cover guardrails for monitoring flows and handling data securely, so you can scale with confidence.

    Speaker:
    Catherine Sanders Reach    , Director of the Center for Practice Management, North Carolina Bar Association



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    You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).

    System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.  

    Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access.  Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom. 

    Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live. 

  • 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 (On Demand Webcast, 1.50 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.50 0.00

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

    Protecting Our Elders: Investigating and Prosecuting Financial Exploitation in Guardianship Matters

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

    Topics and Speakers:
    Strategies and tools for Guardians ad litem (gals) when discovering and investigating suspected financial exploitation. 
    Adam Stern, Stern McQuiston, LLC

    The work of the Financial Recovery Unit (FRU) of the Cook County Public Guardian and how to civilly prosecute a suspected financial exploiter and hopefully recoup the assets taken.
    Dawn Lawkowski-Keller, Office of the Cook County Public Guardian Financial Recovery Unit 

    The Basics of a Financial Crime Investigation for Probate Practitioners
    Danielle Levin, Assistant State’s Attorney, Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office 

    Moderators:
    Lisa K. Murphy, Of Counsel, Lawrence Kamin, LLC
    Rachel L. Sierminski, Office of the Cook County Public Guardian
    Co-Chairs, CBA Elder & Disability Law Committee



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    You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).

    System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.  

    Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access.  Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom. 

    Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live. 

  • 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 (On Demand, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    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.

    To Solo or Not to Solo: Who, When, Where, How and How Long?

    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.

    A panel of solo attorneys will be moderated by the CBA Career Advancement Program’s Featured Career Counselor Kathy Morris of Under Advisement, Ltd. 

    Guest Solo Practitioners: 
    Jed Enlow, Law Office of Jed Enlow
    Lauren Kaplan, Kaplan Estate Law, LLC
    Charles A. Krugel, Labor & Employment Law on Behalf of Business; Co-Chair of the CBA Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee

    This program is co-sponsored by the Career Advancement Program and the CBA Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee.



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  • 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 (On Demand Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    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)

    Intellectual Property Law Trademark Frontiers: Legal Trends & Business Impacts

    This is a hybrid event with an in-person and a webinar option. Please select the appropriate button when registering if you plan to attend in-person. Event will take place at the Chicago Bar Association, 321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604.

    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. Our speakers will cover key decisions from courts and the TTAB, USPTO updates, and developments in trademark enforcement. Attendees will leave with a forward-looking perspective, on issues impacting brand owners or in-house counsel, that practitioners currently see shaping their trademark practice. 

    Topics Include:
    Trademark Case Law & Business Impact
    Enforcement Challenges in Digital Markets
    Trademark Trends & Portfolio Management
    In-House Perspective on Risk & Strategy 

    Speakers:
    Julie L. Langdon    , Partner, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
    Sahil Malhotra, Principal Attorney, Drishti Law
    Sara Suleiman, In-House Counsel, HP Inc.
    James M. Theo, Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

    Moderator:
    Cesar Munoz    , Associate, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Vice-Chair, YLS Intellectual Property Law Committee



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    You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).

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  • 2025 Hot Topics in Labor & Employment Law (02/19/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    2025 Hot Topics in Labor & Employment Law (On Demand Webcast, 2.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.75 0.00

    This seminar will highlight key cases, legislative and other developments from 2025 in the ever-evolving world of labor and employment law

    This seminar will highlight key cases, legislative and other developments from 2025 in the ever-evolving world of labor and employment law. Management, government and union perspectives will be explored. The event has been a popular favorite and it provides information useful for your everyday practice. Q&A will follow the presentations. 

    SPEAKERS:
    Paul Hitterman    , Regional Attorney, National Labor Relations Board 
    Aaron J. Kacel, Partner, Robbins Schwartz
    R. Jason Patterson, Partner, Franczek PC 
    Josiah A. Groff, Partner, Dowd, Bloch, Bennett, Cervone, Auerbach & Yokich, LLP

    MODERATORS: 
    Aaron J. Kacel    , Robbins Schwartz; Chair, YLS Labor & Employment Law Committee

    Rachel E. Domash, Franczek PC
    Bret K. Pufahl, Foote, Mielke, Chavez & O’Neil, LLC
    Madeline E. Remish, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
    Vice Chairs, YLS Labor & Employment Law Committee 


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