On Demand Seminar Archive

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  • New Ways to Think About Wellness in 2025 (1/21/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    New Ways to Think About Wellness in 2025 (On Demand,1.25 IL Mental Health/Substance Abuse PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.25 0.00

    Are you struggling with overwhelm or burnout and looking to improve your wellness in 2025? Attorney and wellness advocate, Erin Clifford of Clifford Law Offices, will join the CBA for a special event that will inspire you to think about wellness in new ways as you enter the new year. (HYBRID SEMINAR)

    This is event has been changed from a hybrid event to webinar only. The networking social that was scheduled to follow the in-person portion of the event has been canceled.

    New Year. New You. New Ways to Think About Wellness in 2025

    Are you struggling with burnout and looking to improve your wellness in 2025?  Attorney and wellness advocate, Erin Clifford of Clifford Law Offices, will join the CBA for a special event that will inspire you to think about wellness in new ways as you enter the new year. Erin will discuss how attorney wellness is evolving in the post-pandemic era, covering topics ranging from differences in generational perspectives on wellness to the impact of bullying and incivility. She will also provide tangible strategies for lawyers to achieve better wellness. Erin will then be joined by a multi-generational panel of attorneys who will discuss how lawyers of all ages can work together to improve wellness in the legal profession. 

    Panelists:
    Alexis Crawford Douglas, Partner, K&L Gates
    Blake Kolesa, Associate, Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP
    Karen Munoz, Partner, Dolan Law & Chair, CBA Well-Being & Mindfulness Committee
    Alan Rhine, Attorney, Law Offices of Alan Rhine


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    Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

    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. 

  • Cook County’s 2025 Process Serving Rule Change (1/17/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Cook County’s 2025 Process Serving Rule Change (On Demand Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    Join Alex Braun of InfoTrack and Colleen Breems of Beerman Law for an in-depth look at what changed on January 1, 2025 and how you can adapt your firm’s litigation practices to enable maximum efficiency on local case initiations. (HYBRID SEMINAR)

    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.

    Join Alex Braun of InfoTrack and Colleen Breems of Beerman Law for an in-depth look at what changed on January 1, 2025 and how you can adapt your firm’s litigation practices to enable maximum efficiency on local case initiations. We’ll demonstrate how to pay the Sheriff’s required fee and start using any licensed private detective or detective agency you’d like and leave time to answer all your scenario-specific questions.


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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. 

  • 40 Under 40: Paths to Legal Success (1/16/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    40 Under 40: Paths to Legal Success (On demand Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    Each year, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Media honors attorneys from a survey of Illinois practitioners who are up and comers in the legal profession. Honorees are selected based on a number of criteria, but specifically their unique and exceptional results and lawyering skills. (HYBRID SEMINAR)

    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.

    Each year, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Media honors attorneys from a survey of Illinois practitioners who are up and comers in the legal profession. Honorees are selected based on a number of criteria, but specifically their unique and exceptional results and lawyering skills. Join us for a panel discussion with a select group of CBA-member honorees to learn more about their career paths, tips for those looking to stand out in their field, and what advice or influences helped them to get where they are today. The panel will be hosted at the CBA and virtually, with a reception to follow. 

    Speakers:
    Kathryne Hayes, Collins Bargione & Vuckovich 
    Margaret Mendenhall Casey, City of Chicago Department of Law
    Michael Sciaccotta, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kyle Shires, Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres
    Thomas Tomasik, Clifford Law Offices 

    Moderator: 
    Trisha Rich, Holland & Knight, LLP 

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    Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

    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. 

  • Ring in the New Year with Intrinsic Motivation (1/16/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Ring in the New Year with Intrinsic Motivation (On Demand Webcast, 1.00 IL Mental Health/Substance Abuse PR-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    As we welcome the new year, many of us will identify resolutions and other goals we want to accomplish in the coming months. Unfortunately, studies suggest that a huge majority of people—up to 80% will give up on them by the end of February, with only an estimated 8% sticking to their resolutions throughout the whole year.

    Ring in the New Year with Intrinsic Motivation to Make Your Resolutions Stick

    As we welcome the new year, many of us will identify resolutions and other goals we want to accomplish in the coming months.  Unfortunately, studies suggest that a huge majority of people—up to 80% will give up on them by the end of February, with only an estimated 8% sticking to their resolutions throughout the whole year.

    Join us in this interactive workshop, where we will explore strategies and techniques to leverage intrinsic motivation to better accomplish our personal and professional goals, and help us break through any procrastination that has been holding us back from getting through our to-do lists. 

    During this program, attendees will:
    -Learn about three different types of internal motivators and how each one can help spur us to action (or break down the barriers that cause inaction);
    -Gain a better understanding of the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivators, their impact on productivity, and how they can be harmonized; and
    -Practice evidence-based techniques to apply these strategies to a resolution or goal that they are working through (or would like to start working on)

    Speaker: 
    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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    Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

    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. 

  • The Pretrial Fairness Act in Practice (1/9/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    The Pretrial Fairness Act in Practice (On Demand Webcast, 1.50 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.50 0.00

    A little over a year has passed since cash bail was abolished in Illinois. During this seminar, speakers from the Cook County Public Defender’s Office will take a deep dive into how the Pretrial Fairness Act (PFA) is put into practice in the courtroom on a daily basis.

    A little over a year has passed since cash bail was abolished in Illinois. During this seminar, speakers from the Cook County Public Defender’s Office will take a deep dive into how the Pretrial Fairness Act (PFA) is put into practice in the courtroom on a daily basis. The panel will discuss navigating initial appearance hearings, the PFA appeals process, and provide access to important PFA legal resources for criminal attorneys. The goal of this seminar is to help practitioners understand the ins and outs of the Pretrial Fairness Act. 

    Speakers: 
    Abir Ahmed, Assistant Public Defender, Cook County Public Defender’s Office
    Sharlyn Grace, Senior Policy Advisor, Cook County Public Defender’s Office
    Patricia Jjemba, Director of Legislative and External Affairs, Cook County Public Defender’s Office
    Tiara Morgan, Assistant Public Defender, Cook County Public Defender’s Office 

    Moderators: 
    Ashley Rodriguez, Second Chance Law LLC
    Robert Alexander, Vanguard Advocates, LLP
    Co-Chairs, YLS Criminal Law Committee

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    Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

    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. 

  • IT Best Practices for Law Firms (1/9/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    IT Best Practices for Law Firms (On Demand Webcast, 1.50 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.50 0.00

    Kickstart 2025 with IT Best Practices for Law Firms. Join Framework IT to learn the 7 areas of technology proven to help law firm leaders protect sensitive data and do their best work. By the end of this session, you’ll know how to proactively prevent IT issues, stop reacting to cybersecurity threats, and instead, have more time to focus on what really matters: protecting your clients’ legal rights.

    Kickstart 2025 with IT Best Practices for Law Firms. Join Framework IT to learn the 7 areas of technology proven to help law firm leaders protect sensitive data and do their best work. By the end of this session, you’ll know how to proactively prevent IT issues, stop reacting to cybersecurity threats, and instead, have more time to focus on what really matters: protecting your clients’ legal rights. Check out Framework IT's LinkedIn page to learn more.

    Speakers:
    Olivia Anderson, Director of Sales, Framework IT
    Adam Barney, President, Framework IT
    Christopher Graham, Sr. vCIO, Framework IT
    Mike Kolb, COO, Framework IT

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    Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

    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. 

  • A Primer on Real Estate Taxation (1/8/25)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    A Primer on Real Estate Taxation (On Demand Webcast, 2.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.75 0.00

    This seminar will be an overview of tax sales and deeds, assessments, and assessment appeals by industry leaders.

    This seminar will be an overview of tax sales and deeds, assessments, and assessment appeals by industry leaders. 

    TAX DEEDS 101
    Terry J. Carter, Carter Legal Group, P.C. 
    Gregory M. Reiter, Reiter Law Offices Ltd.
    John W. Stanko Jr., Stanko McCarthy Law Group Ltd.

    ASSESSMENT AND APPEALS 101
    Assessments, The Tax Bill, Tax Calculations and A Brief Overview Of The Tax Appeal Process
    Steven Kandelman, Rieff Schramm Kanter & Guttman LLC

    The Assessor’s Office Process
    Cook County Assessor’s Office 
    Christina T. Lynch, Legal & Ethics Officer 

    The Board of Review’s Process 
    Jerry D. Brown, Worsek & Vihon LLP; CBA Real Estate Taxation Committee Legislative Liaison

    Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) and Specific Objections (SPO)
    Lauren Elliott, Elliott & Associates

    Moderator:
    Dora Cornelio, Schmidt Salzman & Moran, Ltd.; Chair, CBA Real Estate Taxation Committee

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    Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

    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. 

  • Practice Basics: Intel on Intellectual Property (12/18/24)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Practice Basics: Intel on Intellectual Property (On demand webcast 0.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 0.75 0.00

    Join us for an overview of how intellectual property matters such as trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets intertwine with all areas of law.

    Join us for an overview of how intellectual property matters such as trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets intertwine with all areas of law.

    Presenters:
    Kenneth Matuszewski, Rozier Hardt McDonough PLLC,  YLS Chair 
    Deepa Singh, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, YLS Program Officer

    To confirm you are ready to participate in an on demand webcast, please take the browser test here: http://eventcenter.commpartner...

    Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

    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. 

  • Tech For The Holidays 2024 (12/12/24)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Tech For The Holidays 2024 (On Demand Webcast, 1.50 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.50 0.00

    An annual tradition, the CBA Law Practice Management and Technology Committee along with the CBA Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee is pleased to present our review of 2024’s technology improvements (and flops).

    An annual tradition, the CBA Law Practice Management and Technology Committee along with the CBA Solo/Small Firm Practioners Committee is pleased to present our review of 2024’s technology improvements (and flops). Learn about great tech for your practice, yourself, and others! The panel will also provide tips and tricks as you get ready for 2025.

    Speakers:
    Kevin Thompson, Partner, Levin Ginsburg
    Jay McAllister, CEO, Paragon Tech, Inc.
    Co-Chairs, CBA Law Practice Management and Technology Committee

    Mathew Kerbis, Subscription Attorney LLC
    Charles Krugel, Principal. Law Offices of Charles A Krugel
    Co-Chairs, CBA Solo/Small Firm Practice Committee

    To confirm you are ready to participate in an on demand webcast, please take the browser test here: http://eventcenter.commpartner...

    Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

    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. 

  • Basic Skills Course for Newly Admitted Attorneys (12/11/24)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Basic Skills Course for Newly Admitted Attorneys (On Demand Webcast, 6.00 IL PR-MCLE Credits, including 1.00 Diversity/Inclusion & 1.00 Mental Health/Substance Abuse)) CLE IL 6.00 0.00

    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)

    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 at the Chicago Bar Association.

    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. 

    8:40 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Opening Remarks                                                          
    Kenny Matuszewski, Chair of the CBA YLS 
                                                                                              
    8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Part 1: MCLE Requirements                                       
    Karen Johnson, Director, Illinois MCLE Board  

    9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.  Part 2: Ethics for New Attorneys                                           
    Mary Andreoni, Ethics Education Counsel, Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois (ARDC)   
                                                                                              
    10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Part 3: Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession               
    Sandra Yamate, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession 
                                                                                              
    11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. BREAK                                                                           

    11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Part 4: Pro Bono:  Supreme Court Rules and Opportunities 
    Bob Glaves, Executive Director, The Chicago Bar Foundation   
                                                                                              
    11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Part 5: Your First Court Appearance
    Christopher Mackey, O’Hagan Meyer
                                                                                              
    12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.  LUNCH BREAK                
                                                                                              
    1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Part 6: Taking and Defending Depositions             
    Elizabeth Kaveny, Kaveny and Kroll
                                                                                              
    1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Part 7: Legal Research: Mining the Web for Information  
    Catherine Sanders Reach, Director of the Center for Practice Management, North Carolina Bar Association 

    2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. BREAK                                   

    2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Part 8: Enhance Legal Work with GenAI          
    Mathew Kerbis, The Subscription Attorney                                                                   

    3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Part 9: Wellness and Mental Health for New Attorneys                                  
    Karen Munoz, Partner, Dolan Law & Well-being Advocate
    Gina Crumble, Supervising Attorney, Cook County State’s Attorney                    
                                                                                              
    4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Part 10: Civility in the Profession . . . How to Play Nice    
    James Campbell, Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC
    Bianca Ciarroni, Taft     
    Andre Hunter, Associate, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP
    Pam Sran, Fox Rothschild          
    Moderator:  Hon. Nichole C. Patton, Circuit Court of Cook County  


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    Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

    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. 

  • Mechanics Liens and Construction Claims PM Session (12/10/24)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Mechanics Liens and Construction Claims PM Session (On Demand Webcast, 3.00 IL MCLE Credit Including 0.75 IL PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 3.00 0.00

    This seminar will discuss mechanics liens and construction claims on both private and public projects. It will provide an analysis of how to prosecute and defend such claims, and how to effectively manage such claims in arbitration. (HYBRID SEMINAR)

    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 discuss mechanics liens and construction claims on both private and public projects.  It will provide an analysis of how to prosecute and defend such claims, and how to effectively manage such claims in arbitration. 

    1:00-2:00 p.m. Public Projects: Liens on Public Projects 
    Cornelius Riordan, Senior Counsel, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

    2:00-2:30 p.m. Due Diligence Issues
    Jonathan Safron, Associate, Amundsen Davis
    Brooke Cieplik, Associate, Amundsen Davis 

    2:30-2:45 p.m. Break

    2:45-3:30 p.m. Proper Payment Systems, Construction Escrows, and Bonding Over Liens 
    Paul Peterson, Former VP & Senior Underwriter, Chicago Title & Fidelity National Title Insurance Group, Currently Private Practice Consulting

    3:30-4:15 p.m. Ethical Considerations for Construction Law Cases
    David Nightingale, Principal, Much Shelist


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    Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

    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. 

  • Mechanics Liens and Construction Claims AM Session (12/10/24)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Mechanics Liens and Construction Claims AM Session (on demand Webcast, 3.25 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 3.25 0.00

    This seminar will discuss mechanics liens and construction claims on both private and public projects. It will provide an analysis of how to prosecute and defend such claims, and how to effectively manage such claims in arbitration. (HYBRID SEMINAR)

    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 discuss mechanics liens and construction claims on both private and public projects.  It will provide an analysis of how to prosecute and defend such claims, and how to effectively manage such claims in arbitration. 

    8:30-9:30 a.m. Mechanics Liens on Private Projects
    James Dash, Managing Partner, Carlson Dash, LLC 
    Jonathan Safron, Associate, Amundsen Davis 

    9:30-10:30 a.m. Bankruptcy and Claims
    James Dash, Managing Partner, Carlson Dash, LLC 

    10:30-10:45 a.m.  Break

    10:45-11:30 a.m. Subcontractor Issues
    Frank Swanson, Associate, Downey & Lenkov, LLC 

    11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Alternative Dispute Resolution: Efficient & Effective Preparation for Mediation
    Hon. Lisa Curcio, (Ret.), ADR Systems
    Clifford Shapiro, ADR Systems 
    Kevin Sido, ADR Systems


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    Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

    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. 

  • Legal Accounting 101 (12/4/24)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Legal Accounting 101: Financial Tips for Long-Term Success (on demand Webcast, 0.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 0.75 0.00

    Are you or your colleagues spending too many hours managing your firm’s finances? You’re not alone. Budgeting, billing, and bookkeeping can all feel overwhelming, taking up more time than your actual legal work. Join us for a webinar where experts will unpack essential tips tailored specifically for legal professionals.

    Legal Accounting 101: Financial Tips for Long-Term Success

    Are you or your colleagues spending too many hours managing your firm’s finances? You’re not alone. Budgeting, billing, and bookkeeping can all feel overwhelming, taking up more time than your actual legal work. In fact, our Legal Trends Report found that nearly two-thirds of a lawyer’s workday is dedicated to administrative duties like accounting. Whether you’re a solo practitioner or part of a larger legal team, mastering trust and legal accounting practices is crucial for streamlining operations and staying compliant. Join us for a webinar where experts will unpack essential tips tailored specifically for legal professionals.

    In this program, you’ll discover:
    - How to measure and improve your firm’s financial health
    - Techniques to manage your books with accuracy and efficiency
    - Tools and technologies for performing legal accounting with confidence 

    The CLE will be followed by a Clio Accounting Showcase from 3:00pm-3:15pm. 

    SPEAKERS:
    Joshua Lenon, Lawyer in Residence, Clio, Vancouver, British Columbia
    Joshua Lenon is the Lawyer in Residence at Clio. An attorney admitted to the New York Bar, Joshua brings legal scholarship to the conversations happening both within Clio and with its customers. Joshua has worked extensively to educate lawyers on technology’s capability to enhance their practice, while also teaching tech companies about the unique needs of the legal system. 

    Sania Saeed, Solutions Engineer, Clio, Vancouver, British Columbia
    Sania Saeed is a Solutions Engineer at Clio. She specializes in empowering attorneys to unlock the full potential of Clio through her expertise in the software’s features, integrations, and new releases. Sania has helped hundreds of small to mid-sized law firms successfully transition to Clio over the last 3 years, whether they were just starting out or migrating from an existing system.

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    To confirm you are ready to participate in an on demand webcast, please take the browser test here: http://eventcenter.commpartner...

    Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

    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. 

  • Mastering Leadership Through Rainmaking (11/22/24)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Mastering Leadership Through Rainmaking (On Demand Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    In the competitive world of law, leading by example often means excelling as a rainmaker. Join Steve Fretzin, a renowned business development coach and four-time author, for an engaging and interactive presentation on how to excel in rainmaking while shaping your firm's culture.

    Mastering Leadership Through Rainmaking: Strategies to Build a Lucrative Client Base and Inspire Your Firm

    In the competitive world of law, leading by example often means excelling as a rainmaker. Join Steve Fretzin, a renowned business development coach and four-time author, for an engaging and interactive presentation on how to excel at rainmaking while shaping your firm's culture. Discover why business development is crucial for lawyers and learn actionable strategies to: 

    - Craft a time-efficient plan for substantial business growth
    - Demonstrate leadership through effective client acquisition
    - Foster a culture of excellence and leadership within your firm 

    This session promises to deliver not just insights, but practical tools to enhance both your personal success and your firm's future. Don’t miss this opportunity to blend leadership and business development for unparalleled growth.

    Speaker: 
    Steve Fretzin, Four-Time Author, Podcast Host of BE THAT LAWYER and Legal Business Development Coach for Lawyers 

    To confirm you are ready to participate in an on demand webcast, please take the browser test here: http://eventcenter.commpartner...

    Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

    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. 

  • Powerful Persuasion with Presentations (11/18/24)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Powerful Persuasion with Presentations (On Demand Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    Lawyers can use good visual presentations to help educate, communicate and persuade. However, a poorly designed slide deck can mar the best speech. You don't need to be a graphic designer or a computer genius to create a great slide deck in Microsoft PowerPoint. In this session, learn tips and get how-to instructions to make quick work of creating a slide deck that can help add a visual component to your remarks.

    Powerful Persuasion with Presentations: MS PowerPoint Tips for Lawyers 

    Lawyers can use good visual presentations to help educate, communicate and persuade. However, a poorly designed slide deck can mar the best speech. You don't need to be a graphic designer or a computer genius to create a great slide deck in Microsoft PowerPoint. In this session, learn tips and get how-to instructions to make quick work of creating a slide deck that can help add a visual component to your remarks. Whether for a judge, a jury, a class, a client, or colleagues, a well-built presentation can enhance comprehension and add another layer to your communication.

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

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    Catherine Sanders Reach is Director for the Center for Practice Management at the North Carolina Bar Association. Formerly she was Director, Law Practice Management and Technology for the Chicago Bar Association and the Director at the American Bar Association's Legal Technology Resource Center. She was co-chair of ABA TECHSHOW 2020. She is co-editor of the 2023 ABA book Design Your Law Practice. Follow her on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/catheri...  or connect at www.linkedin.com/in/catheriner... 


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    Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

    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.