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  • How Humor and Play Make Better Lawyers (09/29/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Seriously, Lighten Up: How Humor and Play Make Better Lawyers (On Demand Webcast, 1.00 IL Mental Health / Substance Abuse PR-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    Lawyers and executive coaches Karen Morris and Kathy Morris will show how humor and play help defuse tension, lighten the mood in difficult conversations with clients, colleagues, opposing counsel, and others, ease the isolation and stress that contribute to attorney burnout, and serve as an effective tool in career development and job searches.

    Seriously, Lighten Up: How Humor and Play Make Better Lawyers

    The practice of law is highly demanding, requiring intellectual acuity, rigor, hard work, and composure under pressure. Research has long shown that humor and play strengthen mental well-being, sharpen learning, and support professional growth, all of which are critical to meeting the demands of legal practice and advancing in the profession. Lawyers and coaches Karen Morris and Kathy Morris will show how humor and play help defuse tension, lighten the mood in difficult conversations with clients, colleagues, opposing counsel, and others, ease the isolation and stress that contribute to attorney burnout, and serve as an effective tool in career development and job searches. The session offers practical guidance on bringing more humor and play into your professional life in ways that support your well-being as a lawyer and civility in the legal profession.

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  • Voting Rights and the Power of the Vote (10/27/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Voting Rights and the Power of the Vote: Yesterday and Today (On Demand Webcast,1.00 IL Diversity/Inclusion PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    This program will explore the history of women’s right to vote, with a particular focus on the women and legal advocates who fought for suffrage in Illinois and across the country.

    Voting Rights and the Power of the Vote: Yesterday and Today

    This program will explore the history of women’s right to vote, with a particular focus on the women and legal advocates who fought for suffrage in Illinois and across the country. Panelists will examine the progress, challenges, and significance of women’s voting rights and discuss how the power of the vote continues to shape women’s civic participation and inclusion today.

    This program is sponsored by the CBA Alliance for Women Committee, the CBA Election Law Committee, the Women's Bar Association of Illinois and the Illinois State Bar Association's Women & the Law Committee. 

    Panelists:
    Karen Clanton, Corporate Communications Strategist and Storyteller
    Gwen Jordan, JD, PhD, Consulting Legal Historian for “Shall Men Vote?” Documentary
    Jane Ruby, President, League of Women Voters Chicago
    Michele Thorne, Attorney at Law

    Moderator: 
    Sandra Yamate, CEO, Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession, President, National Association of Women Lawyers


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  • Pro Bono with Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (10/27/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Pro Bono with Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (On Demand Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    Co-presented with Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, this CLE navigates the critical intersection of estate administration and mortgage foreclosure litigation involving deceased borrowers.

    Pro Bono with Chicago Volunteer Legal Services: Probating a Property with a Deceased Borrower

    Co-presented by Jami Schlafer and Rima Sleiman of Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, this CLE navigates the critical intersection of estate administration and mortgage foreclosure litigation involving deceased borrowers. Attendees will gain practical strategies for confirming successors-in-interest, appointing representatives, and defending estate real property across overlapping probate and foreclosure proceedings. The session also covers key loss mitigation avenues under federal servicing rules, including loan modifications, assumptions, and disposition options available to heirs.

    Speakers: 
    Jami Schlafer, Supervising Attorney, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Rima Sleiman, Staff Attorney, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services




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  • Well-Being Your Way (10/22/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Well-Being Your Way—Personalized Stress Management Strategies that Fit Your Practice (On Demand Webcast, 0.75 IL Mental Health / Substance Abuse PR-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 0.75 0.00

    Join the CBA’s Featured Well-Being Coach, Jonathan Beitner, for an interactive workshop where attendees will identify and begin implementing personalized self-care strategies.

    Well-Being Your Way—Personalized Stress Management Strategies that Fit Your Practice

    Recent studies of well-being among lawyers, judges, and law students illustrate that high levels of stress and burnout remain persistent issues for large swaths of the legal profession.  Join the CBA’s Featured Well-Being Coach, Jonathan Beitner, for an interactive workshop where you will identify and begin implementing personalized self-care strategies.  These well-being blueprints will track the six dimensions of well-being (emotional, social, physical, spiritual, intellectual, and occupational) and will be tailored to fit into your day-to-day routines at work and at home.  

    In this session you will:
    -- Learn about recent surveys of well-being in the legal profession;
    -- Gain a greater understanding of the various dimensions of well-being and common challenges associated with them, and techniques for bolstering each dimension; 
    -- Self-assess which dimensions you are doing well in and which may need some attention; and
    -- Identify personal goals for improving any dimensions in which you are not thriving as well as self-care strategies to implement into your daily routines.

    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. 

  • Inside/Outside Counsel Communication (10/21/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Inside/Outside Counsel Communication (On Demand Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    This interactive program moves beyond general complaints about outside-counsel communication and gives participants practical tools for reading the room, anticipating how a message may land, and adjusting it before confusion or friction develops.

    Please note, this program airs live on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. (central time). 1 IL MCLE Credit.

    Inside/Outside Counsel Communication: Why Accurate Legal Messages Get Misunderstood — and What to Do About It

    In-house and outside counsel may be working toward the same goal but still hear the same message differently because they have different pressures, priorities, and assumptions. This interactive program moves beyond general complaints about outside-counsel communication and gives participants practical tools for reading the room, anticipating how a message may land, and adjusting it before confusion or friction develops. Using realistic inside/outside-counsel scenarios and AI-supported exercises, participants will practice turning accurate legal advice into communication that builds understanding, trust, and action.

    Speaker:
    Daniel Steinberg, High-Stakes Communications Strategist, The Maggid Method

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    About the Speaker:
    Daniel Steinberg helps lawyers communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively in presentations, panels, client meetings, interviews, and other high-stakes professional settings. He has delivered communication programs for LegalOps.com, the Organization of Legal Professionals, the Columbus Bar Association, and other legal audiences, and has worked directly with attorneys at Vinson & Elkins and Kirkland & Ellis. His programs combine practical communication methods with AI-supported preparation.



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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. 

  • Preparing Your Case and Client for Mediation (10/20/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Practice Basics: Preparing Your Case and Client for Mediation (On Demand Webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    This program will explore the different approaches plaintiff and defense attorneys take when preparing their case and clients for mediation including managing expectations, evaluating risks, navigating difficult conversations, and making informed settlement decisions.

    Practice Basics: Preparing Your Case and Client for Mediation

    This program will explore the different approaches plaintiff and defense attorneys take when preparing their case and clients for mediation including managing expectations, evaluating risks, navigating difficult conversations, and making informed settlement decisions. Presenters will share practical strategies and insights from both sides of the table to help attorneys better prepare their clients for successful mediation. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the challenges each side faces and how effective preparation can facilitate more productive negotiations.

    Speakers: 
    Aleksandra Petrovic, Kellogg, Abrams, and Jovanovic L.L.C.
    George Schaller, Duane Morris, LLP



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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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    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. 

  • Concussion & Traumatic Brain Injury Cases (10/19/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Concussion & Traumatic Brain Injury Cases: What Attorneys Need to Know (On Demand Webcast, 0.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 0.75 0.00

    Concussion and traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases can present unique challenges for attorneys. This presentation will provide a practical, evidence-based framework for evaluating concussion and TBI cases.

    Concussion & Traumatic Brain Injury Cases: What Attorneys Need to Know

    Concussion and traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases can present unique challenges for attorneys. Symptoms may be subtle, subjective, and difficult to distinguish from conditions or circumstances unrelated to the injury. Understanding the medical evidence is critical to evaluating the strength of a claim, assessing damages, and effectively presenting or defending a case.

    This presentation will provide a practical, evidence-based framework for evaluating concussion and TBI cases. William T. Gibbs, co-managing partner at Corboy & Demetrio, and Dr. Elizabeth M. Pieroth, board-certified Clinical Neuropsychologist, will discuss how attorneys can determine whether a concussion diagnosis is well supported, whether the treatment provided is appropriate, and how to distinguish symptoms that are reasonably attributable to concussion from those more likely explained by other medical, psychological, or situational factors.

    The presenters will translate the medical science into practical guidance for attorneys, offering insight into the questions they should be asking, the evidence they should be evaluating, and the issues they should consider when assessing concussion and TBI claims.  

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    William T. Gibbs is co-managing partner at the Chicago personal injury and medical malpractice law firm of Corboy & Demetrio and concentrates his practice on cases arising from railroad negligence, automobile collisions, participation in sports, unsafe pharmaceuticals or medical devices, construction negligence, medical negligence, premises liability, product liability and aviation litigation.

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    Elizabeth M. Pieroth, PsyD, ABPP, MPH, is a Board Certified Neuropsychologist. Until her recent move out of state, she served as the Director of the Concussion Program at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and Rush University Medical Center.

    For more than 20 years, Dr. Pieroth was the concussion specialist for the Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, White Sox, Red Stars, Fire, Hounds, and Steel, as well as the Rockford IceHogs, Indy Fuel, and MLB Umpires Association.

    Dr. Pieroth currently serves as the Director of the NFL Neuropsychology Consulting Program and the Director of the Concussion Program for both the National Women’s Soccer League and the Professional Women’s Hockey League. She is a member of the NFL Head, Neck, and Spine Committee, the US Soccer Concussion Task Force, NCAA Medical Science Committee and the Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois Safety Committee, and serves as the national advisor to the US Women's National Soccer Team.

    Additionally, Dr. Pieroth holds a Master’s in Public Health, has published extensively on concussion management, and delivered a TEDx talk on concussion treatment.

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  • Navigating the 2026 Immigration Landscape (10/14/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Navigating the 2026 Immigration Landscape (On Demand Webcast, 2.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.75 0.00

    Join us for a seminar tackling the current immigration issues such as DACA and beyond, navigating travel bans, and immigrant juvenile status.

    Navigating the 2026 Immigration Landscape: SIJS, Travel Bans, Enforcement & Temporary Protections

    TOPICS AND SPEAKERS:
    1:00-2:00 p.m. SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS (SIJS)
    This presentation offers a practical, comprehensive overview of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), with particular emphasis on obtaining predicate orders in Illinois. The presenters will discuss the use of guardianship, allocation of parental responsibilities, and dissolution proceedings to establish eligibility for SIJS and will address key considerations when preparing and litigating these matters in Illinois state court.

    The presentation will also cover the immigration process following the predicate order, including preparation and filing of Form I-360, strategies for navigating removal proceedings, adjustment of status, and the current impact of the EB-4 visa backlog on SIJS beneficiaries.

    Throughout the program, the presenters will highlight practical strategies, common challenges, and important considerations for attorneys representing SIJS-eligible youth in both Illinois state court and immigration court.

    SPEAKERS:
    Amanda Ortiz    , Senior Attorney, Aparicio Immigration Law 
    Vivian Millan, Attorney, Aparicio Immigration Law

    2:00-3:00 p.m. NAVIGATING 2026 EXECUTIVE TRAVEL BANS, Airport Enforcement & Regulatory Overhauls in Immigration Practice
    This presentation will equip immigration practitioners with critical updates and procedural strategies to navigate current travel restrictions, airport enforcement, federal court injunctions, and strict regulatory changes taking effect in Fall 2026.

    Travel Bans, 75-Country Visa Policy & Public Charge Developments
    75-Country Visa Suspension and Expanded Public Charge Standards.

    Consular Processing (CP) Timelines & Travel Considerations
    Managing international travel planning and realistic timeline management for consular adjudications.

    Strategic Forum Selection: Adjustment of Status (AOS) vs. Consular Processing (CP)
    Risk management framework for evaluating client travel histories and Procedural considerations regarding INA § 212(a)(9)(B).

    Airport Travel Risks & Transit Hub Enforcement Protocols
    Analysis of ICE and CBP Air and Marine Operations and Key protocols for advising non-status clients on the heightened risks of domestic and international travel.
    Operational & Travel Impact of the September 15 F-1/J-1 Fixed Admission Rule
    Critical compliance requirements replacing "Duration of Status" (D/S) and Increased risks for international travel and re-entry.

    SPEAKERS:
    Nana Otutua-Amoah    , Associate, Zulkie Partners 
    Pamela Rangel, Associate, Zulkie Partners

    3:00-3:10 p.m. Break

    3:10-4:10 p.m. DACA AND BEYOND: Counseling Clients with Temporary Protections in a Changing Enforcement Landscape
    This presentation will examine the rapidly evolving legal landscape affecting DACA recipients and other noncitizens who may have employment authorization, pending immigration applications, deferred action, parole, or other forms of temporary protection but who do not necessarily possess lawful immigration status.

    The presentation will emphasize the need to distinguish among several concepts that are
    frequently conflated in practice: lawful immigration status, authorized periods of stay, unlawful presence, employment authorization, deferred action, parole, removability, arrest authority, detention authority, and eligibility for permanent immigration relief.

    The goal is to provide practitioners with an updated and practical counseling framework that they can immediately apply when advising DACA recipients, asylum applicants, and other clients navigating temporary immigration protections in the current enforcement environment.

    SPEAKER:
    Enrique Espinoza    , Staff Attorney, Chicago-Kent College of Law Immigration Clinic

    Moderators:
    Elena Diaz    , Instituto del Progreso Latino
    Chair, CBA Immigration and Naturalization Committee
    Maria Cabrales, Fragomen 
    Dev Parikh, Attorney-at-law
    Co-Vice-Chairs, CBA Immigration and Naturalization Committee



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  • Succession Planning and Business Continuity (10/14/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Running Your Solo/Small Firm: Succession Planning and Business Continuity (On Demand Webcast, 1.00 IL PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    This program will guide you through practical and actionable steps you can take to ensure business continuity and succession. Topics include identifying a successor, information a successor would need, records retention, and backup.

    Running Your Solo/Small Firm: Succession Planning and Business Continuity

    The best time to plan for succession and business continuity is when you start your practice. This program will guide you through practical and actionable steps you can take to ensure business continuity and succession. Topics include identifying a successor, information a successor would need, records retention, and backup.

    Speaker:
    Catherine Sanders Reach is the Director of the Center for Practice Management at the North Carolina Bar Association. Catherine provides practice technology and management assistance to lawyers and legal professionals. Formerly she was Director, Law Practice Management and Technology, for the Chicago Bar Association and Director at the American Bar Association's Legal Technology Resource Center. Prior to her work at the NCBA, CBA and ABA she worked in library and information science environments for a number of years, working at Ross and Hardies as a librarian. She received a master's degree in Library and Information Studies from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa in 1997. Catherine was co-chair of ABA TECHSHOW 2020. 



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  • Managing Anxiety to Improve Legal Practice (10/13/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Managing Anxiety to Improve Legal Practice, Teams, and Satisfaction (On Demand Webcast, 1.00 IL Mental Health / Substance Abuse PR-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    Fear and anxiety can shape how lawyers communicate, make decisions, manage teams, and interact with clients and colleagues. This program explores how to recognize fear-driven patterns and distinguish productive risk awareness.

    Managing Anxiety to Improve Legal Practice, Teams, and Satisfaction

    Fear and anxiety can shape how lawyers communicate, make decisions, manage teams, and interact with clients and colleagues. This program explores how to recognize fear-driven patterns and distinguish productive risk awareness from counterproductive anxiety, while providing practical techniques—including pausing, structured decision-making, and small habit changes—to improve professional relationships, effectiveness, and satisfaction.

    Speaker: 
    Stephen Dietrich, Partner, Holland & Knight LLP; Author, Fear Dynamics: Harnessing Fear and Anxiety to Create Lasting Happiness and Meaningful Achievement

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  • Launch Into Law: Managing Assignments from Start to Finish (10/08/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Launch Into Law: Managing Assignments from Start to Finish (On Demand Webcast, 0.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 0.75 0.00

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

    The “Launch into Law” CLE series is designed to help attorneys build the knowledge, skills, and professional tools they need to successfully navigate the early stages of their legal careers. This program will focus on practical strategies for managing assignments from start to finish, communicating effectively, and delivering quality work.

    Speakers:
    Octavio Duran    , Principal Attorney, Duran Law Offices
    Jessica Shifman, Associate, Maren Marvel


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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. 

  • Intellectual Property Basics: Trademark, Patent, Copyright (10/06/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Intellectual Property Basics: Trademark, Patent, Copyright (On Demand Webcast, 2.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.00 0.00

    This seminar is for attorneys needing a refresher on their non-focus areas of IP and will provide foundational information and practice tips for Trademark, Patent, and Copyright Law.

    Intellectual property is increasingly important to businesses and individuals. General Practitioners and IP Practitioners should have some knowledge of the fundamentals of intellectual property. This seminar is for attorneys needing a refresher on their non-focus areas of IP and will provide foundational information and practice tips for Trademark, Patent, and Copyright Law.

    Topics and Speakers:
    Trademarks 101
    Manon L. Burns, Amin Wasserman Gurnani, LLP

    Patent Law Basics
    Jonah Heemstra, Husch Blackwell

    Copyright 101 
    Adam J. Reis, Owner of Reis IP



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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. 

  • How to Use AI Responsibly in Client Conversations (09/24/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Beyond the AI Notetaker: How to Use AI Responsibly in Client Conversations (On Demand Webcast, 1.00 IL PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    This program goes beyond whether attorneys can use AI in client conversations and tackles how certain AI technology can be used responsibly to support these critical moments of legal practice.

    Beyond the AI Notetaker: How to Use AI Responsibly in Client Conversations

    Client conversations are where trust is built, relationships are strengthened, and business is won. Increasingly, these conversations are attended by a third party: the AI notetaker. This program goes beyond whether attorneys can use AI in client conversations and tackles how certain AI technology can be used responsibly to support these critical moments of legal practice. 

    Attendees will learn how to: 
    - Identify AI tools designed to support client conversations
    - Navigate the legal and ethical considerations surrounding their use by Illinois attorneys
    - Conduct meaningful vendor due diligence (of any AI technology); and
    - Implement the technology responsibly within their practice

    The program will also explore practical strategies for having better conversations, building stronger client relationships, and producing more valuable legal work. Attendees will walk away with a practical framework for evaluating, adopting, and using AI responsibly to make the most out of every client conversation.

    Speaker: Hilary Bowman, Founder and CEO, Querious 

    About the Speaker
    Hilary Bowman is the Founder and CEO of Querious. Prior to starting the legal tech company, she advised over 40 healthcare startups on the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, and HIPAA as healthcare counsel for Redesign Health; a New York City-based company that ideates, funds, and launches healthcare startups. Hilary also previously served as product counsel and healthcare regulatory counsel at IBM Watson Health (RTP), including through divestment of the business unit to a private equity firm in 2022. Hilary developed her subject matter expertise through prior roles at global law firms, K&L Gates (RTP) and Womble Bond Dickinson (Raleigh & Greensboro). She also clerked for administrative law judges at the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. She holds a J.D. from Case Western Reserve University and a B.A. in Human Biology from Stanford University.  Hilary is licensed to practice law in North Carolina and Massachusetts. 

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    Querious is a CBA Member Benefit Provider. Learn more at www.querious.ai/cba.


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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. 

  • The Basics of CBA Legislative Advocacy (09/23/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    The Basics of CBA Legislative Advocacy (On Demand Webcast, 0.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 0.75 0.00

    Would you like to know how you can play a role in crafting Illinois legislation that can have a meaningful impact on your practice area? The Chicago Bar Association offers opportunities for practitioners to draft, review and present legislation through our legislative program.

    Would you like to know how you can play a role in crafting Illinois legislation that can have a meaningful impact on your practice area? The Chicago Bar Association offers opportunities for practitioners to draft, review and present legislation through our legislative program. Attend this seminar to learn more about this process, including the type of legislation that is typically proposed, how to gage its impact on your practice area, and how to present proposed legislation for review to the CBA’s Legislative Committee. You will be given an overview of the legislative process in Illinois and learn more about how you can contribute to the debate in Springfield by becoming a CBA Legislative Liaison.

    Speakers:
    Barbara Sereda    , Chair, CBA Legislative Committee
    Kevin Curran, Vice Chair, CBA Legislative Committee and Legislative Liaison, Domestic Relations Legislative Subcommittee
    Tom Suffredin, CBA Legislative Counsel 
    Juli Vyverberg, CBA Director, Government Affairs 



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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.  

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  • Launch Into Law: Building Your Career Beyond the Office (09/22/26)
    Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Launch Into Law: Building Your Career Beyond the Office (On Demand Webcast, 0.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 0.75 0.00

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

    The “Launch into Law” CLE series is designed to help attorneys build the knowledge, skills, and professional tools they need to successfully navigate the early stages of their legal careers. Building a successful legal career takes more than practicing law—it takes relationships, visibility, leadership skills, and a strong professional network. At this program, you will learn how you can leverage bar association membership to make meaningful connections within the legal community, develop your professional reputation, identify opportunities to grow your practice, and build skills that can open doors throughout your career.

    Speakers:
    Trisha Rich, 2026-2027 CBA President & Partner, Holland & Knight
    Aleksandra Petrovic, 2026-2027 YLS Chair & Of Counsel, Kellogg, Abrams, and Jovanovic LLC.

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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.  

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    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.