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The CBA's sexual harassment prevention training session will better enable lawyers and law firm staff to prevent, combat and appropriately redress sexual harassment in the legal workplace, as well as understand the State of Illinois and City of Chicago’s requirements.
The CBA's sexual harassment prevention training session will better enable lawyers and law firm staff to prevent, combat and appropriately redress sexual harassment in the legal workplace, as well as understand the State of Illinois and City of Chicago’s requirements. The CBA’s training session meets the minimum requirements set forth by the State of Illinois (Illinois Public Act 1010-0221) and City of Chicago (Municipal Code of Chicago Section 6-10-040(b)(1)(C)(i)(a)) that all Illinois employers and employees must complete sexual harassment prevention training annually and is tailored to lawyers and other law firm staff.
Speakers: Julia P. Argentieri, Jackson Lewis P.C.
Panelists:
J. Bryan Wood, Kaplan Law Firm
Renu Thamman, Thamman Law Office
Moderator: Gail S. Eisenberg, Loftus & Eisenberg, Ltd.
Each attorney’s registration includes access for 5 additional law firm staff members to complete the training. Additional staff members may be registered for a fee of $25 per every 5 registrants. Staff member participation at the program will be tracked through the CBA’s webcasting system and a list can be furnished upon request to cle@chicagobar.org. **Although the CBA will provide a sample certificate of completion, employer-participants, not CBA nor its volunteer trainers, are responsible for ensuring each of their employees satisfy the training requirements under applicable state law/municipal code** Please email cle@chicagobar.org to be provided a link to register additional staff members for the webinar. If an attorney wishes to receive IL MCLE credit for the program, they must individually register and attend the program.
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.
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The CBA's sexual harassment prevention training session will better enable lawyers and law firm staff to prevent, combat and appropriately redress sexual harassment in the legal workplace, as well as understand the State of Illinois and City of Chicago’s requirements.
The CBA's sexual harassment prevention training session will better enable lawyers and law firm staff to prevent, combat and appropriately redress sexual harassment in the legal workplace, as well as understand the State of Illinois and City of Chicago’s requirements. The CBA’s training session meets the minimum requirements set forth by the State of Illinois (Illinois Public Act 1010-0221) and City of Chicago (Municipal Code of Chicago Section 6-10-040(b)(1)(C)(i)(a)) that all Illinois employers and employees must complete sexual harassment prevention training annually and is tailored to lawyers and other law firm staff.
Speakers: J. Bryan Wood, Kaplan Law Firm
Panelists:
Renu Thamman, Thamman Law Office
Julia P. Argentieri, Jackson Lewis P.C.
Moderator: Gail S. Eisenberg, Loftus & Eisenberg, Ltd.
Each attorney’s registration includes access for 5 additional law firm staff members to complete the training. Additional staff members may be registered for a fee of $25 per every 5 registrants. Staff member participation at the program will be tracked through the CBA’s webcasting system and a list can be furnished upon request to cle@chicagobar.org. **Although the CBA will provide a sample certificate of completion, employer-participants, not CBA nor its volunteer trainers, are responsible for ensuring each of their employees satisfy the training requirements under applicable state law/municipal code** Please email cle@chicagobar.org to be provided a link to register additional staff members for the webinar. If an attorney wishes to receive IL MCLE credit for the program, they must individually register and attend the program.
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.
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The CBA's sexual harassment prevention training session will better enable lawyers and law firm staff to prevent, combat and appropriately redress sexual harassment in the legal workplace, as well as understand the State of Illinois and City of Chicago’s requirements.
The CBA's sexual harassment prevention training session will better enable lawyers and law firm staff to prevent, combat and appropriately redress sexual harassment in the legal workplace, as well as understand the State of Illinois and City of Chicago’s requirements. The CBA’s training session meets the minimum requirements set forth by the State of Illinois (Illinois Public Act 1010-0221) and City of Chicago (Municipal Code of Chicago Section 6-10-040(b)(1)(C)(i)(a)) that all Illinois employers and employees must complete sexual harassment prevention training annually and is tailored to lawyers and other law firm staff.
Speaker: Renu Thamman, Thamman Law Office
Panelists:
J. Bryan Wood, Kaplan Law Firm
Julia P. Argentieri, Jackson Lewis
Moderator: Gail S. Eisenberg, Loftus & Eisenberg, Ltd.
Each attorney’s registration includes access for 5 additional law firm staff members to complete the training. Additional staff members may be registered for a fee of $25 per every 5 registrants. Staff member participation at the program will be tracked through the CBA’s webcasting system and a list can be furnished upon request to cle@chicagobar.org. **Although the CBA will provide a sample certificate of completion, employer-participants, not CBA nor its volunteer trainers, are responsible for ensuring each of their employees satisfy the training requirements under applicable state law/municipal code** Please email cle@chicagobar.org to be provided a link to register additional staff members for the webinar. If an attorney wishes to receive IL MCLE credit for the program, they must individually register and attend the program.
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.
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Even in an age of sophisticated legal tech, top trial teams still rely on a simple but powerful tool: the binder. This session shows how well-structured digital or physical binders can transform case prep and boost confidence in the courtroom.
The Three Binders Every Litigator Needs: Organizing for Peak Trial Performance
Even in an age of sophisticated legal tech, top trial teams still rely on a simple but powerful tool: the binder. This session shows how well-structured digital or physical binders can transform case prep and boost confidence in the courtroom.
Attendees will learn to:
• Build and adapt working, argument, and trial binders
• Organize and maintain binders as living, strategic tools
• Use binders to improve collaboration and team prep
• Apply binder principles to create custom case strategiesSpeaker:
Sam Davidoff is the CEO & Founder of Align, a digital binder platform for attorneys. Before launching Align, Sam was a partner at Williams & Connolly LLP, where he spent nearly 20 years handling complex litigation, white-collar defense, congressional investigations, commercial disputes, and IP litigation. Although he now leads a digital binder company, this session is entirely product-agnostic and focused on practical strategies that apply to any format—digital or paper.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.
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- Non-member - $65
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Join the CBA International and Foreign Law Committee for an exciting program on Space Law: Compelling Issues of Space as a Commercial and Geopolitical Arena. Speaker will be Michelle L.D. Hanlon, Executive Director of the Center for Air and Space Law.
Join the CBA International and Foreign Law Committee for an exciting program on Space Law: Compelling Issues of Space as a Commercial and Geopolitical Arena. Speaker will be Michelle L.D. Hanlon, Executive Director of the Center for Air and Space Law.
Michelle L.D. Hanlon has been dubbed the Godmother of Space Law. She is Executive Director of the Center for Air and Space Law at the University of Mississippi and co-founder of For All Moonkind, the only organization in the world devoted to protecting human heritage in outer space. Under her leadership, For All Moonkind became a Permanent Observer to the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space. Michelle is also the Editor-in-Chief of both the Journal of Space Law and the Journal of Drone Law and Policy. Her work bridges governance, commerce, heritage and ethics, examining how law can shape humanity’s expansion into space and prevent conflict in an already contested domain. She has testified before the United Nations and the U.S. Congress and advised governments and international organizations on the drafting of space legislation and regulations. Her voice is regularly sought by international media. Michelle received her B.A. in Political Science from Yale College and her J.D. magna cum laude from the Georgetown University Law Center. She earned her LLM in Air and Space Law from McGill University where the focus of her research was commercial space and the intersection of commerce and public law.
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.
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- Non-member - $65
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This 2-part seminar will discuss mechanics liens and construction claims on both private and public projects. Topics of discussion will also include analysis of subcontractor issues and how to recover attorney fees in construction law, Non-Binding Mechanics’ Lien Arbitration Program, construction bankruptcy, construction escrow and Imposter Syndrome and Compassion Fatigue.
This 2-part seminar will discuss mechanics liens and construction claims on both private and public projects. Topics of discussion will also include analysis of subcontractor issues and how to recover attorney fees in construction law, Non-Binding Mechanics’ Lien Arbitration Program, construction bankruptcy, construction escrow and Imposter Syndrome and Compassion Fatigue.
PM Session
1: 00-1:45 p.m. Circuit Court of Cook County’s Non-Binding Mechanics’ Lien Arbitration Program
Hon. Lewis M. Nixon, Circuit Court of Cook County, Mortgage Foreclosure/Mechanics Lien Section
Bradley Daniel Birgé, Law Offices of Bradley Daniel Birgé, P.C.
Jonathan S. Safron, Esq.1:45-2:45 p.m. Construction Bankruptcy and Preserving Your Interests
Mark J. Rose, The Law Offices of Mark J. Rose2:45-3:00 p.m. Break
3:00-3:45 p.m. Construction Escrows
Paul Peterson, Former VP & Senior Underwriter, Chicago Title & Fidelity National Title Insurance Group, Currently Private Practice Consulting3:45-4:30 p.m. Imposter Syndrome and Compassion Fatigue Ethics
Richard C. Gleason, Litigation Group Manager, Illinois Attorney Registration & Disciplinary CommissionTo 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.
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- Non-member - $185
- Member - $95
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- Law Student Member - Free!
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This 2-part seminar will discuss mechanics liens and construction claims on both private and public projects. Topics of discussion will also include analysis of subcontractor issues and how to recover attorney fees in construction law, Non-Binding Mechanics’ Lien Arbitration Program, construction bankruptcy, construction escrow and Imposter Syndrome and Compassion Fatigue.
This 2-part seminar will discuss mechanics liens and construction claims on both private and public projects. Topics of discussion will also include analysis of subcontractor issues and how to recover attorney fees in construction law, Non-Binding Mechanics’ Lien Arbitration Program, construction bankruptcy, construction escrow and Imposter Syndrome and Compassion Fatigue.
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.
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- Non-member - $185
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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 2025’s technology improvements (and flops).
An annual tradition, the Law Practice Management and Technology Committee along with the Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee is pleased to present our review of 2025’s technology improvements (and flops). Learn about great tech for your practice, yourself, and others! The panel will also provide tips and tricks as people get ready for 2026.
Speakers:
Kevin Thompson, Partner, Levin Ginsburg
Jay McAllister, CEO, Paragon Tech, Inc.
Co-Chairs, CBA Law Practice Management and Technology CommitteeMathew Kerbis, Subscription Attorney LLC
Charles Krugel, Principal. Law Offices of Charles A Krugel
Co-Chairs, CBA Solo/Small Firm Practitioners CommitteeTo 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.
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- Non-member - $90
- Member - $50
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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. Event will take place at The Chicago Bar Association, 321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604.
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
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Part 1: MCLE Requirements
Karen Johnson, Director, Illinois MCLE Board9:00 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
Avani Patel, Project Specialist, Institute for 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
Sarah Blair, Director of Pro Bono & Training, The Chicago Bar Foundation
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Part 5: Business Transactions for New Attorneys
Douglas Murray, Member, Aronberg Goldgehn
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. LUNCH BREAK
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Part 6: Taking and Defending Depositions
Eirene N. Salvi, Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.
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. BREAK2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Part 8: Enhance Legal Work with AI
Mathew Kerbis, The Subscription Attorney3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Part 9: Wellness & Mental Health: Living in the Solution - Flourishing in Your 1st Year
Karen Munoz, Lawyer and Founder of Roaring Grace Mindful Wellness
Jonathan Safron, Attorney4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Part 10: Civility in the Profession . . . How to Play Nice
Jessica Alvarez, Associate, Beerman LLP
Leonard Brahin, Associate, Holland & Knight
Bianca Ciarroni, Taft
Pam Sran, Associate, Fox Rothschild
Moderator: Hon. Andrea R. Wood, United States District Court, Northern District of IllinoisTo 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.
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The Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission has recently published The Illinois Attorney’s Guide to Implementing AI, designed to help attorneys implement and manage AI responsibly and ethically.
The Illinois Attorney’s Guide to Implementing AI: New Guidance from the ARDC
The Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission has recently published The Illinois Attorney’s Guide to Implementing AI, designed to help attorneys implement and manage AI responsibly and ethically. In this session, the Guide's primary author will walk attendees through the ARDC’s Core Framework for Implementing AI, highlight important client-communication guidelines, and provide practical strategies for adopting the new Practice Resource Kit that is included with the Guide.
Speaker:
Aaron W. Brooks, Chief Information Security Officer, Attorney Registration & Disciplinary CommissionTo 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.
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At this seminar, speakers will discuss estate planning for individuals under guardianship. The discussion will include the necessary inquiry into testamentary capacity of the person under guardianship, required pleadings and notice, the issue of standing, drafting of the estate planning documents, and the hearing process. (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.
At this seminar, speakers will discuss estate planning for individuals under guardianship. The discussion will include the necessary inquiry into testamentary capacity of the person under guardianship, required pleadings and notice, the issue of standing, drafting of the estate planning documents, and the hearing process. We will also explore post-death challenges to estate plans which have been authorized by a guardianship court. We will review the applicable case law, including Estate of Howell v. Howell, In re Estate of Rivera, and In re Estate of Mivelaz. Attendees will hear a comprehensive discussion from the panelists speaking from various focus points, including the process for presenting estate planning petitions, future probate litigation, and a judicial perspective from both Guardianship and Probate judges. Panelists will engage in discussion on this topic and best practices for estate planning in guardianship matters.
Speakers:
Leynee Flores, Howard & Howard PLLC
Paul S. Franciszkowicz, FMS Law Group LLC
Margot Gordon, Monahan Law LLC
Hon. Aicha MacCarthy, Circuit Court of Cook County, Probate Division
Hon. Terrence McGuire, Circuit Court of Cook County, Probate DivisionModerators:
Nicholas W. Zausch, Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.; Chair, CBA Probate Practice Committee
Amy Gjesdahl, Dutton Casey & Mesoloras, P.C.; Vice-Chair, CBA Probate Practice CommitteeTo 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.
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This program will examine the current perspectives and developing practices within the Cook County Juvenile Justice Division. Program also will feature an in-depth dialogue focusing on critical legal issues, systemic reforms, and efforts to advance equitable outcomes for justice-involved youth.
This program will examine the current perspectives and developing practices within the Cook County Juvenile Justice Division. Program also will feature an in-depth dialogue focusing on critical legal issues, systemic reforms, and efforts to advance equitable outcomes for justice-involved youth.
Speakers:
Courtenay Harris-Black, Assistant Public Defender, Cook County Public Defender’s Office
Maha Gardner, Assistant State's Attorney, Cook County State’s Attorney’s OfficeModerator:
Robert Alexander, Vanguard Associates; Co-Chair, YLS Criminal Law CommitteeTo 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.
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The annual CBA/YLS Family Law Committee seminar will feature a panel of expert valuators and experienced family law attorneys to discuss the role of court-appointed and independent experts in valuing businesses, real estate, retirement accounts, and pensions in divorce proceedings.
The annual CBA/YLS Family Law Committee seminar will feature a panel of expert valuators and experienced family law attorneys to discuss the role of court-appointed and independent experts in valuing businesses, real estate, retirement accounts, and pensions in divorce proceedings. The goal is to educate family law attorneys on the types of assets commonly subject to valuation, the methodologies used by experts, and strategies for effectively incorporating expert testimony into settlement negotiations and litigation. Topics of discussion include the credentials and scope of work of various valuation professionals, best practices for retaining and working with experts, common challenges in cross-examination, and litigation strategies for presenting valuation evidence at trial.
Speakers:
Steven S. Albert, MAI, SRA, Allstate Appraisal
Cory E. Oshita, Partner, Beermann LLP (Moderator)
Brian R. Potter, CFA, CFE, Managing Director, Stout
Anne Schmidt, The Law Offices of Anne Schmidt, LLCTo 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.)
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This seminar will explore two critical issues shaping today’s legal landscape. Topics will include practical strategies for managing student loan debt and the role of bankruptcy in achieving relief, ethical considerations when using artificial intelligence that lawyers must navigate to stay competent and compliant and finally, how Ai is transforming the landscape for attorneys, both in practice and in the industry.
This seminar will explore two critical issues shaping today’s legal landscape. Topics will include practical strategies for managing student loan debt and the role of bankruptcy in achieving relief, ethical considerations when using artificial intelligence that lawyers must navigate to stay competent and compliant and finally, how Ai is transforming the landscape for attorneys, both in practice and in the industry.
Topics and Speakers:
Navigating Student Loans and Bankruptcy
This presentation will focus on practical strategies for managing and reducing student loan debt—both inside and outside of bankruptcy. Rae Kaplan will cover recent legal developments, income-driven repayment options, and how bankruptcy can intersect with federal and private student loans to provide meaningful relief.
Rae Kaplan, Kaplan Law FirmAI & Law: Advancing the Practice of Law Ethically
Artificial intelligence is transforming how lawyers communicate, research, and serve clients. But with innovation comes new ethical challenges. In this thought-provoking presentation, Mark C. Palmer explores how attorneys can harness AI’s potential while maintaining professionalism, client trust, and ethical integrity.Drawing from real-world examples and the latest developments in legal technology, Palmer
examines how GenAI Tools are reshaping law practice. Through the lens of the Illinois Rules of
Professional Conduct, he offers practical guidance on issues of competence, confidentiality,
supervision, bias and transparency, helping lawyers stay compliant while embracing progress.Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of:
-How to evaluate and safely integrate AI tools into legal workflows.
-The meaning of “technological competence” under modern ethical standards.
-How to avoid pitfalls such as unauthorized practice of law and overreliance on automation.
-Best practices for maintaining professional judgment at a data-driven environment
Mark C. Palmer, Chief Counsel of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on ProfessionalismData-Driven Growth and the Future of Legal Marketing
In this engaging and practical session, Drew Vaughn explores how law firms can harness data, technology, and strategy to attract ideal clients and build sustainable growth. Attendees will gain insights into aligning firm marketing with client expectations, leveraging AI responsibly, and creating measurable, ethical marketing systems that actually work. Drew draws on his experience as both a practicing attorney and a marketing innovator to bridge the gap between traditional legal practice and modern business development. Participants will leave with actionable steps to refine their client acquisition strategy and position their firms for long-term success.
Drew Vaughn, Founder, Deviant MarketingModerators:
Jason Shimotake, The Shimotake Law Firm, LLC; Chair, CBA Bankruptcy and Reorganization Committee
Rigoberto Garcia, Feldman Garcia Leshinsky & Miljus; Member, CBA Bankruptcy and Reorganization CommitteeTo 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).
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With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, there are many uncertainties over how Chicagoans will be impacted by changes made to federal agencies and programs. Join the Young Lawyers Section for an overview of what some of those impacts might be, with a focus on student loan repayment plans, clean energy initiatives, and other social programs.
Federal Legislation Updates: What OBBBA Might Mean for Chicago
With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, there are many uncertainties over how Chicagoans will be impacted by changes made to federal agencies and programs. Join the Young Lawyers Section for an overview of what some of those impacts might be, with a focus on student loan repayment plans, clean energy initiatives, and other social programs.
Panelists:
Noah Graf, Attorney at Law
Elizabeth Carpenter, DiCello LevittModerator:
David Adeleye, Government Relations Director & Counselor, Croke Fairchild Duarte & BeresTo 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).
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