On Demand Seminar Archive
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Trial Superstars on Presenting Your Case will feature top trial lawyers, judicial voices, and jury experts sharing practical strategies for persuading jurors, presenting evidence effectively, and winning high-stakes cases.
Trial Superstars on Presenting Your Case: Trial Strategies and Innovations
Trial Superstars on Presenting Your Case will feature top trial lawyers, judicial voices, and jury experts sharing practical strategies for persuading jurors, presenting evidence effectively, and winning high-stakes cases. Through real-world insights from the courtroom, appellate perspective, and the Cook County State’s Attorney, this program will focus on how to frame a case, connect with judges and juries, and deliver powerful advocacy from start to finish.
AM Session
Opening Remarks
Hon. Nichole Patton, Trial Section, Circuit Court of Cook County, Law Division and current CBA PresidentVoir Dire: Selecting an Impartial and Favorable Jury
Speakers:
Elizabeth Kaveny, Kaveny Sarmas
Mark Smith, Smith Blake Hill LLCOpening Statements: Setting Tone & Framework from the Outset
Speaker: Daniel Kotin, Tomasik Kotin Kasserman, CBA President 2016-2017In the Trenches: Direct & Cross-Examination
Speaker: Jon Loevy, Loevy + LoevyJury Consultant Insights: What Moves Jurors, What Doesn’t
Speaker: Patricia Kuehn, J.D., M.A., Kuehn Trial Consulting, LLCPM Session
Winning Trial Strategies
Speakers:
Robert Clifford, Clifford Law Offices, CBA President, 2011-2012
Dan Webb, Winston & Strawn LLP, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois 1981-1985
Moderator: Matthew Passen, Passen Powell Jenkins, CBA CLE Committee Co-Chair, 2025-2026Closing Arguments that Empower Jurors
Speaker: Matthew Williams, Salvi, Schostok & PritchardWinning Strategies for Plaintiffs in High Stakes Commercial and Personal Injury Cases
Speakers:
Patricia Bobb, Patricia C. Bobb & Associates, CBA President 1997-1998
Terri Mascherin, Jenner & Block, CBA President, 2010-2011Trial tips from an Appellate Lawyer
Speaker: Jonathan Amarilio, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, CBA Treasurer 2025-2026Connecting with the Judge & Jury: Tips from the Bench
Speakers:
Hon. Thomas V. Lyons, II, Presiding Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County, Law Division
Hon. Nichole Patton, Trial Section, Circuit Court of Cook County, Law Division and current CBA President
Moderator: Matthew Passen, Passen Powell Jenkins, CBA CLE Committee Co-Chair, 2025-2026Perspective of Cook County State’s Attorney's Office
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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.)
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Attendees will gain practical insight into Seventh Circuit practice, receive actionable strategies for representing disability claimants, and connect with colleagues through engaging, CLE-ready discussions.
CBA and NOSSCR Present: An Afternoon for Social Security Disability Attorneys in the Seventh Circuit
The Chicago Bar Association and The National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives present, An Afternoon for Social Security Disability Attorneys in the Seventh Circuit, a focused CLE program designed for attorneys practicing in the evolving field of Social Security disability law. Attendees will gain practical insight into Seventh Circuit practice, receive actionable strategies for representing disability claimants, and connect with colleagues through engaging, CLE-ready discussions and networking opportunities.
TIMED AGENDA
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Using State Agency Opinions to Your Advantage in Federal Court Briefs
Jim Schiff, Esq.Win the Past Relevant Work Battle
Abe Arnold, Esq.2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
AI: Ethics and Risk Management for Lawyers
Jennifer Ellis, Esq.Avoiding Malpractice Traps in SSDI Claims Related to the ADA
William Goren, Esq.3:00 p.m. - 3:15 pm. Break
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 pm.
Top 10 Practice Tips from an ALJ's Perspective - From Pre-Hearing to Opening Statements
Gina Carpenter, Esq.Top 10 Practice Tip's from an ALJ's Perspective - From Hearing to Post-Hearing
Guila Parker, Esq.To confirm you are ready to participate in an on demand webcast, please take the browser test here: http://eventcenter.commpartner...
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The CBA will host its fifth annual Professional Responsibility Overview. Join us for this one-day virtual program and earn the 6 hours of Professional Responsibility credit, including the Diversity/Inclusion and Mental Health/Substance Abuse credits, that are required to satisfy your continuing legal education requirements.
The CBA will host its fifth annual Professional Responsibility Overview. Join us for this one-day virtual program and earn the 6 hours of Professional Responsibility credit, including the Diversity/Inclusion and Mental Health/Substance Abuse credits, that are required to satisfy your continuing legal education requirements. Finish before your June 30, 2026 deadline or get ahead for summer 2027 with this “One-and-Done” program. Topics will include the cybersecurity, trust accounting, the ethics of A.I., ethics lessons learned in 2026, and more.
This program is hosted by the CBA’s Continuing Legal Education Committee. (This program is not a Basic Skills course for new lawyers.)
Cost: $0 CLE Advantage Members / $185 CBA Members / $365 Non-Members
8:55 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Welcome Remarks
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.: Session I – Cybersecurity
Speakers:
Daniel Cotter, Member, Aronberg Goldgehn
Beth A. Fulkerson, Partner and Privacy Practice Chair, CM Law10:00 – 11:00 a.m.: Session 2 – Trust Accounting
Speaker:
Mary Andreoni, Ethics Education Senior Counsel, Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission11:00 – 11:15 a.m.: Morning Break
11:15 – 12:15 p.m.: Session 3 – Well-Being: What is it? Why do I care?
Erin Conlon, JD, PCC, Erin Conlon Coaching12:15 – 1:30 p.m.: Lunch Break
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.: Session 4 – Management Services Organizations (MSOs) and the Transformation of Modern Legal Practice
Leonard Brahin, Associate, Holland & Knight2:30 – 3:30 p.m.: Session 5 – Correcting the Record on Diversity and Inclusion
Panelists:
Michael L. Boykins, Managing Partner, McDermott, Will & Schulte
Christopher Jensen, Associate General Counsel, City Colleges of Chicago
DL Morriss, Partner, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Marcia Owens, Partner, Honigman
Moderator: Sandra Yamate, CEO, Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession3:30 – 3:45 p.m.: Afternoon Break
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.: Session 6 – Ethics and AI
Kathryne Hayes, Collins Bargione & VukovichTo 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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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 seminar is designed for commercial litigators seeking a deeper, practice-oriented understanding of how internal and external disputes originate, evolve, and ultimately resolve.
Disputed Deals: Pressure Points & Remedies in Commercial Litigation
Commercial disputes don’t arise in a vacuum—they are rooted in transactional decisions, organizational dynamics, and identifiable pressure points that experienced attorneys can understand and anticipate. This seminar is designed for commercial litigators seeking a deeper, practice-oriented understanding of how internal and external disputes originate, evolve, and ultimately resolve.
Through a series of focused sessions led by experienced practitioners, attendees will gain insight into (i) recurring transactional and organizations issues that cause deals to erupts and closely held businesses to wind down; (ii) strategic pressure points that can be leveraged in asserting and resolving claims; and (iii) advanced and creative remedies, including equitable relief and judgment enforcement strategies.
Participants will leave with a stronger ability to anticipate problems clients might face, frame disputes more effectively, and pursue practical, results-oriented resolution.
Topics and Speakers:
Origins of Transactional and Organizational Disputes
This session will explore common terms and key provisions in transactional and corporate agreements that give rise to litigation. Discussion of these issues and the dynamics they unleash in companies and across deal tables will help litigators better represent their clients’ interest before and after disputes arise.
Daniel Cotter, Member, Aronberg GoldgehnPressures Facing Closely Held Business
This session will examine recurring pressure points between partners and stakeholders in private companies, including strategic decisions from dispute inceptions through litigation. This session will also examine nuances in settlement agreements and uniquely tailored equitable remedies to protect members’ interests when disputes arise.
Brian C. Haussmann, Tabet DiVito & RothsteinCarrying Momentum into Post-Judgment Proceedings
This last session will provide a general overview of Illinois’s statues and Supreme Court Rules governing supplementary proceedings to enforce money judgments. Whether a judgment is against an individual or against commercial entities poses questions and avenues for recovery. This session will provide commercial litigators with early-dispute insights to advise clients—regardless of the merits of their case—whether litigation is worthwhile in light of an adversary’s potential assets. And litigators will learn tools to wield before judgment that will assist with recovery after prevailing on the merits.
Keegan J. Madden, Swanson Martin & BellModerators:
Blake Kolesa, Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP; Chair, YLS Commercial Litigation Committee
Mariana Oshana, Thomas Quinn, LLC; Vice-Chair, YLS Commercial Litigation 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 - $125
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Legal professionals often find themselves involved in matters which can lead to threats, intimidation, and even physical violence. This course equips attorneys and judges with essential knowledge and skills to enhance their personal safety, both inside and outside of the office and courtroom.
Strength in Practice: Self-Defense & Mental Well-Being for Legal Professionals
Legal professionals often find themselves involved in matters which can lead to threats, intimidation, and even physical violence. This course equips attorneys and judges with essential knowledge and skills to enhance their personal safety, both inside and outside of the office and courtroom. This program will address the potential for violence against attorneys and judges, by providing a sample of some real-life situations, discussing techniques for coping with trauma after a violent encounter, suggesting some simple strategies to help prepare your office to deal with active aggressors, and discuss the many health benefits of engaging in martial arts and self-defense training.
Speaker:
Peter Honigmann, has been a practicing attorney for 27 years, focused on civil litigation in state and federal courts, and currently works as a supervising attorney for CARPLS legal aid in Chicago. Peter is also the founder and head instructor of Best Defense Concepts, LLC, a company that focuses on teaching adults and seniors simple and effective self-defense. Peter began his journey in Kenpo Karate in 1984, and since then he has also studied: Krav Maga, Hapkido, Aikido, Escrima, Boxing, and knife-focused combatives. Peter is also licensed as an armed security guard in the State of Illinois, and holds teaching certifications for: pepper spray, expandable baton and handcuffing. Peter has given numerous presentations on self-defense to various groups, including: high schools, private companies and organizations, senior centers, park districts, libraries, and martial arts schools. Learn more at: bestdefenseconcepts.com.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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Join us for a panel discussion about the ways that BIPA litigation has changed and continues to evolve over the past several years.
Join us for a panel discussion about the ways that BIPA (Biometric Information Privacy Act) litigation has changed and continues to evolve over the past several years, from the Cothron decision to the 2024 Amendment, to the Clay decision, and into the future.
Panelists:
Alejandro Caffarelli, Caffarelli & Associates Ltd.
Mark Guest, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith; Chair, CBA Biometric Information and Privacy Law Committee
Jason Selvey, Jackson Lewis PC.Moderator:
Daniel Myerson, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith; Vice-Chair, CBA Biometric Information and Privacy 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.
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 fast-paced, practical session focuses on technology tips lawyers can put to work immediately. Expect practical demonstrations, pros and cons, and guidance on what’s worth adopting now versus what can safely be ignored—all with a focus on getting better ROI from your existing technology.
Practical Tech Tips for Lawyers: Tools, Tweaks, and Time-Savers
This fast-paced, practical session focuses on technology tips lawyers can put to work immediately. Drawing on real-world experience with the tools lawyers use every day, we’ll cover simple tweaks, overlooked features, and smart workflows that can save time, reduce frustration, and improve efficiency. Expect practical demonstrations, pros and cons, and guidance on what’s worth adopting now versus what can safely be ignored—all with a focus on getting better ROI from your existing technology.
Speaker:
Catherine Sanders Reach, Director of the Center for Practice Management, North Carolina Bar AssociationTo 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 workshop will be an interactive one, with a focus on deepfake risk, corporate fraud, and the evolving advisory duty of business lawyers. We will cover five segments/scenarios.
Join us for an interactive workshop focused on deepfake risk, corporate fraud, and the evolving advisory duty of business lawyers. You do not need to be convinced the problem is real. You already know it is. The panelists will explore and provide professional responses for five hypothetical scenarios. The panelists will also address how outside expertise can make a difference in preventing and resolving these types of threats.
Speakers:
Dan Cotter, Member, Aronberg Goldgehn
Bruce de’Medici, Principal, Grey OarTo 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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Michael Zuckerman, a seasoned mediator and arbitrator, visiting law school faculty, and former business litigation attorney, will share his expertise on how to excel as a neutral mediator or arbitrator.
From the Neutral’s Chair: How to Excel as a Mediator or Arbitrator
Michael Zuckerman, a seasoned mediator and arbitrator, visiting law school faculty, and former business litigation attorney, will share his expertise on how to excel as a neutral mediator or arbitrator.
Speaker:
Michael A. Zuckerman, Esq., JAMS, Mediator and ArbitratorModerator:
John Levitske, Partner, HKA, Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages, Chicago; Chair, CBA Alternative Dispute Resolution 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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Join certified coach, attorney, and well-being expert, Jonathan Beitner, as we breakdown the definition of stress to help reconceptualize how to identify, articulate, and (most importantly) implement strategies and techniques for better managing stress.
Deconstructing Stress: A Different Framework for Thinking About Self-Care
Everyone knows that the legal profession is inherently stressful and that self-care is key to avoiding burnout and managing the ups and downs of being an attorney. But for many, finding ways to turn platitudes about “taking care of yourself” into consistent, actionable self-care routines remains elusive.
Join certified coach, attorney, and well-being expert, Jonathan Beitner, as we breakdown the definition of stress to help reconceptualize how to identify, articulate, and (most importantly) implement strategies and techniques for better managing stress.
In this interactive workshop, attendees will:
· Be introduced to and breakdown multiple definitions of stress to see which resonates best for each attendee and to make identifying ways to engage in self-care more accessible and tangible;
· Learn evidence-based strategies and techniques for managing stress in both the short- and long-term; and
· Have an opportunity to leverage their more nuanced understanding of stress to identify specific steps they can take to help them thrive (or at least better manage stress) in each dimension of their lives.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.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 seminar is geared towards candidates of the 2026 General Election and those individuals who will be running for office for the 2027 municipal election cycle, as well as the attorneys who will be representing them. (HYBRID SEMINAR)
The seminar is geared towards candidates of the 2026 General Election and those individuals who will be running for office for the 2027 municipal election cycle, as well as the attorneys who will be representing them. We will cover the requirements for getting on the ballot, defending and prosecuting petition challenges, ethical and finance issues relating to campaigns, and an overview of campaign-related communications and avoiding defamation claims.
Topics and Speakers:
Getting on the Ballot & Basic Campaign Finance Compliance
Michael C. Dorf, The Law Offices of Michael C. Dorf, LLCNavigating the Petition Objection Process
Thomas A. Jaconetty, Law Office of Thomas A. JaconettyDefamation Nation: Taking the Pain out of Campaigning
Ryan B. Jacobson, Amundsen Davis
Danessa P. Watkins, Amundsen DavisModerators:
Ross D. Secler, Odelson, Murphey, Frazier & McGrath, Ltd.; Chair, CBA Election Law Committee
Priscilla E. Centeno, Odelson, Murphey, Frazier & McGrath, Ltd.; Vice Chair, CBA Election 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.
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 is intended to serve as a guide for attorneys practicing in the trusts and estates area regarding the changing landscape of families and assets.
This program is intended to serve as a guide for attorneys practicing in the trusts and estates area regarding the changing landscape of families and assets.
The goals of the program include a walk-through of early steps to take when a client dies, an overview of probate, assisting attorneys in the determination of when a Federal and/or Illinois estate tax return is required to be filed, QTIP elections and other important information for these returns, and dealing with dueling beneficiaries, assets outside Illinois and closely-held businesses.
Topics and Speakers:
Modern Assets: Crypto currencies, overview of the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act (RUFADAA) and digital intellectual property and other modern assets.
Karin Prangley, Managing Director, Senior Wealth Planner, Brown Brothers HarrimanModern Families (other than same-sex couples): Planning considerations, recommended documents for modern families, common pitfalls and unique planning challenges.
Carrie A. Harrington, Partner, Leader of Trusts & Estates Practice Group, Levenfeld PearlsteinPlanning For Same-Sex Couples and Non-Traditional Families: LGBTQ+ protections post Obergefell and vulnerabilities, private right to refuse recognition, effect of Illinois intestacy laws on non-traditional families and estate planning documents.
Landon Wilson, Prather Ebner WilsonTo 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 seminar examines contemporary professional responsibility issues arising in government service and high profile public matters.
This seminar examines contemporary professional responsibility issues arising in government service and high profile public matters. Through three moderated panels composed of practicing attorneys, legal scholars, and former government officials, the program explores how ethical obligations are navigated in real world settings, including decision making under public scrutiny, institutional pressures, and the boundaries imposed by confidentiality and professional independence.
Keynote Speaker: James Pearce, Assistant Special Counsel to Special Counsel Jack Smith
Former Government Officials Panel: Discussion of professional responsibility in government service, focusing on integrity, institutional constraints, and ethical decision making in politically charged environments.
James Pearce, Senior Counsel, Washington Litigation Group
Stacey Young, Founder & Executive Director, Justice Commission
Moderator:
Ankush Khardori, Legal Correspondent, PoliticoLegal Practitioners Panel: Discussion of ethical challenges encountered in litigating against the government, with an emphasis on changes in the present administration.
Andrew Altschul, Andrew Altschul Dispute Resolution, LLC
Jamie Conrad, Conrad Law & Policy Counsel
Moderator:
Richard Painter, S. Walter Richey Professor of Corporate Law, University of Minnesota Law SchoolLegal Scholars Panel: This panel situates government ethics within broader professional responsibility doctrine and theory, evaluating whether existing ethics rules adequately safeguard lawyer independence, institutional legitimacy, and public confidence during periods of acute political polarization.
Christopher Hampson, Associate Professor of Law, University of Florida Levin College of Law
Elise Maizel, Assistant Professor of Law, Michigan State University College of Law
Rebecca Roiphe, Joseph Solomon Distinguished Professor of Law, New York Law School
Steven D. Schwinn, Professor of Law, University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
Moderator:
Raymond H. Brescia, Associate Dean for Research and Intellectual Life, Albany LawTo 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 two-part seminar will show solo and small firm lawyers how to get the most out of the tools they already pay for in both Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
Maximizing Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace in the Solo & Small Firm Practice
This two-part seminar will show solo and small firm lawyers how to get the most out of the tools they already pay for in both Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. Part one focuses on Microsoft 365 (Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, Copilot, etc.). Part two then walks through Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Meet, Gemini, etc.). Learn practical examples of how to collaborate with clients and staff, automate routine work, and use AI responsibly without sacrificing confidentiality or ethics.
Microsoft 365 for Lawyers
Get real-world value from Microsoft 365 by turning Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint into a simple, matter-focused system for email, calendars, and documents. You’ll see how tools like Teams, OneNote, and Copilot can quickly draft emails, summarize documents, and create first-draft templates, all while staying organized, protecting client confidentiality, and meeting your ethical obligations. You’ll also learn about integrating other AI solutions into Microsoft 365.
Jennifer Case, Law Tech AIGoogle Workspace for Lawyers
Explore how solo and small law firms can utilize Google Workspace, Gemini, and NotebookLM to build a secure, matter-centric architecture provides the foundation for modern workflows. Learn to configure foundational Workspace tools, such as setting up Google Groups Collaborative Inboxes for client intake, utilizing granular access controls in Forms, and leveraging Google Meet features. The presentation dives deep into AI product capabilities for the practice and the business of law.
Mathew Kerbis, Subscription Attorney LLCModerators:
Mathew Kerbis, Subscription Attorney LLC
Charles A. Krugel, Charles A. Krugel, Labor & Employment Law on Behalf of Business
Co-Chairs, CBA Solo/Small Firm Practitioners CommitteeAmanda Carey, The Carey Center for Justice
John D. Risvold, The Collins Law Firm
Vice-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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This program is designed specifically for law students and first-year attorneys, focusing on well-being and mental health during the early stages of a legal career.
This program is designed specifically for law students and first-year attorneys, focusing on well-being and mental health during the early stages of a legal career. Participants will learn how to recognize early signs of stress and burnout, develop habits for resilience and well-being, and identify supportive resources before challenges escalate.
Speaker:
Karen Munoz, Founder, Roaring Grace & Co-Chair, CBA Well-Being and Mindfulness 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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