On Demand Seminar Archive

Below is a list of available on demand seminars.  You can search for a seminars by category or by keyword (click on "Advance Search This List.")  After you register, you can access the webcast by going to "My Dashboard."  You must be logged with your CBA username and password to see your dashboard.

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  • Practice Basics: Motion Practice (6/28/2021)

     Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Credit (live webcast, - 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Claim MCLE Credit (on demand webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    This program will provide overview of the fundamentals of motion practice in civil cases for new attorneys.

    This program will provide overview of the fundamentals of motion practice in civil cases for new attorneys.  You will walk away with a greater understanding of how to handle your first case in the motion stage of litigation. We’ll discuss Notices, Certificates of Service and Motions ranging from Motions to Dismiss and Rules to Show Cause, Motions to Default and for Summary Judgment, Motions in Limine, and Motions for Directed Verdict and Post-Trial Motions. Q&A is welcome and encouraged. 

    Speaker: Michael Kozlowski, Esbrook 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. 

  • Just Cause: Bringing and Defending Complaints under Chicago’s Human Rights and Fair Housing Ordinances (6/24/2021)

     Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Certificate (live webcast, 2 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.00 0.00
    Claim MCLE Certificate (on demand webcast, 2 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 2.00 0.00

    Learn from the experts about how to represent clients in actions brought under Chicago’s human rights and fair housing ordinances. This panel-driven presentation will focus on the nuts and bolts of representing your client in these actions, including how fees may be shifted in certain cases.

    Learn from the experts about how to represent clients in actions brought under Chicago’s human rights and fair housing ordinances.  This panel-driven presentation will focus on the nuts and bolts of representing your client in these actions, including how fees may be shifted in certain cases.  These hearings are held under the auspices of the Chicago Commission on Human Relations, which investigates complaints to determine whether discrimination may have occurred, and uses its enforcement powers to punish acts of discrimination. The panelists are expected to include the Chair of and senior leadership at the Commission, a hearing officer, and counsel with experience representing clients in the process.  

     
    Moderator: 
    Ray J. Koenig III, Clark Hill PLC & Commissioner, City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations
     
    Panelists:
    Nancy C. Andrade, Chair and Commissioner, City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations
    JoAnn Newsome, Deputy Commissioner, City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations
    Karen Wallace, Director of Human Rights Compliance, City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations
    Kate Yannias, Hearing Officer, City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations

    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. 

  • COVID & Beyond: The Future of Local Government Law Part 2 (6/15/2021)

     Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Credit (live webcast, 1.50 IL MCLE Credit, including 1.00 PR Credit) CLE IL 1.50 0.00
    Claim MCLE Credit (on demand webcast, 1.50 IL MCLE Credit, including 1.00 PR Credit) CLE IL 1.50 0.00

    Topics to be discussed ​The Return to Work: Employment Issues in the COVID Era and Ethical Issues Arising from Zoning and Representation of Local Governments.

    THE RETURN TO WORK: EMPLOYMENT ISSUES IN THE COVID ERA
    Update on COVID-19 issues in the workplace and legal and practical issues concerning the reopening of business offices and employer’s options related to mandatory vaccination policies.
    Jill O’Brien, Laner Muchin 

    ETHICAL ISSUES ARISING FROM ZONING AND REPRESENTATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
    Land Use and Local Government attorneys face a unique set of ethical issues and obligations in land use matters, whether representing the government or private developers. Enjoy an engaging review of the specific rules and challenges that attorneys in this practice area must confront and resolve. 
    Mary Andreoni, Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC)
    Matthew Norton, Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C

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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. 

  • Speak the Speech: Shakespeare and the Art of Rhetoric (6/23/2021)

     Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Credit (live webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Claim MCLE Credit (on demand webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    In this unique program, we will use examples from Shakespeare to learn about various modes of persuasion, and tangible strategies for improving your style and delivery in the courtroom.

    As part of our legal training, we are not taught presentational, oratorical, or storytelling skills, which are essential for any litigator.  These skills cannot be taught by reading a book; they require practice.  Shakespeare is the perfect teacher because he is a master of rhetoric and through his works we learn storytelling, emotion, empathy, and presentational skills to help us become more effective communicators. In this unique program, we will use examples from Shakespeare to learn about various modes of persuasion, and tangible strategies for improving your style and delivery in the courtroom.

     
    Speaker:
    Ashleigh A. Stochel, L&G Law Group

    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. 

  • The Present Landscape of Internet Accessibility (6/23/2021)

     Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Certificate (live webcast, 1 IL PR-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Claim MCLE Certificate (on demand webcast, 1 IL PR-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    In this session attendees will learn about: who is being sued for lack of internet accessibility; how courts are handling questions of whether Internet sites have to be accessible at all; what “ADA compliance,” for websites actually means.

    One of the absolute hottest areas in ADA litigation is the issue of Internet accessibility for persons with disabilities. In this session attendees will learn about: who is being sued for lack of internet accessibility; how courts are handling questions of whether Internet sites have to be accessible at all; what “ADA compliance,” for websites actually means; why widgets and overlays are problematic for purposes of ADA compliance; the role that WCAG plays in ADA compliance of websites; and how rules are different under title I and II of the ADA.

    Speaker: William D. Goren, Esq., of William D. Goren, J.D., LL.M. LLC in Decatur, GA, has been dealing with the ADA as an Attorney since 1990. His law and consulting practice, https://www.understandingtheada.com/, as well as his blog, Understanding the ADA, (a member of the ABA Top 100 for five consecutive years, 2014-2018- there was no ABA 100 in 2019 or 2020), all focus on understanding the ADA so that the client understands what it means to comply with that law. In particular, he provides consulting, counseling, representation, and training services involving compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and related laws- such as the Air Carrier Access Act and the Fair Housing Act, among others. Mr. Goren also brings a deep, personal understanding of what it means to have a disability, equipping him with exceptional insight on how the ADA actually works. He is deaf with a congenital bilateral hearing loss of 65–90+ decibels, but functions entirely in the hearing world thanks to hearing aids and lip-reading. For reasons independent of his deafness, he also uses voice dictation technology to access his computer. He is also a frequent presenter, a trained mediator, a FINRA arbitrator, and an arbitrator on the CPR employment panel. Finally, he is the author of Understanding the ADA, now in its 4th edition (ABA 2013), and numerous other articles on the rights of persons with disabilities.  Interesting fact: He trained his miniature poodle to be a hearing dog while he practices virtually.

    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. 

  • Mental Health and Mindfulness for Young Lawyers: A Fireside Chat (6/22/2021)

     Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Certificate (live webcast, 1.00 IL Mental Health / Substance Abuse PR-MCLE) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Claim MCLE Certificate (on demand webcast, 0.75 IL Mental Health / Substance Abuse PR-MCLE) CLE IL 0.75 0.00

    Jeff Bunn of The Mindful Law Coaching and Consulting Group will join us for an interactive chat about the basics of mindfulness and meditation, including what these practices are and how they can impact the practice of law and lawyer well-being.

    Newer lawyers experience unique challenges when it comes to achieving balance and taking care of their mental health. Mindfulness and meditation are excellent tools lawyers can use to improve their well-being and put in place good habits for the future. Jeff Bunn of The Mindful Law Coaching and Consulting Group will join us for an interactive chat about the basics of mindfulness and meditation, including what these practices are and how they can impact the practice of law and lawyer well-being.  He will also share strategies for busy attorneys to find time to incorporate mindfulness and meditation into their routine.

    Speaker:
    Jeffrey Bunn, Founder, The Mindful Law Coaching and Consulting Group 

    Moderator:
    Kernisha Padilla, YLS Secretary/Treasurer & Conflicts Attorney, Blank Rome LLP 

    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. 

  • COVID & Beyond: The Future of Local Government Law Part 3 (6/22/2021)

     Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Certificate (live webcast, 1.50 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.50 0.00
    Claim MCLE Certificate (on demand webcast, 1.50 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.50 0.00

    This panel will explore the key items that are critical to the advancement and resiliency of communities. Learn about how communities in and around Illinois are leveraging the power of partnerships with the private sector to advance key initiatives such as catalytic redevelopment projects, innovative transit.

    PARTNERSHIP, PROGRESS, AND PERSPECTIVE: P3 DURING CHALLENGING TIMES
    What are the opportunities in your clients' communities? How has COVID impacted how communities advance development projects? Who needs to be at the table? Now more than ever, the future of communities is inextricably tied to a shared vision as the basis for fostering strategic and meaningful relationships with public and private partners. This panel will explore the key items that are critical to the advancement and resiliency of communities. Learn about how communities in and around Illinois are leveraging the power of partnerships with the private sector to advance key initiatives such as catalytic redevelopment projects, innovative transit, social infrastructure and others to achieve shared vision and goals.

    Speakers
    Clarence Hulse, Executive Director, Michigan City Economic Development Corporation
    Kevin Kramer, CEcD, Economic Development Director, Village of Hoffman states
    Matthew Miller, Partner, Ice Miller LLP

    Moderator
    Jennifer Tammen    , Senior Manager, TIF Leader - Credits and Incentives, EY

    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. 

  • Practice Basics: Responding To Written Discovery (6/21/2021)

     Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Credit (live webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Claim MCLE Credit (on demand webcast, 1.00 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    This program will provide you with a basic overview of the process so that you can have a leg up and hit the ground running when you get your first assignment.

    As a new attorney, one of the first jobs you will likely be tasked with is drafting or responding to written discovery. This program will provide you with a basic overview of the process so that you can have a leg up and hit the ground running when you get your first assignment. The discussion will include an overview of the rules of civil procedure applicable to written discovery, as well as tips for how to appropriately draft and respond to interrogatories, requests for production of documents and requests to admit. Q&A is welcome and encouraged. 

    Speaker: Elpitha Lambros, Jenner & Block

    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. 

  • Ethical Issues in AI Design and Implementation (6/16/2021)

     Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Certificate (live webcast, 1 IL PR- MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Claim MCLE Certificate (on demand webcast, 1 IL PR-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    Understanding the ethical issues inherent in artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly important as AI touches more aspects of our lives each day

    Understanding the ethical issues inherent in artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly important as AI touches more aspects of our lives each day. Join Professor Underwood for a survey of these ethical issues and the contexts in which they might arise, from race-based policing to self-driving cars. Professor Underwood will discuss what AI actually is, what it is currently capable of doing, and natural limitations on its ultimate promise. She will describe potential ethical issues in AI design and application. She will then discuss potential paths forward in terms of regulation and ethics for lawyers and policymakers who confront these issues in their practice.

    Speaker: Emily Underwood is an Assistant Clinical Professor and the Bluhm-Helfand Director of the Innovation Clinic at the University of Chicago. In addition to counseling start-ups and venture capital firms on transactional and regulatory matters in the Innovation Clinic, Asst. Prof. Underwood serves the George Shultz Innovation Fund, a multi-million dollar fund established from the University’s endowment, as well as its portfolio companies, in structuring investments and managing regulatory and legal issues. She is also one of the supervisors of the Innovation Fund Associates program, an interdisciplinary group of students and post-docs from across all University divisions that aids the George Shultz Innovation Fund by performing due diligence on innovative ventures coming out of the University ecosystem. Asst. Prof. Underwood also teaches a summer intensive seminar on contract drafting principles.

    Prior to joining the clinical faculty, Ms. Underwood practiced as an associate in the Corporate group of Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in Chicago, where she focused on sports law and general corporate matters, and prior to that, as an associate in the Insurance and Financial Services Group at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, where she focused on mergers and acquisitions, structured financing and regulatory matters in the insurance industry. Ms. Underwood graduated from the University of Chicago Law School with honors and holds a BA in Finance and Legal Studies from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

    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. 

  • Let’s Get Physical! Physical Exercise Meets Mental Health (6/17/2021)

     Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Credit (live webcast, 0.50 IL Mental Health/Substance Abuse PR-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 0.50 0.00
    Claim MCLE Credit (on demand webcast, 0.50 IL Mental Health/Substance Abuse PR-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 0.50 0.00

    How lawyers can improve their mental health and reduce stress by incorporating forms of physical exercise that require a mind-body connection into their workdays

    Nina Fain and Greta Weathersby, Co-Chairs of the CBA’s COVID-19 Recovery Committee, will moderate a discussion with Terri McCabe, Certified Pilates Teacher and Studio Manager of Core Fitness and Physical Therapy about how lawyers can improve their mental health and reduce stress by incorporating forms of physical exercise that require a mind-body connection into their workdays. Pilates, specifically, can aid in stress management, improve brain function, and be an important tool in managing anxiety and depression due to its emphasis on mindfulness and breath. The discussion will be followed by a Pilates demonstration featuring a series of mat sequences that attendees can follow along with

    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. 

  • Researching Experts & Judges (6/15/2021)

     Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Certificate (live webcast, 1 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Claim MCLE Certificate (on demand webcast, 1 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    This course looks at the various types of online resources that are available to investigate Experts and Judges as well as tips and strategies on how that information might be utilized.

    This course looks at the various types of online resources that are available to investigate Experts and Judges as well as tips and strategies on how that information might be utilized. 

    Part 1- Experts: Expert witnesses are used in a wide range of litigation and their critical opinions often make or break a case. As a result, many trials have turned into a battle of the experts. Yet despite their importance, few attorneys take the time to utilize the proper resources to find the right experts, evaluate their credentials, and/or assess the admissibility of their testimony. Even if you are not the one who conducts the research, just knowing what resources are available may help you to be better prepared in vetting your own experts and finding damaging information about the opposition’s expert. 

    Part 2 – Judges: Whether a bench or jury trial, knowing as much as you can about the Judge who will preside over a lawsuit is critical. We’ll discuss the various types of online resources that can be used to gather information about a Judge as well as tips and strategies on how the information uncovered might be utilized to gain a competitive advantage.

    Speaker: Caren R. Silverman, Esq., Subject Matter Advisor, Litigation & Insurance, LexisNexis Legal & Professional                            

    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. 

  • Practice Basics: Taking Your First Deposition (6/14/2021)

     Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Credit (live webcast, 1.00 IL PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Claim MCLE Credit (on demand webcast, 1.00 IL PR MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00

    This program will provide you with practical guidance to help you feel confident and prepared when you take your first deposition as a new attorney.

    No matter how knowledgeable you are about your case, taking a deposition can be intimidating. This program will provide you with practical guidance to help you feel confident and prepared when you take your first deposition as a new attorney. You will learn how to assess and analyze your case in order to effectively question the witness, how to prepare properly for a discovery vs. evidence deposition, and will walk away with a more thorough understanding of the applicable rules on depositions. Q&A is welcome and encouraged.

    Speaker:
    Matthew Passen, Partner, Passen & Powell

    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. 

  • How To…Improve Document Creation Workflows—And Why It Matters (6/10/2021)

     Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Certificate (live webcast, 0.50 IL PR-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 0.50 0.00
    Claim MCLE Certificate (on demand webcast, 0.50 IL PR-MCLE Credit) CLE IL 0.50 0.00

    In this program, we’ll discuss the duty of technology competence and bring it into the real world with a focus on MS Word in legal practice.

    Today 39 states require that all lawyers maintain an awareness of the benefits and risks of technology in their law practices. One area where lawyers use technology the most—but rarely consider the risks or opportunities—is document creation.

    In this program, we’ll discuss the duty of technology competence and bring it into the real world with a focus on MS Word in legal practice. We’ll take a deep dive into document-creation work and explore options for working more effectively and efficiently. To guide our discussion, we’ll draw from the ongoing work of a collaboration of legal professionals called the “Effectiveness Project,” which seeks to provide lawyers a clear framework for document creation.

    Join Ivy B. Grey and Colin S. Levy from WordRake as they explain the “Effectiveness Project” and the importance of technology competence.

    Speakers:

     Ivy B. Grey is the Vice President of Strategy & Business Development for WordRake. Prior to joining the team, she practiced bankruptcy law for ten years. Ivy was recognized as an Influential Woman in Legal Tech by ILTA; a Woman of Legal Tech list by the ABA Legal Technology Resource Center; and a Fastcase 50 Honoree. Follow Ivy on Twitter @IvyBGrey or connect with her on LinkedIn. 

    Colin S. Levy is the Director of Marketing and Business Development for WordRake. Before joining the team, Colin practiced corporate law for ten years. Colin is active in legal tech and a frequent writer and speaker on the topic. Follow Colin on Twitter @CLevyLaw or connect with him on LinkedIn.

    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. 

  • Combating Identity Theft & Fraud Part 2: Navigating Attacks on Personal Identity Information (6/10/2021)

     Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Certificate (live webcast, 1 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.00 0.00
    Claim MCLE Certificate (on demand webcast, 0.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 0.75 0.00

    This program aims to educate our members on how to prevent identity theft for themselves and their clients.

    Do you know how to protect yourself from identity theft, or what steps you should take if you become a victim of it? The pandemic has resulted in hackers accessing PII from many places, including government and businesses.  This program aims to educate our members on how to prevent identity theft for themselves and their clients. In Part 2 of this 2-part series, CBA Treasurer John Sciaccotta will introduce the program and share his perspectives on how identity theft can impact us as we provide key information and materials to help us cope with the challenges of the pandemic on their practices and their clients lives. CBA Board Member Ashley Rafael will then moderate a discussion with Commander Juan Mazariegos, Investigation Commander for the Deerfield Police Department, and Detective Trevor Salato, specialists in identity theft protection who will offer advice and information on: (1) what to do if you become a victim of identity and your identify is stolen, (2) how to report identity theft to the police and organize information and affidavits to give to lawyers, (3) the most frequent places where the security has been lax, so that hackers often gain access to PII data, and (4) hiring identity theft companies and their effectiveness. 

    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. 

  • Real Estate Decision Making for Law Firms (6/10/2021)

     Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Claim MCLE Certificate (live webcast, 1.50 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 1.50 0.00
    Claim MCLE Certificate (on demand webcast, 0.75 IL MCLE Credit) CLE IL 0.75 0.00

    The presentation will be followed by a local market update for Chicago. It will include the overall state of the market, market activity and projected Covid-19 impact for the short and long run on the Chicago real estate markets.

    Prior to Covid-19, the legal sector was changing at lightning speed in all aspects of business, financial and operational arenas. Now more than ever, these changes will continue to change at an even faster pace with new ways of working, servicing clients, expanding technology use and the overall streamlining of legal services – and how it will impact real estate decision making in the future. 

    C&W’s Legal Sector Advisory Group (“LSAG”) is proud to present our 2021 Bright Insights presentation to share where the legal sector is today and where is it going. National and global statistics in all areas of the sector, from workplace shifts to technology, as well as recruiting and retention and mitigating fee demands to increase profits will be shared. We will provide C&W’s forecast for the future and the direction and possibilities that law firms will be adapting to in the years ahead. Lastly, the presentation will include Key Takeaways from our December and May 2021 Leadership Roundtable discussions with forty + COO’s and Real Estate Directors from AM/100 and 200 US law firms, to the short and long-term Covid-19 impact on real estate decision making.
     
    The presentation will be followed by a local market update for Chicago. It will include the overall state of the market, market activity and projected Covid-19 impact for the short and long run on the Chicago real estate markets.  

    After the Chicago local market update, join us for a brief panel discussion during which leasing experts including a broker, a real estate attorney and an owner/developer will discuss the future of office leasing, including law firm leases, in Chicago’s central business district.

    Speakers:

    Sherry Cushman, Executive Managing Director and Leader, Legal Sector Advisory Group Americas, Cushman & Wakefield
    Penelope Campbell, Partner, Honigman
    Christy Domin, Senior Vice President, Riverside Investment & Development
    Jack Keenan, Executive Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield 
    Michael Sessa, Executive Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield 

    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.