Career Tracks in the Modern Legal Profession (02/17/26)

Includes a Live Web Event on 02-17-2026 at 4:00 PM (CST)

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 program will be a panel discussion featuring legal professionals who have succeeded in different career trajectories.

Panelists: 
Olga A. Allen
, Partner, Hurst, Robin, Kay & Allen, LLC
Ross A. Hersemann, Founding Attorney, Loading Law
M. Desiree Shay, Director, National Tax Office, M&A Tax 

Moderators:
Oliva Crooks
, Associate, Philips Lytle LLP; Chair, YLS Career Assistance Committee 
Alexandra Preysler, Associate, Cheng Cohen LLP; Vice Chair, YLS Career Assistance Committee


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

You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).

System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.  

Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access.  Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom. 

Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live. 

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Career Tracks in the Modern Legal Profession (February 17, 2026)
02-17-2026 at 4:00 PM (CST)  |  120 minutes
02-17-2026 at 4:00 PM (CST)  |  120 minutes To receive MCLE Credit for this program, you must: 1. Close the video window after you have completed the program, 2. Click on "Claim MCLE Credit," and 3. Click on the yellow "View/Claim Credit" box. You will need to provide your ARDC number to view/download/print your MCLE certificate. We would also appreciate your completing a program evaluation in the “Evaluation” section.
Evaluation (3 speakers)
9 Questions
9 Questions Seminar evaluation form for seminar with three speakers
Career Tracks in the Modern Legal Profession (Live Webcast, 2.00 IL MCLE Credit)
Up to 2.00 CLE credits available  |  Certificate available
Up to 2.00 CLE credits available  |  Certificate available