When the Subject Has Four Legs and a Tail (09/29/26)

When the Subject Has Four Legs and a Tail: Illinois Replevin Statute Amendment

The Chicago Bar Association’s Animal Law Committee is co-sponsoring the following program in conjunction with the Illinois State Bar Association’s (ISBA) Animal Law Section. Register for the program through the ISBA website at the following link: When the Subject Has Four Legs and a Tail: Illinois Replevin Statute Amendment. The ISBA will process Illinois MCLE credit for this program.

Get the information you need as we discuss the 2026 Illinois legislative amendment designed to safeguard the well-being of companion animals during replevin actions. Gain insight into how courts are adapting to these new statutory provisions, including: 
-  The origins, intent, and precise mechanics of the 2026 amendment;
-  Why horses are specifically included, and how judges may distinguish a beloved companion horse from a commercial business asset; and
-  The specific legal framework courts use to evaluate and verify assistance animal status. 

Listen as a sitting judge and a seasoned practitioner draw upon their experiences to offer practical strategies for handling high-stakes pet replevin cases.

Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Jane E. McBride, Attorney at Law, Springfield

Program Chat Moderator:
Angela E. Peters, Buffalo Grove Law Offices, Arlington Heights

Program Speakers:
Hon. Maryam Ahmad, Circuit Court of Cook County
William D. Goren, William D. Goren J.D. LL.M. LLC, Georgia
Robert G. Lohman III, Lohman Law Group, LLC, Des Plaines
Jane E. McBride, Attorney at Law, Springfield
Tracy A. McGonigle, McKenna Storer, Chicago

Cost: $53 (ISBA rate for CBA Members)

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