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  • August 8, 2016 | CLE
    CLE: Monetizing Intellectual Property [LIVE WEBCAST]

    Learn how to help your clients generate revenue stream from the intellectual property they already own! Many of your clients are ready to take their intellectual property rights to the next level...are you ready to advise them? Join us via the Internet on September 8, 2016 for this in-depth look at how you can help your clients achieve their business goals and avoid the pitfalls created by licensing their intellectual property. Intellectual property attorneys and general practitioners with basic practice experience who attend this online seminar will better understand: the benefits of licensing; how to use licensing to leverage intellectual property; what types of intellectual property should be licensed; the various types of licenses and what each protects; important terms of licensing agreements and the difference between assignment and licensing; using intellectual property as collateral; how to monitor licensees; addressing and resolving licensing disputes; and keeping an eye out for antitrust concerns. 

  • July 15, 2016 | CLE
    CLE – August Fastcase Training Webinars

    Complimentary Training and CLE Credit for ISBA Members Only

    With unlimited free access to a comprehensive 50-state and federal case law database, this is one benefit ISBA members should learn how to use! Check out these upcoming August Fastcase Training webinars:

  • June 16, 2016 | CLE
    Post-Provena: Illinois' Not for Profit Property Tax Issues, Part 1 – LIVE Webcast

    Don’t miss this two-hour hot topic live webcast on June 29, 2016 that addresses property tax issues currently being considered by the Illinois General Assembly and Illinois Court in the post-Provena era and the ongoing Carle Foundation Case. State tax attorneys, CPAs, and attorneys with clients that are subject to or are exempt from Illinois income, sales and property tax who attend this seminar will better understand the potential property tax policy issues being considered and how Illinois income, sales, and property taxes may be impacted.

  • June 2, 2016 | CLE
    CLE: How to Deal with Units of Local Government – Live Webcast

    Join us from the comfort of your home or office on June 23, 2016 for this two-hour exploration of the rules and regulations for dealing with units of local government. Attorneys with basic to intermediate practice experience who are involved in the legalities of local government attending this seminar will learn: the basics for appearing before a municipality; what information is (and isn't) available through the Freedom of Information Act; the obligations of a government to provide an "Open Meeting"; the rules, regulations, and requirements for procurement bidding; and much more!

  • May 25, 2016 | CLE
    CLE: Gain the Edge! Negotiation Strategies for Lawyers

    You negotiate every day. In fact, your ability to effectively negotiate may be the most critical skill you possess, yet most negotiate instinctively or intuitively. Don’t miss this Master Series seminar in Chicago on June 22, 2016 that trains you to approach negotiations with a strategic mindset, allowing you to become a more effective lawyer. And make no mistake – no matter how much you’ve negotiated, you can still learn. Adding that one new tactic may be the difference between winning and walking away empty-handed. Topics include: the golden rules of negotiation; gaining leverage with alternatives; using objective criteria and timing to your advantage; techniques for gathering information; generating creative solutions; dealing with “negotiation games”; ethical considerations; and much more.

  • May 19, 2016 | Member Services | CLE
    Member Appreciation Month: Free CLE webcast will keep your technology secure

    Free live webcast for the first 1,000 registrants! Sponsored by ISBA Mutual Insurance Company.

    Register today!

    SECURITY IS ONLY AS GOOD AS THE WEAKEST LINK:
    Simple Security Measures Every Lawyer Should Take
    Presented by ISBA Mutual Insurance Company
    Live Webcast | Tuesday, May 24 | Noon - 1PM
    1 hour MCLE | 1* hour PMCLE

    Program Speaker: Barron Henley

    The Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.6(e) requires a lawyer to make "reasonable efforts" to prevent the disclosure of confidential client information. Comment 19 further stipulates that "reasonable precautions" must be taken to prevent client information from falling into the wrong hands.

  • May 19, 2016 | CLE
    CLE: Education for Attorneys Appointed to Represent Children

    Don’t miss this two-day program on June 2, 2016 – June 3, 2016 that’s designed to help attorneys who represent children. Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 906(c)*, attorneys should receive ten hours of education every two years in child development; roles of guardians ad litem and child representatives; ethics in child custody cases; relevant substantive state, federal, and case law in custody and visitation matters; and family dynamics, including substance abuse, domestic abuse, and mental health issues. Topics for this seminar include: the requirements for those representing children in litigation; the challenges facing the next generation of advocates; the issues attorneys may face when dealing with client problems; recent changes to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act; legislative and case law updates; how to prepare children for litigation; how litigation may impact children; the work of non-attorney professionals in the parental allocation process; establishing parental responsibilities; structuring and scheduling parenting time; the rights of stepparents and grandparents; addressing domestic violence; and more. The roles of attorney, child representative and guardian ad litem are also discussed.

  • May 18, 2016 | Events | CLE
    Free CLE Laugh and Learn: Think Fast: Improving Your Communication Skills through Improv

    The ISBA Young Lawyers Division will present "Think Fast: Improving Your Communication Skills through Improv" on June 17 during the Annual Meeting in Rosemont. Sharpen your critical thinking and legal reasoning skills with this fun, interactive seminar!

    Improve your communication, listening, and quick reaction skills with this one-hour program that’s designed for all attorneys who use these skills in the courtroom to respond to questions from the judge and arguments from opposing counsel. The seminar engages attendees in a number of interactive activities that are used by improvisational actors to help you strengthen your quick-thinking and story-telling abilities. Pre-registration not required; walk-in registration only.

    Pre-registration for this CLE is not required, walk-in registration only.

  • May 13, 2016 | CLE
    CLE: Developments in Illinois Insurance Law: 2015 in Review and a Look Forward – Live Webcast

    Don’t miss this opportunity to keep apprised of all major Illinois insurance case law developments, as well as a look forward as we continue through 2016. Attorneys working in the insurance law arena who attend this online seminar on June 2, 2016 will gain a better understanding of automobile insurance developments, changes to commercial insurance coverage, the various forms of life and health insurance coverage, and recent developments with additional insureds.

    The seminar is presented by the ISBA Insurance Law Section and qualifies for 2.25 hours MCLE credit.

    Click here for more information and to register.

  • May 9, 2016 | CLE
    CLE: Practical Skills for Attorneys New to Estate Planning

    Don’t miss this full-day seminar in Chicago or via live webcast on May 20, 2016 that offers practical advice from experienced estate planning attorneys on how to efficiently and effectively run an estate planning practice. New attorneys, young attorneys, and attorneys with limited experience in the estate planning process who attend this seminar will better understand: the purpose and limitations of powers of attorney; the importance of obtaining an accurate value of your client’s assets; the challenges of representing couples jointly; how to create a successful management process for your estate planning engagements; how and why to use engagement/disengagement letters; how to advise clients with both large and small net worths; the types of clauses to use when drafting an estate plan; how to handle clients with limited or diminished capacity; what to do when your client is being pressured by an outside party; and much more!