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  • January 20, 2024 | CLE
    International Commercial Arbitration Series Part 1 – Contemporary Topics in International Arbitration

    Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from three Fellows of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) as they offer an in-depth look at international arbitration, including how international commercial arbitration works, the potential jurisdiction issues of international arbitral tribunals to be aware of; and the power of international arbitral tribunals regarding emergency and interim measures.

  • January 15, 2024 | CLE
    Civil Practice Update 2024

    Join us in Chicago for this full-day seminar that offers you the updates you need on civil practice law.

  • January 9, 2024 | CLE
    An Introduction to Illinois’ New Supported Decision-Making Act

    People with intellectual or developmental disabilities (ID/DD) are oftentimes capable of making many decisions on their own, but have been subjected to restrictive court-appointed guardianships simply because they have a disability. The Illinois Supported Decision-Making Act is a less-restrictive alternative to full guardianship for adults who need assistance with decisions regarding daily life. Don’t miss this in-depth look at Illinois’ new Supported Decision-Making Act, including the legislative history behind the Act, its purpose, and how to implement it in your practice.

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    January 4, 2024 | CLE | Events
    YLD’s Beyond Objection: Using Theatre Techniques for Effective Counsel

    On Dec. 8, 2023, the ISBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD) presented the CLE program, Beyond Objection: Using Theatre Techniques for Effective Counsel, in conjunction with the Joint Midyear Meeting at the JW Marriott in Chicago. Speaker Nelson Velazquez (Nezprov Productions) engaged attendees in a number of interactive activities that are used by improvisational actors to help strengthen quick-thinking and story-telling abilities.

    YLD Vice-Chair Hannah R. Lamore of Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC, in Joliet, IL, served as the program moderator. 

  • January 2, 2024 | CLE
    Illinois 2024: New Year, New Laws

    Back by popular demand! Join us for this annual program as Judge Jennifer Johnson presents a review of the new laws that will take effect throughout the new year. This engaging seminar examines the new statutory laws for 2024, while discussing how the law has changed.

  • December 19, 2023 | CLE
    Single-Family Residential Construction: The Owner’s Perspective

    Investing in the construction of a new home or remodeling an existing home may be one of the largest financial investments that a client may make. Moreover, securing the home of “their dreams” is also an emotional investment by the client. Don’t miss this two-part online program that gives you an overview of the various construction law issues from the owner’s perspective, which will allow you to better protect your clients from construction and payment disputes with their contractors and guide them to a smoother journey to obtain their dream home. 

  • December 13, 2023 | CLE
    2024 Immigration Law Update: Effectively Representing Immigration Clients and Analyzing Immigration Matters in a Volatile World

    Immigration law intersects with a number of legal practices, including education law, construction law, employment law, business law, and much more. Don’t miss this online program that gives you the updates you need to better represent your immigration clients on the variety of issues they may face.

  • December 1, 2023 | CLE
    Illinois Paid Leave Essentials: What You Need to Know

    On January 1, 2024, Illinois’ new Paid Leave for All Workers Act will take effect, ensuring that all full- and part-time employees are provided up to 40 hours of paid leave for every 12-month period of employment. Get the information you need to advise your clients on this important change to labor and employment law with this online seminar.

  • November 27, 2023 | CLE
    Game On! A Comprehensive Strategy Guide to Level Up Your Practice on Video Games

    Are you interested in powering up your legal practice? If so, join us as we dive into the video game industry, and explore how it uses intellectual property and navigates as a whole. Additional topics include the various privacy issues to consider when sharing information during online game play and whether video game providers offer any privacy protections.

  • November 16, 2023 | CLE
    Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers: What You Need to Know So You Aren’t Left in the Dust

    Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from our highly-popular speaker, Drew Vaughn, as he explains how artificial intelligence can help streamline your business operations and improve your marketing, which will allow you to focus on what you love – practicing law.