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  • April 9, 2015 | ISBA News | Events
    YLD Professional Development Series: Legal Malpractice Pitfalls for Young Lawyers

    The ISBA Young Lawyers Division will host "Legal Malpractice Pitfalls for Young Lawyers" on Monday, April 20 from noon-1 p.m. at the ISBA Chicago Office, 20 S. Clark, Ste. 900.

    Studies show that approximately 1 in 10 lawyers will be sued for malpractice during their career. Even meritless claims can burden you and your firm with both financial and emotional costs. By law, attorneys are not required to obtain legal malpractice insurance. Moreover, some types of legal malpractice insurance only provide coverage for certain conditions. This presentation will highlight common mistakes young lawyers make that often result in malpractice claims, provide steps to take to avoid these pitfalls, discuss an overview of important features of malpractice insurance policies, and evaluate the risk of young attorneys who find themselves in hot water.

    YLD Professional Development Luncheons are aimed at teaching law students and young attorneys practical steps in developing their legal careers.

    Presenters:

  • February 6, 2014 | Events
    Register by Feb. 7 for YLD Professional Development Luncheon

    The next YLD Professional Development Luncheon, "Changing Course: Alternative Careers for Attorneys," will be held on Feb. 11 at the Chicago Regional Office. YLD Professional Development Luncheons are aimed at teaching law students and young attorneys practical steps in developing their legal careers. This luncheon program will address utilizing legal skills outside of a traditional law firm setting. Register by Feb. 7 at www.isba.org/sections/yld

  • January 9, 2014 | ISBA News | Events
    YLD Professional Development Luncheon: Changing Course: Alternative Careers for Attorneys

    The next YLD Professional Development Luncheon, "Changing Course: Alternative Careers for Attorneys," will be held on Feb. 11 at the Chicago Regional Office.

  • October 29, 2013 | ISBA News | Events
    Young Lawyers Professional Development Series - Advice From the Bench

    The second luncheon in a three-part luncheon series aimed at teaching law students and young attorneys practical steps in developing their legal career. Each luncheon will feature esteemed panelists discussing a variety of topics while also taking questions from the audience. This luncheon program will feature sitting judges offering tips to young lawyers on how to make a good impression in the courtroom.

    Speakers:

    • The Honorable James F. Holderman, United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    • The Honorable Thomas R. Mulroy, Circuit Court of Cook County, Law Division

    • The Honorable Laura C. Liu, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery Division

    When/Where:

    • November 13, 2013, noon to 1 p.m.
    • ISBA Chicago Office, 20 S. Clark, Suite 900
    • Chicago, IL 60603

    Moderator:

    • Jessica Durkin, Co-Chair of YLD's Professional Development Committee, Associate,  Miroballi Durkin & Rudin

    Cost: $10 includes lunch. Cancellations will be accepted and refunded through Friday, November 8.  After November 8, no refunds will be given for cancellations.

    No MCLE credit is available for this program.

    Deadline to register is 4 pm, November 8.

    Register now!

  • October 25, 2013 | Practice News
    YLD Professional Development: Financial Planning for Young Attorneys 2013 video

  • September 24, 2013 | Events
    Time running out to register for Young Lawyers Professional Development Luncheon

    This is the first luncheon in a three-part luncheon series aimed at teaching law students and young attorneys practical steps in developing their legal careers. Each luncheon will feature esteemed panelists discussing a variety of topics, while also taking questions from the audience. The first luncheon program will feature two panelists with financial planning backgrounds discussing investing in your future while also paying off your student loans. The registration deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 25.

  • September 7, 2013 | Events
    YLD Professional Development Luncheon: Financial Planning for Young Attorneys

    This is the first luncheon in a three-part luncheon series aimed at teaching law students and young attorneys practical steps in developing their legal careers. Each luncheon will feature esteemed panelists discussing a variety of topics, while also taking questions from the audience. The first luncheon program will feature two panelists with financial planning backgrounds discussing investing in your future while also paying off your student loans.

    When/Where:

    • Monday, September 30, 2013, Noon-1
    • ISBA Chicago Office, 20 S. Clark, Suite 900

    Speakers:

    • Kevin C. Koney, CFP®, CRPC®, CMFC®, Certified Financial Planner™ Patricia A. Koney & Associates, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
    • Kurt Winiecki, CPA, J.D., President, CEO & Founder, Winiecki Wealth Management

    Moderator:

    • George Schoenbeck, Co-Chair of YLD’s Professional Development Committee, Associate, Sosin & Arnold LTD

    Register at www.isba.org/sections/yld/pdl/09-30-2013

    Cost: $10 includes lunch

    No MCLE credit is available for this program.

  • August 21, 2013 | ISBA News | Events
    YLD Professional Development Luncheon: Financial Planning for Young Attorneys

    This is the first luncheon in a three-part luncheon series aimed at teaching law students and young attorneys practical steps in developing their legal careers. Each luncheon will feature esteemed panelists discussing a variety of topics, while also taking questions from the audience. The first luncheon program will feature two panelists with financial planning backgrounds discussing investing in your future while also paying off your student loans.

    When/Where:

    • Monday, September 30, 2013, Noon-1
    • ISBA Chicago Office, 20 S. Clark, Suite 900

    Speakers:

    • Kevin C. Koney, CFP®, CRPC®, CMFC®, Certified Financial Planner™ Patricia A. Koney & Associates, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
    • Kurt Winiecki, CPA, J.D., President, CEO & Founder, Winiecki Wealth Management

    Moderator:

    • George Schoenbeck, Co-Chair of YLD’s Professional Development Committee, Associate, Sosin & Arnold LTD

    Register at www.isba.org/sections/yld/pdl/09-30-2013

    Cost: $10 includes lunch

    No MCLE credit is available for this program.

  • February 27, 2013 | ISBA News | Events
    YLD Professional Development Luncheon: Changing Course - Alternative Careers for Attorneys

    NOTE: This program has been canceled and will be rescheduled.

    The final luncheon in this four-part series aimed at teaching law students and young attorneys’ practical steps in developing their career will be held on Wednesday, March 13 at noon at the ISBA Chicago Office, 20 S. Clark, Ste. 900.

    The final luncheon program will feature four esteemed panelists who will discuss utilizing your legal skills in alternative careers.

    • Tarek Fadel, Founder and CEO, AdaptiGroup LLC
    • Jamie Kleppetsch, Assistant Professor and Associate Director of the Academic Achievement Program, John Marshall Law School
    • Andrew Prindable, Partner, Bradford Settlement Company
    • Elizabeth Ellis Simek, Director of Legal Recruitment and Professional Development, City of Chicago Law Department

    Register at www.isba.org/sections/yld/pdl/03-13-2013

  • January 22, 2013 | Practice News | ISBA News
    YLD Professional Development Luncheon "Graduating to the Bench" available for online viewing

    The Illinois State Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division hosted its 3rd Professional Development Luncheon titled "Graduating to the Bench" on Jan. 15 at the Chicago Regional Office. Heather Pfeffer of Cassiday Schade served as moderator while Hon. Nancy J. Katz, Hon. Thomas L. Hogan, Albert E. Durkin and Hon. William E. Holdridge served as panelists.