CLE: 2024 Joint Midyear Meeting

Illinois State Bar Association | Illinois Judges Association
December 12 – 13, 2024
JW Marriott Chicago
151 West Adams Street, Chicago (map and directions)

Friday, December 13

IJA/ISBA Joint CLE Program: An Insider’s Look at Judicial Decision-Making – SOLD OUT

9:00 – 11:45 a.m.

Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Judges Association

2.25 hours MCLE credit, including 2.25 hours Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit (subject to approval)

Decisions, decisions. How are they really made? Don’t miss this in-depth look at the judicial decision-making process, a behind-the-scenes look at the processes at play in the appellate and supreme courts, and a panel discussion in which experienced trial court judges identify the most persuasive behaviors and techniques for legal advocates.

Program Moderators: Shawn Kasserman, Tomasik Kotin Kasserman, LLC, Chicago, Hon. James E. Snyder (ret.), JAMS Mediator/Arbitrator

Program Speakers: Hon. Janelle K. Christensen, 19th Judicial Circuit Court,Erin Clifford, Clifford Law Offices, Chicago, Hon. Joy V. Cunningham, Illinois Supreme Court, First District, Hon. Eugene Doherty, Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth District, Hon. Richard D. Felice, 18th Judicial Circuit Court, Hon. John Fitzgerald Lyke, Jr., Circuit Court of Cook County, Hon. Elizabeth M. Rochford, Illinois Supreme Court, Second District, Hon. Sanjay T. Tailor, Illinois Appellate Court, First District

This program has reached capacity and is closed for registration. Walk-in registrations will not be accepted.


60 Artificial Intelligence Tips in 60 Minutes

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Presented by the ISBA Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence & the Practice of Law; Co-sponsored by ISBA Standing Committee on Legal Technology and ISBA Privacy and Information Security Section

1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit (subject to approval)

Join us for this entertaining and educational session focused on the safe and efficient use of artificial intelligence in your practice. Our presenters will give you 60 rapid-fire practical tips and tricks for using several popular artificial intelligence tools and techniques in your daily workflow. Topics include: ChatGPT, privacy and security issues to be aware of, tech support, and more.

Program Speakers: Aaron W. Brooks, Brooks Law and Consulting, LLC, Naperville, Bryan M. Sims, Sims Law Firm, Ltd., Naperville, Andrew G. Vaughn, Deviant Marketing, Chicago

Please register for 60 Artificial Intelligence Tips in 60 Minutes separately