SALT Basics - Property Taxes, Protests, Appeals and Circuit Court Tax Objection

Presented by the ISBA State and Local Tax Section


0.75 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, June 2, 2021
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­July 25, 2023 - July 24, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Program Coordinators:
Gary H. Smith, Law Offices of Gary H. Smith, P.C., Chicago
David J. Kupiec, Kupiec & Martin LLC, Chicago

Program Moderator: Mary Nicolau, Fox Rothschild LLP, Chicago


What Are Property Taxes and How Do You Protest?
Learn how property taxes are calculated and collected, the assessment process (and the various levels of assessment), and how to object to property taxes with this informative presentation. A look at the Board of Review, levies, and tax bills are included in the discussion.
Timothy E. Moran, Schmidt, Salzman & Moran, Ltd., Chicago


Property Tax Appeals and the Circuit Court Tax Objection
This comprehensive overview explores the practices and procedures involved with property tax appeals and the Circuit Court of Cook County, as well as the governing procedural rules.
Whitney T. Carlisle, O’Keefe Lyons & Hynes LLC, Chicago


*Originally presented as part of ISBA’s State and Local Tax Basics CLE Webcast Series to help you increase your basic understanding of current and ongoing state and local tax issues. Find more sessions in this series in the ISBA On-Demand CLE catalog.


Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $22.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $37.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $22.50
    • Law Students - Free

SALT Basics - How to File a Property Tax Appeal: Commercial and Residential

Presented by the ISBA State and Local Tax Section


0.50 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, June 2, 2021
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­July 25, 2023 - July 24, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Program Coordinators:
Gary H. Smith, Law Offices of Gary H. Smith, P.C., Chicago
David J. Kupiec, Kupiec & Martin LLC, Chicago

Program Moderator:
Mary Nicolau, Fox Rothschild LLP, Chicago


How to File A Property Tax Appeal: Commercial and Residential
Get the information you need to property file a property tax appeal. Topics include: grounds for appeal, how to evaluate property value, characteristics/property information, lack of uniformity, and how to handle catastrophes, disasters, and pandemics.
Gary H. Smith, Law Offices, of Gary H. Smith, Chicago


*Originally presented as part of ISBA’s State and Local Tax Basics CLE Webcast Series to help you increase your basic understanding of current and ongoing state and local tax issues. Find more sessions in this series in the ISBA On-Demand CLE catalog.



Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $15 displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $25
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $15
    • Law Students - Free

SALT Basics - Administrative Review and Illinois Franchise Tax

Presented by the ISBA State and Local Tax Section


0.75 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­July 25, 2023 - July 24, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Program Coordinators:
Gary H. Smith, Law Offices of Gary H. Smith, P.C., Chicago
David J. Kupiec, Kupiec & Martin LLC, Chicago

Program Moderator:
David J. Kupiec, Kupiec & Martin LLC, Chicago


Administrative Review Procedure (29 minutes)
This presentation examines the administrative review process, including how it applies to state and local tax cases, the subject matter jurisdiction, the deadline to file, what to include in the complaint, how to serve a summons, the usual order of briefing, the allowed limited motions, and powers of the court.
Joan Smuda, Illinois Attorney General’s Office, Chicago

The Illinois Franchise Tax (20 minutes)
This session discusses the Illinois Franchise Tax, including when your client is required to register, important filing dates, best practices, and both “good standing” and other statuses.
Moderator: Michael A. Lovett, Kupiec & Martin LLC, Chicago
David J. Kupiec, Kupiec & Martin LLC, Chicago
Natalie M. Martin, Kupiec & Martin LLC, Chicago



*Originally presented as part of ISBA’s State and Local Tax Basics CLE Webcast Series to help you increase your basic understanding of current and ongoing state and local tax issues. Find more sessions in this series in the ISBA On-Demand CLE catalog.



Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn CMLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $22.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $37.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $22.50
    • Law Students - Free

SALT Basics - Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal

Presented by the ISBA State and Local Tax Section


0.5 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2021
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­July 25, 2023 - July 24, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Gain a better understanding of what the Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal is and who is subject to its jurisdiction. Additional topics include: how to file a petition before the tax tribunal, and the differences between the tax tribunal, circuit court, and administrative hearings.


Program Coordinators:
Gary H. Smith, Law Offices of Gary H. Smith, P.C., Chicago
David J. Kupiec, Kupiec & Martin LLC, Chicago

Program Moderator:
David J. Kupiec, Kupiec & Martin LLC, Chicago
Program Speakers: 
Natalie M. Martin, Kupiec & Martin LLC, Chicago
Hon. Brian F. Barov, Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal, Administrative Law Judge, Chicago
Hon. James M. Conway, Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal Chief, Administrative Law Judge, Chicago
Paul Bogdanski, Kupiec & Martin LLC, Chicago David J. Kupiec, Kupiec & Martin LLC, Chicago
David J. Kupiec, Kupiec & Martin LLC, Chicago



*Originally presented as part of ISBA’s State and Local Tax Basics CLE Webcast Series to help you increase your basic understanding of current and ongoing state and local tax issues. Find more sessions in this series in the ISBA On-Demand CLE catalog.



Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $15 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $25
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $15
    • Law Students - Free

SALT Basics - Illinois Department of Revenue

Presented by the ISBA State and Local Tax Section


0.5 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2021
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­July 25, 2023 - July 24, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Program Moderator:
David J. Kupiec, Kupiec & Martin LLC, Chicago

Program Coordinators:
Gary H. Smith, Law Offices of Gary H. Smith, P.C., Chicago
David J. Kupiec, Kupiec & Martin LLC, Chicago


Illinois Department of Revenue: What Is It and What Does It Do?
Don’t miss this in-depth look at the various departments within the Illinois Department of Revenue and why they matter to you, as well as the taxes they enforce, what to do if your client receives a notice regarding monies owed, the penalties and remedies available, and much more.
Brian E. Fliflet, Illinois Department of Revenue, Chicago




*Originally presented as part of ISBA’s State and Local Tax Basics CLE Webcast Series to help you increase your basic understanding of current and ongoing state and local tax issues. Find more sessions in this series in the ISBA On-Demand CLE catalog.




Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $15 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $25
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $15
    • Law Students - Free

40 Hour Mediation/Arbitration Training – 2023 Fall Virtual Edition

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

Mediation is designed to resolve differences both in and out of the courts. It requires a very different mindset than courtroom litigation. This Master Series program trains practitioners to resolve conflicts in a non-adversarial, non-confrontational manner, allowing peaceful resolutions between parties. The program is taught by Case Ellis, Missy Greathouse, and Jerald Kessler – nationally recognized mediators, authors, educators, and full-time alternative dispute resolution practitioners.

Unnecessary Roughness

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

Millions of professional and amateur athletes are injured in the U.S. every year, with Illinois having more than its fair share of serious examples. Most people would agree that while players assume the typical risks of rough contact, a line has been crossed when an opponent carves the skin off the face of a downed opponent with a player’s football cleats, demolishes a quarterback’s arm after a play is over, pummels an opposing NBA player within inches of his life, and paralyzes a high school hockey opponent.

The Liens Update

Presented by the ISBA Tort Law Section and the ISBA Young Lawyers Division


2.0 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, May 27, 2021
MCLE Accreditation Extension Period: ­­­­­­­July 25, 2023 - July 24, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)



Don’t miss this panel presentation that gives you the updates you need to advise your clients on a number of lien issues, including ERISA liens, healthcare provider liens, health insurance subrogation liens, Medicare and Medicaid liens, and more. Attorneys with basic practice experience who attend this online seminar will better understand:
  • The common fund doctrine;
  • The current liens statutes;
  • How reducing liens equals greater success for clients and a quicker resolution to cases; and
  • How to successfully adjudicate liens in court.

Program Coordinator:
Kevin A. Griffin, Eugene L. Griffin and Associates, Ltd., Chicago
Gregory R. Jones, Goldenberg, Heller & Antognoli, P.C., Edwardsville
Ashley M. Murray, O’Connor Law Firm, Ltd., Chicago

Program Moderator:
Kevin A. Griffin, Eugene L. Griffin and Associates, Ltd., Chicago

Program Speakers:
Gregory R. Jones, Goldenberg, Heller & Antognoli, P.C., Edwardsville
Ashley M. Murray, O’Connor Law Firm, Ltd., Chicago
Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago
Kevin W. O’Connor, O’Connor Law Firm, Ltd., Chicago
Kevin O’Reilly, Law Offices of Kevin E. O’Reilly, LLC, Chicago
Olivia Sarmas-Ford, Kaveny + Kroll, Chicago



Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $60 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $100
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

The Key Characteristics of Successful Law Firms

ISBA’s Practice Toolbox Series
Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association


1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, or Legal Ethics credit


Original Program Date: July 11, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­August 4, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Successful law firms are poised to be even more successful now. After surviving the last year, legal professionals have learned to adapt, become more self-sufficient and made the hard decisions. Many firms turned surviving into thriving. But how? In working with thousands of law firms across the country, Affinity has helped the most successful law firms reinvent themselves during times of challenge and uncertainty. Discover the five characteristics that highly adaptable law firms possess that make them so successful.


Program Speaker:
Jeff Krause, Affinity Consulting Group
About the Speaker: Jeff is part of Affinity’s document management team. He specializes in corporate legal department deployments and workflow design and efficiency. Jeff practiced law for two years after finishing law school in 1996, but decided technology was a better path for him. He began working for a pioneering legal technology consultancy called MicroLaw in 1998. In 2003, Jeff started his own legal technology consultancy, which he ran until 2016, when he joined Affinity. Jeff’s superpower is patience, and his favorite part of his job is the satisfaction of helping someone solve one of their business problems.

Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $30 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

Family Law Update 2023: Part 5

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!

Family Law Update 2023: Part 5
 Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


2.0 hours MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, or Legal Ethics credit


Original Program Date: April 20, 2023 – Friday, April 21, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: August 16, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this mock demonstration about relocation and what your clients will need to plan for once it is granted. Family law attorneys, general practitioners, and lawyers working in the child law arena will benefit from the information in this highly popular program.


Program Coordinator:
Pamela J. Kuzniar, Haid and Teich, LLP, Chicago

Program Moderators:
Hon. Arnold F. Blockman, University of Illinois School of Law, Champaign
Pamela J. Kuzniar, Haid and Teich, LLP, Chicago


Parenting Plans & Relocation: The Devil’s in the Details
Relocation is granted … now what? This segment addresses essential provisions and provides examples for allocation of parenting-time considering a variety of factors including: ensuring that special needs are met regardless of the location, how to address high-conflict parents, and how to handle travel based upon the age and maturity of the children.
Matthew A. Kirsh, Kirsh & Associates Ltd., Chicago
Susan W. Rogaliner, Attorney and Counselor at Law, South Elgin
Hon. Karen J. Bowes, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago
Hon. Maureen Schuette, 3rd Judicial Circuit, Edwardsville
Hon. Tamika Walker, 17th Judicial Circuit, Rockford
Dr. Sol R. Rappaport, Northern Illinois Institute of Forensic Psychology, Libertyville

The Relocation Closing Argument
Don’t miss this mock demonstration as two attorneys use a hypothetical fact pattern to argue for and against relocation.
Hon. Anna M. Benjamin, 6th Judicial Circuit, Urbana
Hon. Arnold F. Blockman, University of Illinois School of Law, Champaign
Hon. Karen J. Bowes, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago
Hon. Pamela E. Loza, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago
Hon. Timothy McJoynt, 18th Judicial Circuit, Wheaton
Hon. Jeanne M. Reynolds, Circuit Court of Cook County, Skokie
Hon. Maureen Schuette, 3rd Judicial Circuit, Edwardsville
Michael S. Strauss, Strauss & Hoyt, LLC, Libertyville
Stephanie L. Tang, Baylor Law School, Texas
Hon. Tamika Walker, 17th Judicial Circuit, Rockford




*Originally presented as part of the ISBA’s Family Law Update: 2023 Conference. Find more sessions in this series in the ISBA On-Demand CLE catalog.



Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $60 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $100
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free