Using Artificial Intelligence in Your Practice: Benefits, Risks, Marketing Tools, and More

Master Series presented by the Illinois State Bar Association


1.50 hour MCLE credit, including 1.50 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, or Legal Ethics credit


Original Program Date: June 20, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­July 12, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Our highly-popular speaker, Drew Vaughn, is back again – this time to show you how artificial intelligence can help you market your law firm! Attorneys with all levels of practice experience who attend this seminar will gain a better understanding of:
  • The basics of artificial intelligence;
  • The legal marketing issues to be aware of;
  • Which types of artificial intelligence are most helpful for lawyers; and
  • How to use simple AI tools to market your law firm.

Program Speaker:
Andrew G. Vaughn , Deviant Marketing, Chicago
About the Speaker: Drew Vaughn is the lawyer who understands marketing. He is a Professor at Loyola University Chicago and created NuVorce – the only law firm ever named a finalist for the prestigious Chicago Innovation Awards. As a Marketer, Drew has an MBA from Notre Dame and he founded and owns Deviant Marketing – a marketing firm specializing in helping fellow lawyers. He created the ad that won the 2017 Legal Ad of the Year and also created the second most effective Facebook ad in history (a Facebook ad with a 27,000% rate of return).


Program 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 $45 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $75
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

What's New in Disability Law and Federal Social Security Law

Presented by the ISBA Standing Committee on Disability Law


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Jun 20, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: July 5, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this in-depth discussion regarding the latest legislation and Illinois law concerning disability rights, as well as the recent changes to Social Security disability law. Elder law lawyers, disability law attorneys, general practitioners, trusts and estates attorneys, and health care council with intermediate practice experience who attend this online program will learn what’s new in this important area of the law, how these changes may impact your clients, and the recent changes to the Code of Federal Regulations.

Program Coordinators:
Emma Dorantes, Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission, Champaign
Barbara Goeben, Guardianship & Advocacy Commission, Alton

Program Moderator:
Barbara Goeben, Guardianship & Advocacy Commission, Alton

Program Speakers:
Jennifer M. Danish, Bryant Legal Group P.C., Chicago
Philip C. Milsk, Law Office of Phil Milsk, New Lenox


Program 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
    • Non-Member Price $50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

What's New in Illinois Mental Health Legislation and Recent Mental Health Case Law

Presented by the ISBA Mental Health Law Section
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Standing Committee on Disability Law


2.0 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: June 16, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­July 5, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for this comprehensive look at the updates to Illinois mental health legislation and the recent case law that may impact your next client. Mental health lawyers, disability law attorneys, and general practitioners with intermediate practice experience who attend this online program will learn the current trends in mental health law, how lawyers and mental health advocates may be impacted by recent legislation, and the current appellate decisions in mental health law.

Program Coordinators:
Veronique Baker, Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission, Chicago
Barbara Goeben, Guardianship & Advocacy Commission, Alton

Program Moderator:
Jennifer L. Hansen, Hansen & Clearly LLC, Northbrook

Program Speakers:
Barbara Goeben, Guardianship & Advocacy Commission, Alton
Mark J. Heyrman, Mental Health America of Illinois, Chicago



Program 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

Hon. Mark J. Lopez (Ret.) Elected to ISBA Board of Governors Underrepresented Seat

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

The ISBA Board of Governors met on Thursday, June 8, 2023, and elected Hon. Mark J. Lopez (Ret.) to the underrepresented seat on the Board. Judge Lopez is an active ISBA member for 39 years and past member of the Family Law Section Council, Workers Compensation Section Council, and the Mental Health Law Section Council.

ISBA’s Solo & Small Firm Conference 2023: The Intersection of Technology and the Law

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

ISBA’s Solo & Small Firm Conference 2023: The Intersection of Technology and the Law
Thursday, September 28, 2023 – Friday, September 29, 2023
Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook, 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook
Thursday: 9:45 a.m. – 6:20 p.m. (reception to follow)
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.