State and Local Tax Review

Presented by the ISBA State and Local Tax Section


4.0 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: January 25, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: April 16, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Whether it’s the State, Cook County, or the City of Chicago – our elected officials decide how taxes are collected, how they are distributed, how (and who) they help, and how to achieve the equitable burden and distribution while ensuring the maximum collection and compliance. Join us for an in-depth look at how the laws and ordinances in our tax system operate, as well as how they impact you and your clients. Topics include:
  • Valuation issues for condominium/townhouse association assessments, as well as the pitfalls, remedies, and existing laws to be aware of;
  • What to expect from Illinois legislative as we enter the Spring 2023 session;
  • An introduction to the Cook County property tax system; and
  • What has changed (and stayed the same) with property tax incentives.

Program Coordinators/Moderators:
David J. Kupiec, Kupiec Martin LLC, Chicago
Gary H. Smith, Law Offices of Gary H Smith - a division of Kovitz Shifrin & Nesbit, Chicago

Legislative Updates
Keith W. Staats, Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Springfield

Real Estate Tax Overview
Nora A. Devine, The Devine Law Group, LLC, Northfield

Condos/Townhome Associations and Other Common Areas
Daniel J. Heywood, Maher Brannigan & Heywood P.C., Chicago

Income and Sales Tax Update
Moderator: Natalie M. Martin, Kupiec & Martin LLC, Chicago
David P. Dorner, Reed Smith LLP, Chicago
Brian E. Fliflet, Illinois Department of Revenue, Chicago
David J. Kupiec, Kupiec Martin LLC, Chicago

Tax Incentives Today
Joanne Elliott, Elliott & Associates, Des Plaines
Brian P. Liston, Liston & Tsantilis P.C., 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 $120 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $200
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

2023 Traffic Case Law & Legislative Update

Presented by the ISBA Traffic Laws and Courts Section

1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: March 15, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­April 16, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for a comprehensive look at the case law and legislative updates that may impact your next traffic law client. Topics include: changes and developments in the law, updates to procedure, summary suspension issues, and much more.

Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Juliet E. Boyd, Boyd & Kummer LLC, Chicago

Program Speakers:
Larry A. Davis, Davis Law Group P.C., Northfield
Thomas M. Moran, Ahern & Moran LLC, Palatine



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

Practical Password Programs and Principles

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: March 14, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­April 20, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


It’s no mystery that cyberattacks against law firms grow every year – from malware to ransomware to who knows what’s next. We hold valuable client data and are therefore a juicy target. Fortunately, password management programs, including several suitable for multi-user firms, can reduce the risk of a breach. The problems faced by most law firms is that there is no time to find the right software for their needs. It is difficult to determine which features are valuable to your team, and the number of options out there often keeps firms from making a decision. In this webinar, we will demonstrate how to navigate the features in several password management programs – giving legal professionals a jump start on the research they should be doing before picking a product for their firm.

Program Speaker:
Jeffrey Schoenberger, Affinity Consulting Group

About the Speaker: Jeff’s unique role at Affinity involves managing our Practice Management Advisory program. Prior to joining the Affinity family, Jeff practiced law with Legal Aid in Cincinnati, Ohio. He learned about Affinity and consulting as a career path through some of partners Paul Unger’s and Barron Henley’s CLE courses. Jeff’s describes his superpower as his ability to “get the podcast done.” His favorite part of his job is discovering new tech and techniques to help attorneys.


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

You Are What You Eat - Or So You Think: The Legal Impact of Humane, Green, and Climate-Friendly Product Advertising

Presented by the ISBA Environmental Law Section, ISBA Food Law Section, and ISBA Animal Law Section
Co-sponsored by the Chicago Bar Association Food and Beverage Law Committee, the Chicago Bar Association Environmental Law Committee, the Chicago Bar Association Animal Law Committee, and the Seventh Circuit Bar Association


3.0 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: March 10, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: April 12, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


The development and implementation of regulations regarding environmental claims ( see, e.g., 16 C.F.R. Part 260) and the evolution of consumer protection law have raised issues concerning consumer deception and corporate accountability. For instance, the terms “sustainable” and “humane” have proliferated as consumers become more conscious of the climate and environmental impacts of their purchases. Don’t miss this panel discussion that examines the current trends regarding “sustainable” and “humane” representations, the limits on a company’s ability to engage in this type of marketing in the face of environmentally harmful business practices, and whether or not the law will hold companies liable for engaging in “green-”, “humane-“ and “climate-washing.” Topics include:
  • The recent litigation in the 7th Circuit and other cases regarding deceptive product labeling and advertising;
  • The litigation trends, corporate responses, and potential pathways for these type of cases moving forward;
  • How current Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards and future disclosure requirements may interact with ongoing litigation and become an increasing focus area of law and policy.

Program Coordinator:
Jane E. McBride, Attorney at Law, Springfield

Program Moderators:
Jane E. McBride, Attorney at Law, Springfield

Program Speakers:
Randall S. Abate, The George Washington University Law School, Washington, DC
Jamie Crooks, Fairmark Partners, LLP, Washington, DC
Terrence J. Dee, Winston & Strawn LLP, Chicago
Christopher J. Esbrook, Esbrook P.C., Chicago
Adam Prom, Dicello Levitt, Chicago
P. Renee Wicklund, Richman Law & Policy, Utah

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 $90 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $150
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

Law Practice Succession, Transition, and Exit Strategies

Presented by the ISBA Standing Committee on Law Office Management and Economics


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: March 7, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­April 19, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us for an in-depth look at how to create a law practice succession plan, transitioning out of a practice, and/or creating an exit strategy that benefits everyone involved. Topics include: opportunities for younger attorneys; setting goals and timelines; how to properly valuate a practice; finding candidates and opportunities; and the ethical issues to consider.

Program Coordinator:
John W. Olmstead, Olmstead & Associates, Legal Management Consultants, St. Louis

Program Moderator:
Kevin J. Stine, First Co Bancorp, Inc., Collinsville

Program Speakers:
John W. Olmstead, Olmstead & Associates, Legal Management Consultants, St. Louis


*Professional Responsibility MCLE credit

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

The Do's and Don'ts of Practicing Law in States Where a Lawyer is Not Licensed

Presented by the ISBA Labor & Employment Law Section
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Civil Practice & Procedure Section and the ISBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section


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


Original Program Date: February 16, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: April 19, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


In Illinois, multi-jurisdictional practice is primarily governed by Supreme Court Rule 5.5. With the advent of the internet, social media, Zoom, and other advanced communication methods, multi-jurisdictional representation has flourished and opened new and exciting avenues for legal practice.

Under Rule 5.5, in certain circumstances, lawyers not licensed in Illinois may practice in Illinois without obtaining local counsel or an Illinois license. Conversely, in certain situations, Illinois lawyers may practice law in other states and jurisdictions without local counsel or without obtaining licensure in the foreign state or jurisdiction. What are the requirements, boundaries and exceptions in Rule 5.5?

Which other States have adopted Rule 5.5? What is the importance of the law of the foreign state or jurisdiction? What are the rules for virtual consultations with clients in other states or jurisdictions, including transactional law practice? What are the ethical rules and boundaries for virtual arbitration or mediation when the arbitrator or mediator is located in a state or jurisdiction other than Illinois? Join us for an in-depth panel discussion of these current issues, expectations for the future of multi-jurisdictional legal representation and recommended best practices.

Program Coordinator:
Alan M. Kaplan, Attorney at Law, Deerfield

Program Moderator:
Cathy A. Pilkington, Law Offices of Cathy A. Pilkington, Chicago

Program Speakers:
Jeremy N. Boeder, Tribler Orpett & Meyer P.C., Chicago
Aaron B. Maduff, Maduff & Maduff LLC, Arlington Heights
Cathy A. Pilkington, Law Offices of Cathy A. Pilkington, 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 $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

The Recent SAFE-T Act Amendments: What You Need to Know

Presented by the ISBA Local Government Section
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Young Lawyers Division

1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: February 8, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: April 10, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from DuPage County State’s Attorney, Robert Berlin, as he discusses the recent amendments to the SAFE-T Act and their implementation. Local government counsel, criminal law attorneys, traffic lawyers, labor and employment practitioners, and new attorneys with basic to intermediate practice experience who attend this online seminar will better understand:
  • The new standards for police officers when writing specific citations;
  • What to expect from the new pretrial release standards; and
  • The operational changes for county courts and local governments.

Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Jason R. Blumenthal, Donahue & Rose P.C., Rosemont

Program Speaker:
Robert B. Berlin, DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, Wheaton


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