Statutory Court Fee Task Force Releases New Report to Build on 2016 Improvements

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

The Illinois Supreme Court’s Statutory Court Fee Task Force (Task Force) announced today the release of its final report, a follow-up to the work of the first Task Force in 2016. The new report builds on the original Task Force recommendations that were aimed at reducing barriers to access to justice, expanding the availability of fee waivers to low-income litigants, and simplifying the system of court fees imposed in civil, criminal and traffic cases. 

Courts of the Future

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

“Never in our careers have we seen so much sudden change in the way that the bench and bar meet our obligations to do justice,” writes Deputy Chief Judge of the 19th Judicial Circuit Daniel B. Shanes in his February Illinois Bar Journal article, “Courts of the Future.”

Family Law Toolkit: Parenting Time and Responsibilities

Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


1.25 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: October 28, 2022
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­October 27, 2024 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


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

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

Join us for this opening segment as we discuss the relevant family law statutes and Illinois Supreme Court rules regarding parenting time and responsibilities. Topics include: what to consider when allocating parental responsibilities; the requirements for restricting parental responsibilities; the essential elements of a parenting plan; the provisions governing the role and ethical obligations of attorneys appointed for children; the statutory obligations regarding billing and invoice presentment; how to modify allocation orders; the provisions and relevant factors when a parent wishes to relocate with the children; and more.
Lisa M. Nyuli, Ariano Hardy Ritt Nyuli Richmond Lytle & Goettel P.C., South Elgin


*Originally presented as part of the Family Law Toolkit. 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 $37.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $62.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

40 Hour Family and Divorce Mediation Training – Spring 2023

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

Mediation is designed to resolve differences both in and out of the courts, and requires a very different mindset than courtroom litigation. Join us for this Master Series program that focuses solely on family and divorce cases and trains practitioners to resolve these type of conflicts in a non-adversarial, non-confrontational manner.

Failures to Communicate

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

Multilingual societies can be exhilarating, but they also pose a challenge to law enforcement. When police officers interact with nonnative English speakers, important decisions may need to be made on using trained translators and interpreters. Making the wrong decision can result in misunderstandings that carry serious legal consequences and municipal attorneys need to recognize these consequences so they can advise their clients effectively.

The Crossroads: Where International Law and Military Divorce Intersect

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Timothy A. Slating

Gain a better understanding of the unique issues associated with international law and military divorce cases, including the Hague Convention and custody issues, the rules and statutes for serving a defendant overseas, and how to divide the military pension when the servicemember is out of the country.

It's Never Too Late: Transitioning to Life as a Judicial Law Clerk

Presented by the ISBA Diversity Leadership Council and the Diversity Scholarship Foundation

1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Thursday, December 8, 2022
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­January 31, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Program Coordinator:
Bianca B. Brown, Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago

Program Moderator:
Jerrod L. Williams, Law Clerk, Illinois Appellate Court, First District, Chicago

Learn how to broaden your career by moving into judicial clerkship positions in both the Illinois appellate courts and the U.S. federal courts. Listen as our judicial speakers explain why they value hiring attorneys with prior practice experience, as well as the personal experiences of law clerks that have made the transition and the benefits they experienced from this career change. Topics include: deciding when to look for law clerk positions, how your legal experience will help you in this role, the challenging nature of the work, the benefits to your work/life balance, and much more.

Enrique Abraham, Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Chicago
Jonathan B. Amarilio, Taft Stettinius and Hollister LLP, Chicago
Hon. Sharon Johnson Coleman, U. S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago
Hon. Jesse G. Reyes, Illinois Appellate Court First District, Chicago
Ryan Suniga, Law Clerk to Judge Jorge L. Alonso, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago


Pricing Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • 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