Pretrial Implementation Task Force to Host Final Regional Education Seminar in Champaign Dec. 14

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Timothy A. Slating

The Illinois Supreme Court Pretrial Implementation Task Force (Task Force) will host its final in-person regional education seminar in Champaign on December 14th at the I Hotel & Conference Center to overview pretrial justice and the implementation of the Pretrial Fairness Act (PFA), which is scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2023.  

The PFA, legislation passed as part of Public Act 101-652, abolishes the use of cash bail in pretrial release decisions as of Jan. 1 and establishes new processes for pretrial release and detention decisions.  

Pretrial Implementation Task Force Hosts Regional Education Seminars in Chicago and Springfield

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Timothy A. Slating

The Illinois Supreme Court Pretrial Implementation Task Force (Task Force) is hosting regional education seminars across Illinois to overview pretrial justice and the implementation of the Pretrial Fairness Act (PFA), which is scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2023.  

Registration is available here.

The education seminars are scheduled from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The confirmed seminar dates and locations are:

Special Education in a Nutshell: The Basics, The Issues, and a Legislative Update – 2018 through Present

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

Whether you’re new to the area of special education or just need a refresher, this comprehensive overview explores the basics, the issues, and the legislative decisions that will impact your next client.

Obtaining Adult Guardianships: What You Need to Know

Presented by the ISBA Elder Law Section, ISBA Trusts & Estates Section, and the ISBA Health Care Law Section
Co-Sponsored by the ISBA Senior Lawyers Section and ISBA Disability Law Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: November 3, 2022
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­November 2, 2024 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)
Join us online for an in-depth look at the guardianship of adults with disabilities. Elder law attorneys, trusts and estates lawyers, health care counsel, senior lawyer practitioners, and disability law attorneys with basic practice experience who attend this seminar will better understand: 
  • How to file a petition and the notices that are required;
  • How to prepare for your hearing;
  • The rights of the respondent;
  • The common issues facing both the attorney and the client; and
  • The guardian’s role and duties.

Program Coordinators:
Daniel P. Felix , The Professional Trustee, Deerfield
Dolores A. Wigman, Prairie State Legal Services, Woodstock

Program Moderator:
Dolores A. Wigman , Prairie State Legal Services, Woodstock

Program Speaker:
Sharon R. Rudy,Sharon R Rudy P.C., Rockford


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

SSFC - HR Tips for Growing Your Law Firm

Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association 
Sponsored by the ISBA Mutual Insurance Company


0.50 hours MCLE credit, including 0.50 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, or Legal Ethics credit


Original Program Date: September 29, 2022
Accreditation Expiration Date: November 1, 2024 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Learn how to grow your law firm by mastering these key employment issues, including: sexual harassment policies, hiring and firing tips, the ethics rules on supervising lawyers and non-lawyers; and independent contractor vs employee.
Michael D. Wong, Smith Amundsen, St. Charles


*Originally presented as part of the ISBA’s Solo & Small Firm Conference 2022:
Navigating the New Normal – Your Modern Practice. Find more sessions in this series in the ISBA



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 $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

SSFC - Mindfulness for Attorneys: Combating Workplace Stress + Burnout

Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association 
Sponsored by the ISBA Mutual Insurance Company


1.0 hour MCLE Credit, including 1.0 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Mental Health and Substance Abuse credit


Original Program Date: September 30, 2022
Accreditation Expiration Date: November 1, 2024 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Chronic stress and anxiety prevent you from living well and working productivity. Not all stress is inherently bad - it’s HOW you respond to stress that matters. Learning to manage stress in a healthy way creates a pathway for happy, healthy living. In this presentation, you’ll learn the strategies to identify your own stress triggers and how to prevent getting caught in the “downward stress spiral”; mindful movement, breathing, and meditation practices that train your mind-body to respond to stress constructively; and techniques that unwind chronic stress in the body.
Moderator:Debra L. Thomas, Romanucci & Blandin LLC, Chicago
Nicole Elipas Doherty, Unfold Yoga + Wellness, LLC, Chicago


*Originally presented as part of the ISBA’s Solo & Small Firm Conference 2022:
Navigating the New Normal – Your Modern Practice. Find more sessions in this series in the ISBA



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