SSFC - Picking and Choosing: How to Build an Inclusive and Diverse Law Firm Office

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: 1.0 hour Diversity and Inclusion credit


Original Program Date: September 29, 2022*
Accreditation Expiration Date: May 14, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Learn how to interrupt bias and build an inclusive workplace among staff and clients, alike.

Speaker:
Christopher A. Pickett, Amazon, St. Louis


*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

SSFC - New Lawyer Perspectives on the Hiring Process

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


0.75 hours MCLE credit, including 0.75 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)


Employment trends have changed and you need to be aware of what new lawyers are looking for, what you can do to attract new talent beyond the standard offerings, and what you can expect in the current market. Our panelists will explore these issues as well lessons learned about hiring perspectives through the ISBA Rural Practice Initiative, a program connecting rural and small town law firms with law clerks and new associates.
Michelle Mohr Vodernik, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago
Megan Ryan, Rammelkamp Bradney PC, Jacksonville
Sarah Taylor, Barrett Twomey Broom Hughes & Hoke LLP, Carbondale



*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 $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) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

SSFC - Practice Management Systems: Options and Experiences

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: 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)


Don’t miss this discussion on practice management systems, including your available options, the things to consider before implementing, and how to keep up with changes.
Moderator: Howard E. Zimmerle, Attorney at Law, Rock Island
Jeffrey Schoenberger, Affinity Consulting Group, Ohio



*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

SSFC - The Lawyers Guide to Financial Planning

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


1.0 hour MCLE 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)


Discover the financial and tax concepts that you need to know to properly guide your clients and secure your own economic future. Topics include: factors to consider when choosing a financial advisor, asset conservation strategies, retirement planning vehicles, and the long term care dilemma.
Moderator: Howard E. Zimmerle, Attorney at Law, Rock Island
Cynthia Sharp, Business Development Strategist, The Sharper Lawyer, Pennsylvania



*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

Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice Announces Approved Form Suite for Public Comment

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Timothy A. Slating

The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice is pleased to announce that it has approved a form suite for public comment. The Eviction Answer, Defenses, and Counterclaims form suite is available for comment for 45 days until December 30, 2022.

Illinois Supreme Court Assigns Hon. Freddrenna Lyly to First District Appellate Court

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Timothy A. Slating

The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the assignment of Cook County Circuit Judge Freddrenna M. Lyle to the First District Appellate Court. Judge Lyle is being assigned to fill the vacancy created by the elevation of Justice Joy V. Cunningham to the Supreme Court, effective December 1, 2022. The assignment is effective December 2, 2022, and will stay in effect until further order of the court.

Illinois Supreme Court to Swear-In New Attorneys at Bar Admission Ceremony

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Timothy A. Slating

The bar admission ceremony for the 1,342 new attorneys who passed the July 2022 Bar Exam will be held online on Thursday, November 17, at 1:30 p.m. Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis will preside over the ceremony and administer the oath to the new admittees. Justice Anne M. Burke will make the motion to admit the class and Justice Robert L. Carter will second the motion.  

From the Classroom to the Courtroom: Identifying and Avoiding Microaggressions and Implicit Bias

Presented by the ISBA Education Law Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour approved Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Diversity and Inclusion MCLE credit


Original Program Date: November 2, 2022
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­November 1, 2024 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this online seminar that’s designed to help lawyers, teachers, and other professionals become more culturally competent. Administrative law counsel, education law attorneys, family lawyers, general practitioners, and more, who attend this program will learn:
  • How to identify and avoid microaggressions and implicit biases;
  • How to better communicate with people from cultures and backgrounds different from our own;
  • The importance of communicating in a non-biased manner;
  • How to promote a non-biased attitude and outlook among our colleagues; and
  • Much more.

Program Coordinator:
Robert P. Lyons, Illinois Education Association – NEA, Chicago

Program Moderator:
Lara A. Cleary, Hansen & Cleary, Northbrook

Program Speakers:
Beth Barton, UniServ Director, Illinois Education Association – NEA, Lombard
Matt Hanser, UniServ Director, Illinois Education Association – NEA, Lombard


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 - Tech Tools to Help You Manage Your Hybrid Practice

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: 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)


Maximize your efficiency for today’s modern practice by using the best technology solutions available. Phone options including VOIP, password management and protection tools, virtual receptionists, and more.
Moderator: Howard E. Zimmerle, Attorney at Law, Rock Island
Maddy Martin, Smith.ai, New York
Bryan M. Sims, Sims Law Firm, Ltd., Naperville


*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