Below is a summary of activities of this section from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. While past activity is no guarantee of future activity, it may give a idea of what to expect this year.
Section Stats
Newsletters
Issues: 5
CLE
Live Programs: 5
Discussions
Posts: 14
Legislation
Bills Reviewed: 6
Continuing Legal Education
Section members receive discounts on section-sponsored CLE programs. During the 2024–25 bar year, the Section sponsored the following programs:
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Sponsor LIVE WEB - 40 Hour Family and Divorce Mediation Training - Fall 2024 (09/05/2024 to 12/05/2024)
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Co-Sponsor LIVE WEB - International Commercial Arbitration Series Part 3 - Initiating Arbitration Proceedings, Including Dispositive Motions (10/29/2024)
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Co-Sponsor LIVE WEB - International Commercial Arbitration Series Part 4 - Arbitral Awards and Enforcement (12/04/2024)
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Co-Sponsor LIVE WEB - Strategically Managing Cross-Border Litigation Risk (03/20/2025)
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Sponsor LIVE WEB - Using the Collaborative Process (04/10/2025)
ISBA Central Discussions
ISBA Central communities allows section members to pose questions, answer questions, and share information with fellow section members. Members of the section get free access to the section’s community. Joining any section also grants you access to the Transactional and Litigation communities. Below are the total number of discussion posts during the 2024–25 bar year.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Community members: 419
- Total discussion posts: 14
Transactional
- Community members: 24,715
- Total discussion posts: 406
Litigation
- Community members: 24,710
- Total discussion posts: 1,251
Legislation
The Section Council reviewed 6 bills that may affect their members’ practice area. Highlights of the most recent legislative session include:
- Senate Bill 1820 amends the Condominium Property Act to require the Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson to act as the mediator or arbitrator for any mediation or arbitration done under the Act.