Illinois MCLE - All Courses
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Buying, Selling, or Merging Law Firms: A Primer for Attorneys
This CLE program offers a comprehensive overview of how attorneys can strategically plan and execute a successful law firm transition, whether through a purchase, sale, merger, or internal succession. Designed for solo practitioners and small firm owners, the seminar will cover critical legal, ethical, and operational considerations, including client communication, valuation, confidentiality, and transaction structuring. Participants will gain actionable insights on how to asse... More Info
$501General Credit -
Estate Planning for the Cognitively Impaired
This CLE course explores the nuances of estate planning with clients who may be experiencing cognitive decline, focusing on the legal standards for capacity, the ethical duties of attorneys, and best practices to prevent and defend against undue influence claims. Attorneys will learn how to assess capacity ethically, document client intent thoroughly, and structure estate plans that withstand future legal challenges. The course also reviews how courts evaluate undue influence, and provi... More Info
$501General Credit -
How to Free Lifers: Parole Law in California
This CLE course provides an essential guide to representing clients serving indeterminate life sentences—commonly known as “lifers”—before California’s Board of Parole Hearings. Participants will explore the legal framework governing parole eligibility, including the standards of “current dangerousness” and “insight,” and gain practical tools for preparing clients and presenting persuasive parole cases. Topics include parole plans, psychological evaluations, mitigation strategies, and... More Info
$501General Credit -
Ethical Use of Social Media in One's Legal Practice
This CLE course will explore some of the major traps that Lawyers and Law Firms face when using the various social media platforms that permeate the world as we know it. The course will in addition to identifying those traps outline best practices one can utilized to avoid the traps before they are ever tripped. Next the course will look at dealing with mistakes and errors that may have been made despite your best efforts. Specific areas of investigation will include lawyer advertisin... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
AI, Cybersecurity and Privacy: What Attorneys Need to Know About Emerging ISO Standards
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly embedded in enterprise and public-sector systems. The legal community must understand the emerging standards that govern AI cybersecurity and privacy. This CLE session introduces attorneys to ISO/IEC 27090 and ISO/IEC 27091—two draft international standards that aim to establish robust frameworks for securing AI systems and managing associated privacy risks. ISO/IEC 27090 focuses on AI system security, including threat surfaces, model robustne... More Info
$501General Credit -
Pooled Special Needs Trusts: An Important Tool to Protect Clients & Preserve Public Benefits
If your client has a disability, or has a loved one with a disability, this impacts representation in a variety of areas, including estate planning, family law, and personal injury law. The complexity of planning for the future and navigating public benefits creates unique challenges. Attorneys must act carefully to safeguard the person’s eligibility for public benefits and to supplement those benefits to improve their quality of life. A pooled special needs trust (PSNT) is a... More Info
$501General Credit -
Critical Updates: How DUIs & Serious Traffic Offenses Impact Your Client’s Illinois Driver’s License
This CLE course will guide you through the maze of issues and problems that result from your client’s DUIs and/or other serious driving offenses and the effect it has on your client’s Illinois Driver’s License (DL). Illinois is one of the more difficult states when it comes to these issues. It is not only difficult to figure out what exactly will happen with your client’s Illinois DL after a DUI or serious traffic offense but what to do to help them regain their driving privileges.... More Info
$501General Credit -
A Primer on Civil Trial Preparation
Preparing for trial involves managing a variety of topics. For a solo or small firm practitioner, you may have little or no help getting ready for trial, so managing your time, your client’s expectations, the challenges of discovery, witnesses, motion practice, and the trial itself can be overwhelming. This CLE course will provide some practical tips and insights on how to manage your trial preparation. More Info
$501General Credit -
Trust Protectors: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
This CLE course will provide a detailed analysis of the use of Trust Protectors nationally, and an overview of states that provide statutory authority for same. In this session, you will learn: Why should you use Trust Protectors? Why should you not use Trust Protectors? What powers are typically conferred on Trust Protectors? The session will also contain a review of case law highlighting some of the problems and pitfalls encountered by persons who have served as Trust Pro... More Info
$501.25General Credits -
Filing a Case Under the United States False Claims Act
This CLE course delves into the intricacies of whistleblower rights and remedies under the False Claims Act (FCA), offering a comprehensive guide for attorneys, compliance officers, and professionals in federal contracting. Participants will explore the robust protections afforded to whistleblowers who uncover fraudulent practices, alongside practical insights into navigating the FCA framework. The presentation equips attendees with foundational knowledge to effectively draft and file... More Info
$501General Credit