Illinois MCLE - All Courses
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Illinois MCLE
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Professionalism & Tips for Meeting Minimal Legal Standards
For attorneys, the balance between maintaining the highest ethical standards and satisfying their legal obligations to their clients can be difficult. This CLE course will help you learn how to do both by reaching the highest goals of ethical duties while meeting the minimum requirements to your client. The course is useful across all areas of practice and is applicable to both litigators and corporate attorneys. More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Succession Planning for Lawyers & Strategic Growth for Law Firms
Succession planning is a fraught process. Highly charged and complicated, the planning requires contingency plans for a myriad of different possibilities. This CLE course will provide an overview of the many types of succession plans including internal planning, external planning and contingency planning in the case of unexpected and sudden disability or death. The course will also provide checklists for planning and implementation for both senior and new and growing firms. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Power of Attorneys, Guardianships and Medicaid Planning via the Use of Promissory Notes
Appropriate documentation for estate planning is a key element of the estate planning process and when it is not done correctly, guardianships are required. This CLE course will explain the guardianship process and when it is implemented. It will also provide a thorough review of how guardianship is used to implement special needs benefits and Medicaid as well as the use of promissory notes and gifts in Medicaid planning. More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Sentencing Considerations in Federal Court: A Defense Perspective
Noted criminal defense attorney Benjamin Brafman, Esq. offers a detailed overview of the federal sentencing procedure in white collar criminal cases. The CLE course will explore the legal and factual issues to consider, especially as they relate to fraud cases, the process for preparing a formal sentence memorandum and the complex federal sentencing guidelines which may apply. The course will also offer strategies to navigate the delicate process for preparing the client and their families for... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Professionalism in High Stakes Litigation
High-stakes litigation can often change the rules of the game. When the situation gets heated, attorneys may find their professional ethics at risk as an opponent’s advocacy of their client’s interest leads to obstructive behavior. This CLE course will teach attorneys how to address and maintain their professional ethics in real-life situations, where bending the rules may seem the only way to protect a client. The course will use real life examples, one from Florida and one from Georgia, to i... More Info
$651.5Ethics Credits -
So You Want to Go Solo? How to Decide, Prepare, and Survive Your First Year
Going out on your own is risky business, no matter what your field. This CLE course will walk you through all the factors you need to consider before deciding to go solo with your law practice. The course will take you through the process, step-by-step and explain what you need to know to survive and thrive your first year out. More Info
$812.5General Credits -
Preparing Clients for Deposition, Trial and Mediation: A Necessary Investment
Preparing a client for litigation might seem like basic knowledge, yet many attorneys’ approach to this preparation is inefficient, ineffective and superficial, often ignoring the client’s fears and not taking into account their intellectual capacity. This CLE course will explain how to properly prepare a clean for deposition, trial and mediation using cutting-edge proven techniques and strategies. The course will pay special attention to clients’ anxieties and enable them to foresee what is t... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
How to Prepare for a Wage-Hour Audit or Lawsuit
Wage hour employment practices face increased scrutiny by federal and state labor departments. This CLE course will provide strategies for in-house counsel and HR directors to ensure that employment practices can withstand scrutiny. The course will help prepare you for an audit or lawsuit and offer a course of action to strengthen procedures and policies should your company fall under investigation. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Legal Ethics 101: Avoiding Common Mistakes and Conducting your Practice with Honesty and Integrity
Conducting your business honestly and with integrity are keys to success. Utilizing the Illinois Rules of Conduct as a framework, this informative CLE course examines the typical mistakes made by newer attorneys, how to preemptively prevent them and address them after the fact. The course will explain common issues that arise with supervising attorneys, clients and opposing counsel. Fee setting, the management of trust accounts and case law related to marketing, multi-jurisdictional practice,... More Info
$651.5Ethics Credits -
Introduction to Property and Business Interruption Insurance Law
Catastrophes – whether man-made or natural – are an ever-present reality. As a result, an understanding of insurance law is critical knowledge for corporate attorneys. Presented by Arnold F. Mascali, attorney and risk management specialist, this CLE program will offer an overview to the fundamental concepts of property insurance law as well as a more in-depth review of the complexities of insurance related to business disruptions as a result of catastrophe. The course will cover policy terms,... More Info
$291.25General Credits
