Once a divorce is settled it's important to craft an agreement that addresses every single aspect of the settlement, both financial and in terms of who does what when. Walk through the nuances of exactly what to include during this session.
Originally presented as part of Divorce Boot Camp 2025 .

Discovery is key to effective representation. Know what document production is required at the initial stages of a case and the evidentiary value of recorded conversations, text messages, Facebook messages, emails and other communications.
Originally presented as part of Divorce Boot Camp 2025.

This program addresses how to identify/define cyber risks facing law firms, explains signs/symptoms and how they occur, pre-incident prevention, and how to create a response plan for your firm.

Identify best practices in calculating child support under the income shares model. Understand best practices in calculating maintenance. Learn how to successfully argue for and against deviations.
Originally presented as part of Divorce Boot Camp 2025.

Learn the nuts and bolts of drafting a comprehensive parenting allocation judgment. Recognize common drafting pitfalls and how to avoid them. Discuss sample parenting time and holiday schedules. Get pointers on preparing your client for mediation.
Originally presented as part of Divorce Boot Camp 2025 .

The financial affidavit is the divorce lawyer’s greatest tool. Learn how to prepare the affidavit with your client and how to avoid pitfalls and sanctionable offenses. Understand how to effectively disclose and discover income, assets, expenses, and debts.
Originally presented as part of Divorce Boot Camp 2025 .

Getting Started—Initial client intake, Petition, Answer and other common pleadings.
Originally presented as part of Divorce Boot Camp 2025.

Earn outs are seeing increased use in deals, particularly those involving private companies. This approach is seen as a way to tie part of the purchase price to future performance. It is important to be aware of both the advantages and disadvantages of earn-outs in order to provide clients proper counsel.
Originally presented as part of Insights on Buying and Selling a Business.

This session addresses the tax implications of various deal approaches from both buyer and seller perspectives. It also touches on pre-closing restructuring (F reorganizations), the benefits of pre-sale estate planning and potential traps for the unwary.
Originally presented as part of Insights on Buying and Selling a Business.

This session discusses M&A deals when regulated products are in play. Considerations related to the structure of the deal (asset v. stock), unique diligence requirements and certain contract provisions to consider, and financing considerations.
Originally presented as part of Insights on Buying and Selling a Business.

This session provides a high-level overview of the key stages and considerations in mergers and acquisitions, including deal structures and material terms in purchase agreements.
Originally presented as part of Insights on Buying and Selling a Business.

General and specific causation experts can play a crucial role in liability litigation. In this session, you will learn about the role of the causation expert, how to select which type of expert is appropriate for your case, how each expert conducts their work, what conclusions they are qualified to reach, and what approach plaintiff’s and defense attorneys should take with these witnesses.
Originally presented as part of Perspectives on Medical Evidence.

Deposing physicians and medical experts is a critical part of discovery. This session covers the goals of these depositions for both plaintiff and defense attorneys, how to prepare effectively, how to identify relevant medical experts, questioning strategies, and how to obtain or challenge key evidence and opinions.
Originally presented as part of Perspectives on Medical Evidence.

Learn the best practices for obtaining, evaluating, and presenting medical evidence to support and maximize damages in personal injury cases. This session also explores effective use of treating physicians, methods for countering common defense strategies, and practical advice on how to build a compelling case to support your client's damages..
Originally presented as part of Perspectives on Medical Evidence.

Respondents can provide additional information for a case and identify individuals or entities who could be named as additional defendants. Respondents can also enable the gathering of additional information that can avoid dismissal due to lack of facts. However, there are risks associated with using Respondents as well.
Originally presented as part of Perspectives on Medical Evidence 2025.

Packed with procedural guidance, strategic insight, and practical tips, this resource helps attorneys navigate the full lifecycle of a civil appeal, from pre-appeal decisions to post-disposition issues, across Illinois state and federal courts.

This in-depth handbook offers essential guidance on retirement benefits in individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and tax-qualified plans, providing clarity on complex regulations.

Bundle of 7 Books That Serve As Useful Research Foundations for New Attorneys, Legal Assistants, and Law Clerks. They Also Make Handy Reference Guides for Seasoned Attorneys.

Bundle of 4 books that serve as useful research foundations for new attorneys, legal assistants, and law clerks. They also make handy reference guides for seasoned attorneys.

Bundle of 4 Books That Serve As Useful Research Foundations for New Attorneys, Legal Assistants, and Law Clerks. They Also Make Handy Reference Guides for Seasoned Attorneys.

Bundle of 3 Books That Serve As Useful Research Foundations for New Attorneys, Legal Assistants, and Law Clerks. They Also Make Handy Reference Guides for Seasoned Attorneys.