Expires 01/01/2028
Recorded 01/16/2026
Program Founder & Moderator: Bruce L. Richman, CPA/ABV, CVA, CFF, CFE, CPEP, PFS, Corporate Valuation Advisors, Inc., Barrington, IL & Punta Gorda, FL
A View from the Bench
Presiding Circuit Judge, Domestic Relations Division, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago
Hon. Regina A. Scannicchio
45 Minutes Business Valuation Financial Caselaw Update 2026
2025 delivered major financial and tax shifts. This popular annual session delivers the must-know updates that could shape arguments and outcomes in your next case.
Joshua T. Friedman, Davis Friedman LLP, Chicago
Gunnar J. Gitlin, The Gitlin Law Firm, Woodstock
1 Hour ABC’s of Business Valuation
Understanding the basics of business valuation is critical when financial issues head to court. This session breaks down the key factors behind conclusions of value and explains essential terminology so you can confidently question experts, interpret reports, and present valuation issues effectively.
Bruce Richman, Corporate Valuation Advisors, Inc.
Carlton Marcyan, Jackson Buckley & Pfanenstiel, LLP, Chicago
1 Hour Keeping It In the Family – Or Kicking It Out? Family-Owned Businesses in Divorce
Learn practical strategies for litigating family-owned businesses, from dividing non-transferable interests to structuring buyouts and securing payouts. Gain courtroom-ready insights on constructive ownership and the IMDMA.
Larry Byrne, Pedersen and Houpt, Chicago
Joshua Haid, Women’s Divorce & Family Law Group by Haid and Teich, LLP, Chicago
Hon. James A. Shapiro, Circuit Court of Cook Count
30 Minutes Preparing Your Client for a Management Interview
Get hands-on strategies for preparing your client to handle management interviews in business valuation cases. Learn to set expectations, ensure clarity in responding to financial and operational questions and help your client communicate with credibility.
Janet E. Boyle, Family Law Solutions, PC, Chicago
Bruce Richman, Corporate Valuation Advisors, Inc.
Mario Ventrelli, Ventrelli & Simon, LLC, Northfield
30 Minutes AI and Technology in the Courtroom
(.50 Professional Responsibility CLE)
Join us for a lively discussion on the latest legal and practical updates on AI and technology in the courtroom, focusing on new caselaw, ethical considerations, and practical tips for effective use - both in litigation and daily practice. Gain valuable insights from panel members whose real-world experience spans multiple disciplines, helping you navigate best practices.
Frances Krasnow, Harrison LLP, Chicago
Martin Sliwinski, Stern Mendez, Chicago
30 Minutes Nuts and Bolts of Collecting Attorneys’ Fee Judgments
Securing an attorney fee judgment is only half the battle—collecting on it is where the real work begins. Join us for a practical overview of the enforcement of judgments, with a focus on attorney fee judgments in domestic relations matters. You’ll learn key strategies and procedures for turning a paper judgment into actual recovery, including the use of citations to discover assets, wage and bank garnishments, and liens. We’ll also address best practices for efficient and effective judgment enforcement. Whether you’re new to post-judgment practice or need a refresher on the essentials, this session will cover the fundamental steps and tactical insights you need to collect what you—or your firm—is owed.
Bridget A. Maul, Schiller, DuCanto & Fleck, LLP, Chicago
Jessica Nelson, Bradford & Gordon, LLC, Chicago
1 Hour Civility and Mental Health in the Courtroom
(1.0 MHSA Professional Responsibility CLE)
Incivility in and around the courtroom is on the rise, making professionalism more important than ever. This session offers practical skills for navigating difficult situations while maintaining proper etiquette before the judge, with opposing counsel, and in all professional interactions—helping to foster civility, protect mental health, and strengthen your advocacy.
Jordan Rosenberg, Beermann, LLP, Chicago
Anita Ventrelli, Schiller, DuCanto & Fleck, LLP, Chicago
Justice Debra B. Walker, Illinois Appellate Court - First District
1 Hour Business Valuation in Divorce Judges’ Panel - 2026
(1.0 Professional Responsibility CLE)
Moderators & Case Developer: Judd Fineberg, Dussias Wittenberg Koenigsberger LLP, Chicago
Thomas Villanti, Schiller DuCanto & Fleck, LLP, Chicago
Judges:
Hon. Daniel M. Cordis, 10th Judicial Circuit, Peoria County
Hon. Patricia L. Cornell, 19th Judicial Circuit, Lake County
Hon. Kimberly DiGiovanni, 16th Judicial Circuit Court, Kane County
Hon. Timothy J. McJoynt, 18th Judicial Circuit Court, DuPage County
Hon. Patrick J. Powers, Circuit Court of Cook County
Hon. James A. Shapiro, Circuit Court of Cook County
Individual sessions from this program can be purchased here.
