Cornered: Out of Court an IICLE Podcast

mployment discrimination is a legal issue that receives popular attention, but many outside of the legal profession don't understand what qualifies as discrimination. In our first episode of Cornered: Out of Court for 2026, Davina DiPaolo of Loftus & Eisenberg, Ltd., explains how she educates potential clients about claiming discrimination in the workplace. Ms. DiPaolo is one of the authors of the IICLE handbook, Employment Discrimination, which is in a new edition for 2026 and is available now! Listen Now!

Listen back to some of the IICLE staff's favorite episodes from 2025, including attorneys' responsibilities for shaping the practice with Timothy Eaton, enduring the emotional toll of divorce proceedings with Erin Wilson, the unique ownership positions of condo purchasers with Kenneth Michaels, Jr., and a literary outlook on the law with Meghan Brinson. Listen Now!

Many wonder if condominium ownership is right for them. Kenneth Michaels, Jr., of Bauch & Michaels LLC, writes the Condominium Law FLASHPOINTS and, in this episode of Cornered: Out of Court, provides some key considerations for purchasers and associations. Listen Now!

Many attorneys have a deep appreciation for the literary arts, and Professor Meghan Brinson of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign exemplifies how legal scholarship and literature can intersect meaningfully. Through her teaching, she blends these disciplines to enrich her students’ understanding of both. Listen Now!

Staying on top of recent decisions and legislation impacting estate planning, guardianships, and more is essential for elder law attorneys who advise clients and their families on wide-ranging matters. In Illinois, important 2025 developments include the One Big Beautiful Bill, limits to facility liability for negligence, attorney duties for mental capacity determinations, receipt of assets by minor family members, and more. Listen Now!

In the introduction to Chapter 1 of the IICLE® handbook ATTORNEYS' LEGAL LIABILITY, J. Timothy Eaton identifies this core principle of the profession: "When we enter the legal profession," he writes, "we accept a responsibility to serve not only our clients, but also the larger public." Mr. Eaton draws on a wealth of experience when discussing how attorneys balance these responsibilities, especially in the face of competing interests. Listen Now!

Nothing makes a business owner's stomach drop and blood pressure rise quite like being served a subpoena that seeks documents or testimony. Corporate and commercial attorneys need their clients to confidently reach out for informed guidance at these stressful times. In this episode, Vadim Glozman explores some of the pitfalls you can help your clients avoid. Listen Now!

School law sits at the intersection of local governance and national policy, touching everything from student records to constitutional rights. In this episode, Brandon Wright, a school law attorney and author of Chapter 1 in IICLE’s 2025 edition of School Law: Organization, Finance, and Property, explores the legal complexities of student residency, special education, and First Amendment issues in schools. He also shares what every attorney should know when these topics come up in practice. Listen Now!

Every member of your firm's team contributes to the business's success, and they all look to the firm's leaders for direction, support, and an understanding of mission -- the same qualities clients expect from their legal advocates. Amy Gardner, co-founder of Apochromatik, a coaching and consulting firm in Chicago, explains how leadership coaching helps law firm leaders bring team and career challenges into clear focus. Listen Now!

This week we corner Brian McGovern of Hanagan & McGovern in Mount Vernon, Illinois, to learn about the process injured workers can expect, some of the pitfalls along the way, and why legal representation in these matters is so important to securing a soft landing. Listen Now!

Michele M. Jochner, Partner at Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP, discusses both the legal and personal aspects of appealing family court orders. Listen Now!

When you’re injured—whether behind the wheel, due to a faulty product, or simply out and about—you may wonder how you’ll cover medical bills and lost wages... Listen Now!

Couples going through a divorce encounter many challenges and uncertainties... Listen Now!

Although Cornered: Out of Court is a new podcast from IICLE®, the end of the year seems a natural time... Listen Now!

In Episode 4, we corner R. Mark Halligan, a Partner at FisherBroyles and the General Editor of IICLE®’s Intellectual Property Law publication... Listen Now!

We broke the mold this month and dropped another episode of Cornered: Out of Court... Listen Now!

In the latest episode of Cornered: Out of Court, Tom Reuland shares his insights on personal injury representation... Listen Now!

There has been a lot of movement around employee noncompete agreements. Jonathan Crook of Fisher & Phillips LLP briefs us on the latest developments. Listen Now!

In this episode of Cornered: Out of Court, family law attorney Nrupa Patel addresses key family law issues... Listen Now!