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Cornered: Out of Court an IICLE Podcast
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Cornered: Out of Court
A Podcast for Illinois Attorneys
Your go-to podcast for those everyday Illinois focused legal questions that pop up in casual conversations, especially when they fall outside your practice area. Our episodes bring in experienced attorneys from various specialties, providing you with reliable answers to the quirky questions non-lawyers often ask.
Hosted by IICLE®, we dive into topics that every attorney might find useful, even if they’re outside your usual expertise. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this podcast will help you handle those unexpected legal discussions with ease.
Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts and get the insights you need to respond confidently to those out-of-left-field questions.
Latest Episode
Cornered: Amy Gardner on Executive Presence
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.
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In Brief: Essential Programming for Estate Planning Attorneys
The Estate Planning Short Course is May 5th and 6th in Champaign and via live webcast and May 19th and 20th in Chicago. The course includes two full days of practice guidance and networking opportunities for estate planning attorneys. With so many new developments in estate planning to be covered during this program, we're fortunate to hear from Lorraine Cavataio of Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. and Stacy Singer of The Northern Trust who are co-chairs of the planning committee for this year's program to learn more about what attendees can expect.
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Episode 9: April 1, 2025 | Cornered: Brian McGovern on Workers' Compensation from Reporting to Resolution
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!
Episode 8: March 3, 2025 | Cornered: Michele Jochner Explores Appeals of Family Court Orders
Michele M. Jochner, Partner at Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP, discusses both the legal and personal aspects of appealing family court orders. Listen Now!
Episode 7: Feb 4, 2025 | Connor Londrigan Explains Complexities Behind Personal Injury Cases
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!
Episode 6: Jan 7, 2025 | Cornered: Erin Wilson Tackles the Legal and Emotional Challenges of Divorce
Couples going through a divorce encounter many challenges and uncertainties... Listen Now!
Episode 5: December 3, 2024 | Cornered: Out of Court -- Best of 2024
Although Cornered: Out of Court is a new podcast from IICLE®, the end of the year seems a natural time... Listen Now!
Episode 4: November 5, 2024 | Cornered: R. Mark Halligan Dives Into Intellectual Property
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!
Episode 3: October 8, 2024 | Cornered: Kevin Lichtenberg Discusses Wills, Trusts, and More
We broke the mold this month and dropped another episode of Cornered: Out of Court... Listen Now!
Episode 2: October 1, 2024 | Cornered: Tom Reuland Discusses Personal Injury Representation
In the latest episode of Cornered: Out of Court, Tom Reuland shares his insights on personal injury representation... Listen Now!
In Brief Episode 1: September 17, 2024 | Recent Developments in Noncompete Agreements
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!
Episode 1: September 3, 2024 | Cornered: Nrupa Patel Answers Family Law Questions About Child Visitation, Support, and More.
In this episode of Cornered: Out of Court, family law attorney Nrupa Patel addresses key family law issues... Listen Now!