DuPage County Bar Association

This course addresses special issues in estate planning and probate cases faced by immigrants in Illinois and potential solutions to those issues.

Representing a tenant in connection with a Commercial Lease negotiation can be a complex task with many issues to consider.

Expert witnesses are commonplace in numerous types of litigation ranging from personal injury cases to business litigation. Numerous issues can arise in the engagement and work with an expert witness that can become problematic as a case proceeds to trial.

Traditionally, animals have been classified as property under the law, creating a host of complications when it comes to planning for their care after the death or incapacity of their owners.

This program addresses DCFS administrative appeals, including when and how to initiate an appeal of an 'indicated finding'.

In this insightful program, Meaghan Figg demystifies state and local taxes (SALT), as well as some important Illinois tax updates. If your clients are expanding, or are already multi-state, this session equips you with the knowledge and tools to help them keep their business protected and optimized.

2024 saw continued evolution in the patent law landscape, as significant court rulings and emerging technologies shaped its direction.

This program focuses on the intersection of mental health and family law. It addresses types of mental illnesses common among participants in family law matters, signs and symptoms of those illnesses, and what to do when an attorney encounters suspected mental illness of a client, family member, or opposing side.

This program addresses how the removal process begins and basic practice procedures before the immigration court.

If you provide criminal defense to NON-U.S. Citizens, then you must know what the immigration consequences are for decisions you make. This program provides methods for remembering which crimes carry such consequences.

This program explores mental health and substance use in the legal practice, examining the common stressors attorneys face and offering strategies to navigate them effectively.

This course addresses the issues faced by attorneys when they are required to obtain court approval of a settlement involving a minor. The presentation will cover the interplay between common law, local court rules, and the Probate Act.