DuPage County Bar Association

This program provides a summary of the most recent Illinois cases and PAC opinions regarding the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act.

This presentation covers the magnitude of the global business of trafficking in counterfeit and infringing goods, the harm these products pose to intellectual property owners, consumers, and the economy, and what mechanisms intellectual property owners have in stopping it.

In today’s hyper-connected world, a single tweet or Facebook post can end a career overnight. From viral videos of employee outbursts to heated political rants on personal accounts, social media has blurred the lines between our private opinions and professional lives. Employers are increasingly faced with difficult questions: Can we fire someone for what they say online? And employees are asking: Do we have any right to speak our minds without risking our jobs?

This program addresses Arbitration and Mediation Trends and Updates for Business and Personal Injury Cases.

The presentation will include a general overview of ethics, a discussion of the Rules of Professional Conduct as they relate to the practice areas of estate planning and elder law, the presentation and analyses of hypotheticals the lawyer may encounter in their estate planning and elder law practice and finally, tips to avoid an ARDC complaint.

In 2024, the Illinois State Police received 273,000 FOID card applications and 128,000 Concealed Carry License Applications (CCL). This program covers background on the Firearms Owner Identification Card Act (FOID Act), caselaw surrounding the restoration of firearm rights, and motion and trial practice tips for a successful appeal.

Clients exhibiting active mental health issues can be complicated and draining. This program provides a broad overview of mental health disorders as well as appropriate ways to respond within the scope of your work.

The challenges and victories of past inventors can still provide valuable insight for those seeking to protect and profit from their inventions today.

Determining the rights of people with disabilities with respect to the animals they rely on turns out to be incredibly complex. This program provides an overview of why it is so complex.

Artificial intelligence is entering the legal profession faster than any prior technology shift. With opportunities come risks: client confidentiality, hallucinated citations, and supervision duties. This program explores what AI is, where it fits into legal practice, and how attorneys can adopt it ethically.

As cryptocurrency transforms from Bitcoin’s 2009 debut to a $2 trillion global market, its impact on divorce law is undeniable. For attorneys, navigating this decentralized, volatile asset class is critical to securing equitable outcomes for clients.

Lawyers operate in high-stakes environments where stress, overwhelm, and pressure often feel constant. This program explores how mindset and resilience can transform the way attorneys experience and manage these challenges.