Practice Management & Technology

Gain valuable insights into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the law. Through real-life examples and demonstrations, explore how ChatGPT can enhance legal research, drafting, client communication, and even marketing while also considering potential ethical considerations as you incorporate ChatGPT into your legal practice.

Now available as a live webcast! Join our faculty live via Zoom at Noon on Thursday, November 30th for a live presentation followed by time for Q&A on ChatGPT and AI in a legal practice.

Understanding the Current State of Blockchain

Learn why blockchain technology is important beyond cryptocurrencies and how the technology is being used today.

Assess new tech designed to aid your clients and practice while exploring persistent and forthcoming ethical concerns with client communication, firm advertising, e-discovery, admissibility, and more.

Starting with an overview of access to legal services statewide, Melissa Smart, Director of Education at the ARDC, offers unique insights gained through the ARDC's enforcement role, provides practical guidance for addressing wellness and reputational issues, and forecasts developments that will impact all practice areas, including emerging technologies such as AI and revisions to RPC 1.5 and 1.15, effective July 1, 2023, regarding bookkeeping and safeguarding property.

Law firm office space can be one of the most expensive items on the budget and with the new hybrid work environment identifying the value of office space for the firm and its clients is critical. This virtual program will provide insights on current trends in the office space market from the Cook County Assessor and practice guidance on managing a hybrid workspace and planning the law firm of the future.

This program presents the current state of this evolving law, defense strategies, a settlement overview and how BIPA and laws like it are having an impact throughout the United States.

Understand cybersecurity threats law firms face and begin applying the top ten security recommendations from a Certified Information Privacy Professional to protect both your clients and your firm and to meet your ethical obligations for competence, confidentiality, and communication.

In addition to an overview of the CompFile system, this session also brings you up to speed on recent updates and offers and practical tips for using the system, along with other related technology currently being used by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.
Originally part of the 9th Annual Workers' Compensation Institute

A panel of judges discuss how to appear for court over Zoom, proper courtroom decorum, attire and presentation, and an explanation about local rules, standing orders, and how to properly complete an Order.

With impacts on evidentiary matters, sentencing guidelines, and much more, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving technology that is increasingly an integral part of the practice of law that all lawyers must understand in order to engage with it ethically and effectively. In this dynamic and forward-thinking program, attorney Jonathan Nessler and Dr. Halil Kilicoglu, PhD, Associate Professor at the University of Illinois School of Information Sciences and an expert in the field of Artificial Intelligence, address the basics of artificial intelligence; the current state of artificial intelligence; and what might be expected in the near future in the context of the intersection of law and AI.

Good writing does not necessarily equate to good contract drafting; the objectives are different so your strategy should be, too. In this fast-paced two-hour program, learn practical contract drafting essentials you can apply in all areas of practice. From choosing the right format, to drafting payment terms and warranties, to understanding strategies for drafting boilerplate provisions, national speaker Lenné Espenschied shares tips and techniques to help you avoid critical errors, improve the quality of your work and draft with more confidence.

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