Practice Management & Technology

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.

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

Understanding the Current State of Blockchain

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

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.

The Electronic Wills and Remote Witnesses Act (the “Wills Act”) was signed into law on July 26, 2021. Illinois law now permits both remote witnessing of Wills and electronic Wills. Learn what this means for your clients and discuss best practices and procedures to apply the Wills Act.

Remote proceedings are here to stay. Join our panel of seasoned remote litigators and judges from the motion and trial sections of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Law Division, as they provide essential guidance on how to leverage the Zoom platform to ensure your virtual representation is as good, if not better, than in person. You’ll learn all the essential tips and tricks to control your virtual self on Zoom as well as your client’s. Then, our panel will delve into some of the unique procedures that come with remote proceedings and provide guidance on how best to leverage Zoom for your case.

Not included in IICLE® Online All-Access subscription.

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.

Not included in IICLE® Online All-Access subscription.

Learn cyber hygiene and cyber threats lawyers face, both personally and professionally, and the ways to reduce the risks associated with these threats. The relationship between the legal practice and its technology usage will be reviewed, and practical steps provided to reduce the risks of breach, data loss, and system compromise. By attending the presentation, lawyers will be more informed of the relationship between the legal practice, its technology usage, associated cyber threats and risks of compromise, and the basic best practices to protect both their own and their clients’ information. Participants will learn the questions to ask their teams: (1) Do we have the right tools? (2) Do they work? and (3) Do we know for sure they work?

This subscription package includes access to the IICLE® Online Library and IICLE® Formulaw Online. The IICLE® Online Library includes over 140 practical legal publications with thousands of editable forms, all searchable by keyword. IICLE® Formulaw Online is our latest subscription service, which provides access to IICLE®'s library of over 30 web-based, fully-automated forms.