Programs

With a seemingly endless stream of bad news bombarding us all nonstop and an often inflamed political and social media environment, how does the attorney advise the client on dealing with challenging social issues and constituents?

Originally presented as part of the Local Government Law Institute 2024.

Explore the intersection of zoning, planning, and the interests of multiple taxing bodies in Illinois. Attendees will gain insights into how zoning decisions impact school districts, municipalities, and other local entities, with a focus on managing competing interests, navigating statutory obligations, and fostering intergovernmental cooperation.

Originally presented as part of the Local Government Law Institute 2024.

Local Government lawyers Julie Tappendorf and Steve Elrod will team up once again to use real examples and personal experiences to provide guidance on the Sheetz Decision, Nollan and Dolan, regulatory takings, annexation agreements, development agreements, impact fees, and more.

Originally presented as part of the Local Government Law Institute 2024.

Complete your ethics requirements (6 PMCLE) through the Law Bulletin Media streaming annual Ethics Conference (Powered by IICLE) featuring leadership from the Illinois ARDC, the Lawyers’ Assistance Program, and other experts on attorney and judicial conduct. The 2025 Ethics program will cover all required topics to meet your MCLE requirements, including how technology can help or hurt your practice, ethical challenges in law firm operations, mental health challenges for attorneys and more. Programs are offered in two 3-hour sessions. Attend either program or both at a discount.

Not included in IICLE® Online All-Access subscription.

Client deaths. Emotionally charged family dynamics. Practice management-related stresses. All of this and more can put strain on the elder law attorney. Learn how to recognize, manage, and address secondary trauma and imposter syndrome - two common challenges for attorneys striving to provide compassionate service to their elderly clients.

Originally presented as part of the Elder Law Short Course 2024.

Unlock effective strategies for handling spousal refusal, annuity planning, Medicaid-related divorce issues, and retirement planning. Gain practical insights and tools to ensure your clients receive the best possible guidance and support.

Originally presented as part of the Elder Law Short Course 2024.

Differences between simple wills that distribute outright, pour over wills to revocable trusts and wills that create and fund testamentary trusts. Originally presented as part of Fundamentals of Will Drafting 2025.

What are the standard components for a will without a trust or a pour-over will? Learn more about how to name the executor and guardians and what boilerplate to include, along with requirements of a basic testamentary trust under a will and a basic revocable trust agreement. Originally presented as part of Fundamentals of Will Drafting 2025

Learn more about the issues involved in working with clients of various religions and cultures, including some practical tips on requirements of different faiths and a discussion of how to deal with the ethical issues that may arise.

Originally presented as part of the Elder Law Short Course 2024.

This course presents guidance on the requirements and workflow for your initial and final meetings with a client when drafting a will. Originally presented as part of Fundamentals of Will Drafting 2025

Explore the complexities of State and Federal Tort Immunity in this informative session. Delve into the distinctions between Absolute and Qualified Immunity, comparing federal and state frameworks. Analyze whether issues surrounding immunity are Questions of Law or Questions of Fact, and stay current with the latest developments in Case Law.

Originally presented as part of Local Government Law Institute 2024.

How much process is due when conducting an administrative hearing process? What is the secret to administering adjudicatory hearings the courts will love? This session will focus on due process concerns when setting up and administering a decision making or appeal process.

Originally presented as part of Local Government Law Institute 2024.