Illinois CLE Course Catalog

In this 1-hour course, Dr. Brian Russell, Licensed Psychologist and Attorney, discusses issues encountered and interventions employed repeatedly in years of psychotherapy sessions with attorneys. Topics include "impostor syndrome," perfectionism, burnout, and spillover effects on relationships outside of work, as well as tips to help attorneys manage work-related stress more healthily, effectively, and sustainably.

In an increasingly regulated business landscape, it is crucial for organizations to be prepared when regulators come knocking at their doors. Step into the regulatory realm as this session will provide an exclusive glimpse into the evolving landscape of legal compliance and unique insights directly from the source. Our distinguished panel of regulators will explore the priorities, trends, and expectations shaping regulatory frameworks for 2024 and beyond.

As today’s workplaces become increasingly diverse in terms of age, organizations must adapt their strategies to effectively motivate, recruit, and retain these dynamic generations and foster a harmonious work environment. Understanding how to bridge the gap and best manage the unique characteristics, expectations, and communication styles of various generations on your legal team is crucial for collaboration and innovation. Join this session to gain valuable perspectives and practical strategies for leveraging the strengths of the different generational cohorts, creating a multi-generational workplace that thrives with enhanced collaboration and productivity.

Whether it's raising your profile, gaining extra resources, or exploring new opportunities, building and leveraging your network is essential to evolving as a legal professional. Although easily overlooked or deprioritized, in an increasingly connected world, networking is as invaluable as ever. All the more so if you develop and maintain connections you can dependably rely on. Attend this session as our experts provide insights into how best to grow and leverage your network, while avoiding common pitfalls, to help you achieve your professional goals.

Legal teams are often overworked and understaffed but are still forced to keep up with their corporation's legal demands. One way to support the growing legal demands is with the use of AI solutions; however, with numerous options available, separating fact from fiction to make informed decisions about AI adoption can be challenging and overwhelming. Hear from our panel of thought leaders as they discuss the common misconceptions about AI, practical approaches to finding solutions that fit your business needs, and key considerations for evaluating AI solutions before they are integrated into your organization.

When change is the only constant, it's impossible to predict precisely how the legal market will look in the future, but it's clear that effective change management is essential to achieve operational efficiency. Change management requires a proactive approach that involves analysis, planning and implementation to facilitate the redesign of legal processes. Join our esteemed panel of experts as they explore how in-house teams can develop and implement legal ops strategies and discover innovative ways to transform the way they provide legal services to the business.

With the rapid pace of change and ever-evolving regulatory landscape, the risk of litigation is even more prominent for businesses today. As litigation exposure continues to be a leading concern for in-house teams, it is more important than ever for legal professionals to understand current litigation trends so they can best adapt to and prepare for future changes. Panelists in this session will provide a comprehensive look at shifts in the litigation environment, and will provide actionable strategies for tackling these complex cases.

The talent culture in the legal industry continues to change drastically, with a new generation of employees that have different priorities than historically seen. This session will focus on gaining a better understanding of the reasons people may be leaving the legal profession, what's missing for this new generation of legal leaders and how to guide the professional trajectory for each individual on your team. Join this session as our experts consider the current trends affecting talent in the legal industry, explore strategies to ensure your organization is appealing to potential candidates, and offer solutions to help successfully retain talent in this modern work environment.

The uncertainty of today’s economic climate continues to have a massive impact on businesses. The resulting budgetary restraints on organizations will ultimately affect not only the bottom line of businesses but also their growth potential. Join this session as our in-house leaders share insights into how to prepare for and support a company through economic uncertainty, provide practical advice on how to approach cost cuts and inflation, and discuss how to maintain resilience as an organization in order to project forward.