Illinois (IL) Business Law CLE Course Catalog

This session goes beyond the surface of ESG reporting obligations, providing in-house counsel with actionable insights on how to turn ESG commitments into a value-driven Return on Investment (ROI). Join our expert panelists for an enlightening exploration of the legal dimensions and business advantages of a purpose-driven approach to ESG.

Join us as Michael D. Farber and William Taylor, distinguished experts in the field, lead an in-depth discussion on effective internal investigations. Speakers will analyze best practices for conducting investigations, delve into the legal considerations surrounding internal inquiries, and examine the role of emerging technologies in enhancing investigative processes.

This panel will focus on strategies leaders should implement to help their teams get ahead of a crisis, minimize its impact and avoid it as much as possible overall. While you can't always predict what's coming around the corner for your organization, you will walk away from this session with tools that help leaders shift to rewarding efforts in preparing for and minimizing future crises.

Join this panel of experts as they discuss the importance of being proactive vs. reactive when it comes to balancing risk appetite with business decisions. Leave this session with a better understanding of how to identify the impact of different types of risks that may face your business.

It is critical for companies to handle internal investigations diligently, ensuring they're independent and cooperative. Expert panelists recommend communicating openly with the SEC and how to find the right balance when being transparent with findings.

Join Mike Woeber of Corporate Tax Advisors, Inc. and Michael Silvio of MGO LLP, as they embark on a comprehensive exploration of R&D tax credits. They will provide invaluable insights and actionable strategies to empower organizations to fully leverage these credits. From deciphering qualifying activities and expenditures to mastering documentation requirements, our speakers will guide you through the latest changes and updates in R&D tax credit regulations, so you remain at the forefront of industry knowledge. A thorough review of the current regulations from the Internal Revenue Service related to the Sec. 174 R&D Capitalization will also be discussed along with how this will impact the credit. Speakers will also discuss potential legislation in this area.

Join attorneys Kenneth P. Williams and A. Solomon Luwoye as they provide a comprehensive discussion of fraud risks in the current insurance ecosystem. Ken and Solomon, among other things, will also offer practical tips and strategies to mitigate pitfalls.

Listen as experienced employee benefits lawyers David R. Johanson (Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP) and Michelle Buckley, CPA, AIFA (Meaden & Moore) provide a dynamic discussion of the key developments and significant issues surrounding ESOP, succession planning, and their tax implications. The esteemed speakers will provide an in-depth analysis of their benefits and share insights into what makes for a valuable investment in ESOP.

In this program, data privacy and compliance attorneys Jana Terry (Beckstead Terry Ditto PLLC) and Andrea M. Gumushian (Varnum LLP) will provide an in-depth examination of the recent CPRA developments. Speakers, among other things, will present critical challenges and share strategies to avoid the consequences of potential violations.