Illinois MCLE - Specialty Credit Courses
Illinois MCLE
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Mindfulness for Attorneys: Emotional Wellness & Well-Being
This thought-provoking CLE will explore mental well-being within the legal profession as we spotlight personal narratives of burnout, recovery, and the challenges associated with mental health. Rooted in authentic experiences, this program provides tangible strategies to navigate stress and attain a harmonious work-life equilibrium. Delve into the early indicators of burnout, acquiring effective techniques to preserve mental health amidst high-pressure environments. Uncover tools that... More Info
$341Mental Health/Abuse -
The Effects of Trauma and Compassion Fatigue on the Lawyer Who Cares
While lawyers tend to get a bad rap, many are attracted to the legal profession because they care about people and genuinely want to help them. And they live stressful lives as a result, many working incredibly long hours and unable to take a break lest they disappoint their clients. Beyond the typical burnout that most experience, there is a special type of burnout called “secondary traumatic stress” or “compassion fatigue”. The ramifications of trauma and compassion fatigue aren’t discussed... More Info
$341Mental Health/Abuse -
Being a DEIA Agent of Change in The Legal Workplace and Beyond
This introductory CLE course on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) offers a comprehensive legal overview of various related concepts and initiatives. The course will open with the definition and legal history of DEIA as well as some relevant background. Going as far back in history as the Civil War, the course will explain how the concepts in the modern understanding of DEIA evolved from the beginning of American history through the Civil Rights movement till today a... More Info
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Understanding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: How the Law Created Inequity
Efforts to equalize opportunity are often encapsulated by the words “diversity, equity and inclusion”. The need and purpose for DEI requires an understanding of how inequality is embedded into the law. This CLE course will explain the many laws and judicial pronouncements that have made inequality the law. The course will present some of the more seminal cases, some taught as early as grade school and some virtually unknown – in order to shed light on claims of inequity and the efforts... More Info
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Virtual Isolation: Is Hyperconnectivity Helping or Harming the Legal Professional?
Modern technology has taken over our lives in ways we couldn’t have possibly anticipated. Smartphones have replaced colleagues, friends and family as our most constant companions. However, like many things, their contributions to our lives comes at a price including the risk of dependence, addiction and fear. Constantly online, we find ourselves connected, but alone. Even put to the side, our electronic devices are always running. This trend has had an especially deliberating impact on... More Info
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Staying Safe and Sound: Maintaining a Realistic Work/Life Balance in Uncertain Times
With messages about COVID-related issues still flooding your inbox, broadcast on tv and argued over on social media, you are at an increased likelihood for anxiety, stress, fear, and negative thoughts. Amongst the many concerns are concerns about being in crowds, whether to get another vaccine booster, fears about the health of your family and how you will manage the future in the “new normal”. Recent studies indicate a dramatic increase amongst those in the legal profession of impairm... More Info
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Diversity and Race in Jury Selection
This fascinating CLE course will look at jury selection from the historical lens of diversity and race. The course will examine how the “all white juries” of the past resulted in infamous miscarriages of justice and how the Supreme Court has addressed the racial discrimination in jury selection going all the way back to the 1880’s. The course will take a particular look at New York State courts and how they have recently addressed this issues and then zoom out to look at what other sta... More Info
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Implicit Bias: “I’m Not Like You…Except That I Am”
Presented by a trial lawyer, mediator and life coach, this informative CLE course will address why human beings tend to judge and categorize other humans and demystify their perceived need to do so. The course will then dovetail with the topic of bias and prejudice elimination and how that fits into the perceived need and will facilitate how to reframe those common “caveman-like” reactions. The course will take a light-hearted tone and respect all opinions and perspectives. The... More Info
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Changing the Landscape of Diversity, Inclusion & the Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession
This CLE course will address the disproportionate numbers of women and minorities who hold partner positions in law firms. The course will also address the key impediments that have impacted women and minorities from advancement and explain how litigation is often used as a tool to combat discrimination and to advance inclusion and diversity. The course will present practices that law firms can adopt to increase their firm’s diversity and thereby change the legal landscape. More Info
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Gambling: The "Secret" Addiction
Alcoholism, drug addiction and mental health disorders are on the rise, leading to an increase in impairment in the legal profession. According to the statistics, 1 in 3 attorneys will need mental health services at some point in their careers. Yet there are other addictions, such as gambling, which is lesser known but can be just as damaging. The US Supreme Court Case of Murphy vs. NCAA upheld the legality of gambling across the country and in almost no time, Pennsylvania had on-line... More Info
$341Mental Health/Abuse