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1. Dissolution of Nonprofits in Financial Distress
   A training for the decision makers of nonprofits who need to know when dissolution is an option, or when bankruptcy is a better alternative.
   Presenter(s): The Law Project
   Updated: 06/04/2013
2. Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Training
   This training provides information about mortgages and the foreclosure process and how to effectively represent your client in foreclosure mediation.
   Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
   Updated: 05/30/2013
3. Disability Rights Consortium at Equip for Equality - Nursing Home Litigation
   Learn about litigation to address abuse and neglect in nursing homes. The presentation will focus primarily on the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act.
   Presenter(s): Equip for Equality - Northeastern Illinois Office
   Updated: 05/30/2013
4. Standards of Review in Civil Cases in the Illinois Appellate Courts
   Hugh Griffin of Hall, Prangle & Schoonveld presents on standards of review in civil cases in the Illinois Appellate Courts.
   Presenter(s): Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation - Central Regional Office
   Updated: 05/23/2013
5. The Substance of the Case: From Planning to Implementation
   It takes planning to develop the theory of the case, and smooth implementation to communicate your theory to the trier of fact. Through lecture, demonstrations, and critique, this program will improve your opening statement and witness examinations.
   Author: The American College of Trial Lawyers
   Updated: 05/16/2013
6. Evidence in the Courtroom
   This training focuses on: foundations and objections, making the record, best evidence rule, various authentications, the most common “form-of-the-question” objections, substantive objections, and e-evidence issues.
   Presenter(s): LAF (Legal Assistance Foundation)
   Updated: 04/26/2013
7. Preparing 2012 Income Taxes
   Larry Krupp explains the latest version of the tax code. He discusses changes and concerns that can affect your business, your personal finances or those of your clients.
   Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
   Updated: 03/18/2013
8. Most Important Considerations When Starting and Operating a Small Business
   Video training describing the important things to know when starting and running a small business.
   Presenter(s): The Law Project
   Updated: 03/18/2013
9. Soft Tissue Superstars
   From discovery responses to depositions to gearing up for trial, Soft Tissue Superstars has the answers to your trial preparation questions.
   Presenter(s): Chicago Bar Association
   Updated: 02/26/2013
10. DePaul's Neighborhood Legal Assistance Project Volunteer Training
    This training provides an overview of how the Neighborhood Legal Assistance Project works as well as a substantive training on criminal records and state IDs as well as an overview of public benefits.
    Presenter(s): DePaul University College of Law
    Updated: 02/13/2013
11. Intermediate Foreclosure Defense Litigation Skills
    A training for practitioners who are defending foreclosures on behalf of distressed homeowners. The training focuses on intermediate litigation skills such as those used in discovery and motion practice.
    Presenter(s): LAF (Legal Assistance Foundation)
    Updated: 02/13/2013
12. Saving Homes through Bankruptcy
    This is a training for practitioners with a basic level of bankruptcy experience who will be filing chapter 13 petitions on behalf of distressed homeowners.
    Presenter(s): LAF (Legal Assistance Foundation)
    Updated: 02/13/2013
13. Disability Rights Consortium at Equip for Equality - Abuse/Neglect Investigations
    Information about abuse and neglect investigations for people with disabilities.
    Presenter(s): Equip for Equality - Northeastern Illinois Office
    Updated: 02/13/2013
14. Legal Steps to Starting a Small Business in Illinois
    
    Presenter(s): The Law Project
    Updated: 02/06/2013
15. Seminar About the Laws to Protect and Aid Men and Women with Criminal Records Seeking Employment
    Webcast providing information on getting employment if you have a criminal record.
    Presenter(s): Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law
    Updated: 01/28/2013
16. CLAIM and CLC Default and Agreed Divorce Training
    Video training on getting a divorce.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Legal Advocacy for Incarcerated Mothers (CLAIM)
    Updated: 01/24/2013
17. PILI Educational Seminar: The Affordable Care Act
    On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law, putting in place comprehensive reforms to health coverage. This webcast discusses whre the law stands now and its impact on legal aid clients
    Presenter(s): Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI)
    Updated: 01/07/2013
18. Attorney General Foreclosure Prevention Grantee Training-Day Two
    Day two of the National Consumer Law Center's foreclosure defense training focusing on HAMP, tenants in foreclosure, and settlement issues.
    Presenter(s): LAF (Legal Assistance Foundation)
    Updated: 12/18/2012
19. Attorney General Foreclosure Prevention Grantee Training-Day One
    Day one of the National Consumer Law Center's foreclosure defense training focusing on mortgage market overview, beginning a case & case options.
    Presenter(s): LAF (Legal Assistance Foundation)
    Updated: 12/13/2012
20. Disability Rights Consortium at Equip for Equality - SNAP (The Food Stamp Program)
    Information for people with disabilities on qualifying for SNAP benefits.
    Presenter(s): Equip for Equality - Northeastern Illinois Office
    Updated: 12/07/2012
21. Micah Legal Aid Clinic - Volunteer Training
    Micah Legal Aid is a legal clinic located in Logan Square where volunteer attorneys provide free legal advice and referrals to low-income clients in family, unemployment, consumer, and other areas of law.
    Presenter(s): Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services - General Operating Office
    Updated: 11/21/2012
22. Changes in the Foreclosure Mediation Program
    There have been big changes to the Cook County Foreclosure Mediation Program in recent months. This webcast explains what to expect from all the new changes.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
    Updated: 11/21/2012
23. Summary Suspension Volunteer Training
    If you need a review of summary suspension law and procedure or would like to see cross exam demonstrations at a mock summary suspension hearing, watch this volunteer training session.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Bar Association
    Updated: 10/24/2012
24. Disability Rights Consortium at Equip for Equality - Voting Issues Impacting People with Disabilities
    Information on voting rights and other issues facing people with disabilities.
    Presenter(s): Equip for Equality - Northeastern Illinois Office
    Updated: 09/13/2012
25. Trying Your Juvenile Court Case For Appeal and Beyond and Recent Appellate Victories for Parents
    Information on how to prepare, file, and present a successful appeal on behalf of parents who have been accused of abusing or neglecting their children, as well as recent appellate victories for parents.
    Presenter(s): Family Defense Center
    Updated: 08/23/2012
26. Disability Rights Consortium at Equip for Equality - Presentation from the Mayors Office for People with Disabilities
    Information on the initiatives of the Chicago Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities.
    Presenter(s): Equip for Equality - Northeastern Illinois Office
    Updated: 08/23/2012
27. Workers' Compensation in Illinois: Understanding the Basics
    Describes workers' compensation, the hearing process, benefits and how it relates to other laws in Illinois.
    Presenter(s): LAF (Legal Assistance Foundation)
    Updated: 08/23/2012
28. PILI Educational Seminar-Legal Issues in Domestic Violence
    This is a discussion of the legal issues that survivors of violence and legal aid practitioners must consider before deciding which remedy to seek. The panel focuses on orders of protection, divorce, child custody and immigration issues.
    Presenter(s): Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI)
    Updated: 07/26/2012
29. PILI Educational Seminar-Public Interest & Pro Bono Work
    Panelists address ways to incorporate pro bono and public interest law into one's experience in law school and throughout one's career.
    Presenter(s): Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI)
    Updated: 07/26/2012
30. Advanced Guardian ad litem Issues in Adult Disabled Guardianship Cases
    This webcast discusses the different ways a guardian ad litem can be appointed and lays out strategies to deal with a variety of challenges the guardian may encounter.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
    Updated: 07/03/2012
31. Disability Rights Consortium at Equip for Equality - Managed Care
    Information on managed care in Illinois.
    Presenter(s): Equip for Equality - Northeastern Illinois Office
    Updated: 06/28/2012
32. Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Training
    Mortgage foreclosure mediation training for volunteers through Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
    Updated: 06/27/2012
33. Civil Unions: Important Estate Planning Considerations
    Information for Illinois civil union partners to consider regarding estate planning, including: income taxes, inheritance laws, and healthcare decisions.
    Presenter(s): Center on Halsted Legal Program
    Updated: 06/21/2012
34. Disability Rights Consortium at Equip for Equality: Special Needs Trusts
    Information about special needs trusts for people with disabilities.
    Presenter(s): Equip for Equality - Northeastern Illinois Office
    Updated: 06/18/2012
35. Disability Rights Consortium at Equip for Equality: Civil Rights Class Actions
    This consortium discusses the current state of the law with respect to class actions in civil rights cases with a focus on special education and disability rights.
    Presenter(s): Equip for Equality - Northeastern Illinois Office
    Updated: 06/17/2012
36. Contempt of Court
    Find out information about the law of contempt including the limits of what you can do in representing your client as well as what the court can do in terms of preserving its ability to function and its decorum throughout the litigation process.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
    Updated: 06/14/2012
37. Certificates of Good Conduct and Relief from Disability
    This training video provides information for attorneys on how to assist clients with obtaining Certificates of Good Conduct and Certificates of Relief from Disability.
    Presenter(s): Cabrini Green Legal Aid, Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law, & The Safer Foundation
    Updated: 06/13/2012
38. Adoption
    Find out information to assist you in making sure your adoption case keeps moving along smoothly and efficiently. Also, this webcast provides updates and changes in the practice in Cook County.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
    Updated: 06/11/2012
39. Mediation Seminar: Using Mediation to Resolve LGBTIQ Disputes
    This webcast provides an introduction to mediation including: what it is,its benefits,and why it is an excellent method for resolving disputes in the LGBTIQ community.
    Presenter(s): Center on Halsted Legal Program
    Updated: 06/11/2012
40. Volunteer Attorney Training for 2012 Expungement Summit
    This is an expungement law training 101 and will assist you if you are assisting with the Expungement Summit.
    Presenter(s): Cabrini Green Legal Aid
    Updated: 05/30/2012
41. Challenging Police
    The goal of the presentation is to help attorneys handling eviction cases based on alleged criminal activities and give them the tools to challenge the version of the facts offered by police officers and their reports.
    Presenter(s): LAF
    Updated: 05/23/2012
42. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting: Community Collaboration
    This meeting focuses on creating partnerships between legal aid and other community organizations for the benefit of clients.
    Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
    Updated: 05/16/2012
43. Arizona SB 1070 at the U.S. Supreme Court: What it Means for the Midwest
    This is a discussion about SB 1070 and how this landmark case could affect immigrants and American citizens in the Midwest and beyond.
    Presenter(s): National Immigrant Justice Center
    Updated: 05/10/2012
44. Disability Rights Consortium at Equip for Equality
    This consortium focuses on Employment First, which is a national effort to ensure that employment in the general workforce is the first and preferred option for working age adults with disabilities.
    Presenter(s): Equip for Equality - Northeastern Illinois Office
    Updated: 05/10/2012
45. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting -- Legislative Update
    Larry Suffredin, the CBA’s Legislative Counsel, discusses recent legislative action in Springfield and Cook County and the CBA’s legislative agenda with primary emphasis on pending legislation of particular interest to legal aid providers.
    Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
    Updated: 05/03/2012
46. Know Your Rights (Deportation)
    An educational video for the more than 400,000 men and women held in immigration detention facilities across the country each year.
    Author: American Bar Association
    Updated: 05/03/2012
47. Simple Divorce Training for Attorney Volunteers
    Describes how to handle a simple divorce case.
    Presenter(s): Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services
    Updated: 05/02/2012
48. Constructing Successful Attorney Fee Petitions
    This training provides the law and mechanics of preparing fee petitions.
    Presenter(s): LAF
    Updated: 05/02/2012
49. How To Get Pro Bono Legal Services for Your New Nonprofit
    This training explains the pro bono application components and legal information about starting a charity.
    Presenter(s): The Law Project
    Updated: 05/02/2012
50. Special Education Advocacy: Protecting the Rights of Students with Disabilities
    This training provides the background needed to represent students with disabilities.
    Presenter(s): LAF
    Updated: 04/04/2012
51. Electronic Discovery
    This training provides the "how to" of electronically stored information.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
    Updated: 04/04/2012
52. Law at the Library Seminar: Buying and Selling a Home
    Legal information that you need to think of when buying and selling a home.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Bar Association
    Updated: 04/04/2012
53. Disability Rights Consortium at Equip for Equality: Maximizing Employment Opportunities
    Webcast discusses how people with disabilities can maximize their employment opportunities and benefits.
    Presenter(s): Equip for Equality - Northeastern Illinois Office
    Updated: 03/29/2012
54. DePaul Neighborhood Legal Assistance Project (NLAP) Training
    A training geared toward assisting the homeless with expungement of criminal records and obtaining state IDs.
    Presenter(s): DePaul Legal Clinic
    Updated: 03/14/2012
55. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting, The Move to Community Integration: Colbert, Ligas and Williams
    The meeting focuses on three recent class action settlements that will offer thousands of people with disabilities in institutions and nursing homes in Illinois the choice to live and participate in their own communities.
    Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
    Updated: 03/14/2012
56. How to Find a Lawyer If You Can't Afford One
    Information about legal aid programs in Illinois.
    Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association's Law at the Library Series
    Updated: 03/12/2012
57. Special CBA Seminar: Introduction to IRS Collection Division Representation
    Training about representing a client who is facing a collection action from the IRS
    Presenter(s): Center for Economic Progress - Tax Clinic
    Updated: 03/12/2012
58. Political Activity for Charitable Organizations
    There is a strict prohibition against campaign activity for public charities, but what does that mean? This webcasts explains which activities are allowed and which will jeopardize a 501(c)(3)tax exemption.
    Presenter(s): The Law Project
    Updated: 03/12/2012
59. Neighborhoods and the Legacy of Segregation in Chicago
    A discussion about Chicago's racial history. Oral historian Timuel Black and attorney Virginia Martinez lead the discussion.
    Presenter(s): Center for Public Interest Law
    Updated: 03/12/2012
60. Panel Discussions: Neighborhoods and the Legacy of Segregation in Chicago
    Three panel discussions addressing(1)Lathrop Homes and the future of public and affordable housing in Chicago (2) The Chicago Public education system after the consent decree and (3) Racist policing, prosecution and imprisonment.
    Presenter(s): Center for Public Interest Law
    Updated: 03/12/2012
61. Representing Students at Chicago Public Schools Expulsion Hearings
    This training guides you through client intake to expulsion hearing and everything in between.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
    Updated: 03/01/2012
62. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting: Suburbanization of Poverty in Cook County
    Information about available legal aid services to low-income families in suburban Cook County and techniques for serving this growing population.
    Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
    Updated: 03/01/2012
63. Effective Oral Advocacy in the Appellate Courts
    Through this webcast, you will learn how to prepare for and present oral arguments in the appellate courts. This includes how to prepare an outline for your argument and how to respond to questions from the court.
    Presenter(s): Appellate Lawyers Association
    Updated: 03/01/2012
64. TRO's, Preliminary Injunctions & Declaratory Judgments
    TRO’s, injunctions and declaratory judgments are extraordinary remedies that most attorneys who litigate run into from time to time. This webcast serves as a refresher by summarizing the law for these remedies.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 03/01/2012
65. Civil Unions & Dissolutions: From Love to Civil Union to Divorce
    Information about the mechanics of a civil union, its legal meaning, recognition of civil unions and dissolution of civil unions is presented in this webcast.
    Presenter(s): Center on Halsted Legal Program
    Updated: 03/01/2012
66. Preparing 2011 Income Taxes
    This webcast interprets and explains the latest version of the tax code as well as the changes and concerns that can affect your business, your personal finances or those of your clients.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
    Updated: 02/29/2012
67. Law at the Library: Intellectual Property
    Gives information about basic issues regarding intellectual property.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Bar Association Law at the Library Series
    Updated: 01/30/2012
68. Disability Rights Consortium Meeting: Advocacy on Behalf of Seniors and People with Disabilities
    Disability Rights Consortium Meeting focused on the intersection of advocacy on behalf of seniors and people with disabilities.
    Presenter(s): Equip for Equality - Northeastern Illinois Office
    Updated: 01/30/2012
69. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting: Homelessness in Chicago
    Information on legal and social services available to refer clients in need.
    Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
    Updated: 01/30/2012
70. Law at the Library Seminar: Cleaning Up Your Credit
    Webcast on how to work with the people you owe money to raise your credit score
    Presenter(s): Chicago Bar Association
    Updated: 01/27/2012
71. Nonprofit Legal Assessment Training
    Guidance on how to do a comprehensive legal assessment of a tax exempt organization's policies and procedures, enabling them to build internal capacity in management areas.
    Presenter(s): The Law Project
    Updated: 01/03/2012
72. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting-The Illinois Civil Union Act
    This webcast describes what a legal aid attorney needs to know about the new Illinois Civil Union Act.
    Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
    Updated: 12/21/2011
73. Disability Rights Consortium: Presentation by Chief Regional Counsel of HHS
    This Webcast discusses the work of HHS and how it impacts people with disabilities.
    Presenter(s): Equip for Equality - Northeastern Illinois Office
    Updated: 12/15/2011
74. Practical Tips for Outreach to Immigrant Farmworkers and Landscapers (Spanish)
    Information in Spanish on outreach to immigrant workers
    Presenter(s): Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project (FLAP)
    Updated: 12/13/2011
75. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting: Enforcing Anti-Discrimination Laws in Illinois
    Webcast on the anti-discrimination statutes and protected classes enforced by the Illinois Department of Human Rights, the Cook County Commission on Human Rights, and the Chicago Commission on Human Relations
    Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
    Updated: 11/30/2011
76. Simple Divorce Training for Volunteer Attorneys
    Webcast on filing and completing a simple divorce pro bono
    Presenter(s): Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services
    Updated: 11/30/2011
77. Special CBA Seminar: Life of a Tax Audit / Controversy
    Information about the IRS tax audit process from examination through litigation
    Presenter(s): Center for Economic Progress - Tax Clinic
    Updated: 11/28/2011
78. Special CBA Seminar: Innocent Spouse Relief
    Webcast on innocent spouse relief from federal tax liability
    Presenter(s): Center for Economic Progress - Tax Clinic
    Updated: 11/28/2011
79. Public Service Loan Forgiveness in Five Easy Steps
    This webcast includes information about qualifying for student loan forgiveness by working in the non-profit sector.
    Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
    Updated: 11/03/2011
80. Disability Rights Consortium at Equip for Equality
    Discusses the rights of those who are disabled and what the Disability Rights Bureau for the Illinois Attorney General does
    Presenter(s): Equip for Equality - Northeastern Illinois Office
    Updated: 09/23/2011
81. Mediation Program Overview
    This video describes the procedures for calling mediation clients for the Cook County Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 09/06/2011
82. Assisting Seniors with Advanced Directives
    This training is designed for pro bono attorneys who wish to assist seniors draft advance directives, such as powers of attorney and living wills.
    Presenter(s): Prairie State Legal Services - Peoria Office
    Updated: 08/19/2011
83. Mediation: An Introduction to Mediation
    This video provides a brief summary of what a mediation for the Circuit Court of Cook County Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program will look like.
    Author: Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 08/18/2011
84. Mediation: More Documents Needed
    This mediation scenario outlines what happens when the lender needs more documents from the client.
    Author: Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 08/18/2011
85. Mediation: Bank's Attorney Does Not Agree to a Second Mediation
    This mediation scenario describes what to do if the other side does not agree to another mediation.
    Author: Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 08/18/2011
86. Mediation: Bullying Your Client
    This mediation scenario outlines what to do when the other side starts bullying your client with questions.
    Author: Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 08/18/2011
87. Mediation: Getting a Job in the Future
    This mediation scenario outlines what to do if your client is likely to get a job in the near future.
    Author: Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 08/18/2011
88. Mediation: Denied for HAMP Modification
    This mediation scenario outlines what happens when your client's HAMP modification is denied and the remaining options for your client.
    Author: Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 08/18/2011
89. Mediation: Investor Doesn't Do HAMP
    This mediation scenario outlines what happens when an investor does not participate in HAMP.
    Author: Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 08/18/2011
90. Mediation: Dignified Exit
    This mediation scenario outlines what do to if your clients only option is to relinquish the home.
    Author: Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 08/18/2011
91. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting-The Illinois Civil Union Act
    Describes the requirements for and process of entering into a Civil Union
    Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
    Updated: 08/10/2011
92. Inventories and Accounts for Minors and the Disabled in Cook County
    The Probate Code and local rules regarding Inventory and Accounting in Adult Guardianship Cases in Cook County are demystified.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 08/09/2011
93. Disability Rights Consortium Meeting at Equip for Equality
    Gives a general description about the rights of those who have disabilities
    Presenter(s): Equip for Equality - Northeastern Illinois Office
    Updated: 07/07/2011
94. Medical Debt Relief
    Webcast on medical care for those who are both uninsured and ineligible for public benefits
    Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 06/29/2011
95. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting- Issues Involved in Representing Youth (Age 16-24)
    The panel will provide an overview of certain specific legal issues related to youth age 16 - 24 such as matters related to benefits, family and education, and will focus on ethical and counseling considerations in representing these youth.
    Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
    Updated: 06/10/2011
96. 2011 Expungement Summit Volunteer Training
    This training for volunteer attorneys reviews the expungement, sealing and clemency laws and procedures for adults and juveniles with criminal records in Cook County
    Presenter(s): Circuit Clerk of Cook County
    Updated: 06/02/2011
97. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting - Legislative Update
    Webcast on recent Illinois legislative activity, focusing on the 2011 budget cuts
    Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association & The Chicago Bar Foundation
    Updated: 05/13/2011
98. Disability Rights Consortium Meeting: Confidentiality in the Workplace
    Webcast discussing confidentiality in the workplace
    Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
    Updated: 05/09/2011
99. Pro Bono Senior Center Initiative Training
    Training on how prepare Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Property, as well as Living Will Declarations.
    Presenter(s): Center for Disability and Elder Law
    Updated: 05/09/2011
100. Managing Resistance and Noncompliance with Clients
     Training on establishing trust and rapport with challenging child and adolescent clients
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
     Updated: 05/06/2011
101. Advising Clients on Asset Preservation and Asset Building
     Training on client asset building and preservation
     Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 05/06/2011
102. Cook County Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program -- Volunteer Training
     Training on representing homeowners in Cook County's Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
     Updated: 04/29/2011
103. Appellate Advocacy Seminar
     Training on Illinois appeals advocacy
     Presenter(s): Appellate Lawyers Association
     Updated: 04/29/2011
104. Law at the Library: Employment Law
     Webcast on employment law from the Law at the Library series
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association
     Updated: 04/29/2011
105. Disability Rights Consortium Meeting at Equip for Equality
     Webcast on new legislation impacting students with disabilities, specifically students with diabetes, allergies and asthma
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 04/27/2011
106. LAF Family Law Training
     Training session on family law for new LAF employees
     Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 04/26/2011
107. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting-Developments in Wage Theft Law
     Webcast on Illinois' new wage theft amendments which strengthen wage and hour laws and give the Illinois Department of Labor more enforcement power
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association & The Chicago Bar Foundation
     Updated: 04/26/2011
108. Special Education Volunteer Training
     Training on special education law for prospective helpline volunteers
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 04/21/2011
109. Discovery Training
     Training focused on taking discovery
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
     Updated: 04/21/2011
110. Basics of Special Education Law: Part 1
     A panel discussion on special education laws and the special education services available to Illinois school children
     Author: Illinois State Bar Association
     Updated: 04/21/2011
111. Basics of Special Education Law: Part 2
     A panel discussion on special education laws and the special education services available to Illinois school children
     Author: Illinois State Bar Association
     Updated: 04/21/2011
112. Basics of Special Education Law: Part 3
     A panel discussion on special education laws and the special education services available to Illinois school children
     Author: Illinois State Bar Association
     Updated: 04/21/2011
113. Senior Center Power of Attorney & Living Will Initiative
     Center for Disability & Elder Law workshop for pro bono attorneys on drafting Power of Attorney and Living Will documents for seniors.
     Presenter(s): Thomas Wendt, Center for Disability & Elder Law
     Updated: 04/11/2011
114. What's the Standard of Review Got to Do With It?
     Webcast on the Standard of Review in appellate practice
     Presenter(s): Appellate Lawyers Association
     Updated: 04/11/2011
115. Representing First-Time Homebuyers Training Session
     Training on representing first-time homebuyers
     Presenter(s): The Law Project
     Updated: 04/11/2011
116. Representing Asylum Seekers
     Training for attorneys interested in representing individuals in their asylum cases
     Presenter(s): National Immigrant Justice Center
     Updated: 03/30/2011
117. Criminal Law Basics - Overview and Training
     Training on basic criminal procedure, case stages, and legal proceedings in the Chicago criminal courts
     Presenter(s): John Benson, Cabrini Green Legal Aid
     Updated: 03/23/2011
118. Disability Rights Consortium: Impact of the Supreme Court’s ADA Decisions
     Discussion on the major Supreme Court ADA decisions
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 03/23/2011
119. Estate Administration
     Training on decedents' estate administration in Cook County
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
     Updated: 03/21/2011
120. Witness Preparation for Trial
     Training on how to properly prepare witnesses for trial
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
     Updated: 03/01/2011
121. Representing Asylum Seekers
     Training on representing asylum seekers with NIJC
     Presenter(s): National Immigrant Justice Center
     Updated: 03/01/2011
122. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting- 2010 Highlights from the Field
     Overview of the 2010 accomplishments of some of Chicago legal aid programs
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association & The Chicago Bar Foundation
     Updated: 03/01/2011
123. Representing Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
     Training on how to representing immigrants under the Violence Against Women Act
     Presenter(s): National Immigrant Justice Center
     Updated: 03/01/2011
124. Preparing 2010 Income Taxes
     Training on preparing income taxes
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
     Updated: 02/25/2011
125. LAF Pro Se Bankruptcy Clinic Volunteer Attorney Training
     Training for volunteers with LAF's Pro Se Bankruptcy Clinic.
     Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 02/14/2011
126. Disability Rights Consortium: Housing Discrimination
     Webcast discussing housing discrimination
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 01/28/2011
127. Volunteer Training - Micah Legal Aid and REACH Legal Clinic
     Training for attorneys interested in volunteering with Micah Legal Aid and/or the REACH Legal Clinic
     Presenter(s): Legal Aid Bureau of Metropolitan Family Services
     Updated: 01/27/2011
128. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting- Tax Issues and Resources for Attorneys
     An overview of some general tax issues in areas such as divorce, custody, immigration, employment and consumer law as well as resources to assist low-income people with tax issues
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association & The Chicago Bar Foundation
     Updated: 01/21/2011
129. JusticeCorps Volunteer Training on Mortgage Foreclosure
     Training for the new JusticeCorps program that allows law students to assist in the Cook County Foreclosure Mediation Program
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
     Updated: 01/21/2011
130. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting- Resources to Assist Your Legal Aid Client In Crisis
     Discussion on some of the options in the Chicago area to find help for your legal aid client with these more exigent needs
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association
     Updated: 12/20/2010
131. Family Defense Center Training for Pro Bono Attorneys
     Training on representing wrongfully accused parents and child care professionals in administrative hearings for neglect or abuse cases
     Presenter(s): Family Defense Center
     Updated: 12/03/2010
132. NIJC Asylum Roundtable: The One-Year Filing Deadline
     Training on legal strategies for asylum seekers with one-year filing deadline issues
     Presenter(s): National Immigrant Justice Center
     Updated: 12/03/2010
133. Estate Administration
     Presents a comprehensive look at decedents’ estate administration in the Circuit Court of Cook County
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 11/17/2010
134. LAF Housing Training
     Training on housing law
     Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 11/17/2010
135. LAF Public Benefits Training
     Training on public benefits
     Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 11/17/2010
136. Nonprofit Board Service: Pitfalls and Possibilities for Attorney Directors
     Training on what you should be aware of and avoid when serving on a non-profit board
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association & The Chicago Bar Foundation
     Updated: 11/17/2010
137. Litigation Practice in Domestic Relations Court
     Training on litigation techniques for Domestic Relations Court
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 11/17/2010
138. DePaul Public Interest Law Symposium: Bringing Human Rights to Legal Services
     Explores the use of human rights norms in legal service, as adopted by the Maryland Legal Aid Bureau (MLAB)
     Presenter(s): DePaul Center for Public Interest Law
     Updated: 11/05/2010
139. Bankruptcy Project Pro-Se Help Desk Volunteer Training
     Training on the Bankruptcy Project's Pro-Se Help Desk at the Dirksen Federal Building
     Presenter(s): David Yen, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago - General Office
     Updated: 11/03/2010
140. Representing Prisoners in Civil Rights Actions: What You Should and What You Need to Know
     Training on the legal issues arise when representing prisoners
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association & The Chicago Bar Foundation
     Updated: 10/29/2010
141. Special Education Volunteer Training
     Overview of Special Education law and how to volunteer for Equip for Equality's helpline
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 10/29/2010
142. College Cost Reduction Access Act (CCRAA) Overview
     Presentation on the College Cost Reduction Access Act and how to qualify for it
     Presenter(s): Heather Jarvis, Equal Justice Works
     Updated: 10/08/2010
143. Growing Old Gracefully:Hospice and Other End of Life Issues
     Presentations on hospices and advanced care planning. This is part two of a four part series.
     Presenter(s): Prairie State Legal Services, Inc
     Updated: 10/07/2010
144. Growing Old Gracefully: Assessing Mental Capacity for Elder Decisions
     Discussion about what constitutes mental capacity and its effect in dealing with decisions affecting elderly individuals and their families, including hypothetical scenarios. This part three of a four part series
     Presenter(s): Prairie State Legal Services- Bloomington Office
     Updated: 10/07/2010
145. Growing Old Gracefully: Establishing Guardianship and Recent Trends
     Presentation on guardianship for the elderly. Part four of a four part series.
     Presenter(s): Prairie State Legal Services, Inc
     Updated: 10/07/2010
146. Growing Old Gracefully: Powers of Attorney Updates to Medicaid Regulations
     A description of how medicaid updates affect the Illinois Power of Attorney Act.
     Presenter(s): Prairie State Legal Services, Inc
     Updated: 10/06/2010
147. Appellate Lawyers Association: Lawyers Beware!: New Burdens and Boundaries From The United States Supreme Court
     Discusses practice before the US Supreme Court
     Presenter(s): Appellate Lawyers Association
     Updated: 09/24/2010
148. Disability Rights Consortium: Illinois Attorney General's Disability Rights Bureau 2010 Update
     Presents an update on the Illinois Attorney General's enforcement of disability rights
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 09/24/2010
149. Disability Rights Consortium: Voting Rights for People with Disabilities
     This Disability Rights Consortium meeting focuses on voting and people with disabilities
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 09/23/2010
150. Senior Tax Opportunity Program (STOP)
     Explains what is the Senior Tax Opportunity Program (STOP) and how it reaches out to Cook County senior citizens in danger of losing their homes due to delinquent property tax bills
     Presenter(s): Center for Disability and Elder Law
     Updated: 09/23/2010
151. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting - The “Seven Cs” of Settlement
     Explains the importance of settlement consideration to prevent unnecessary litigation
     Presenter(s): Chicago Bar Association
     Updated: 09/20/2010
152. Protecting the Rights of Tenants Living in Buildings in Foreclosure During and After the Foreclosure Process
     Overview of LCBH's 2009 Report "Chicago Apartment Building Foreclosures: Impact on Tenants"
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Committee for Better Housing
     Updated: 09/20/2010
153. Shriver Center Dialogue: Wealth-Building Blocks for Survivors of Abuse
     Please join our panelists as they discuss financial education and small dollar loans, two building blocks that have helped survivors.
     Presenter(s): Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law Illinois Legal Aid Online
     Updated: 09/20/2010
154. Serving Our Seniors Attorney Orientation Video Part Two: Your Role As Volunteer
     Serving Our Seniors is a national public service project of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. Part Two explains how volunteers will participate at Serving Our Seniors program workshops.
     Author: American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division; Chicago Bar Association Young Layers Section; Illinois Legal Aid Online
     Updated: 08/30/2010
155. Serving Our Seniors Attorney Orientation Video Part Three: Powers of Attorney for Healthcare
     Serving Our Seniors is a national public service project of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. Part Three explains basic concepts and execution of a Power of Attorney for Health Care.
     Author: American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division; Chicago Bar Association Young Layers Section; Illinois Legal Aid Online
     Updated: 08/30/2010
156. Serving Our Seniors Attorney Orientation Video Part Four: Powers of Attorney for Property
     Serving Our Seniors is a national public service project of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. Part Four gives explains basic concepts and execution of Powers of Attorney for Property.
     Author: American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division; Chicago Bar Association Young Layers Section; Illinois Legal Aid Online
     Updated: 08/30/2010
157. Serving Our Seniors Attorney Orientation Video Part Five: Living Will Declarations
     Serving Our Seniors is a national public service project of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. Part Five explains basic concepts and execution of Living Will Declarations.
     Author: American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division; Chicago Bar Association Young Layers Section; Illinois Legal Aid Online
     Updated: 08/30/2010
158. Serving Our Seniors Attorney Orientation Video Part Six: Testamentary Wills
     Serving Our Seniors is a national public service project of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. Part Six explains basic concepts and execution of a Simple Will.
     Author: American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division; Chicago Bar Association Young Layers Section; Illinois Legal Aid Online
     Updated: 08/30/2010
159. Serving Our Seniors Attorney Orientation Video Part Seven: Common Questions and Conclusion
     Serving Our Seniors is a national public service project of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. Part Seven answers common questions volunteer attorneys may encounter at Serving Our Senior workshops.
     Author: American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division; Chicago Bar Association Young Layers Section; Illinois Legal Aid Online
     Updated: 08/30/2010
160. Serving Our Seniors Attorney Orientation Video Part One: Introduction and Program Overview
     Serving Our Seniors is a national public service project of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. Part One gives an overview of the goals of the Serving Our Seniors program.
     Author: American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division; Chicago Bar Association Young Layers Section; Illinois Legal Aid Online
     Updated: 08/29/2010
161. Serving Our Seniors Attorney Orientation Video
     Serving Our Seniors is a national public service project of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. Pro Bono attorneys give legal advice and prepare documents for senior citizens needing help with estate planning.
     Author: American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division; Chicago Bar Association Young Layers Section; Illinois Legal Aid Online
     Updated: 08/29/2010
162. Adoption Procedures in Cook County
     This training discusses basic adoption practices in Cook County
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 08/25/2010
163. Discipline in the IDEA
     This training discusses the rules and guidelines that apply for an IDEA.
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 08/23/2010
164. Building the House - Supportive Services in Permanent Housing
     Workshop on helping Chicago's homeless service providers
     Presenter(s): Natalie Hutchinson and Ann Bihrle, Lakefront Supportive Housing
     Updated: 08/03/2010
165. Teaching Families about Guardianship and Alternatives Training
     Video on the legal process of guardianship, roles of wards and guardians and alternatives to guardianship
     Presenter(s): Stacy Yusim, Equip for Equality
     Updated: 08/03/2010
166. Serving Clients With Mental Disabilities
     Information for attorneys, paralegals and other support staff about how to serve clients with mental disabilities
     Presenter(s): Barry Taylor, Equip For Equality; Wally Winter and Diana White, Legal Assistance Foundation; Shirley Helm, Thresholds; Jim Grogan, Illinois Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission
     Updated: 08/03/2010
167. Disability Rights Consortium - Parental Rights of People with Disabilities
     The April meeting focuses on parental rights of people with disabilities.
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 08/03/2010
168. Pro Bono Advocacy in the Legislative Context
     Video training on issues arising from pro bono legislative advocacy
     Presenter(s): Chicago Bar Association Legal Aid Committee
     Updated: 08/02/2010
169. Updates to Ticket to Work and Other Programs
     Presentation on Ticket to Work and the Work Incentives Improvement Act
     Presenter(s): John Coburn, Health and Disability Advocates; Alan Goldstein and Cheryl Martin, Equip for Equality
     Updated: 08/02/2010
170. Americans with Disabilities Act and Housing Rights for the Disabled
     Video on issues under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) related to scope, public services and public accommodations
     Presenter(s): John Whitcomb, Equip for Equality
     Updated: 08/02/2010
171. Am I a Social Worker Training
     How to help clients while maintaining boundaries
     Presenter(s): Michelle Gellar, University of Chicago Law School’s Mandel Legal Aid Clinic
     Updated: 08/02/2010
172. Settlement: When, Amounts and What to Look out For Training
     Discussion about how to approach the settlement of a prisoner's civil rights case
     Presenter(s): James P. Chapman, Illinois Institute for Community Law
     Updated: 08/02/2010
173. Pro Bono Primer: Packaging Pro Bono Opportunities and Making the Most of Pro Bono Contributions
     Video panel discussion regarding pro bono opportunities and volunteer strategies
     Presenter(s): Chicago Bar Association
     Updated: 08/02/2010
174. CBA Legal Aid Committe: Is Your Office ADA Compliant?
     A webcast regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act and the requirements that are placed on public offices under that act
     Presenter(s): Chicago Bar Foundation
     Updated: 08/02/2010
175. Disability Rights Consortium - Transit and Paratransit Services
     A video training on the rights of people with disabilities on the transit and paratransit systems and what to do if you are denied those rights
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 08/02/2010
176. Disability Rights Consortium - Disability Harassment
     Professor Mark Weber will be discussing Disability Harassment.
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 08/02/2010
177. Disability Rights Consortium: Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Education
     Adele Rapport will be speaking about the work of OCR and her ideas about collaborating with the disability community.
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 08/02/2010
178. Illinois Victim’s Economic Security and Safety Act (“VESSA”)
     This training provides information regarding victims’ rights and employers’ obligations under VESSA.
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Lawyers' Committee for civil Rights Under the Law
     Updated: 07/29/2010
179. Disability Rights Consortium: City of Chicago 2010 Update
     Karen Tamly, Commissioner for the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, reviews the disability-related accomplishments and priorities for the City of Chicago.
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 06/29/2010
180. Cook County Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program -- Volunteer Training
     In 2010, the Circuit Court of Cook County initiated the Cook County Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program. This training discusses what the Mediation Program is and how an attorney can take part in this program.
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 06/22/2010
181. National Reunification Day
     Please join us to celebrate the reunification of parents with their children after being separated by the child welfare system. This is the first-ever National Reunification Day celebration in Chicago.
     Presenter(s): Family Defense Center
     Updated: 06/22/2010
182. The Victims’ Economic Security & Safety Act
     In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, please join the Chicago Bar Association Alliance for Women for an important discussion on THE VICTIMS ECONOMIC SECURITY SAFETY ACT.
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association
     Updated: 06/10/2010
183. Working with Clients that have Addictions
     This training discusses best practices on how to work with clients with addictions.
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 06/09/2010
184. Temporary Protected Status Seminar Part One
     An Immigration Law training sponsored by the Indian-American Bar Association.
     Presenter(s): Indian-American Bar Association
     Updated: 06/08/2010
185. Temporary Protected Status Seminar Part Two
     An Immigration Law training sponsored by the Indian-American Bar Association.
     Presenter(s): Indian-American Bar Association
     Updated: 06/08/2010
186. Shriver Center Dialogue: Reports from the Frontlines in Springfield and Washington,D.C.
     Join us for three insiders’ perspectives on the Illinois General Assembly’s spring session 2010 and an update on what is happening in Congress.
     Presenter(s): Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law Illinois Legal Aid Online
     Updated: 06/08/2010
187. Illinois Expungement and Sealing
     A training on how to evaluate eligibility for and assisting clients in applying for expungement or sealing of criminal records under the amendments effective for 2010.
     Presenter(s): Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
     Updated: 06/08/2010
188. Disability Rights Consortium: Healthcare Reform Legislation
     Stephanie Altman from Health & Disability Advocates is the featured speaker for the May Disability Rights Consortium. She reviews the recent Healthcare Reform Legislation and discusses the implications of the legislation on people with disabilities.
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 06/08/2010
189. Equip for Equality Priority Setting Meeting - 2010 Chicago
     Equip for Equality's Summer 2010 annual Public Meeting.
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 06/08/2010
190. Appellate Practice Seminar
     The Appellate Lawyers Association presents a training that covers topics such as Brief Writing, Oral Argument, Supreme Court Practice, and Appellate Jurisdiction and Procedure.
     Presenter(s): The Apellate Lawyers Association
     Updated: 06/08/2010
191. Mental Health Records Confidentiality Act
     Attorney Joe Monahan and the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services presents a training on the Mental Health Records Confidentiality Act.
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 06/08/2010
192. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting: What Health Care Reform Means to the Low-Income Client
     At this meeting, a panel discusses the Health Care Reform Act and what it means for Low-Income Clients.
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association
     Updated: 06/08/2010
193. First District Luncheon with Justice Robert R. Thomas, Supreme Court of Illinois
     The Appellate Lawyers Association welcomes Justice Robert R. Thomas of the Supreme Court of Illinois as the featured speaker for its May 2010 luncheon.
     Presenter(s): The Apellate Lawyers Association
     Updated: 06/08/2010
194. Expungement Summit Volunteer Attorney Training
     The Honorable Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, will host the annual Expungement Summit on Saturday, June 5, 2010. This training provides attorneys with information on how to help people seal or expunge their criminal records.
     Presenter(s): Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County
     Updated: 05/26/2010
195. Accessible Assets Training: Financial Planning Strategies for Disability Service Providers
     Join financial planning experts for a FREE training for service providers on practical strategies for saving and increasing the financial stability of Social Security disability beneficiaries.
     Presenter(s): Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law Illinois Legal Aid Online
     Updated: 05/19/2010
196. Dealing with Children Exposed to Violence
     This training discuses how lawyers can best work with children who have been exposed to violence.
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 05/11/2010
197. Family Law Seminar
     This Family Law Seminar will cover several issues including Tax Issues in Divorce Cases, Military Issues, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act & The Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.
     Presenter(s): Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
     Updated: 05/10/2010
198. Appellate Lawyers Association: Appellate Practice Seminar with Appellate Court Justices, First District
     The Association presents a unique Appellate Practice Seminar featuring five current Justices of the Appellate Court for the First District.
     Presenter(s): The Appellate Lawyers Association
     Updated: 04/19/2010
199. What You Need to Know about the Revised NFP Act
     This training covers what you need to know about the Revised NFP Act.
     Presenter(s): Community Economic Development Law Project
     Updated: 04/13/2010
200. Working with Challenging Clients (and Counsel)
     This training covers strategies and techniques as well as ethical considerations for handling challenging clients and counsel.
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
     Updated: 04/08/2010
201. Representing Asylum Seekers Training
     A basic training for pro bono attorneys representing immigrants who are seeking asylum.
     Presenter(s): National Immigrant Justice Center
     Updated: 04/01/2010
202. Chicago Tenants Rights Hotline Volunteer Training
     This webcast is a training for MTO’s Chicago Tenants Rights Hotline Volunteers. MTO’s Citywide Tenants Rights Hotline serves as a first point of contact for Chicago tenants.
     Presenter(s): Metropolitan Tenants Organization
     Updated: 04/01/2010
203. Overview of Workers Compensation
     Howard H. Ankin provides a simple overview of Workers Compensation law and process for attorneys who do not practice in the area.
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 04/01/2010
204. Disability Rights Consortium: Latino Community
     Webcast on outreach and advocacy for the Latino disability community
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 03/15/2010
205. Illinois Appellate Lawyers Association Luncheon: Petitions for Leave to Appeal
     Two highly experienced Supreme Court practitioners describe how to successfully petition for, and defend against, leave to appeal to our state’s highest court.
     Presenter(s): The Apellate Lawyers Association
     Updated: 03/15/2010
206. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting: The Rights of the Unmarried (Part 1)
     A Brief Overview on Issues of Inheritance, Powers of Attorney and Health Care
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
     Updated: 03/15/2010
207. Preparing Your 2009 Income Taxes
     Larry Krupp interprets and explains the latest version of the tax code. He will discuss changes and concerns that can affect your business, your personal finances and those of your clients.
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 03/09/2010
208. Accessing Justice: Military Veterans, Servicemembers, and Their Families
     Webcast on the legal problems facing veterans, servicemembers and their families, including Family Law and Wills and Estates
     Presenter(s): Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law Illinois Legal Aid Online
     Updated: 03/09/2010
209. Social Security Training
     This training discusses social security overpayments, the protection of supplemental security income and disability benefits, asset protection, and asset building.
     Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 03/05/2010
210. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting: Using Illinois Legal Aid Online's Technology to Improve Your Practice
     A training on how to use Illinois Legal Aid Online's Technology to Improve Your Practice and Service to Legal Aid Clients.
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association
     Updated: 03/02/2010
211. Special Education Law
     The Special Education Basics seminar will cover, eligibility, FAPE, LRE, IEPs - what should be in them and what to watch for, Accommodations and Modifications, Related Services, Placement, Legal Standards, and Advocacy Tips.
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 02/23/2010
212. Health Law Training
     This session provides an overview on basic Health Law.
     Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 02/04/2010
213. Disability Rights Consortium: Advocating on Behalf of People with Autism
     A training on advocating on behalf of people with autism.
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 01/28/2010
214. CBA Legal Aid Committee: Understanding the Issues in Illinois’ Budget
     Provides information about how the legal aid community is affected by the current budget crisis in Illinois
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
     Updated: 12/18/2009
215. Bankruptcy Law Training
     This session provides an overview on Bankruptcy Law, including Chapter 7 and 13, stays and exemptions, venue and jurisdiction, procedures
     Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 12/16/2009
216. Disability Rights Consortium: Asset Building in the Disability Community
     This webcast discusses asset building for people with disabilities, including education, banking and tax preparation, IDA programs and resources
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 12/09/2009
217. Basic Consumer Law Training
     This session provides an overview of consumer law, including deficiency cases, collection abuse, credit report basics, wage assignments and deductions, and arbitration clauses
     Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 12/08/2009
218. Veteran's & Unemployment Law Training
     This session provides an overview of basic veteran's rights and benefits, as well as unemployment eligibility and practice tips
     Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 12/08/2009
219. SSI/SSDI Training
     This session provides an overview of basic SSI/SSDI issues.
     Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 12/02/2009
220. Orders of Protection Training
     This session provides an overview of Orders of Protection that includes the identification of domestic violence, preparation forms, available resources, and strategy
     Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 12/02/2009
221. CVLS Thunderdome Divorce Clinic- Session One
     This training provides a substantive background for simple divorce case. Topics discussed include: grounds, child custody, child support, visitation, property and debt distribution and maintenance.
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 12/02/2009
222. Representing Landlords in Eviction Cases
     Attorney Wayne Shapiro will be focusing on what you need to know to evict a tenant.
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 11/17/2009
223. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting: Issues and Resources for Legal Aid Clients Who are Veterans and Servicemembers
     This program provides a brief introduction for legal aid attorneys as to why they should consider screening new clients as to their military status, and some of the laws and issues that are unique to these two groups.
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
     Updated: 11/16/2009
224. Appellate Lawyers Association Luncheon: The New Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct-Highlights for Appellate Lawyers
     At the Appellate Lawyers Association November 2009 luncheon, panelists will discuss “The New Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct-Highlights for Appellate Lawyers.”
     Presenter(s): The Apellate Lawyers Association
     Updated: 11/16/2009
225. Special Education Training
     This seminar will cover, eligibility, FAPE, LRE, IEPs, Transition Planning, Accommodations and Modifications, Related Services, Placement, Legal Standards, and Advocacy Tips.
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 11/04/2009
226. An Introduction to Forms of Relief from a Criminal Record - Expungement, Sealing & Pardons
     This course covers the basic eligibility for expungement and sealing, the limitations of the law, procedures for filing and how to volunteer with Cabrini Green Legal Aid's Expungement Help Desk.
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association
     Updated: 10/30/2009
227. Social Security Basics
     An overview of how Social Security regulations affect applicants with HIV/AIDS.
     Presenter(s): AIDS Legal Council of Chicago
     Updated: 10/30/2009
228. Institutional Litigants in the Appellate Courts: Strategy and Ethics
     A panel discussion at the Appellate Lawyers Association Luncheon on dealing with institutional litigants
     Presenter(s): The Apellate Lawyers Association
     Updated: 10/30/2009
229. Representing Low-Income Tenants in Eviction Court
     This training covers the basics of landlord-tenant law and procedure as well as providing an overview of how volunteers can get involved in pro bono activities through LCBH.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing, Inc.
     Updated: 10/29/2009
230. Disability Rights Consortium: Filing a Discrimination Complaint
     The October 2009 consortium meeting discusses how people with disabilities can file discrimination complaints with their respective agencies and discusses other procedural and substantive issues related to disability.
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 10/29/2009
231. An Introduction to Representing Low-Income Individuals and Families that Face a Tax Controversy with the Internal Revenue Service
     This program provides an overview to resolving individual income tax matters for low income taxpayers.
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association
     Updated: 10/29/2009
232. Illinois State Court Practice Training
     This webcast provides an introduction to basic State Court Practice in Illinois
     Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 10/21/2009
233. Immigration Reform 101
     In this wecbast the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) discusses the status of immigration legislation in Washington, D.C., as well as how to get involved as an advocate
     Presenter(s): National Immigrant Justice Center
     Updated: 10/21/2009
234. Alternative Support for Veterans: The Role of Mediation in Issues Confronting Veterans
     A training that discusses basic mediation resources available to veterans
     Presenter(s): Association for Conflict Resolution - Chicago Chapter
     Updated: 10/16/2009
235. Simple Estate Planning & Wills
     Join us as the ever-popular topic of estate planning and will drafting is demystified and boiled down to basics for CVLS volunteers.
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 10/14/2009
236. CBA Legal Aid Committee: Understanding Illinois' New Ethical Rules
     A training on the New Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct: Rule 6.5 and Other Rules of Particular Interest to Legal Aid Attorneys.
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
     Updated: 10/09/2009
237. Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program in Cook County
     This training will include a presentation by our HPRP Legal Services Provider (CARPLS) on eviction and foreclosure proceedings, a description of the legal services provided through CARPLS under HPRP, and the referral process.
     Presenter(s): CARPLS
     Updated: 10/09/2009
238. Introducing the Illinois L3C
     A free seminar about the new L3C structure for socially beneficial businesses.
     Presenter(s): Community Economic Development Law Project
     Updated: 10/06/2009
239. Cross Examination of Vocational and Medical Experts
     A training on how to cross examine vocational and medical experts for social security cases.
     Presenter(s): Prairie State Legal Services
     Updated: 10/05/2009
240. Climate Change Policy and Low-Income Communities
     A symposium that discusses the impact of climate change policy on low- income communities.
     Presenter(s): Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law Illinois Legal Aid Online
     Updated: 10/01/2009
241. Mediation Training
     A training that presents basics on mediation.
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 09/24/2009
242. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting: Update on Foreclosure
     Webcast of the September 2009 Chicago Bar Association Legal Aid Committee meeting. This training highlights 2009 updates to foreclosure law.
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
     Updated: 09/09/2009
243. SSI/SSDI Overpayment Cases Training
     This session will provide an introduction to SSI and SSDI overpayment cases for pro bono attorneys.
     Presenter(s): Illinois Legal Aid Online
     Updated: 09/08/2009
244. Special Education Training 2009
     Special Education Training for volunteers and interns working with Equip For Equality.
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 09/03/2009
245. Estate Planning for Medicaid
     This training provides information on the steps people need to take to protect their assets and future income.
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 09/03/2009
246. Special Education Helpline Training
     This training will prepare attorneys to work on the Special Education Helpline at Equip for Equality.
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 08/19/2009
247. Representing Victims of Domestic Abuse and Violent Crimes
     This training will discuss how to represent victims of domestic abuse and violent crimes.
     Presenter(s): National Immigrant Justice Center
     Updated: 08/17/2009
248. An Overview of Ch 7 & Ch 13 Bankruptcy
     Jeffrey Dan of Crane Heyman Simon Welch & Clar, and Bennett Kahn of Law Offices of Melvin Kaplan, provides an overview of consumer bankruptcy law.
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 06/30/2009
249. Family Law Training
     A training on current issues in divorce and custody cases
     Presenter(s): Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation-Central Regional Office
     Updated: 06/17/2009
250. Expungement Summit Video Training
     An attorney training on the basics of expunging and sealing a client's criminal records.
     Author: Cook County Public Defender's Office
     Updated: 06/15/2009
251. Appellate Practice Seminar
     All day training on tips for appellate lawyers.
     Presenter(s): The Appellate Lawyers Association
     Updated: 06/08/2009
252. CBA Legal Aid Meeting:Hospital Bills and the Legal Aid Client
     A training that discusses the responsibility of non profit hospitals to their patients.
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association
     Updated: 06/08/2009
253. Shriver Center Dialogue - How will stimulus funds improve the lives of low-income children?
     A training on how stimulus funds improve the lives of low-income children in Illinois.
     Presenter(s): Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law Illinois Legal Aid Online
     Updated: 06/05/2009
254. Presentation on Employment Issues--Deferred Law Firm Associates at Legal Aid and Public Interest Organizations
     Presentation on Employment Issues--Deferred Law Firm Associates at Legal Aid and Public Interest Organizations
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
     Updated: 06/03/2009
255. Mental Health Issues
     A training that presents the basics on dealing with clients with mental health issues.
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 06/03/2009
256. Minor Guardianship Training
     A training that teaches the basics of representing clients in a minor guardianship case.
     Presenter(s): Chicago Legal Advocacy for Incarcerated Mothers (CLAIM)
     Updated: 06/02/2009
257. REACH Legal Clinic and Simple Divorce Program Training
     Video on family, consumer, and housing law issues for pro bono attorneys
     Presenter(s): REACH Legal Aid Clinic; Legal Aid Bureau
     Updated: 06/02/2009
258. Mortgage Loss Mitigation
     A training on how to work with lenders to get the best deal for a client who is behind on their mortgage or in foreclosure.
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 05/05/2009
259. Family Law Training
     A video training on Family Law issues. Discusses how to strategize a case from start to finish.
     Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 04/13/2009
260. Bankruptcy Law
     A training on Bankruptcy Law issues.
     Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 04/09/2009
261. Mediation: What Works and What Doesn't
     An Appellate Luncheon training on Mediation by mediators in the 7th Circuit.
     Presenter(s): The Appellate Lawyers Association
     Updated: 04/09/2009
262. Advanced Care Planning
     A training on Advanced Care Planning
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 04/09/2009
263. Apellate Practice Seminar
     Judges in the Fourth District of The Appellate Court of Illinois will discuss tips on appearing in court.
     Presenter(s): The Appellate Lawyers Association
     Updated: 04/09/2009
264. Working with Challenging Clients
     Speakers will present solid strategies and techniques as well as ethical considerations for handling challenging clients
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association
     Updated: 04/01/2009
265. NIJC Representing GLBT/HIV + Refugees and Asylum Seekers
     A training that presents basics on how to represent HIV Positive/GLBT clients who are refugees or who are seeking asylum.
     Presenter(s): National Immigrant Justice Center
     Updated: 03/31/2009
266. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting
     Your Legal Aid Client’s Safety Net Programs: Current Challenges and the Impact of the Federal Stimulus Bill
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association
     Updated: 03/24/2009
267. Domestic Violence and Civil Orders of Protection
     A training that provides basics on orders of protection
     Presenter(s): The Young Lawyers Section of the Chicago Bar Association
     Updated: 03/04/2009
268. Preparing 2008 Income Taxes
     A training explaining basics on how to file your 2008 taxes.
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 03/04/2009
269. Disability Rights Consortium: Pending Disability-Related Legislation
     A training by EFE on pending disability-related legislation.
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 03/04/2009
270. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting: Criminal Records Related Issues
     Resources available for legal aid service providers who are helping clients with criminal records.
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association
     Updated: 02/06/2009
271. LSC TIG Conference 2009: TIG Highlights-Baselines, Responses, and Upcoming Grants
     LSC TIG Conference 2009: TIG Highlights-Baselines, Responses, and Upcoming Grants
     Presenter(s): Legal Services Corporation Technology Initiative Grants Program
     Updated: 02/06/2009
272. Individualized Education Program Meetings for Students with Special Education Needs
     This training will provide information on representing juveniles with special education needs at IEP meetings.
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 02/06/2009
273. Immigration Issues in Family Law
     Immigration attorney Richard Hanus will discuss immigration law as it relates to family law issues, including adoption and child custody.
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 01/28/2009
274. Representing Unaccompanied Minors
     This training will better equip attorneys to handle unaccompanied minor immigration cases.
     Presenter(s): National Immigrant Justice Center
     Updated: 12/18/2008
275. Overview of Immigration Basics
     Overview of Immigration Basics: Inadmissibility and Deportability, Family-Based Petitioning, Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing and Naturalization
     Presenter(s): National Immigrant Justice Center
     Updated: 12/15/2008
276. Foreclosure-related Eviction Training
     This training will focus on representing tenants who are being evicted either through a supplemental proceeding in a foreclosure case or a separate forcible entry and detainer action.
     Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 12/15/2008
277. CARPLS Volunteer Training: Landlord-Tenant
     A Landlord-Tenant Training for volunteer attorneys at CARPLS.
     Presenter(s): CARPLS
     Updated: 12/15/2008
278. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting: Debt Collection Issues
     The panel members will provide a perspective on the growing number of collection suits which are being seen at the Daley Center and available resources for these cases.
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
     Updated: 12/15/2008
279. Special Education Clinic Training: IEP and Expulsion
     Webcast of Special Education Clinic Training held by Equip for Equality recorded on 04.09.08
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 12/09/2008
280. Representing Asylum Seekers
     This training will equip attorneys with a thorough understanding of asylum law, and the basic practices and procedures of asylum cases.
     Presenter(s): National Immigrant Justice Center
     Updated: 12/05/2008
281. Basic Motion Practice in Divorce Cases
     An overview of pleadings and common motions used in the litigation of divorce cases.
     Presenter(s): Darryl Apperton, Cabrini Green Legal Aid
     Updated: 12/05/2008
282. Youth Transitional Housing Programs
     A training covering the basics for a program interested in seeking licensing to be a YTHP.
     Presenter(s): Chicago Coalition for the Homeless Law Project
     Updated: 11/20/2008
283. Immigration Raids, Due Process and the Separation of Powers: Implications from Postville and Beyond
     Legal discussion of an ICE workplace raid in Postville, Iowa, during the summer of 2008, and its impact on the detained undocumented workers and the community.
     Presenter(s): DePaul University College of Law Center for Public Interest Law
     Updated: 11/19/2008
284. Keeping the Lights On: Representing Clients to Prevent Utility Shut-offs
     This session will look at traditional legal strategies for helping clients maintain or restore utility services.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
285. Keeping Kids in School: Defending Expulsion and Suspension Cases & Education Rights of Homeless Children
     This session will address two realities that deny low-income children access to education: expulsion or other disciplinary procedures, and homelessness.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
286. Working with Difficult Clients
     This session provides practical tips for effectively working with difficult clients.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
287. Collaborating Beyond the Legal Aid Community
     A how-to for legal aid attorneys who need the services of other non-legal professionals.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
288. Identifying and Fighting Fiduciary Fraud of Seniors
     This session will outline legal remedies available to victims of fiduciary fraud.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
289. Don’t Know Much About Bankruptcy: The Intersection of Bankruptcy and Your Practice
     This session is designed for advocates who practice in areas other than bankruptcy, but who need to know about how bankruptcy might impact their cases in those other areas.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
290. Build Wealth, Not Debt: Strategies for Helping Clients Out of Poverty
     This session will explore practical strategies for helping poverty stricken individuals.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
291. Immigration Law Basics for Non-Immigration Attorneys
     This session will familiarize the non-immigration practitioner with the basics of the immigration process.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
292. Helping People Help Themselves: Pro Se Assistance Initiatives
     This session introduces attendees to various models of pro se assistance that are being used in Illinois.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
293. Unlawful Presence: 3, 10 and Permanent Bar
     An Immigration Rights training for pro bono attorneys.
     Presenter(s): DePaul Legal Clinic
     Updated: 11/19/2008
294. Advocating for Clients Who Have Mental Disabilities
     This training will discuss how to best advocate for someone who has a mental disability.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
295. Cultural Competency in the Delivery of Legal Services
     This session will address the issue of cultural competency and will include active participation by attendees.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
296. Ethical Issues and Dilemmas in Everyday Legal Aid Practice
     This session will look at some of the most common ethical issues facing legal aid lawyers
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
297. Kids are Expensive: How to Collect Child Support and Obtain Public Benefits for Children
     This session will address strategies for helping clients collect child support.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
298. VAWA and the Safe Homes Act: Housing Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence
     This session will provide information on the housing protections under the Violence Against Women Act and the Safe Homes Act.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
299. The ABCs of Auto Fraud: Common Car Dealer Practices and How To Fight Them
     Learn how to interpret your client’s experience at the car dealership and raise the legal claims and defenses arising from those practices.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
300. Skills for Supervisors: Providing Effective Feedback
     This session is designed for managers and supervisors at all levels who want to learn how to provide feedback which will result in positive change and growth.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
301. Getting it Done: Effective Time Management
     This session is designed to address the stresses caused by the many demands on legal aid attorneys and paralegals.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
302. ESI Files: How To Get Electronically Stored Information And Use It Effectively
     This session will discuss various examples of ESI and explore how to use discovery tools to obtain ESI related to your case.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
303. Navigating the Alphabet Soup of Government Benefits
     This informative and interactive workshop will focus on government benefit eligibility.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
304. Can the House be Saved? Foreclosure Basics and Identifying Cases Where You Can Make a Difference
     This session will address the basics of foreclosure.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
305. Settling Your Case: Pros and Pitfalls
     This session will address several aspects of settling cases
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
306. A Trillion Dollars Here, A Trillion Dollars There: It Starts to Add Up
     This session will provide a candid look at what inadequate tax policies and structural deficits at the state and federal level mean for you.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
307. Loan Forgiveness for Legal Aid Attorneys: Legislative Responses to the Student Debt Crisis and More
     Learn how student loan repayments will be affected by provisions of the College Cost Reduction and Access Act
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
308. Appellate Lawyers Association Luncheon
     A luncheon program featuring the Honorable Richard Posner, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
     Presenter(s): Apellate Lawyers Association
     Updated: 11/19/2008
309. Beyond the Bailout: Real Solutions to the Subprime Crisis
     Beyond the Bailout: Real Solutions to the Subprime Crisis
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
310. 30 Technology Tips to Enhance Your Everyday Practice
     This session will offer useful tips for advocates, from integrating statewide web sites into their practice to managing documents.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
311. Emerging Issues in the Delivery of Pro Bono Services
     This session will focus on helping programs bolster their efforts to provide pro bono legal services.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
312. How to Present Your Case Effectively at an Administrative Hearing
     Training session for advocates on how to conduct a successful hearing before an administrative agency, such as Social Security Administration and Illinois Department of Human Services.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
313. "Non-Profit" Hospitals and Patient Billing: It's Enough to Make You Sick
     Learn about the evolution of hospital patient care finance in this country
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
314. Special Issues in Housing: Defending Subsidized Housing and Mobile Home Residents In Eviction Actions
     Learn how to use the latest housing regulations to your advantage in eviction proceedings.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
315. Turn that Paper into Real Protection: Enforcing Orders of Protection
     This session will teach you how to effectively use the civil and criminal courts to enforce orders of protection.
     Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
     Updated: 11/19/2008
316. Working with Clients Who Have Psychiatric Disorders
     Mary Hasse will help volunteers better understand how to work with parties or clients with psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder.
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 11/07/2008
317. Immigration Remedies for Victims of Crime, Trafficking, and Domestic Violence
     At this panel, presenters will discuss three remedies available to immigrant victims of crime and trafficking – the U visa, the T visa, and the self-petition under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association
     Updated: 11/07/2008
318. Use of Digital Video Depositions in Court: Direct and Cross
     In this second seminar presented by FTI, the presenter talks about best ways to produce video depositions.
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 11/07/2008
319. Signing On to Signature Projects
     A discussion about the risks, results, and rewards of signature projects
     Presenter(s): Pro Bono Initiative
     Updated: 11/07/2008
320. Serving as a Guardian Ad Litem in Probate Court
     Learn how to be a GAL in Cook County Probate cases involving persons with disabilities
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
     Updated: 10/30/2008
321. Disability Rights Consortium: Emergency Evaculation
     The topic this month will be the emergency evacuation of people with disabilities.
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 10/23/2008
322. October CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting
     The training will cover Amendments to the Illinois Supreme Court Rules 716 and 756 and tactics on how to best Increase Access to Justice by Using Retired/Inactive Attorneys and Corporate Counsel in Your Pro Bono Program.
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
     Updated: 10/17/2008
323. Trafficking of Women and Girls: Forced Labor, Forced Prostitution, and Hope
     Jane Tafel talks about Hagar, U.S.A.'s work in the recovery and empowerment of victims of human rights abuses. Martina Vandenberg addresses human trafficking in the United States.
     Presenter(s): Save Our Sisters; The Jenner & Block Women’s Forum; LexisNexis; PriceWaterhouseCoopers
     Updated: 10/07/2008
324. Appellate Lawyers Association Luncheon: Amicus Briefs
     Illinois Solicitor General Michael Scodro opens the Appellate Lawyers Association's program year to speak on amicus briefs
     Presenter(s): Appellate Lawyers Association
     Updated: 10/02/2008
325. Setting Up a 501(c)(3)
     Elaine Wilson goes over basic procedures for setting up a 501(c)(3) organization
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 09/23/2008
326. The New Form 990: Are You Ready?
     A free seminar on the new Form 990. This presentation will address the major changes to the new Form 990 and potential pitfalls to avoid.
     Presenter(s): Illinois Bar Foundation
     Updated: 09/17/2008
327. Project Salute: Veteran's Benefit Training
     Video training for Project SALUTE, a program through which attorneys volunteer to assist local veterans in VA disability and pension benefits claims
     Presenter(s): Illinois Legal Aid Online
     Updated: 09/15/2008
328. An Overview of Employment Litigation
     Labor and employment attorney Marc J. Siegel of Cafarelli & Siegel Ltd. will answer employment litigation questions.
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 07/29/2008
329. Service Members Civil Relief Act Presentation
     John Costello runs the veteran’s rights project at Legal Assistance Foundation. He will give an introduction of overview of the Service Members Civil Relief Act.
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 06/19/2008
330. Disability Rights Consortium - Assistance Technology
     The Disability Rights Consortium Meeting by Equip for Equality from January 2008. The January meeting will be focusing on assistive technology.
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 06/11/2008
331. False Claims to Citizenship, Voter Registration & Voting
     
     Presenter(s): DePaul Legal Clinic
     Updated: 06/03/2008
332. U Non-Immigrant Visas for Victims of Crimes
     Archived webcast of training on the U Non-Immigrant Visas for victims of crimes.
     Presenter(s): DePaul Legal Clinic
     Updated: 05/29/2008
333. How to Defend a Collection Case
     A archived webcast of the training How to Defend a Collection Case recorded by Chicago Volunteer Legal Services on April 23, 2008
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 05/29/2008
334. Disability Rights Consortium - Special Education and School Discipline
     This meeting will focus on the intersection of special education and school discipline, including issues involving the juvenile justice system.
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 05/29/2008
335. Special Needs Trust
     This video training provides information about the growing area of special needs planning.
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 05/27/2008
336. Understanding Financial Statements
     Understanding Financial Statements is an introduction to financial statement analysis and presentation.
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 05/27/2008
337. Appellate Advocacy Training
     This Appellate Advocacy Training covers Brief Writing, Oral Arguments, and Appellate Procedure and Jurisdiction.
     Presenter(s): Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation-East. St. Louis Office
     Updated: 05/27/2008
338. PBI 2008 Agency Series: Engaging Pro Bono Volunteers
     A webcast of the training Engaging Pro Bono Volunteers by Pro Bono Initiative recorded on March 10 2008
     Presenter(s): Pro Bono Initiative
     Updated: 03/25/2008
339. CBA Legal Committee Meeting: Court Desks
     A webcast of the training Court Desks by The Chicago Bar Foundation recorded on March 13, 2008
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
     Updated: 03/25/2008
340. CLAIM Family Law Clinic Training
     This training covers the CLAIM Family Law Clinic and the law you need to know to volunteer at the clinic
     Presenter(s): CLAIM
     Updated: 03/03/2008
341. Veterans Disability Rights Consortium Meeting: Rights and Legal Resources
     This training covers veterans laws and issues for legal aid advocates and available resources
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 03/03/2008
342. Pro Bono Training: How to Handle a DCFS Expungement Appeal
     A video training about the importance of DCFS expungement cases and information about the new pro bono program
     Presenter(s): Family Defense Center
     Updated: 02/06/2008
343. Special Education Clinic Training 2008
     Information on special education issues for people with disabilities
     Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
     Updated: 02/06/2008
344. Adoption Procedures and Practices in Cook County
     Explains the process and legal details of adoption proceedings in Cook County
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
     Updated: 01/30/2008
345. Homeless Persons and Social Security Claims: A Primer
     Advice for attorneys who wish to help the homeless, but whose practice area is not poverty law
     Presenter(s): Law Project of Chicago Coalition for the Homeless
     Updated: 01/15/2008
346. The ADA and Website Accessibility
     Explains issues related to web access for the disabled
     Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
     Updated: 01/11/2008
347. Form 990: Much More than a Tax Return
     A video training about the Form 990, its importance and tips on filling it out
     Presenter(s): Chicago Bar Foundation
     Updated: 01/10/2008
348. Defending a Traffic Accident Case
     Discusses the best way to defend a motor vehicle property damage lawsuit and also reviews settlement negotiations, the ins and outs of dealing with insurance companies, comparative negligence and related issues
     Presenter(s): Tony Monaco, Swanson Martin & Bell
     Updated: 01/02/2008
349. Employment Issues for Individuals with HIV
     Covers issues that confront clients with HIV in the workforce
     Presenter(s): AIDS Legal Council of Chicago
     Updated: 12/21/2007
350. Moving Your Volunteers Beyond Their Zones of Comfort and Experience
     Webcast explaining different ways to get attorneys involved in pro bono work that is outside of their comfort zone
     Presenter(s): Pro Bono Initiative
     Updated: 12/21/2007
351. Developing and Delivering Effective Presentations and Trainings for Law Firm and Corporate Pro Bono Attorneys
     This second and final program in the 2007 Pro Bono Initiative Agency Series is focused on micro level strategies for delivering personal pitches of your program and delivering effective and useful trainings to firms and corporations
     Presenter(s): Bob Glaves, Chicago Bar Foundation; Michael Bergmann, PILI Pro Bono Initiative; Todd Solomon, McDermott, Will & Emery, LLP; Pauline Levy, McDonald's Corporation
     Updated: 12/21/2007
352. Confidentiality for HIV+ Clients
     Training on the AIDS Confidentiality Act
     Presenter(s): Ann Hilton, AIDS Legal Council of Chicago
     Updated: 12/10/2007
353. Trial Practice in Municipal Court Transcript
     Explains basic municpal court practice
     Presenter(s): Janet Hermann, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 11/14/2007
354. CARPLS Volunteer Attorney Training: Consumer Law and Bankruptcy
     Explains basic consumer law and bankruptcy concepts for attorneys
     Presenter(s): David Yen, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 11/13/2007
355. Immigration for the Non-Immigration Lawyer: What You Need to Know about Representing Children
     Outlines the major issues involved in representing children in immigration cases
     Presenter(s): Sioban Albiol, DePaul University College of Law; Nora Phillips, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago; Claudia Valenzuela, National Immigrant Justice Center
     Updated: 11/12/2007
356. Practical Tips for Handling Special Education Issues
     Information on basic concepts in special education law for non-special education lawyers
     Presenter(s): Matthew D. Cohen, Olga Pribyl, Consuelo Puente, Debra J. Wysong
     Updated: 11/09/2007
357. Chicago Community Land Trust Buyers Attorney Training
     A webcast training about the function of the Chicago Community Land Trust
     Presenter(s): Community Economic Development Law Project
     Updated: 11/08/2007
358. Basic Traffic Court Practice
     Describes the location, layout and basic practice involved in traffic court
     Presenter(s): Jesus Perez, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
     Updated: 10/25/2007
359. Effectively Marketing Your Agency's Pro Bono Program
     Training on how to effectively use various tools to promote your pro bono programs, including websites, newsletters, and email.
     Presenter(s): Michael Bergmann, Pro Bono Initiative, Rob Acton, Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic, Murray Coffey,Jenner & Block LLP, Lisa Colpoys, Illinois Legal Aid Online, Mary Meg McCarthy, National Immigrant Justice Center, Allegra Rich, Seyfarth Shaw, LLP
     Updated: 10/23/2007
360. Reporting Pro Bono Work
     An explanation of the rules on reporting Pro Bono activity and the potential rule modifications that have been proposed
     Presenter(s): Chicago Bar Foundation
     Updated: 10/23/2007
361. Family Law Training
     Information on various aspects of family law
     Presenter(s): Nina Tarr, Julie Keehner Katz, Honorable Timothy Olson, Marta Papa, Martha Eller
     Updated: 10/23/2007
362. Wills, POAs, Permanency Planning for HIV Clients
     
     Presenter(s): Aids Legal Council of Chicago
     Updated: 08/15/2007
363. Pharmaceutical Access for HIV Clients
     
     Presenter(s): AIDS Legal Council of Chicago
     Updated: 08/13/2007
364. Securing Insurance for HIV Clients
     Explains how legal professionals can help HIV+ clients obtain health insurance
     Presenter(s): AIDS Legal Council of Chicago
     Updated: 08/13/2007
365. Immigration Basics with HIV Considerations
     Presents an overview of immigration policy and process as it relates to HIV+ individuals
     Presenter(s): AIDS Legal Council of Chicago
     Updated: 07/03/2007
366. Making the Most of Summer: Working Effectively with Interns and Fellows
     Discusses techniques for best recruiting and utilizing temporary student employees
     Presenter(s): CBA Legal Aid Committee
     Updated: 07/03/2007
367. Evidence Issues for Electronic Discovery
     Explains the new rules of civil procedure regarding electronic discovery and how they affect attorney/client privilege
     Presenter(s): Curt Benson, Professor, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
     Updated: 06/27/2007
368. Bankruptcy and Foreclosure
     Information about how bankruptcy rules affect foreclosure
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
     Updated: 06/27/2007
369. Disability Rights Consortium: ADA Employment Discrimination
     Explains the ADA-related work on employment discrimination conducted by the Chicago EEOC
     Presenter(s): John Hendrickson, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Equip for Equality
     Updated: 05/23/2007
370. PILI/CBF Pro Bono Initiative's Pro Bono Forum
     Three panel discussions regarding issues that affect pro bono work at law firms, corporate law departments and legal aid and public interest law organizations
     Presenter(s): PILI/CBF Pro Bono Initiative
     Updated: 05/08/2007
371. Disability Rights Consortium - U.S. Attorney's Office
     Information on how the U.S. Attorney's office interfaces with the Department of Justice and the disability advocacy community
     Presenter(s): Joan Laser, Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago; Equip for Equality
     Updated: 03/21/2007
372. Mortgage Foreclosure, Part II: Truth in Lending
     Introduces defenses available to fight foreclosure provided for in the Truth in Lending Act
     Presenter(s): Lloyd Brooks, The Brooks Law Firm
     Updated: 03/19/2007
373. Children's Law, HIV/AIDS, & Disability Law Training
     Explains Children's Law and DCFS cases, HIV/AIDS, and miscellaneous Disability Law issues for new attorneys and paralegals
     Presenter(s): Richard Cozzola, Michelle Gilbert and Wally Winter, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 03/16/2007
374. Custody, Visitation and Removal Cases-Advanced Issues
     Information on advanced custody issues including standing, visitation and removal
     Presenter(s): Kendra Reinshagen, Legal Aid Bureau of Metropolitan Family Services
     Updated: 03/14/2007
375. Disability Rights Consortium: Special Needs Trusts and Financial Planning for People With Disabilities
     Describes special needs trusts and financial planning for people with disabilities
     Presenter(s): Janna Dutton, Janna Dutton & Associates; Equip for Equality
     Updated: 01/26/2007
376. How to Deal at Trial With Your Client's Felony Convictions
     Describes how to deal with your client's felony convictions at trial
     Presenter(s): James Chapman, Illinois Institute for Community Law
     Updated: 01/23/2007
377. Divorce: Post-Decree Practice and Tips
     Explains how to handle post-decree issues in divorce cases
     Presenter(s): Judge Raul Vega, Circuit Court of Cook County and Jean Conde, Law Offices of Jean Conde PC
     Updated: 01/19/2007
378. Caveat Emptor No More: Representing Buyers in Residential Real Estate Transactions
     Explains how to handle closings for low-income home buyers
     Presenter(s): Edward Grossman, The Chicago Legal Clinic, Inc.
     Updated: 01/19/2007
379. Defenses to Mortgage Foreclosure, Part I: RESPA
     Describes the law behind mortgage foreclosures and strategies to defend against foreclosure
     Presenter(s): Lloyd Brooks, The Brooks Law Firm
     Updated: 01/19/2007
380. Child Custody Training
     Explains how to handle a child custody case from interview through trial
     Presenter(s): Kendra Reinshagen, Legal Aid Bureau of Metropolitan Family Serves and Margaret Currin, Office of the Public Guardian
     Updated: 01/19/2007
381. Surplus Money in Foreclosure Sales
     Describes how to prepare and present a Petition to Turnover Surplus Funds
     Presenter(s): Aurora Abella-Austriaco; Peck, Bloom, Austriaco & Mitchell
     Updated: 01/19/2007
382. Representing Low-Income Taxpayers
     Describes methods and strategies for representation of low-income taxpayers
     Presenter(s): Midwest Tax Clinic
     Updated: 01/19/2007
383. Opening Statements
     Describes the methods for and utility of opening statements at trial
     Presenter(s): James T. Chapman, Illinois Institute for Community Law
     Updated: 01/19/2007
384. Public Assistance & Health Law Training
     Information about Public Assistance and Health Law for new attorneys and
     Presenter(s): Dawn Howell and Nelson Soltman, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 01/19/2007
385. Mediation and Legal Services
     Explains how community mediation services are delivered and how they can be used to assist legal service providers
     Presenter(s): Marilyn Smith, Center for Conflict Resolution and Susan Yates, Center for Analysis of Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems
     Updated: 01/19/2007
386. Integrating Social Services Into Legal Aid
     Describes the use of social workers in the legal aid community
     Presenter(s): Chicago Bar Foundation
     Updated: 12/15/2006
387. Real Estate Fraud and Quieting Title
     Explains what real estate fraud is and includes an overview of scenarios and legal remedies
     Presenter(s): Kelli Dudley, Chicago Legal Clinic, Chancery Division Advice Desk
     Updated: 09/25/2006
388. Mortgage Foreclosure Defense
     Chicago Legal Clinic mortgage foreclosure training for defense attorneys practicing in chancery court
     Presenter(s): Albert Koretzky, Brenda Grauer, Arnold Kaplan
     Updated: 08/10/2006
389. Juvenile Delinquency Training for Pro Bono Attorneys
     A training to prepare volunteer attorneys to represent children in juvenile delinquency cases in the Juvenile Court of Cook County
     Presenter(s): Children & Family Justice Center - Northwestern Bluhm Legal Clinic
     Updated: 06/26/2006
390. CVLS Foreclosure Defense Training Part 3: Defenses
     Video training on foreclosure defense which includes discussion on jurisdiction, venue, various defenses and an overview of sample case filings
     Presenter(s): Steven B. Bashaw, Steven B. Bashaw P.C.
     Updated: 05/17/2006
391. Misdemeanor & Low-level Felony Criminal Defense Training for New Attorneys
     Video training about how to handle a criminal defense case in the Illinois court system
     Presenter(s): John Benson & Christine Farrell, Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic
     Updated: 05/11/2006
392. The ABC's of Injunctive Relief
     Video training on how to petition the court for injunctive relief
     Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
     Updated: 04/27/2006
393. Disability Rights Consortium: HUD's Enforcement of the Housing Rights of People with Disabilities
     Information for people with disabilities about HUD's enforcement of their housing rights
     Presenter(s): Lisa Danna-Brennan & Maury McGough, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
     Updated: 04/26/2006
394. Goverment Oversight of the Nonprofit Sector and You: Proactive Governance Steps to Ensure Your Bar Foundation is Keeping Up
     Video training featuring overviews of the legislative landscape, the Preserving the Public Trust Initiative, the Illinois Nonprofit Principles and Best Practices and assistance, tools and resources for implementation
     Presenter(s): Catherine Carabetta, Donors Forum of Chicago; Joshua J. Mintz, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation; Bob Glaves, Chicago Bar Foundation
     Updated: 02/24/2006
395. Disability Rights Consortium: Responding to Rights Violations in Institutions
     Video training on responding to abuse, neglect and other rights violations of people with disabilities in institutions
     Presenter(s): Deborah Kennedy and Molly Paris, Equip for Equality Abuse Investigation Unit; Teresa Parks and Jon Burnet, Human Rights Authority
     Updated: 01/27/2006
396. School Expulsion Hearings Training for Pro Bono Attorneys
     Video training about school expulsion hearing opportunities for volunteer attorneys
     Presenter(s): Monica Llorente and Monica Mahan, Bluhm Legal Clinic
     Updated: 11/21/2005
397. Large Scale Document Production: $5,000, Expert Deposition Fee: $3,000, Cheap Discovery Techniques: Priceless
     Video training about how to handle discovery for pro bono cases while working on a limited budget
     Presenter(s): George Apostolides, Arnstein & Lehr
     Updated: 10/24/2005
398. Preparation for Trial: Presenting the Case
     This video training covers how to produce proof at trial to support a case and is the second training in a "Preparation for Trial" series by Mr. Chapman
     Presenter(s): Jim Chapman, Illinois Institute for Community Law
     Updated: 10/24/2005
399. Preparation for Trial: The Order of Proof
     This video training covers how to produce proof at trial to support a case and is the first training in a "Preparation for Trial" series by Mr. Chapman
     Presenter(s): James Chapman, Illinois Institute for Community Law
     Updated: 09/26/2005
400. Demonstrative Evidence: How to Make Your Prisoner's Civil Rights Case Come Alive on a Limited Budget
     Video training on how to present the best prisoner's civil rights case on a limited budget
     Presenter(s): James P. Chapman, Illinois Institute for Community Law
     Updated: 09/02/2005
401. Prisoners' Rights: What Due Process is Due a Prisoner Training?
     Video training regarding various issues surrounding what due process is due prisoners
     Presenter(s): James P. Chapman, Illinois Institute for Community Law
     Updated: 06/09/2005
402. Requesting an Accommodation at Work and College
     Video on requesting an accommodation at work or college for people with disabilities
     Presenter(s): Alan Goldstein, Equip for Equality
     Updated: 06/06/2005
403. IDEA 2004 - What Has Changed in Special Education Training
     Explains important changes under the IDEA - 2004
     Presenter(s): Howard Rosenblum, Equip for Equality
     Updated: 06/03/2005
404. The Human Right to Housing
     Discussion about Human Right to Housing using the specific example of Cabrini case
     Presenter(s): Laurene Heybach, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless and Richard Wheelock, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 05/23/2005
405. Interviewing Techniques for Guardians Ad Litem
     Video training session for attorneys on how to be an effective guardian ad litem
     Presenter(s): Patty Nelson and Michael Bergmann, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
     Updated: 05/20/2005
406. Making Information Technology Accessible to People with Disabilities
     Video on access to information technology for people with disabilities
     Presenter(s): Bob Alvarez, Great Lakes ADA & IT Center; Ken Walden, Access Living; E.G. Enbar, Equip for Equality
     Updated: 04/27/2005
407. Overview of Divorce Basics
     Training session on the basics of divorce
     Presenter(s): Francine Green-Kelner, Chicago Legal Advocacy for Incarcerated Mothers
     Updated: 04/20/2005
408. Prisoners' Rights: Retaliation Part II
     A discussion of forms of actionable retaliation other than transfer for exercise of First Amendment rights
     Presenter(s): James P. Chapman, Illinois Institute for Community Law
     Updated: 04/20/2005
409. Prisoners' Rights: Prisoner Transfers
     Discussion of dealing with prison transfers and how to continue pursuing causes of action in the event of a transfer
     Presenter(s): James P. Chapman, Illinois Institute for Community Law
     Updated: 04/13/2005
410. Overview of the Juvenile Court
     Overview of the role of the OPG in the Juvenille Court System
     Presenter(s): Carol Casey and Jim Griffin, Office of the Public Guardian
     Updated: 04/08/2005
411. Prisoners' Rights: Correctional Officer's Failure to Intervene and Joint and Several Liability
     Discussion of the responsibility of correction officers, as well as other prisoners, who see wrongful conduct, but who don't do anything to stop the conduct
     Presenter(s): James P. Chapman, Illinois Institute for Community Law
     Updated: 03/28/2005
412. Prisoners' Rights: Motions in Limine
     Discussion of handling motions in limine for prisoners
     Presenter(s): James P. Chapman, Illinois Institute for Community Law
     Updated: 03/23/2005
413. Prisoners' Rights: Summary Judgment
     How to prepare for and respond to motions for summary judgment where you have a prisoner client
     Presenter(s): James P. Chapman, Illinois Institute for Community Law
     Updated: 03/23/2005
414. The Nuts & Bolts of Mortgage Foreclosure and Real Estate Fraud
     An overview of mortage foreclosure, defenses, predatory lending, real estate fraud, quiet title, partitions, and surplus
     Presenter(s): Chicago Bar Association
     Updated: 03/11/2005
415. Discovery in Divorce
     Using interrogatories and document production to make discovery easier
     Presenter(s): Shannon Cobe
     Updated: 03/10/2005
416. Mainstream Resources Workshop on HIV/AIDS Resources
     Discussion of HIV/AIDS resources available to homeless service providers and their clients
     Presenter(s): Chicago Continuum of Care Mainstream Resources Committee
     Updated: 03/10/2005
417. Serving Clients Living With HIV/AIDS
     Different organizations describe the work they do for clients living with HIV/AIDS
     Presenter(s): Chicago Bar Association Legal Committee
     Updated: 03/10/2005
418. Prisoners' Rights: Failure to Provide Medical Treatment of a Prisoner, Part I
     How to address failure to medically treat a prisoner under the 8th Amendment.
     Presenter(s): James Chapman, Illinois Institute for Community Law
     Updated: 03/09/2005
419. Developing the Message - Strategic Use of the Media
     Video training on how non-profit groups can effectively use the media to advance their goals
     Presenter(s): Adrienne Drell, Northwestern University
     Updated: 03/09/2005
420. Prisoners' Rights: Motions in Limine - Client's Criminal Record
     Video training on motions in limine and dealing with your client's criminal record
     Presenter(s): Jim Chapman, Illinois Institute for Community Law
     Updated: 02/23/2005
421. Prisoner's Rights: Meeting with Your Client in Prison
     Video training for meeting with your client in prison
     Presenter(s): James Chapman, Illinois Institute for Community Law
     Updated: 02/23/2005
422. Prisoners' Rights: Taking the Deposition of a Prison Correctional Officer Part II
     Training to take the deposition of a prison correctional officer
     Presenter(s): James Chapman, Illinois Institute for Community Law
     Updated: 02/23/2005
423. Using Evidentiary Objections to Beat Your Opponent
     Video Training on various ways to use evidentiary objections at trial
     Presenter(s): Robert Burns, Northwestern University School of Law
     Updated: 02/23/2005
424. COC Training: Building the House - Property Management
     Video training on how managers can better structure their property to meet the needs of the homeless and those in interim housing
     Presenter(s): Chicago Continuum of Care
     Updated: 02/14/2005
425. Prisoners' Rights: Failure to Provide Medical Treatment of a Prisoner, Part II
     Discussion of what the attorney needs to know to prove a case of failure to treat a patient under the 8th amendment.
     Presenter(s): James P. Chapman, Illinois Institute for Community Law
     Updated: 02/11/2005
426. Prisoners' Rights: Failure to Provide Medical Treatment of a Prisoner, Part III
     Discussion of what the attorney needs to know to prove a case of failure to treat a patient under the 8th amendment
     Presenter(s): Jim Chapman, Illinois Institute for Community Law
     Updated: 02/09/2005
427. Prisoners' Rights: Pleadings Part II - Specific Causes of Action
     Pleadings in prisoner litigation cases
     Presenter(s): James P. Chapman, Illinois Institute for Community Law
     Updated: 01/04/2005
428. Prisoners' Rights: Taking the Deposition of a Prison Correctional Officer, Part I
     The steps involved in taking the deposition of a prison correctional officer
     Presenter(s): James P. Chapman, Illinois Institute for Community Law
     Updated: 01/04/2005

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