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1. Disabilities Guidebook: Advance Directives, Powers of Attorney and Living Wills
   Explains how Illinois laws authorize advance directives, such as a Power of Attorney or a Living Will
   Author: David Wolowitz & Michael O'Connor, Prairie State Legal Services
   Updated: 08/05/2010
2. Miscellaneous Contract Defenses
   Information about the law of unconscionability and common law defenses for breaking a contract.
   Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
   Updated: 08/03/2010
3. 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
4. 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
5. Disabilities Guidebook: Advance Directives for Mental Health Treatment
   Explains Illinois law, which allows you to give advance instructions about your mental health treatment
   Author: David Wolowitz & Michael O'Connor, Prairie State Legal Services
   Updated: 08/02/2010
6. Illinois State Bar Association
   ISBA's online information resources
   Author: Illinois State Bar Association
   Updated: 08/02/2010
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. Appellate Practice Seminar with Illinois Appellate Court Justices, First District
    Discusses discusses interlocutory appeals, certified questions, plain error, expedited child custody appeals, first district settlement program, effective oral arguments, preservation of the record, and drafting the statement of facts
    Author: Appellate Lawyers Association
    Updated: 07/21/2010
13. Ethical Considerations in Family Law Cases
    Presents ethics violation statistics and cases, along with the new Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct and examples for divorce cases
    Author: Denis Church, Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission
    Updated: 07/20/2010
14. Military Issues in Family Law (Part I)
    Part I of a powerpoint presentation on how the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act affects family law
    Author: Kimberly Klein Power
    Updated: 07/20/2010
15. Military Issues in Family Law (Part II)
    Part II of a powerpoint presentation on how the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act affects family law
    Author: Kimberly Klein Power
    Updated: 07/20/2010
16. Military Issues in Family Law (Part III)
    Part III of a powerpoint presentation on how the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act affects family law
    Author: Kimberly Klein Power
    Updated: 07/20/2010
17. Privacy Considerations in Illinois Family Law
    A powerpoint that discusses the various laws and cases that are relevant to understanding current privacy considerations for family law clients, particularly focusing on medical privacy rights
    Author: Ronald Langacker, Langacker Law, LTD
    Updated: 07/20/2010
18. Confidentiality of Client Information and Records Training
    Discusses what information is confidential and what is discoverable, including medical information, particular communications, and certain issues that require mandatory reporting
    Author: Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 07/20/2010
19. Illinois Supreme Court Rule Permits Retired, Inactive and Corporate Attorneys to Perform Pro Bono Work
    Explains 2008 amendments to the Illinois Supreme Court Rules on pro bono work by retired and inactive attorneys
    Author: The Chicago Bar Foundation
    Updated: 07/16/2010
20. Proposal to Facilitate Limited Representation in Illinois Courts
    Introduction to the proposed changes to Illinois' Supreme Court rules and Rules of Professional Conduct to facilitate limited representation
    Author: Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
    Updated: 07/07/2010
21. Questions To Ask Before You Take A Pro Bono Case Or Project
    Offers a list of questions to ask before taking a pro bono case
    Author: The Chicago Bar Foundation
    Updated: 06/08/2010
22. Proposal to Facilitate Limited Representation in Illinois Courts
    Outlines the Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois' proposed changes to facilitate limited representation in Illinois
    Author: Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
    Updated: 04/15/2010
23. Limited Scope Legal Representation Proposal: Questions and Answers
    Questions and answers about the proposed changes to Illinois' Supreme Court rules and rules of professional conduct to facilitate limited representation
    Author: Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
    Updated: 04/15/2010
24. 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
25. 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
26. Special Education Training
    A training on special education issues for volunteers and interns working with Equip For Equality
    Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
    Updated: 01/28/2010
27. 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
28. 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
29. 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
30. 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
31. Supreme Court Justice Anne M. Burke Kicks Off CBA/CBF Pro Bono Week 2009
    Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne M. Burke invites Illinois attorneys to participate in Pro Bono Week 2009, sponsored by the Chicago Bar Association and The Chicago Bar Foundation.
    Author: Illinois Legal Aid Online
    Updated: 10/26/2009
32. 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
33. Information on Pro Bono and Financial Contributions for Illinois Supreme Court Rule 756(f)
    Information for attorneys with questions about how to get involved in pro bono legal service and/or make a financial contribution
    Author: The Chicago Bar Foundation
    Updated: 10/05/2009
34. Federal Loan Forgiveness for Public Interest Lawyers
    Explains the recently enacted legislation on forgiveness of federal student loans for public interest lawyers
    Author: Michelle Mohr Vodenik, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Director & Public Interest/Diversity Advisor, Career Services
    Updated: 06/30/2009
35. 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
36. Expungement Summit Volunteer Attorney Training
    A training on the basics of reviewing expungement and sealing documents with a client.
    Presenter(s): Cabrini Green Legal Aid
    Updated: 06/08/2009
37. 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
38. 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
39. 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
40. LSC TIG Conference 2009 Trying to Raise Money in this Economic Environment: Yes We Can!
    LSC TIG Conference 2009 Trying to Raise Money in this Economic Environment: Yes We Can!
    Presenter(s): Legal Services Corporation Technology Initiative Grants Program
    Updated: 02/06/2009
41. LSC TIG Conference 2009: Tools to Engage Court Leadership
    LSC TIG Conference 2009: Tools to Engage Court Leadership
    Presenter(s): Legal Services Corporation Technology Initiative Grants Program
    Updated: 02/06/2009
42. LSC TIG Conference 2009: The Essentials of TIG Project Evaluations and Final Reports
    LSC TIG Conference 2009: The Essentials of TIG Project Evaluations and Final Reports
    Presenter(s): Legal Services Corporation Technology Initiative Grants Program
    Updated: 02/06/2009
43. How to Request an Informal Review if Your Application for Public Housing is Denied
    Information about informal reviews for Public Housing applicants whose applications are denied or were treated unfairly by the Housing Authority
    Author: Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
    Updated: 01/13/2009
44. 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
45. CHA/Choose to Own Program
    An training session for attorneys who would like to represent clients who have Housing Choice Vouchers.
    Presenter(s): Community Economic Development Law Project
    Updated: 11/20/2008
46. 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
47. 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
48. 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
49. Representing Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
    Video training for those interested in representing immigrants applying for VAWA and U visa relief
    Presenter(s): National Immigrant Justice Center
    Updated: 11/07/2008
50. 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

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