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1. 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
2. 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 by Tom Wendt, Center for Disability & Elder Law
   Updated: 03/21/2013
3. 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 by Tom Wendt, Center for Disability & Elder Law
   Updated: 03/21/2013
4. Pro Bono and Financial Contributions for Illinois Supreme Court Rule 756(f)
   Information for attorneys about how to get involved in pro bono legal service and/or make a financial contribution.
   Author: The Chicago Bar Foundation
   Updated: 10/17/2012
5. Overview of Summary Suspension Training and Program
   Explains the training and volunteer program. Training for attorneys is offered annually through the Chicago Bar Association.
   Author: Chicago Bar Association
   Updated: 10/16/2012
6. Attorney Checklists and Client Fact Sheets
   Attorney checklists and client fact sheets in various areas of law from the Illinois Attorney Desk Reference Manual
   Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
   Updated: 09/28/2012
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. Constructing Successful Attorney Fee Petitions
    This training provides the law and mechanics of preparing fee petitions.
    Presenter(s): LAF
    Updated: 05/02/2012
12. Opportunities for Law Students Pursuing Public Interest Careers
    Information on internships, fellowships, and other opportunities for law students is provided.
    Author: Chicago Bar Foundation & Public Interest Law Initiative
    Updated: 03/29/2012
13. Loan Forgiveness and Repayment Assistance Programs for Public Interest Lawyers
    This article provides a summary of repayment and forgiveness programs available to public interest lawyers.
    Author: Chicago Bar Foundation
    Updated: 03/28/2012
14. 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
15. 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
16. What Constitutes Pro Bono Work?
    Describes what activities are considered pro bono legal services and which ones are not.
    Author: Public Interest Law Initiative
    Updated: 01/04/2012
17. Questions To Ask Before You Take A Pro Bono Case Or Project
    A list of questions is provided to ask before taking a pro bono case.
    Author: The Chicago Bar Foundation
    Updated: 11/29/2011
18. 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
19. Frequently Asked Questions about Pro Bono Mentoring
    Questions and answers about the Pro Bono Case Pairing and the Mentor Matching System
    Author: PILI
    Updated: 09/16/2011
20. Overview of the Mentoring Relationship
    Describes the role of and guidelines for mentors and mentees.
    Author: PILI
    Updated: 09/16/2011
21. Tips for Successful Mentoring
    Describes things that both the mentor and mentee can do to have a successful relationship
    Author: PILI
    Updated: 09/16/2011
22. Bridging the Gap - Tips for Pro Bono Volunteers Assisting Low-Income Clients
    Provides helpful tips and describes issues pro bono volunteers may encounter when assisting low-income clients.
    Author: Grace Newgard, Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services
    Updated: 07/15/2011
23. 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
24. 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
25. 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
26. Witness Preparation for Trial
    Training on how to properly prepare witnesses for trial
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
    Updated: 03/01/2011
27. Holistic Advocacy
    Directory of non-legal support services for use by legal aid attorneys
    Author: Illinois Legal Aid Online
    Updated: 01/21/2011
28. 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
29. Litigation Practice in Domestic Relations Court
    Training on litigation techniques for Domestic Relations Court
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 11/17/2010
30. 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
31. 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
32. 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
33. 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
34. 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
35. 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
36. 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
37. Illinois State Bar Association
    ISBA's online information resources
    Author: Illinois State Bar Association
    Updated: 08/02/2010
38. 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
39. 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
40. 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
41. 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
42. 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
43. Appellate Practice Seminar with Illinois Appellate Court Justices, First District
    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
44. 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
45. 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
46. 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
47. 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
48. 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
49. 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
50. 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
51. 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
52. 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
53. 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
54. Special Districts 2009 Edition
    Information on Illinois rules and regulations governing special districts, including cemetery maintenance, soil and water conservation, drainage, fire protection, forest preserve, and sanitary districts, and tax-supported libraries
    Author: Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
    Updated: 08/26/2009
55. 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
56. 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
57. 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
58. 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
59. 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
60. 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
61. 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
62. 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
63. 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
64. 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
65. 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
66. 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
67. 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
68. 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
69. 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
70. 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
71. 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
72. 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
73. 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
74. 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
75. 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
76. 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
77. 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
78. 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
79. 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
80. 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
81. 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
82. Illinois Legislative Contacts
    Contact information for Illinois senators and representatives
    Author: Illinois General Assembly
    Updated: 05/20/2008
83. Motion to Withdraw
    Sample Motion to Withdraw for use in Cook County
    Author: Alan Alop, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 03/28/2008
84. CHA Residential Lease Agreement
    A standard lease agreement with the CHA
    Author: Chicago Housing Authority
    Updated: 03/26/2008
85. 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
86. 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
87. CHA Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy
    CHA manual for fiscal year 2009
    Author: Chicago Housing Authority
    Updated: 03/24/2008
88. Motion for Substitution of Judge
    Sample Motion for Substitution of Judge for use in Cook County
    Author: Alan Alop, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 03/04/2008
89. Motion to Withdraw As Attorney with Letters of Notice to Clients
    Sample Motion to Withdraw because of no contact from clients for use in Cook County
    Author: Alan Alop, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 03/04/2008
90. Motion to Vacate Default Judgment and for Leave to File Additional Appearance, Instanter
    Sample Motion to Vacate for Use in Cook County
    Author: Alan Alop, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 03/03/2008
91. Petition to Vacate Judgment
    Sample Petition to Vacate Judgment for use in Cook County
    Author: Alan Alop, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 03/03/2008
92. 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
93. 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
94. Confidentiality for HIV+ Clients
    Training on the AIDS Confidentiality Act
    Presenter(s): Ann Hilton, AIDS Legal Council of Chicago
    Updated: 12/10/2007
95. Five Habits of Cross-Cultural Lawyering
    Information about how to counsel clients from different cultures and understanding cultural differences
    Author: Sue Bryant & Jean Koh Peters
    Updated: 10/25/2007
96. 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
97. 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
98. Complaint - Claim for Professional Malpractice
    Sample complaint alleging attorney malpractice in rescue fraud case
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/27/2007
99. 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
100. Representation by Civil Legal Services Provider
     Court form certifying eligibility for civil legal services
     Author: Cook County Circuit Court
     Updated: 06/06/2007
101. Government and Governmental Services Case Law
     Links to cases concerning national government and governmental services
     Author: Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law
     Updated: 05/31/2007
102. Attorneys' Legal Liability 2007 Edition
     Manual with information on duties to client, malpractice, privilege, work product, client trust accounts, conflicts, sanctions, limiting liability, ARDS, and Rules of Professional Conduct
     Author: Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
     Updated: 05/29/2007
103. 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
104. SmartEvidence: Commercial Litigation 2006 Edition
     Manual on evidence rules for commercial litigation including hearsay, admissions, best evidence, parol evidence, computer records and e-mail, relevance, impeachment, privilege, testimony, experts, opening and closing arguments, etc.
     Author: Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
     Updated: 05/22/2007
105. School Law Series (Illinois): Volume I: Organization, Finance, and Property 2005 Edition
     Manual on school legislation including creation, dissolution, boundary changes, school boards, community colleges, school bonds, warrants, notes, intergovernmental contracts, school property issues, construction, tort liability
     Author: Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
     Updated: 05/09/2007
106. Municipal Law Series (Illinois): Volume 3 — Financing, Tax, and Municipal Property, 2006 Edition
     Manual on municipal governments including finance and tax, general obligation and revenue bonds, sale of municipal obligations, insurance financing, special assessments, municipal property, and more
     Author: Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
     Updated: 05/08/2007
107. Municipal Law Series (Illinois): Volume 1 — Organization, Operation, and Governance, 2006 Edition
     Manual on municipal governments including organization, dissolution, elections, procedures and practices, officers, employees, personnel practices, police and fire departments, etc.
     Author: Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
     Updated: 05/08/2007
108. 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
109. Municipal Law Series (Illinois): Volume 2 Annexation, Zoning, and Regulatory Authority, 2006 Edition
     Manual on municipal governments including annexation and zoning agreements, subdivision controls, licensing and liquor control, utility systems, cable and wireless communications, eminent domain
     Author: Illinois Institute for Continuing Education
     Updated: 05/08/2007
110. Municipal Law Series (Illinois): Volume 4 — Contracts, Litigation, and Home Rule, 2006 Edition
     Manual on municipal governments including municipal labor law, contracts, construction contracts, municipal litigation, civil rights liability, Illinois tort immunity, home rule and intergovernmental cooperation and more
     Author: Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
     Updated: 05/08/2007
111. E-Discovery 2006 Edition
     Manual on electronic discovery including discoverability, procedure, production of data, costs, retention, preservation and spoliation, sanctions, work product and atty-client privilege, e-discovery rules and guidelines, computer forensic experts
     Author: Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
     Updated: 04/25/2007
112. Communication Tips about Speaking and Lip Reading
     Information on speaking to an individual who is deaf and lip reading
     Author: Midwest Center on Law and the Deaf
     Updated: 04/19/2007
113. Communication Tips about TTY or Relay
     Information on TTY or relay for communication with individuals who are deaf
     Author: Midwest Center on Law and the Deaf
     Updated: 04/19/2007
114. Working with an Interpreter
     Information about working with an interpreter to communicate with an individual who is deaf
     Author: Midwest Center on Law and the Deaf
     Updated: 04/19/2007
115. Housing Law Resources Part One
     Information about state and local housing laws and federally subsidized housing - part one of two
     Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 04/19/2007
116. Housing Law Resources Part Two
     Information about state and local housing laws and federally subsidized housing - part two of two
     Author: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 04/19/2007
117. LaSalle County Court Forms
     Link to Official Court Forms
     Author: LaSalle County
     Updated: 02/15/2007
118. 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
119. Starting Points: The Fundamentals of Practice in Illinois 2005 Edition, Updated 2008
     High level manual on the fundmentals of practice, including information on the ARDC, the attorney client relationship, ethics, and record keeping
     Author: Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
     Updated: 11/02/2006
120. Kane County Court Forms
     Link to Official Court Forms
     Author: Kane County
     Updated: 05/22/2006
121. Evaluating a Pro Bono Program
     a discussion about evaluating a pro bono program
     Author: Greg McConnell
     Updated: 04/03/2006
122. FOIA Petition for Injunctive Relief
     Miscellaneous court form for housing issues
     Author: Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
     Updated: 03/11/2006
123. FOIA Complaint
     Miscellaneous court form for housing issues
     Author: Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
     Updated: 03/10/2006
124. Representation by Civil Legal Services Provider
     Sample Cook County Representation by Civil Legal Services Provider Fee Waiver form
     Author: James D. Biggs and Vivian R. Hessel, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 11/22/2005
125. 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
126. 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
127. Cook County Info Center
     Information about Cook County agencies, county board meetings, commissioners and elected officials, the bureau of finance, etc.
     Author: Cook County
     Updated: 10/21/2005
128. Illinois Compiled Statues
     Searchable ILCS database
     Author: Illinois General Assembly
     Updated: 11/03/2004
129. Expanding Your Horizons Through Pro Bono Mediation
     Online, complimentary ABA-CLE audio program on representing clients in pro bono mediation, mediating the pro bono case, and how to get involved in pro bono mediation
     Author: American Bar Association Center for Continuing Legal Education
     Updated: 09/03/2004

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