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Every member of your firm's team contributes to the business's success, and they all look to the firm's leaders for direction, support, and an understanding of mission -- the same qualities clients expect from their legal advocates. Amy Gardner, co-founder of Apochromatik, a coaching and consulting firm in Chicago, explains how leadership coaching helps law firm leaders bring team and career challenges into clear focus. If you're interested in learning more about executive presence in legal careers, the online on-demand program Enhanced Executive Presence for Lawyers offers 1 credit hour of general professionalism MCLE and is available now at IICLE.com.IICLE® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in Springfield, Illinois. We produce a wide range of practice guidance for Illinois attorneys and other legal professionals in all areas of law with the generous contributions of time and expertise from volunteer attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals.

The Estate Planning Short Course is May 5th and 6th in Champaign and via live webcast and May 19th and 20th in Chicago. The course includes two full days of practice guidance and networking opportunities for estate planning attorneys. With so many new developments in estate planning to be covered during this program, we're fortunate to hear from Lorraine Cavataio of Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. and Stacy Singer of The Northern Trust who are co-chairs of the planning committee for this year's program to learn more about what attendees can expect.IICLE® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in Springfield, Illinois. We produce a wide range of practice guidance for Illinois attorneys and other legal professionals in all areas of law with the generous contributions of time and expertise from volunteer attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals.

Workers seeking assistance with lost wages and medical bills after workplace injuries face lengthy investigations that include interviews, medical evaluations, and more. This week we corner Brian McGovern of Hanagan & McGovern in Mount Vernon, Illinois, to learn about the process injured workers can expect, some of the pitfalls along the way, and why legal representation in these matters is so important to securing a soft landing.If you're looking for more guidance on recent developments in workers' compensation, the 2025 Workers' Compensation Institute is available on-demand at IICLE.com. It is 6 credit hours of practical guidance including 2.25 credit hours of general professional responsibility credit.IICLE® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in Springfield, Illinois. We produce a wide range of practice guidance for Illinois attorneys and other legal professionals in all areas of law with the generous contributions of time and expertise from volunteer attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals.

Judgments rendered in family court cases are appealable by the same means and standards as rulings on other types of matters, but the personal nature of legal matters involving families creates other factors that eager appellants may want to consider. Michele Jochner, a Partner at Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP, is experienced with advising her clients on the nuances, both legal and emotional, that should be taken into account when considering the appeal of decisions impacting visitation, finances, and more.Michele recently presented "How To Prepare Your Divorce Case for Potential Appeal" as part of Business Valuation, Financial, and Tax Issues in Divorce 2025. Available now for online on-demand viewing. IICLE® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in Springfield, Illinois. We produce a wide range of practice guidance for Illinois attorneys and other legal professionals in all areas of law with the generous contributions of time and expertise from volunteer attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals.

When someone has been injured while driving, after using a product,  or just when out and about, they have many questions and concerns -- not the least of which is, "How am I going to pay for my medical treatments while I'm unable to work? Shouldn't the person who injured me be on the hook for at least some of that?" Connor Londrigan, who is an Associate Attorney with Sgro, Hanrahan, Durr, Rabin & Reinbold, LLP, in Springfield, Illinois, discusses some of the complexities behind personal injury matters, including negotiating with insurance companies, tracking statutes of limitation, and billing for services.IICLE® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in Springfield, Illinois. We produce a wide range of practice guidance for Illinois attorneys and other legal professionals in all areas of law with the generous contributions of time and expertise from volunteer attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals.

Couples going through a divorce encounter many challenges and uncertainties. They are concerned about finances, their rights and responsibilities as parents, and just enduring the emotional toll that dissolution has on their family. Erin Wilson focuses exclusively on family law cases through her firm, The Law Office of Erin M. Wilson LLC. She is accustomed to assisting clients with both the legal issues and the emotional challenges of navigating divorce.IICLE® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in Springfield, Illinois. We produce a wide range of practice guidance for Illinois attorneys and other legal professionals in all areas of law with the generous contributions of time and expertise from volunteer attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals.

Although Cornered: Out of Court is a new podcast from IICLE®, the end of the year seems a natural time to rekindle old traditions and, in this case, to start a new one. As we round out 2024, we've asked the staff at IICLE® to listen back to this year's episodes and pick a favorite answer from the knowledgeable guests we've had the pleasure of listening to.IICLE® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in Springfield, Illinois. We produce a wide range of practice guidance for Illinois attorneys and other legal professionals in all areas of law with the generous contributions of time and expertise from volunteer attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals.

Some individuals and small businesses may not think that intellectual property issues will impact their employment or business practices, but matters involving intellectual property can arise for both employees and any size of company in the course of conducting ordinary business. R. Mark Halligan, Partner and Chair of the Trade Secrets Practice Group at FisherBroyles, explains some of the fundamentals of intellectual property he sees impacting the business world, education, and the arts today.Mark is the General Editor of the IICLE® publication, Intellectual Property Law, which is in a new edition for 2024.IICLE® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in Springfield, Illinois. We produce a wide range of practice guidance for Illinois attorneys and other legal professionals in all areas of law with the generous contributions of time and expertise from volunteer attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals.

Powers of attorney, guardianships, wills, trusts, and more provide much-needed peace of mind and safeguards for families in a variety of situations. Because of that, people have a lot of questions about what is required, what will work best for them, and who they should turn to for answers. This week, we corner Kevin Lichtenberg for some much-needed guidance.This episode contains a special discount code for the Elder Law Short Course 2024 on October 28-29. Listen in for your exclusive discount on registration!IICLE® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in Springfield, Illinois. We produce a wide range of practice guidance for Illinois attorneys and other legal professionals in all areas of law with the generous contributions of time and expertise from volunteer attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals.

Tom Reuland serves all of Illinois through his personal injury law firm, Reuland Law LLC. In this episode, we corner Mr. Reuland with questions about when to seek a lawyer for an injury, how he negotiates with insurance companies, and the importance of referring cases to attorneys with extensive experience with personal injury matters.IICLE® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in Springfield, Illinois. We produce a wide range of practice guidance for Illinois attorneys and other legal professionals in all areas of law with the generous contributions of time and expertise from volunteer attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals.

There has been a lot of movement around employee noncompete agreements. Jonathan Crook of Fisher & Phillips LLP briefs us on the latest developments.IICLE® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in Springfield, Illinois. We produce a wide range of practice guidance for Illinois attorneys and other legal professionals in all areas of law with the generous contributions of time and expertise from volunteer attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals.

Everyone has a family, and sometimes legal issues arise in families for which a lawyer's expertise is necessary -- especially these days with the prevalence of blended families, different types of marriages and civil unions, and opportunities for adoption, fostering, and assisted reproductive technologies. In this episode, we corner Nrupa Patel of Bolen Robinson & Ellis LLP in Decatur to hear her thoughts on some common family law questions.IICLE® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in Springfield, Illinois. We produce a wide range of practice guidance for Illinois attorneys and other legal professionals in all areas of law with the generous contributions of time and expertise from volunteer attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals.

Join Christopher Floss and Caitlin Kelly as they discuss their featured presentation at the 2024 Estate Planning Short Course, "The Good, the Bad and the Unknown: Exploring the Corporate Transparency Act." Tune in to preview their analysis of this transformative legislation.Life's Plan Inc. is a Gold Sponsor for the Estate Planning Short Course 2024 -- May 16 and 17 in Chicago and June 6 and 7 in Champaign.Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Scott Nixon, Executive Director of of Life's Plan Inc., explains the personalized attention that both clients and potential clients and their representatives receive from his organization. For over 30 years, Life's Plan, Inc. assists families in addressing the very difficult and universal question: “Who will care for my family member when I am gone?”Life's Plan Inc. is a Gold Sponsor for the Estate Planning Short Course 2024 -- May 16 and 17 in Chicago and June 6 and 7 in Champaign.Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Learn about Old Second National Bank's extensive range of services and support, particularly for those thorny trust administration issues, that they provide by utilizing many years of experience and personalized attention.Old Second National Bank is a Gold Sponsor for the Estate Planning Short Course 2024 -- May 16 and 17 in Chicago and June 6 and 7 in Champaign.Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Land trusts benefit your estate planning clients in a number of ways, from easing the transfer of property to maintaining privacy in publicly available records.Chicago Title Land Trust Company is a Gold Sponsor for the Estate Planning Short Course 2024 -- May 16 and 17 in Chicago and June 6 and 7 in Champaign.Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Through its 85 years of business, Management Planning Incorporated has witnessed many changes in the estate planning world, but they've also seen how core values of client service have remained consistent. Catch up with all that's new in valuation, delivering service, and staying ahead of the curve with Tadd Lindsay, Managing Director of MPI's client relationships and business development in the Midwest.MPI is a Gold Sponsor for the Estate Planning Short Course 2024 -- May 16 and 17 in Chicago and June 6 and 7 in Champaign. Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Jim Wolverton of Krause Financial Services, LLC, discusses the importance of crisis Medicaid planning services and the tools Krause provides to assist attorneys and their clients. Additionally, Jim discusses how Krause Financial has expanded to provide new educational opportunities for attorney and client questions related to Medicaid planning, long-term care insurance products for proactive planning, and funeral expense trust services.Krause Financial is a Bronze Sponsor for the Estate Planning Short Course 2024 -- May 16 and 17 in Chicago and June 6 and 7 in Champaign. Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

George L. Schoenbeck join us this episode to talk about issues that commonly come up during modern Postmortem Estate Planning. Our conversation touches on the fiduciary duties of trustees and executors, attorney liability and professional responsibility Issues, and the importance of an attorney/client engagement letter. George is a Partner at Sosin, Arnold & Schoenbeck, Ltd., in Orland Park, where he represents clients in matters concerning estate planning, estate administration, business succession planning, business general counsel, and commercial transactions. He is licensed to practice in Illinois and Florida. He has written extensively on the topics of business succession planning, estate planning, and estate administration, including articles in the Illinois Bar Journal and the Trusts and Estates Newsletter of the Illinois State Bar Association. In 2017, he was awarded the Illinois State Bar Association's Board of Governors Award for his distinguished service to the legal profession. In October 2022, he was recognized by the Third District Court of Appeal of the State of Florida in Miami for receiving one of the highest scores in the July 2022 administration of the Florida Bar Examination. He received his B.S. in Accountancy with Highest Honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his J.D. from the Chicago-Kent College of Law. He is also the author of Ch. 1, Overview of the Postmortem Estate Planning Process, on IICLE's Postmortem Estate Planning handbook. Listeners can use the discount code INREPUBS-PSTMRTM20 to get 20% off IICLE'S Postmortem Estate Planning handbook through March 15, 2024. Cases discussed in this episode: In re Estate of Halas, 209 Ill.App.3d 333, 568 N.E.2d 170, 154 Ill.Dec. 170 (1st Dist. 1991)In re Estate of Godinez, 2018 IL App (2d) 161009-U Estate of Hudson v. Tibble, 2018 IL App (1st) 162469, ¶23, 99 N.E.3d 105, 421 Ill.Dec. 105Gagliardo v. Caffrey, 344 Ill.App.3d 219, 800 N.E.2d 489, 497, 279 Ill.Dec. 421 (1st Dist. 2003)Pelham v. Griesheimer, 92 Ill.2d 13, 440 N.E.2d 96, 64 Ill.Dec. 544 (1982) Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

David Lanciotti discusses how the Chicago Title Land Trust Company can help elder law attorneys with clients with privacy and estate planning neds.  Chicago Title Land Trust Company is a Gold Sponsor of the 19th Annual Elder Law Short Course. David Lanciotti is Executive Vice President & General Counsel at the Chicago Title Land Trust Company.You can register for the 19th Annual Elder Law Short Course here. 

Amanda Clayman and Ashely Wood join us to talk about the dos and don'ts premarital agreements. We discuss what a premarital agreement can and cannot address, dealing with disclosures, and important timing issues for attorneys. Amanda Clayman is a Senior Partner at Katz & Stefani, LLC, in Chicago, and is admitted to practice in Illinois, Arizona, and Massachusetts. Ashley D. Wood is a Partner at Katz & Stefani, LLC, in Chicago, and is a member of the Illinois State and Chicago Bar Associations and a board member of the Children's Home and Aid Society of Illinois Emerging Leaders Board. They are the co-authors of Ch. 2, Premarital Agreements, in IICLE's Family Law: Property and Financial Aspects of Dissolution Actions 2023 edition. The chapter includes a premarital agreement checklist and sample premarital agreement.Listeners can use the discount code INREPUBS-FLPFADA20 to get 20% off IICLE's Family Law: Property and Financial Aspects of Dissolution Actions through September 30, 2023. Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Paul Krauter joins us this episode to talk about the basics of workers' compensation.  Our conversation ranges from procedures under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and Commission to the significant impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on workers' compensation attorneys. Paul is a Member of Evans & Dixon, LLC, in Chicago, and represents a variety of clients in workers' compensation cases throughout Illinois. He is a frequent lecturer and educator providing seminars to various clients and trade groups regarding workers' compensation related topics and is a member of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association.  He is also the author of Ch. 1, Basic Aspects of the Workers' Compensation Act, in IICLE's 2023 edition of Workers' Compensation Practice.  Relevant links: Illinois Workers Compensation Act & Illinois Workers' Compensation Request for Hearing.  Listeners can use the discount code INREPUBS-WRKCMP20 to get 20% off IICLE's Workers' Compensation Practice 2023 Edition through July 31.  Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Farah Abbas, Principal Attorney of Abbas Law PLLC in Chicago, joins us this month to talk about the requirements to become a naturalized citizen. Our conversation includes the application process, common mistakes applicants make when applying, and application filing tips.Farah Abbas is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and is licensed in Illinois and Virginia. She earned her B.S. from New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business, and her J.D. from The George Washington University School of Law. Listeners can use the discount code INREPUBS-IMMLAW20 to get 20% off IICLE's Immigration Law 2022 Edition through November 30. Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

George T. Dowd III, founder of G. Dowd Law LLC, in Chicago, joins us this month to talk about cryptocurrency and digital assets.  Our conversation includes the interesting history of digital assets, how different currencies can be used, and the implications of crypto for Illinois attorneys. George T. Dowd III is one of the authors of IICLE's Digital, Assets, Cryptocurrencies, and Blockchain handbook. He provides subject matter expert consulting services related to the foreign exchange, futures, cryptocurrency, and metals markets and has testified as an expert before the National Futures Association, FINRA, and the London Court of International Arbitration. He has given presentations, or lectured, at the People's Bank of China (Shanghai), the DePaul University Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, the National Futures Association, and the Chicago Bar Association's Futures and Derivatives Law Committee. He has appeared frequently on CNBC, Bloomberg Television, and Fox Business. Mr. Dowd was with Société Générale (via predecessor firms Fimat and Newedge) from 2007 through 2015, where he was Head of the Chicago Foreign Exchange Desk and Head of Foreign Exchange Sales for the America's. Prior to 2007, he established the Spectrum Currency Program at Spectrum Asset Management, Inc., and held senior foreign exchange roles at JP Morgan Chase & Co., Bank of America, and Credit Suisse. He served on the Board of Directors of the Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association in 2020 and 2021. He holds a B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross, a J.D. from the DePaul University College of Law, and is admitted to practice law in Illinois.Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Brian A. Rosenblatt, Partner at Downey & Lenkov LLC, in Chicago, joins us to talk about mediation in business and commercial litigation. Our discussion covers how mediation differs from trials, the benefits of mediation, and how to decide if your case is suitable for mediation. Listeners can use the discount code INREPUBS-BUSCOMMLIT20 to get 20% off IICLE's Business and Commercial Litigation 2022 Edition through September 30. Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Megan E. Tepas of Freeborn & Peters LLP talks with IICLE about what attorneys need to consider when leaving leaving their firms, including their fiduciary duties to their clients and their firm, the possible consequences for a lawyer violating fiduciary duties, and the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct that regulate attorneys' actions.Listeners can use the discount code INREPUBS-EMPTERM20 to get 20% off IICLE's Employment Termination: Employer Obligations and Workplace Considerations through August 31, 2022. Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Chicago radio veteran, and current IICLE contributor, Mike Sanders sits down for a fun and sometimes emotional conversation with authors Nora Riva Bergman and Chelsy Castro, exploring their latest project 50 Lessons for Happy Lawyers: Boost Wellness. Build Resilience. Yes, You Can!   The Lessons in this must have manual provide scientifically sound strategies and suggestions that will elevate your life and your practice. The perfect gift for the high achieving professional in 2022 and beyond…For more information about the book, or to find out how to purchase a copy, follow this link: https://50lessonsforhappylawyers.com/

In this episode, IICLE speaks with Martin Parsons, Director of the Veterans' Legal Assistance Program, clinical assistant professor at Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale, and military veteran, about the mission of the VA, the benefits servicemembers can receive from the VA, how the military and law are similar, and how Illinois attorneys can best represent military clients. Listeners can use the discount code INREPUBS-MIL20 to get a 20% off IICLE's Military Service and the Law handbook through June 14. Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Dale Krause of Krause Financial Services sits down with us to discuss their ability to help families and attorneys when Medicaid drops to dangerous levels for the client - He then offers the BEST next moves for long term success... To find out more about Krause Financial, click here.Come be a sponsor with IICLE! Sponsors get a $100 discount by using INRESP21 when signing up!SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruznMusic: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, Chris speaks with Chelsy Castro from Castro Jacobs to discuss best practices for not bringing stress home from the workplace and how to alleviate stress in the most difficult times.To find out more about Castro Jacobs, click here.Come be a sponsor with IICLE! Sponsors get a $100 discount by using INRESP21 when signing up!SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruznMusic: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, I speak with Joshua Dintelberg from Seyfarth Shaw LLP about employment law changes in the past two years, workers' comp, harassment and discrimination in the digital age, and pointers for new employment law practitioners. Come be a sponsor with IICLE! Sponsors get a $100 discount by using INRESP21 when signing up!SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruznMusic: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, Chris sits down with Elise J. McGee from McDermott Will & Emery to discuss estate planning and how cryptocurrency, NFTs, and digital real estate could impact your estate planning practice.SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruznMusic: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Acid Jazz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this dual-interview episode, Chris sits down with Anne-Marie Rabago from Modern Juris to talk about the pain points where individuals need to get professional development that impacts areas such as practice area information, clients and billing, and alleviating some stressors. Chris then sits down with Megan Moore and Amy McFadden, Co-Executive Directors at IICLE, to talk about how integral professional development is to the organization's goal of helping lawyers grow.For more information about subscriptions, please visit https://www.iicle.com/subscriptionsSFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruznMusic: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this Chris speaks with Erica C. Minchella from Minchella & Associates, Ltd. to discuss the changes regarding mortgages and foreclosures post-CARES act, the impact on landlords, and the future implications of the current situationFor more information on IICLE Share, email info@iicle.comSFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruznMusic: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Acid Jazz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, I am joined by David Barish of Katz Friedman and Arnold Rubin of Rubin Law Group, Ltd. to talk about how workers' comp has changed for practitioners since the pandemic and how vaccination legalities and gray areas are possibly the next big piece of the practice area when it comes to workers' comp claims.For more information on Flashpoints, click here: https://www.iicle.com/flashpointsSFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruznMusic: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Acid Jazz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, I sit down with Jordan Rosenberg from BEERMANN LLP to discuss what exactly are marital energies, how does the statute read into use, and how it can be applied. For more information on Formulaw Online, click here: https://www.iicle.com/formulawonlineSFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruznMusic: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, Chris sits down with IICLE New Lawyer Ambassadors Vaughn J. Richardson and Kimberly K. Cross  to talk about the new program IICLE has created, what it's like to be a New Lawyer Ambassador, and how IICLE's innovative tools have helped them succeed.Come be a sponsor with IICLE! Sponsors get a $100 discount by using INRESP21 when signing up!SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruznMusic: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Acid Jazz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, Chris speaks with Ruth A. Schlossberg of Zukowski, Rodgers, Flood, and McArdle and James V. Ferolo of Klein, Thorpe, & Jenkins, Ltd. about mistrust, how social media impacts trust, and how governing bodies can increase trust.Come be a sponsor with IICLE! Sponsors get a $100 discount by using INRESP21 when signing up!SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruznMusic: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Acid Jazz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, Chris sits down with Priti Nemani from Nemani Law, LLC to talk about intersectionality of being a female person of color, the ins and outs of being a lawyer as well as a person of color, and how inclusivity could be attained in the legal field. SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruznMusic: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, Chris talks with Elisabeth Hutchison from Work From Home University about how to webcam like a pro. We talk about lighting, setup, epic zoom fails, and how to feel confident when you turn your webcam on.SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruznMusic: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Acid Jazz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, Purdue University Professor Edward Delp helps us understand the world of deep fakes. He leads us into a world where you can't always trust what you see and hear. We talk about deep fake technology, manipulated media, and what the future holds for combatting deep fake criminal activity.Have any questions or comments? Let me know! email me at inre@iicle.com!SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruznMusic: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Acid Jazz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, Chris speaks with Lorraine Cavataio (Sandberg Phoenix), Steven L. Kriz (Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC), and  Ray Prather (Prather Ebner LLP), the faculty for the 64th Annual Estate Planning Short Course. They talk about their own struggles and triumphs as they practiced in a virtual world and preview the topics in their upcoming session.If you would like to sign up for the course, please visit iicle.com .Have any questions or comments? Let me know! email me at inre@iicle.com!SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruznMusic: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Acid Jazz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, I catch up with Co-Executive Directors Megan Moore and Amy McFadden about the challenges of providing CLE during a pandemic and how they altered the way they produce content to a virtual realm.

In this episode, I speak with Chelsy Castro from Castro Jacobs about the ways remote work and mental health are connected under the umbrella of the pandemic.Have any questions or comments? Let me know! email me at inre@iicle.com!SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruznMusic: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Acid Jazz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In the finale, we look back at the evidence and piece it all together. Chris lays everything out and comes to a conclusion that involves a serial killer and the possible name of The Lady of Rend Lake.(part three of a three-part series)If you have information about this case, please visit: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/11091Music:Heart of the Beast by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3862-heart-of-the-beastLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Long Note Four by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3991-long-note-fourLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Night of Chaos by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4127-night-of-chaosLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Long Note Four by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3991-long-note-fourLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, leads in the case come up left and right. Illinois State Police sift through leads to find the truth which may lead them on the trail of a serial killer and to Texas where an incarcerated person made a startling confession to a cellmate....(part two of a three-part series)If you have information about this case, please visit: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/11091Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Classic Horror 1 by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3511-classic-horror-1License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Blue Sizzle by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3452-blue-sizzleLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Night of Chaos by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4127-night-of-chaosLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Night Break by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4125-night-breakLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Long Note Four by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3991-long-note-fourLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Dark Standoff by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3609-dark-standoffLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/SFX:rain_windshield_wipers_sanus_excipio.wavsanus_excipioThunderstraget

In 1993, Special Agent Charles Parker responds to a call about a woman's head found at Rend Lake. This begins a decades-long search for a murderer and the identity of the victim. This is the victim's story as told through actual documents submitted by the officials investigating the case.(part one of a three-part series)If you have information about this case, please visit: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/11091Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Very Low Note by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4581-very-low-noteLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Blue Sizzle by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3452-blue-sizzleLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Long note One by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3992-long-note-oneLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/SFX: Bird Whistling, A.wav by InspectorJ

In this episode I talk with Kelly George from New Constellations Therapy and Consulting about the intricacies and popular myths regarding transgender individuals, how laws affect them, and why it is so important to recognize them as their preferred gender. Have any questions or comments? Let me know! email me at inre@iicle.com!SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruznMusic: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Acid Jazz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode I talk with Cassandra Ma from Reclaim 13 about what human trafficking is, who it affects, and how it can happen to anyone. Find out more about Reclaim13 by visiting http://www.reclaim13.org/Have any questions or comments? Let me know! email me at inre@iicle.com!SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruznMusic: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Acid Jazz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, I present the finale to the Starved Rock Murders two-part series. I speak with Steve Stout, author of “The Starved Rock Murders”, and we look at the trial, the division between those who believe Weger is guilty and those who believe he is innocent, and his recent parole.SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn; "Bamboo Swing, B8" by InspectorJ“m-disapproval” by Processaurus“Medium-Crowd-Murmering” by Jentlemen“Gavel-triplemad” by Zerolagtime Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Acid Jazz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Music from https://filmmusic.io "Long Note Two" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io "Ghost Story" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io "Deep Noise" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Additional Audio:Free Chester Weger ( found on youtube.com)

In this episode we delve into the murders of three women in Starved Rock State Park and the investigation that followed.This is part one of a two-part series.SFX: “sh_Woman_Gasps_in_Shock_3_Takes.wav” by Shall555Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Comfortable Mystery" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io "Classic Horror 3" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io "Very Low Note" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io "Long Note Two" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io "Gathering Darkness" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io "Awkward Meeting" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Music from https://filmmusic.io "The Dread" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)