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ISBA's 6 Hour ISBA Professional Responsibility MCLE Bundle

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!
Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association


6.0 hours MCLE credit, including 6.0 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following categories:
  • 4.0 hours Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit
  • 1.0 hour Diversity and Inclusion credit
  • 1.0 hour Mental Health and Substance Abuse credit

Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­March 4, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this in-depth program that explores the important issues of professional responsibility in the practice of law. Attorneys who take advantage of this 6-hour bundle will better understand:
  • How technology impacted Abraham Lincoln’s role as a lawyer, legislator, and President;
  • How artificial intelligence can help streamline your business operations and improve your marketing;
  • The importance of engagement letters;
  • How to prepare informative bills for your clients;
  • What you need to know to create and operate a successful law practice;
  • The importance of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession;
  • The science-based techniques to being happy and satisfied in your legal career; and
  • Much more.

Lincoln’s Interest and Commitment to Science and Technology
Originally presented on September 8, 2023 by the Illinois State Bar Association and Co-sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Association
(1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit)
The program’s opening segment examines Lincoln’s evolving interest in and involvement with science and technology issues – and how it impacted his role as lawyer, legislator, and President.
Hon. Ronald D. Spears (ret.), Spears Dispute Resolution LLC, Taylorville

Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers: What You Need to Know So You Aren't Left In the Dust
Originally presented on December 12, 2023 by the Illinois State Bar Association
(1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit)
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from our highly-popular speaker, Drew Vaughn, as he explains how artificial intelligence can help streamline your business operations and improve your marketing, which will allow you to focus on what you love – practicing law.
Andrew G. Vaughn, Deviant Marketing, Chicago

Engagement Letters, Timesheets, and Billing Tips
Originally presented on February 7, 2023 by the ISBA Standing Committee on Law Office Management and Economics
(1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit)
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Kevin Stine as he teaches you the importance of engagement letters, how to keep track of your time, how to prepare informative bills for clients, and the ethical pitfalls to avoid.
Kevin Stine, First Co Bancorp Inc and FCB Banks, Collinsville

Creating and Operating a Successful Law Practice
Originally presented on June 9, 2023 by the ISBA Standing Committee on Law Office Management and Economics
(1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit)
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Antwan Williams as he examines the various ways lawyers have created and operated a successful law practice. Attorneys interested in finding out more about how to start and operate a law practice who attend this seminar will better understand: the globalization of the legal practice; email and the internet; the unique opportunities created by an aging population; how to locate the ideal place to open an office; goals and timelines; how much money it takes to get started; how to find candidates and opportunities; the law office management software you need to know about; client development and management; and the ethical issues you need to consider, including Rule 1.17.
Antwan M. Williams, Law Office of Antwan M. Williams, Chicago

Ways to Improve and Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Legal Profession
Originally presented on June 9, 2023 by the ISBA Diversity Leadership Council
(0.50 hours Diversity and Inclusion MCLE/PMCLE credit)
Get the tips and practical advice you need to improve diversity and inclusion throughout your professional circles with this informative presentation. Topics include: how the legal profession can do better in hiring, retention, promotion, and professional development; how to recognize unconscious biases in ourselves and the strategies we can employ to successfully interrupt these biases in both our personal and professional lives; and what solo and small firm attorneys can do to improve diversity, equity and inclusion, including mentoring and job shadowing.
Toussaint Romain, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, North Carolina

Isn't it Time to Have a Conversation? - Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Originally presented on September 29, 2023 by the Illinois State Bar Association
(0.50 hours Diversity and Inclusion MCLE/PMCLE credit)
Finding solutions to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession requires discussions among all of us. Join us for this interactive workshop where we learn to build bridges and collaboratively find new solutions – both personally and professionally. After learning about some personal experiences of attorneys who have been impacted, each attendee will participate in table discussions guided by our facilitator to explore the topic.
Dr. Richard D. Harvey, Saint Louis University, Missouri

Like the Law, Happiness is a Practice
Originally presented on May 25, 2023 by the Illinois State Bar Association
(1.0 hour Mental Health or Substance Abuse MCLE/PMCLE credit)
A common misconception about happiness is that it is something that happens to us. To the contrary, scientific research has revealed that happiness requires intentional practice. We cannot just hope to be happy; we must work at it. Don’t miss this workshop that introduces attendees to the science of happiness and satisfaction in the legal profession. It provides scientific support for the importance of happiness to the practice of law and teaches participants science-based techniques for pursuing happiness and satisfaction in a healthy way.
Nora Riva Bergman, Real Life Practice, Florida
Chelsy Castro, Castro Jacobs Psychotherapy and Consulting (CIPC), Chicago



*This bundle satisfies the 6 hour Professional Responsibility Requirement for a two-year reporting period under Supreme Court Rule 794(d).


Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $159 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $375
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $50
    • Law Students - Free