The Board meeting will be held via Zoom.  Please contact the association manager, Tricia Fusilero, for assistance at 847-759-8700 or email NorthSuburbanBar@gmail.com.

The North Suburban Bar Association will be hosting our 8th Annual High School Mock Trial Invitational virtually on Thursday, February 4, 2021. 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most high school mock trial tournaments for this school year have been cancelled. Many teams that had signed up for other tournaments had worked hard to prepare to compete, only to be disappointed. We at the NSBA don't want to turn any teams away! As one of the ONLY mock trial competitions that has not been cancelled, we have received an overwhelming response from high school teams from all around the state wishing to compete in our tournament. In keeping with our association's goals of advancing diversity, equity, and legal education, we asked for attorney volunteers to serve as evaluators (mock jurors) for two mock trials via Zoom and utilizing a mock trial software program for scoring and feedback. The software is straightforward, and an orientation session the week prior to the tournament to familiarize evaluators with this program has been arranged.  

The details for our upcoming mock trial competition are as follows:

8th Annual NSBA Mock Trial Invitational
Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 3:00 pm

Via Zoom

Judge & Evaluator Training & Orientation Session
Thursday, January 28, 2021, at 5:00 pm

Via Zoom

If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please contact Kim Pressling at kimberly.pressling@gmail.com. Due to the expansion of our tournament to more high school teams than ever before, we are in great need of as many evaluators as possible from our membership and colleagues.

We greatly appreciate your time and support. 

2021 Spring Seminar
DISSECTING CREDITORS’ BEST PRACTICES 
co-hosted with the Illinois Creditors Bar Association (ILCBA)

Monday, February 15, 2021
8:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Zoom Webinar - Live attendance only, no recordings will be available

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Those interested in receiving CLE credit must have their own registration form completed.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Please register by 5:00 p.m. on February 10, 2021

REFUND POLICY
No refunds for cancellations received after 5:00 p.m. on
Monday, February 8, 2021 or for no shows. 
Refunds not issued until after the event. 

PRICING

ILCBA or NSBA Member $75  |  Non-Member $100     
Law Clerk $25 

For firms with multiple attendees, the first 5 attendees pay the regular rate. For the 6th member and any additional members, receive a $10 discount per person.

If interested in this option, please contact Tricia Fusilero at the NSBA office at Northsuburbanbar@gmail.com or call 847-759-8700 for more information.

AGENDA

8:45 - 9:00 AM - Welcome

9:00 – 10:00 AM - Bankruptcy Practice Remotely & Non-Dischargeable Debt
Paul M. Bach, J.D./CPA, Bach Law Offices, Inc. - NSBA Member

10:00 – 10:15 AM BREAK

10:15 – 11:15 AM - Remote Depositions and Citation Examinations
S. Ross Suter, VP Litigation Solutions, Magna Legal Services
Dr. Daniel Wolfe, Senior Director of Jury Consulting, Magna Legal Services 

11:15 – 11:30 AM BREAK

11:30 – 12:30 PM - Foreclosure Rules
The Hon. Joel Chupack, Circuit Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Mortgage Foreclosure/Mechanics Lien Section - NSBA Member
Robert Rappe, Vice President and Managing Foreclosure Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C.

12:30 – 1:00 PM LUNCH BREAK

1:00 – 2:00 PM - Ethical Considerations During the Covid-19 Pandemic  - 1 Ethics Credit Pending
Rory P. Quinn, J.D., Litigation Counsel at the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois (ARDC)

During this time of uncertainty, what can lawyers do to continue to ethically serve their clients while taking the steps necessary to protect the health and welfare of staff, clients, themselves and the community? This presentation will delve into issues lawyers may now be facing including: social media, communicating with clients, cyber security, competence and diligence.

2:00 - 2:15 PM BREAK

2:15 - 3:15 PM - Landlord/Tenant Rights/Eviction Procedures
The Hon. Michael B. Betar, Associate Judge, Nineteenth Judicial Circuit
The Hon. James A. Wright, Associate Judge, Municipal Department, District 1 - Forcible Entry and Detainer Section
Robert Kahn, Partner, Sanford Kahn, LLP - ILCBA Member

CLE REQUIREMENTS AND ZOOM
5 CLE credits by the Illinois MCLE Board are pending including 1 ethics credit

Zoom information will be sent to the email you used for your registration approximately one week before the seminar takes place. Please note that the Zoom link is unique to you and MAY NOT be shared with other users. It is through your unique login that attendance and engagement is measured for CLE credit.

When logging into the seminar, a timestamp will be recorded each time you enter and exit the Zoom webinar. In order to receive CLE credits, you must be logged in for the entirety of each presentation and you MUST complete an evaluation form.  The evaluation form link will be sent at the end of the Zoom seminar.

CLE certificates must be individually created. Please allow for 3-4 weeks for certificates to be processed and emailed. If you have any questions, please contact NSBA Association Manager, Tricia Fusilero, for more information at Northsuburbanbar@gmail.com or call 847-759-8700.

PROGRAM BOOK INFORMATION

Our online program book will be available to registered attendees. We strongly encourage you to review the online Program Book and prepare your own copy for the seminar.

Questions?
Please contact the NSBA office at 847-759-8700 or email Northsuburbanbar@gmail.com

The Board meeting will be held via Zoom.  Please contact the association manager, Tricia Fusilero, for assistance at 847-759-8700 or email NorthSuburbanBar@gmail.com.

The Board meeting will be held via Zoom.  Please contact the association manager, Tricia Fusilero, for assistance at 847-759-8700 or email NorthSuburbanBar@gmail.com.

The Board meeting will be held via Zoom.  Please contact the association manager, Tricia Fusilero, for assistance at 847-759-8700 or email NorthSuburbanBar@gmail.com.

The Board meeting will be held via Zoom.  Please contact the association manager, Tricia Fusilero, for assistance at 847-759-8700 or email NorthSuburbanBar@gmail.com.

The Board meeting will be held via Zoom.  Please contact the association manager, Tricia Fusilero, for assistance at 847-759-8700 or email NorthSuburbanBar@gmail.com.

The Board meeting will be held via Zoom.  Please contact the association manager, Tricia Fusilero, for assistance at 847-759-8700 or email NorthSuburbanBar@gmail.com.

The Board meeting will be held via Zoom.  Please contact the association manager, Tricia Fusilero, for assistance at 847-759-8700 or email NorthSuburbanBar@gmail.com.