Thursday, March 29, 2018

Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism’s “The Future Is Now” Conference: May 2


After a successful event in May 2017, the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is again hosting “The Future Is Now” Conference. On May 2, the Commission will host the conference focusing on innovations and practices impacting the delivery of legal services and the legal profession as a whole.

The conference will have ten speakers with each addressing different issues impacting the profession, including the practicality of artificial intelligence, legal technology like algorithms and data analytics, best practices for retaining diverse talent, equal justice as a bipartisan issue, criminal justice reform, and the entrepreneurial spirit. Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Lloyd Karmeier will deliver opening remarks about the importance of innovation and the need for lawyers to address new ways to better serve clients.

The conference will be held at Venue SIX10 (610 S. Michigan Avenue in Chicago), beginning at 10 a.m. and ending at 4:45 p.m. The complete conference schedule is posted on the event website.

The registration fee is $75 and will cover the cost of lunch, refreshments and a reception following the formal program. Registration is currently open; however, seating is limited. To register, please click here.

The conference will be approved for 5.0 hours of professional responsibility CLE credit in Illinois, including 0.5 hours of diversity CLE credit. To receive credit, attendees must complete conference feedback forms, which will be sent to participants via email along with their certificates of attendance after the event.

For additional questions and concerns, please email Lindsay Shaw (lindsay.shaw@2civility.org) or call her at (312) 363-6210.

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