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Cornered: Out of CourtCornered: Clerk Mariyana T. Spyropoulos of the Circuit Court of Cook CountyWe welcome the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County to this month's episode. She has a lot to share about developments and initiatives she has undertaken to enhance court services, and she reveals a special connection the Circuit Court has to Chicago's own, Pope Leo XIV.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.
2026-02-0312 minCornered: Out of CourtCornered: Davina DiPaolo on Employment DiscriminationEmployment discrimination is a legal issue that receives popular attention, but many outside of the legal profession don't understand what qualifies as discrimination. In our first episode of Cornered: Out of Court for 2026, Davina DiPaolo of Loftus & Eisenberg, Ltd., explains how she educates potential clients about claiming discrimination in the workplace. Ms. DiPaolo is one of the authors of the IICLE handbook, Employment Discrimination, which is in a new edition for 2026 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 a...
2026-01-0612 minCornered: Out of CourtCornered: Out of Court - Best of 2025Listen back to some of the IICLE staff's favorite episodes from 2025, including attorneys' responsibilities for shaping the practice with Timothy Eaton, enduring the emotional toll of divorce proceedings with Erin Wilson, the unique ownership positions of condo purchasers with Kenneth Michaels, Jr., and a literary outlook on the law with Meghan Brinson. 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.
2025-12-0227 minCornered: Out of CourtCornered: Condominium Law with Kenneth Michaels, Jr.Many wonder if condominium ownership is right for them. Kenneth Michaels, Jr., of Bauch & Michaels LLC, writes the Condominium Law FLASHPOINTS available at IICLE.com and, in this episode of Cornered: Out of Court, provides some key considerations for purchasers and associations.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.
2025-11-0424 minCornered: Out of CourtCornered: Literature and the Law with Professor Meghan BrinsonIt's no secret that many legal practitioners are also students of the literary arts. Professor Meghan Brinson, Lecturer in Law at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, finds compelling ways to combine her interests in both the law and literature for the benefit of her students.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.
2025-10-0722 minCornered: Out of CourtCornered: Essential Caselaw and Legislative Updates for Elder Law AttorneysStaying on top of recent decisions and legislation impacting estate planning, guardianships, and more is essential for elder law attorneys who advise clients and their families on wide-ranging matters. In Illinois, important 2025 developments include the One Big Beautiful Bill, limits to facility liability for negligence, attorney duties for mental capacity determinations, receipt of assets by minor family members, and more. Linda Strohschein and Paula Willuweit of Strohschein Law Group in St. Charles are presenting this year's caselaw and legislative update at the IICLE® Elder Law Short Course, which is at the Chicago Marriott Southwest and via live webcast on S...
2025-09-0208 minCornered: Out of CourtCornered: Tim Eaton on the Great Responsibilities and Privileges of Practicing AttorneysIn the introduction to Chapter 1 of the IICLE® handbook ATTORNEYS' LEGAL LIABILITY, J. Timothy Eaton identifies this core principle of the profession: "When we enter the legal profession," he writes, "we accept a responsibility to serve not only our clients, but also the larger public." Mr. Eaton draws on a wealth of experience when discussing how attorneys balance these responsibilities, especially in the face of competing interests.J. Timothy Eaton is Partner at Taft Law in Chicago and is sole author of Chapter 1 of ATTORNEYS' LEGAL LIABILITY, which is titled "The Lawyer as a Professional: How Our P...
2025-08-0511 minCornered: Out of CourtCornered: Vadim Glozman Advises When Your Business Client Is SubpoenaedNothing makes a business owner's stomach drop and blood pressure rise quite like being served a subpoena that seeks documents or testimony. Corporate and commercial attorneys need their clients to confidently reach out for informed guidance at these stressful times. In this episode, Vadim Glozman explores some of the pitfalls you can help your clients avoid.Vadim Glozman is Principal Attorney of Glozman Law in Chicago. He is the presenter of the IICLE® on-demand resource, Navigating Involvement with the Federal Legal System in Criminal Cases, available now at IICLE.com.IICLE® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit ba...
2025-07-0109 minCornered: Out of CourtCornered: Brandon Wright on School LawSchool law is a unique practice area in which local concerns intersect with nationwide discussions about education policy and the role of public services more broadly.IICLE® publishes two handbooks on the topic. One of those handbooks, School Law: Organization, Finance, and Property, is in a new edition for 2025. Stay tuned to the end of this episode for an exclusive 20% off the print or e-book edition at IICLE.com. (This offer is valid through June 30, 2025, for School Law: Organization, Finance, and Property 2025 edition and may not be combined with any other discount or offer. Coupon may be u...
2025-06-0319 minCornered: Out of CourtCornered: Amy Gardner on Executive PresenceEvery 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 a...
2025-05-0615 minCornered: Out of CourtCornered: Out of Court Bonus Episode 2: Essential Programming for Estate Planning AttorneysThe 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) n...
2025-04-1013 minCornered: Out of CourtCornered: Brian McGovern on Workers' Compensation from Reporting to ResolutionWorkers 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...
2025-04-0121 minCornered: Out of CourtCornered: Michele Jochner Explores Appeals of Family Court OrdersJudgments 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...
2025-03-0422 min
Cornered: Out of CourtCornered: Connor Londrigan Explains Complexities Behind Personal Injury CasesWhen 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 s...
2025-02-0417 minCornered: Out of CourtCornered: Erin Wilson Tackles the Legal and Emotional Challenges of DivorceCouples 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 o...
2025-01-0711 min
Cornered: Out of CourtCornered: Out of Court -- Best of 2024Although 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 gen...
2024-12-0323 min
Quorum Forum88: Election SpecialThe 2025 consolidated election season is kicking off with its usual verve and a host of complex issues to address. Local election officials and electoral boards have many responsibilities to make elections happen. Meanwhile, local governments are asked to enforce political sign regulations and electioneering laws. Local governments may get involved in elections themselves with their own referenda and public questions. To help listeners tackle these issues, Ancel Glink's Erin Monforti and Katie Nagy update a classic Quorum Forum election special, featuring insight from equity partner Keri-Lyn Krafthefer! What issues does your local government face during election season? Email us a...
2024-11-0747 min
Cornered: Out of CourtCornered: R. Mark Halligan Dives Into Intellectual PropertySome 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...
2024-11-0524 minCornered: Out of CourtCornered: Kevin Lichtenberg Discusses Wills, Trusts, and MorePowers 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 w...
2024-10-0814 min
Cornered: Out of CourtCornered: Tom Reuland Discusses Personal Injury RepresentationTom 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 l...
2024-10-0120 min
Cornered: Out of CourtCornered: Out of Court Bonus Episode 1: Recent Developments in Noncompete AgreementsThere 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.
2024-09-1712 minCornered: Out of CourtCornered: Nrupa Patel Answers Family Law Questions About Child Visitation, Support, and MoreEveryone 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 w...
2024-09-0310 min
Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastEmbracing Risk and Winning at Trial with Jeffrey KrollChicago-based trial lawyer Jeffrey Kroll is no stranger to risk. On the road to some of his biggest verdicts, including a 2017 verdict for $148 million, Jeff has turned down big money to cast his lot with the jury. Join Ben and Rahul for their conversation with Jeff, in which he discusses some of the core beliefs and strategies that inform his highly successful approach to trying cases to juries. Listeners will come away with many insightful tips that will benefit their own trial practices. About Jeffrey KrollWebsite: Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys | Kaveny + Kroll
2024-01-1550 min
Luxury Listing Specialist - Dominate High End Listings In Any MarketLand Trusts and Internet Privacy with David LanciottiWe all know how easy it is to flip a laptop open and instantly find out who owns a particular property. It doesn’t have to be like that. There are various ways of ensuring that your name doesn’t appear anywhere in the searches.
David Lanciotti shares the different ways for property owners to remain anonymous and mistakes to avoid when you don’t want people to know you own a particular property.
According to David and other advisors, land trusts are the way to add an extra layer of protection. When you close on a pr...
2022-09-2229 min
The Great Trials PodcastJeffrey Kroll | Tierney Darden v. City of Chicago, et al. | $148 million verdictThis week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Jeffrey Kroll of Kaveny + Kroll Trial Attorneys (www.KavenyKroll.com).
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Accomplished trial attorney Jeffrey Kroll of Kaveny + Kroll Trial Attorneys shares how he secured one of the largest premises liability compensatory awards in the nation and the largest verdict ever reported against the city of Chicago on behalf of college dance student Tierney Darden. In 2015, Tierney suffered life-altering injuries at O’Hare International Airport after a poorly maintained pedestrian shelter weighing 750 pounds fell on top of he...
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