Effectuating Service in Civil Cases

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Virtual via Zoom
Eligible for 1 CLE Credit

This course is intended to identify the manner(s) in which an individual and an entity may be properly served.  The course will also discuss alternative methods of service permitted by statute as well as the recent addition of service via email, text message and social media discussed in Illinois Supreme Court Rule 102(f).

Registration:

Members: Complimentary | Nonmembers $5

Speaker:

Judge Sarah Johnson
First Municipal District

After attending law school at John Marshall, Judge Johnson began a career as a trial attorney, primarily representing nurses, physicians and health care facilities in cases alleging medical negligence. In addition to trying over 50 cases to civil jury verdict, Judge Johnson serves her community through various organizations, including the Misericordia Womens’ Board, Mercy Home, and tutoring students in the Englewood area with Lawyers Lend a Hand. Judge Johnson was appointed to the bench by Justice Joy V. Cunningham, and in March of 2024 was elected to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Catherine Haberkorn. Judge Johnson currently sits in the First Municipal District where she hears civil matters and promotes judicial access for all litigants, including those who are self represented.

Property Overseas, A Lawyer’s Perspective

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Virtual via Zoom
Eligible for 1 CLE Credit

NSBA will cohost this event with the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois (HLAI) and the South Asian Bar Association (SABA).

Registration:

NSBA, HLAI & SABA Members: Complimentary | Nonmembers $5

HLAI & SABA Members: Your organization will provide you with a registration code that will grant you the complimentary member rate. Please register using the Joint Bar ticket.

North Suburban Bar Association's CLE:
Making the Most of Your Mediation

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Virtual via Zoom
Eligible for 1 CLE Credit

Registration will be opening soon — Stay Tuned!

Speaker:

Judge Mitchell Hoffman (Ret.)
ADR Systems

Judge Hoffman has served the legal community for over 38 years, most recently as the Presiding Judge of the Civil Division in Lake County. As an attorney, he represented both plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation. After beginning his career in private practice in Chicago, he spent 13 years in the Civil Division of the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, where he led the division as Chief Deputy State’s Attorney. He then served as a judge in Lake County for 21 years, handling both Chancery and Law Division calls and settling many commercial and personal injury cases. Judge Hoffman is known for his detailed case preparation and analysis. He is fair and even-tempered and provides a calming influence during mediations. Judge Hoffman brings these attributes and his wide-ranging legal experience to each of his mediations and arbitrations. Read more.