Ethics 2026

Complete your ethics requirements through streaming our annual Ethics Conference featuring leadership from the Illinois ARDC, Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program (LAP), and other experts on attorney and judicial conduct. The 2026 Ethics program will cover all required topics to meet your professional responsibility requirements, including the ethical challenges of using AI tools, emerging business of law issues, and ways to practice more efficiently. Scroll down for the full list of topics.

Programs are offered in two 3-hour sessions. Attend either program or both at a discount.

AM Program (includes Mental Health/Substance Abuse/Wellness): 8:30AM – 12:00PM (3 hours)
PM Program (includes DEI): 1:30PM – 5:00PM (3 hours)

Save up to 30% with SUPER early bird rates. Prices increase April 8.

Questions? Interested in a group rate?
Email Amanda at amonto@lawbulletinmedia.com or call 312-644-7068.

Date:: May 13, 2026
Time:: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Location:: Virtual Event

PMCLE:: Up to 6

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Super Early Bird: Both Programs (Ethics 2026)

One ticket for both Ethics 2026 Programs via livestream on Wednesday, May 13, with included on-demand access.

$ 159.00

Unlimited

Super Early Bird: AM or PM Program (Ethics 2026)

One ticket for the AM or PM Ethics 2026 Program via livestream on Wednesday, May 13, with included on-demand access.

$ 99.00

Unlimited

The agenda will include:

• Marketing your practice: Navigating the digital and AI landscape to avoid ethical pitfalls
• Your new law firm: Exploring emerging business models that provide increased productivity and involve nonlawyers in the practice
• Whose work product is it when you use AI or other tech? Does it matter? Know your duties under the rules
• You, your client and AI usage: When and what type of client notice and consent is needed?
• Preventing bullying in the legal profession: An ethical case for courage and change (DEI)
• Tuning out the chaos: How to stay mentally healthy during difficult times (Wellness)

Speakers:

• Christine P. Anderson, Director of Probation & Intake Group Manager, Illinois ARDC
• Benjamin L. Boroughf, Senior Appeals Counsel, Illinois ARDC
• Aaron Brooks, Chief Information Security Officer, Illinois ARDC
• Richard C. Gleason, Litigation Group Manager, Illinois ARDC
• Hon. Jeffrey A. Goffinet, Associate Judge, 1st Judicial Circuit Court
• Kathryne “Katie” R. Hayes, Partner, Collins Bargione & Vuckovich
• Daniel F. Konicek, Partner, Konicek & Dillon, P.C.
• Julia Roundtree Livingston, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager, Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism
• Melissa A. Smart, Director of Education, Illinois ARDC
• Amir R. Tahmassebi, Partner, Konicek & Dillon, P.C.
• Dr. Diana Uchiyama, Executive Director, Lawyers’ Assistance Program
• Adrian M. Vuckovich, Partner, Collins Bargione & Vuckovich
• Additional speakers to be added