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 agenda.

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

AM Program (includes Mental Health/Substance Abuse/Wellness): 3 hours
PM Program (includes DEI): 3 hours

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Speakers

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (AM Program)

Tuning out the chaos: How to stay mentally healthy during difficult times (Wellness)

Panelists:
• Christine P. Anderson, Director of Probation & Intake Group Manager, Illinois ARDC
• Dr. Diana Uchiyama, Executive Director, Lawyers’ Assistance Program

9:40 AM - 10:40 AM (AM Program)

Marketing your practice: Navigating the digital and AI landscape to avoid ethical pitfalls

Panelists:
• Jocelyn Brumbaugh, Founder, Builden Partners
• Scott Renfroe, Deputy Administrator, Litigation and Appeals, Illinois ARDC
• Amir R. Tahmassebi, Partner, Konicek & Dillon, P.C.

10:55 AM - 11:55 AM (AM Program)

Your new law firm: Exploring emerging business models that provide increased productivity and involve nonlawyers in the practice

Panelists:
• Mary F. Andreoni, Senior Counsel, Ethics Education, Illinois ARDC
• Nikhil A. Mehta, Partner, Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C.
• Adrian M. Vuckovich, Partner, Collins Bargione & Vuckovich

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (PM Program)

Preventing bullying in the legal profession: An ethical case for courage and change (DEI)

Panelist:
• Julia Roundtree Livingston, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager, Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM (PM Program)

You, your client and AI usage: When and what type of client notice and consent is needed?

Panelists:
• Aaron W. Brooks, Chief Information Security Officer, Illinois ARDC
• Hon. Jeffrey A. Goffinet, Associate Judge, 1st Judicial Circuit Court
• Matthew J. O’Hara, Partner, Smith Gambrell Russell LLP

3:55 PM - 4:55 PM (PM Program)

Whose work is it when you use AI or other tech? Does it matter? Know your duties under the rules

Panelists:
• Richard C. Gleason, Litigation Group Manager, Illinois ARDC
• Kathryne “Katie” R. Hayes, Partner, Collins Bargione & Vuckovich
• Daniel F. Konicek, Partner, Konicek & Dillon, P.C.

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