Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington St., Courtroom 1501, Chicago
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
1.50 hours MCLE credit
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insight into the best practices that drive efficient, effective motion practice and case management across key areas of the Illinois court system. The program highlights strategies for navigating the Law Division Motion Section, emphasizes streamlined procedures and professional expectations within the Commercial Calendar, and clarifies the unique workflow and arbitration-focused processes of Courtroom 1501. Together, these sessions equip practitioners with a clearer understanding of courtroom operations, judicial preferences, and the techniques that support stronger advocacy and smoother litigation.
Program Coordinators:
Hon. Jonathan Clark Green, Circuit Court of Cook County
Kim Atz O’Brien, Arbitrator Administrator, Circuit Court of Cook County
Hon Stephanie Saltouros, Circuit Court of Cook County
Hon. Alon Stein, Circuit Court of Cook County
Program Moderator:
Hon. Alon Stein, Circuit Court of Cook County
12:00 – 12:25 p.m. Best Practices in Law Division Motion Section
Hon Stephanie Saltouros, Circuit Court of Cook County
12:25 – 12:50 p.m. Best Practices in the Commercial Calendar
Hon. Jonathan Clark Green, Circuit Court of Cook County
12:50 – 1:30 p.m. – Best Practices in Courtroom 1501/Arbitration
Hon. Alon Stein, Circuit Court of Cook County
Kim Atz O’Brien, Arbitrator Administrator, Circuit Court of Cook County
Program Information
- Fees (lunch provided):
- ISBA Member - Free
- Non-Member - Free
- New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - Free
- Law Student Members - Free
- Please Note: MCLE credit is available to registrants only on the day of this live event. All registrants will receive access to a recording of the event a few days after the program, but credit is NOT available for the recording.
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