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As immigration policies continue to evolve, paralegals play a crucial role in supporting attorneys and assisting clients through complex legal processes. This session will provide an in-depth look at the latest immigration updates, including changes to birthright citizenship, deportation policies, sanctuary cities, and government enforcement priorities.

We’ll also cover key topics such as asylum procedures, green card eligibility, and the latest developments in TPS and DACA. Gain practical insights on how these changes impact your daily work, from preparing immigration petitions to ensuring compliance with new regulations. Walk away with the knowledge and tools to better support clients and stay ahead in the ever-changing landscape of U.S. immigration law.

Daphnee Camilien, Managing Attorney, Camilien Law

If you’re like everyone else in the legal profession, you can’t avoid the topic of AI most every day. But what is the actual impact for litigation? What will change, what will stay the same, and what are the trends for the profession and views from the bench? Be sure to attend this session to learn:

How will AI be applied to litigation workflows in the legal profession?
What do I need to look out for in the future?
How can I learn more and use AI to make a difference?

Doug Kaminski, Chief Revenue Officer, Infinnium

It seems that, most every day, we’re seeing news of what jobs will be eliminated by AI. But just as the output from GenAI isn’t very accurate or nuanced, the news of the paralegal profession’s demise is highly exaggerated (thanks, Mark Twain!). Join this illuminating session to learn more about how AI is and will be used in the legal profession and how you can harness it to make a difference in your daily work and life.

Doug Kaminski, Chief Revenue Officer, Infinnium

Sure, you can copy and paste citations from online legal research tools, or pull them from a publication, or use a citation reference manual—but the Illinois Supreme Court’s citation rules take priority over copying and pasting! In an information-packed one-hour session filled with examples and tips, Kris will review the Illinois Supreme Court rules and citation style guidelines to ensure your documents are compliant with Illinois courts guidelines.

Dr. Kristine Condon, retired program director of Kankakee Community College's ABA-approved Paralegal Program

Ever wondered what separates the legal profession’s most successful professionals from everyone else…..effective legal research. Sharpened and perfected skills in the legal professional’s most titillating area of study are absolutely essential. The outcome of a client’s case can hinge entirely and only upon the effectiveness of the legal research conducted. If longevity in your career as a paralegal is important to you, knowing how to conduct effective legal research is critical. Come learn how to further hone your research skills to be more indispensable to the attorneys you work with and how to avoid some of the pitfalls that will undeniably befall the ineffective researcher.

Nicholas Kourvetaris, Partner, O’Hagan Meyer

Did you know that our state Supreme Court can function as a court of original jurisdiction? That, in certain circumstances, it can hear appeals directly from the Circuit (trial) Court? That there are separate dockets for attorney disciplinary matters and pro se prisoner matters? We’ll look at the Court’s makeup, the kinds of cases the Court hears, some interesting case statistics, and a review of special matters currently before the Court.

Dr. Kristine Condon, retired program director of Kankakee Community College's ABA-approved Paralegal Program

Ingredients include a discussion of the typical endorsements you should require in order to get your clients the best possible title coverages, and a review of the mandatory clearance documentation necessary to insure the most efficient and problem-free closings. Also including a side salad discussion of the 2021 policy jackets.


V. Gina Giannelli, Area Counsel for the Midwest region, Fidelity National Title

Join us for this session where you will learn essential strategies every paralegal needs to excel in trial preparation. In this value-packed session, discover how to transform your role from support staff to indispensable strategic partner.

You'll learn:

Attorney-aligned organization system
Proven pre-trial workflow management techniques
Strategic approaches to document handling
Real-world pressure situation management

Whether you're supporting veteran litigators or new attorneys, these practical insights will help you elevate your trial prep game immediately.

Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor, Consulting Attorney and legal AI expert at Steno

Be ready to step in and assist from the filing of the charge of discrimination all the way to trial. Learn about the different types of discrimination, how to distinguish between the Illinois Department of Human Rights, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Illinois Human Rights Commission. Be ready to prepare the Right to Sue letter and what to do when the Right to Sue letter comes.

Caren Mansfield, Paralegal, Baker, Baker & Krajewski LLC

Join us for a discussion on six significant changes in Illinois family law, resulting from the 2025 amendments to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. This session is essential for paralegals involved in family law matters. The presentation will cover the updated considerations which may affect the calculations for both maintenance and child support. Attendees will also discover the new procedural changes affecting residency determination for relocation cases. Additionally, the session will offer insights into the revised policies regarding court-ordered counseling, which have an important impact in numerous family law cases.

Attorney Gwendolyn J. Sterk, Sterk Family Law Group, P.C.