Chicago CLE Day 2016

• 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm (CDT)

• Class Action Update
  12:30 pm - 2:30 pm (CDT)
  
  

  Judge Morton Denlow (Ret.) will moderate a lively discussion of class action experts Jay Edelson and Gerald Maatman that will:

  • Review recent US Supreme Court and other key 7th Circuit decisions;
  • Discuss new developments in plaintiffs’ class action practice;
  • Share tips and techniques in defending class action cases; and,
  • Explore avenues of settlement for these complex matters and related ethical issue

Hon. James F. Holderman (Ret.)

• Enhancing Your Expertise as an Advocate with Neutral Analysis
  2:40 pm - 4:40 pm (CDT)
  
  Retired Chief U.S. District Judge James Holderman will lead a discussion on how you can enhance your expertise as an advocate and an advisor in litigation, arbitration and mediation by adding neutral analysis to your repository of dispute resolution tools.

Hon. Stuart E. Palmer (Ret.)

• Restrictive Covenant and Trade Secrets: Recent Developments, Practical Tips and Options for ADR
  2:40 pm - 4:40 pm (CDT)
  
  Hon. Stuart E. Palmer (Ret.) will moderate an informative panel discussion with Thomas Dee and James Garvey on the state of the law in Illinois with respect to restrictive trade covenants, tips for enforcement of claims and defenses, and consideration of arbitration and mediation options.