The Future Is Now: Legal Services Conference 2024
The Future Is Now: Legal Services Conference 2024 is an annual event organized by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism. This virtual conference, scheduled for April 18, 2024, aims to explore how lawyers can navigate the evolving technological, cultural, and client demands of today's legal profession while adhering to ethical guidelines.
Key topics for the 2024 conference include navigating incivility in modern legal practice, the safe and ethical use of artificial intelligence, practical approaches to improving attorney well-being, and perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal sphere. The event will feature TED-like talks, fireside chats, and interactive panels from judges and lawyers who are leaders in these areas.
Notable speakers include Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford of the Illinois Supreme Court, who will discuss a lawyer's obligation to advance access to justice; Jazz Hampton, CEO and General Counsel of TurnSignl, addressing innovation in legal services; and Bree Buchanan, Senior Advisor at Krill Strategies, focusing on mental health and well-being for lawyers. Attendees will have opportunities for networking and engaging with these experts during the conference.
This conference is ideal for lawyers across all practice areas, judges, law students, law school faculty and staff, court professionals, paralegals, law librarians, and anyone interested in the legal and judicial systems. Participants will gain valuable insights into current challenges and innovations in the legal profession, enhancing their practice and professional development.
Speakers(14)
Bree Buchanan
Senior Advisor at Krill Strategies
Bree Buchanan has dedicated over 25 years to issues of lawyer well-being, including roles as former Executive Director of the Institute for Well-Being in Law and Chair of the ABA Commission on Lawyers Assistance Programs.
Damien Riehl
VP, Solutions Champion at vLex
Damien Riehl is a lawyer and legal technologist who helps lead the design and development of products at vLex Group, integrating AI-backed technologies to improve legal workflows.
Erika Harold
Executive Director at Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism
Erika Harold serves as the Executive Director of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.
Hon. Barbara N. Flores
Associate Judge at Cook County Circuit Court
Judge Barbara N. Flores served as a Commissioner on the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission before her appointment to the bench and focused on labor and employment work at various government levels.
Hon. Matthew D. Lee
Associate Judge at Sixth Judicial Circuit Court
Judge Matthew D. Lee was an attorney and partner focused on criminal defense at Meyer Capel, P.C. in Champaign, Illinois, and an Assistant State’s Attorney with the McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office before his appointment to the bench.
Jazz Hampton
CEO and General Counsel at TurnSignl
Jazz Hampton leads TurnSignl, an on-demand app connecting drivers to lawyers over video chat to de-escalate interactions during traffic stops and car accidents. TurnSignl has been featured on PBS NewsHour and NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt.
John Kim
Chair at Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism
John Kim joined the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism in 2019, was appointed Vice-Chair in 2022, and Chair in 2024. He serves as Associate General Counsel at Edward Jones, counseling on labor and employment matters.
Julia Roundtree Livingston
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager at Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism
Julia Roundtree Livingston serves as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager at the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.
Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford
Justice at Illinois Supreme Court
Justice Rochford served as Associate Judge of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit before being elected to the Illinois Supreme Court in 2022. She led the development and initial presiding over a courtroom dedicated to Self-Represented Litigants in family law.
Mark C. Palmer
Chief Counsel at Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism
Mark C. Palmer is the Chief Counsel at the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.
Michelle Silverthorn
Founder and CEO at Inclusion Nation
Michelle Silverthorn is a best-selling author of 'Authentic Diversity' and has spoken about diversity and inclusion to law firms, Fortune 500 companies, Hollywood studios, universities, and non-profits.
Patrick R. Krill
Founder at Krill Strategies
Patrick R. Krill is a lawyer, licensed and board-certified addiction counselor, and researcher who has led many of the legal profession’s efforts to improve mental health over the last decade.
Stephanie Villinski
Deputy Director at Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism
Stephanie Villinski is the Deputy Director at the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.
Trisha M. Rich
Partner and Chair of the Legal Profession Team at Holland & Knight LLP
Trisha M. Rich practices litigation, legal ethics, and professional responsibility law at Holland & Knight LLP.
Event Details
- Date
- April 18, 2024
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- $30 - $50
- Audience
- Lawyers, judges, law students, law school faculty and staff, court professionals, paralegals, law librarians, and other legal professionals.
- CLE Credits
- 4.0 hours of professional responsibility CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of diversity and inclusion and 1.0 hour of mental health and substance abuse CLE credit.
- Attendees
- Over 700 attendees in 2023.