CLE is provided to Members and to paid guest who have provided all requested information at the time of registration. A missing ARDC number or name mis-match with an attorney's MCLE profile may result in delayed or no credit. If credit is requested after the initial reporting period, a late fee will apply and must be paid in advance.

Events

  • Board Election Results & Overview of Northwest Housing Preservation Ordinance

    • Wed, January 08, 2025
    • 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Webinar
    • 237 registrants
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    An IRELA CLE Webinar & Election Results

    Annual Board Election Results Announcement

    8:10-8:15 AM

    *details below

    Election results for the 2025 IRELA Board of Directors will be announced at the beginning of this webinar. Please mark your calendar. Electronic ballots will be sent separately via Election Runner to all members in mid-December.

    Overview of Northwest Housing Preservation Ordinance

    Richard Magnone

    8:15-9:15 AM

    MCLE approved for 1-hour General CLE credit

    Registration is Free for IRELA Members
    Non-Members ~ $50*

    The new and mysteriously enacted Northwest Housing Preservation Ordinance changes the process for selling multi unit and rental properties in a portion of Chicago. What is this new law, what difficulties does it post for real estate investors and lawyers, and what is being done about it?

    Richard Magnone

    Richard Magnone obtained his Law Degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1996 and a B.S. in Accounting, magna cum laude, from Marquette University in 1993. A regular speaker and lecturer, Richard has presented on topics ranging from law office technology to estate planning and landlord tenant law. He practices in the areas of landlord tenant law, probate, real estate, corporations, and estate planning. Richard Magnone is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and is a member of the Chicago Association of Realtors Forms and Contracts Committees.




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  • Multi-Board 8.0: What Lawyers Need to Know About the New Form

    • Wed, January 15, 2025
    • 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Webinar
    • 427 registrants
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    An IRELA CLE Webinar

    Multi-Board 8.0: What Lawyers Need to Know About the New Form

    Paul Garver & Erica Minchella

    MCLE tentative for 1-hour General CLE credit

    Registration is Free for IRELA Members

    Non-Members ~ $50*

    Overview and explanation of the new Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0. The Multi-Board Drafting Committee is composed of approximately 20 member organizations with 23 members. The committee has been meeting since May 2024 to develop this new contract.

    Paul B. Garver

    Paul Garver is a partner at Hawbecker & Garver, LLC located in Hinsdale. He started his practice in 2003 along with his partner, Tom Hawbecker. His practice focuses on real estate and estate planning. Paul is a member of the IRELA Board of Directors.



    Erica Crohn Minchella

    Erica Crohn Minchella has practiced law and has been licensed in Illinois since 1981 in different iterations, but always in the areas of bankruptcy or real estate. She received her B.A. in English Education from University of Illinois and her J.D. from Loyola University of Chicago. Minchella has taught courses for the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association and IICLE on bankruptcy and real estate matters as well as to local organizations on both bankruptcy and in national continuing legal education programs in real estate matters, both transactions and litigation. She has been a contributor to the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, ISBA Real Estate Section Newsletter and edited chapters for IICLE. Minchella is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association (Real Estate Section Council), North Suburban Bar Association (former member of the Board of Directors), Justinian Society of Lawyers, Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association (Vice President), and is the founder and President of Association of Foreclosure Defense Attorneys (now Association of Foreclosure and Consumer Protection Attorneys), as well as being involved in civic and community organizations

    Erica has won top awards from SuperLawyers (12 years), Leading Lawyers (20 years), Avvo, Martindale Hubbel, Midwest’s Top Rated Lawyers, Showmark (Chicago Magazine) and Top Attorneys of North America.

    Teaching is a passion for Erica which she pursues by teaching for ISBA, IRELA and various title companies. She also teaches real estate brokers for various agencies. Her first book, Transforming Troubled Real Estate with Strategic Solutions: Foreclosures, Short Sales, Buying Troubled Properties, and more, was published by Amazon in March 2024.





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  • Sued for Wire Fraud

    • Wed, February 12, 2025
    • 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Webinar
    • 17 registrants
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    An IRELA CLE Webinar

    Sued for Wire Fraud

    Thomas W. Cronkright II

    MCLE approved for 1-hour General CLE credit

    Registration is Free for IRELA Members
    Non-Members ~ $50*

    More details coming soon... 

    Thomas W. Cronkright II

    Tom Cronkright is the Executive Chairman of CertifID, a technology platform designed to safeguard electronic payments from fraud. He co-founded the company in response to a wire fraud he experienced and the rising instances of real estate wire fraud. He also serves as the CEO of Sun Title, a leading title agency in Michigan. Tom is a licensed attorney, real estate broker, title insurance producer and nationally recognized expert on cybersecurity and wire fraud.





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  • IRELA Cocktail Party

    • Thu, February 13, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Bloomingdale Golf Club | 181 Glen Ellyn Rd. Bloomingdale, IL 60108
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  • March 12 Webinar

    • Wed, March 12, 2025
    • 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Webinar
    • 4 registrants
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    An IRELA CLE Webinar

    March 12 Webinar

    Laura Ellis & Esther Phillips

    MCLE approved for 1-hour General CLE credit

    Registration is Free for IRELA Members
    Non-Members ~ $50*

    More details coming soon... 

    Laura Ellis

    Laura Ellis is the chief strategy officer, executive vice president and president of residential sales at Baird & Warner. In this position, Laura partners with leadership across all business units to implement our companywide strategic integration plan and align our sales teams to drive business growth. Laura also has responsibility for the day-to-day operations of residential sales and serves on the company's executive committee.

    Prior to this role, Laura served as Baird & Warner’s senior vice president of sales where she oversaw the operation of all branch offices and the creation of the Baird & Warner Leadership Institute, a unique training program that teaches leadership and business skills to sales associates while preparing them to take on management positions.

    Laura joined Baird & Warner in 1998 as sales manager of the Bolingbrook office. During her eight years as manager, the office consistently broke records in production, recruiting, mortgage and title while earning a reputation for innovative practices.

    In 2006, Laura was brought to the Baird & Warner corporate office to serve as director of sales operations and later as senior vice president of sales.

    Prior to joining Baird & Warner, Laura served as a manager and certified trainer for Century 21 following a 10-year career as a top-producing agent in her office and in her region.

    Esther Philips

    Esther brings over 30 years of dedicated experience in the mortgage industry, with a significant tenure of 13 years at Key Mortgage Services. Throughout her career, Esther has held pivotal roles encompassing operations, training and sales — focusing particularly on sales and sales leadership for the past 20 years. Currently serving as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Sales at Key Mortgage, Esther leverages her extensive background as a top-producing originator to adeptly balance the demands of business development with deep industry expertise.

    Recognized for her unwavering commitment to enhancing productivity and client satisfaction, Esther is passionate about equipping teams with cutting-edge tools, effective strategies and streamlined systems. Her relentless pursuit of continuous improvement fuels her leadership, driving sustainable growth and operational excellence within the organization.

    Beyond her professional endeavors, Esther finds joy in a diverse range of sports activities - both watching and participating. She cherishes spending quality time with her family — her supportive husband, two daughters and their beloved Bulldog named Jack.




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  • Condominium Legal Update

    • Wed, April 09, 2025
    • 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Webinar
    • 7 registrants
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    An IRELA CLE Webinar

    Condominium Legal Update

    Matthew Goldberg

    MCLE approved for 1-hour General CLE credit

    Registration is Free for IRELA Members
    Non-Members ~ $50*

    More details coming soon... 





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  • DEI CLE with Julia Livingston

    • Wed, May 14, 2025
    • 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Webinar
    • 3 registrants
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    An IRELA CLE Webinar

    DEI

    Julia Livingston

    MCLE tentative for 1-hour Diversity & Inclusion CLE credit

    Registration is Free for IRELA Members
    Non-Members ~ $50*

    More details coming soon... 




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Past events

Wed, December 11, 2024 The Path to a Successful Law Career
Wed, December 04, 2024 Marketing Content Inspired by Dick Bales
Wed, November 13, 2024 Property Tax Enforcement In Flux: What does Tyler v. Hennepin County mean for Illinois Taxpayers?
Wed, October 30, 2024 Creative Financing / Deals & Underwriting - Part 2
Wed, October 09, 2024 Creative Financing / Deals & Underwriting
Wed, September 18, 2024 A Comprehensive Look at Illinois Land Trusts
Thu, September 12, 2024 IRELA Cocktail Party
Wed, August 14, 2024 A Walk on the Wild Side of Estates and Probate
Wed, August 07, 2024 Concessions, Closing Costs & Compensation: Understanding the Options
Wed, July 10, 2024 Civil Remedies for Real Estate Transactions Gone Bad
Wed, June 12, 2024 Beyond Bias: Strategies for Inclusive Legal Leadership
Wed, May 15, 2024 Demystifying Business Ownership Information & Navigating FIRPTA Withholding
Wed, May 08, 2024 Easy Marketing for Your Firm
Wed, April 10, 2024 Illinois Notary Statute Changes & Review
Thu, March 14, 2024 IRELA Cocktail Party
Wed, March 13, 2024 Intro to Reverse Mortgages
Wed, March 06, 2024 Social Media Power Hour - Introducing the Campaign
Wed, February 21, 2024 Leasing, Security Deposits and Evictions in Illinois
Wed, January 17, 2024 Special 2-Part Webinar: The ALTA 2021 Title Policies & Self Directed IRA
Wed, January 10, 2024 Annual Board Election & Health, Wellness, and Self Care in the Post-Pandemic
Wed, December 13, 2023 Unusual & Timely Real Estate Tax Issues for the Real Estate Attorney & Title Examiner
Wed, November 15, 2023 Effective Marketing within the Rules of Professional Conduct
Wed, October 11, 2023 Condominium Legal Update
Wed, September 13, 2023 We Need To Talk: Navigating Challenging Conversations about Diversity
Thu, August 10, 2023 IRELA Summer Cocktail Party
Thu, August 10, 2023 Can Insurance Protect You Against Wire Fraud?
Wed, July 12, 2023 Attorney Fees and Trust Funds: What You Need to Know About Amended Rules 1.5 and 1.15
Wed, July 05, 2023 New Notary Journal Requirements
Wed, June 14, 2023 Home Title Lock
Wed, May 17, 2023 Advanced Concepts of 1031 Exchanges - Pt. 2
Thu, May 11, 2023 Compassion Fatigue: Sustaining the Professional Self
Wed, April 26, 2023 The State of Wire Fraud in the Real Estate Industry
Tue, April 11, 2023 What to Post? Content Ideas to Drive Business
Wed, March 22, 2023 Advanced Concepts of 1031 Exchanges
Wed, March 08, 2023 Property Tax Prorations: Pitfalls, Best Practices, and Practice Tools
Wed, February 08, 2023 Dick Bales’ Complete Guide to Deeds
Wed, January 11, 2023 Earnest Money Disputes
Tue, December 06, 2022 IRELA Holiday Party
Thu, December 01, 2022 You can’t paddle your kayak down the Mazon River anymore: The fate of boating on nonnavigable waters after Holm v. Kodat.
Wed, November 16, 2022 What Is Heating Up in the Title World
Tue, November 08, 2022 Civility: Difficult People & Conversations in the Workplace
Thu, October 13, 2022 Illinois Tax Policy and Current Legislative Trends Affecting Your Clients' Properties
Wed, September 21, 2022 Build Your Brand: 30-Minutes, Twice a Week
Thu, September 08, 2022 Townhomes, Condos, and Co-ops
Wed, July 13, 2022 Cyber Security: People Are the Weakest Link
Mon, June 13, 2022 The New Real Property Disclosure Act
Wed, June 08, 2022 Advanced Survey Analysis
Wed, May 25, 2022 Easy & Effective Marketing Strategies for Your Firm
Wed, May 11, 2022 Decoding the Chicago Zoning Code for Real Estate Practitioners
Wed, April 20, 2022 Fannie Mae Requirements – Can I Still Sell My Condo?
Wed, April 13, 2022 WTF: What The Fraud?!
Wed, March 09, 2022 Practical TODI Advice and Advanced TODI Topics in 2022
Wed, February 16, 2022 Disclosure of Financial Interest: The New DS-1
Wed, February 09, 2022 Advanced Topics in Property Tax: Exemptions Explained, Reassessment Update, and Proration Disasters
Wed, January 12, 2022 The Cook County Tenant/Landlord Ordinance Revisited
Tue, December 07, 2021 Landlord Tenant Update
Wed, November 10, 2021 Stress in the Workplace: The Impact It Has on Our Thinking
Wed, October 13, 2021 Changes to the Transfer on Death Instrument Act
Wed, September 15, 2021 Remote Control – The Status of RIN and RON in Illinois
Wed, September 08, 2021 Letters of Engagement: How Recent Events Should Shape Your Practice
Wed, July 14, 2021 Forming a Condominium – What is in a Declaration and 22.1s
Wed, June 09, 2021 Private Rights and Remedies
Tue, May 04, 2021 Case Law Update
Wed, April 21, 2021 Resilience in the Age of Covid-19
Wed, April 14, 2021 The New Cook County Residential Tenant and Landlord Ordinance
Wed, March 10, 2021 Advanced Concepts in Section 1031 Exchanges
Wed, February 10, 2021 Real Property Disclosure Act
Wed, January 06, 2021 Timeshare Exit Strategy
Wed, December 02, 2020 Title Policy Endorsements for the Real Estate Lawyer
Wed, November 11, 2020 Mechanics of 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges
Wed, October 14, 2020 The Real Estate Lawyer's Guide to the Transfer on Death Instrument (TODI)
Mon, October 05, 2020 The Basics of Property Tax Appeals in Cook County
Wed, September 09, 2020 IL Condominium Deconversion: Process and Pitfalls
Wed, August 26, 2020 Landlord Tenant Issues - Part 2
Wed, August 19, 2020 Local Closing Customs Disruptors
Wed, July 15, 2020 A Guide to Illinois Authority Documents
Wed, June 10, 2020 Representing Sellers and Buyers of Agricultural Properties
Tue, June 02, 2020 5 Free Marketing Tips for Real Estate Lawyers During the Pandemic
Tue, May 19, 2020 Landlord Tenant Issues in the Time of COVID-19
Sat, April 25, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Capital and other Resources
Wed, April 15, 2020 Remote Notarization & Document Execution in a COVID World
Wed, April 08, 2020 The Senior Tsunami and the Wisdom of Creating a Succession Plan
Wed, April 01, 2020 Navigating the Pandemic: Real Estate Transactions in Unprecedented Times
Tue, March 24, 2020 Property Assessment Cycle and Appeals Process in IL
Wed, March 11, 2020 A Practical Guide to Mobile Home Transactions
Wed, January 08, 2020 The ABC's of International Real Estate & Wholesaling Real Estate: Attorney Beware
Tue, October 08, 2019 WEBINAR - Preventing Wire Fraud – Trends and Strategies
Wed, September 11, 2019 WEBINAR - Five Marketing and Branding Tips that are Guaranteed to Drive Results for Your Real Estate Practice
Wed, June 12, 2019 WEBINAR - The Future of Your Real Estate Practice: Challenges and Opportunities
Wed, May 08, 2019 WEBINAR - Asking & Answering: The Best Way to Handle Attorney Review & Inspection Requests Under the Multi-Board 7.0
Wed, April 10, 2019 WEBINAR - Illinois Title Insurance Act Amendments
Wed, March 13, 2019 WEBINAR - Recorder's Use of Blockchain and Orders Declaring Heirship | WEBINAR
Wed, February 13, 2019 WEBINAR - Possible Judgments - February Monthly Meeting | WEBINAR

Financial Hardship Policy: The Board of the Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association works provide high quality professional education at an affordable price for its members. The Board realizes that financial hardship may occur, affecting a member’s ability to renew their membership or attend meetings at full price.  In such instances, a member may contact the Board, in writing, with a request for reduced membership dues or meeting rates for a specific period of time. The letter should contain a brief explanation of the hardship. The Board or designated committee will act on the member’s request at its next regular meeting. "At the door" requests for financial hardship decisions will not be accepted.  Contact IRELA PO Box 4956 Oak Brook, IL 60522-4956; or via e-mail at info@irela.org. 

Updated January 17, 2022


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