Join the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Illinois Chapter for their signature October CLE Seminar, powered by IICLE. An essential event for experienced family law attorneys, this fast-paced program delivers practical strategies and fresh insights on today’s most pressing issues. Highlights include: Practice Tips Panel, Caselaw Update, Parenting Coordinators, AI in Family Law, and a Judges’ Panel.
Not included in IICLE® Online All-Access subscription.
Credits: 2.25 General, 0 Diversity/Inclusion PR, 0 MH/SA PR, 3.5 Other PR
Monday, October 13, 2025
In-Person at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law or via Live Webcast
Program Moderator: Jared B. Pinkus, Beermann LLP, Chicago*
8:15 – 8:55 Registration and a Networking Breakfast, or Log into the webcast via your account at www.iicle.com
8:55 – 9:00 Opening Remarks for AAML-IL 18th Annual Seminar for Experienced Family Lawyers
Jared B. Pinkus, Beermann LLP, and AAML-Illinois CLE Committee Chair *
9:00 – 10:30 Family Law Practice Tips Panel
(1.5 Professional Responsibility credits)
Session Moderator: Jared B. Pinkus, Beermann LLP, Chicago*
Hon. Geri Pinzur Rosenberg, Circuit Court of Cook County
Hon. Sanjay T. Tailor, Illinois Appellate Court - First District – Sixth Division
Juli A. Gumina, STG Divorce Law, Naperville *
10:30 – 10:45 Break
10:45 – 11:45 In-Depth Caselaw Update – Part 1
This update includes comprehensive coverage of all Illinois family law opinions from the last year. Topics include “bread and butter” issues on maintenance, child support, income calculation, cohabitation, attorney’s fees, and more.
Michael G. DiDomenico, Lake Toback DiDomenico, Chicago*
11:45 – 12:45 Networking Lunch Break, included for in-person attendees
12:45 – 1:15 In-Depth Caselaw Update – Part 2
Michael G. DiDomenico, Lake Toback DiDomenico, Chicago*
1:15 – 2:00 Parenting Coordinator – When it Works and When it Doesn’t
Tiffany Alexander, Alexander Law, LLC, Lake Forest *
Hon. Pamela Loza, Circuit Court of Cook County
2:00 – 2:15 Break
2:15 – 3:00 Smart Tools, Serious Risks: AI and The Future of Family Law Practice
(0.75 Professional Responsibility credits)
AI can transform your practice but only if used wisely. We’ll walk through real applications in matrimonial law, the dangers of blind trust in AI tools, and the professional responsibility issues that demand every lawyer’s immediate attention.
Raiford D. Palmer, STG Divorce Law, Naperville *
3:00 – 4:15 Judges’ Panel
(1.25 Professional Responsibility credit)
Session Moderator: Jared B. Pinkus, Beermann LLP, Chicago*
Judges:
Hon. Randie K. Bruno, 19th Judicial Circuit, Lake County
Hon. Patrick J. Powers, Circuit Court of Cook County
TBA
4:15 Adjourn
* Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
# Fellow, International Academy of Family Lawyers
