General Meeting & CLE Program

Continuing Legal Education

Demystifying Practice in the First Municipal District

What You Need to Know for a Successful Practice in the First Municipal District of the Circuit Court of Cook County

Please join us for an in-depth panel discussion focused on practical guidance for attorneys practicing in the First Municipal District. Our distinguished panel will share insights on courtroom expectations, procedural nuances, and best practices to help practitioners navigate cases efficiently and effectively.

This program is designed for attorneys seeking a clearer understanding of how the First Municipal District operates - from judicial perspective to arbitration administration and day-to-day litigation realities.

Event Details

What: CLE – Demystifying Practice in the First Municipal District
When: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Where: Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago

Schedule:

• 6:30 PM – Dinner & Cocktails

• 7:00 PM – General Meeting

• 7:30 PM – CLE Program

Panelists

• Judge Alon Stein (Moderator)
  First Municipal District, Circuit Court of Cook County

• Judge Michael Zink
  First Municipal District, Circuit Court of Cook County

• Kimberly Atz O’Brien
  Arbitration Administrator, Circuit Court of Cook County

• Matt Scoles
  Attorney, Llorens Law Group

• Claire M. Connolly
  Attorney, Keis George LLP

• Anthony R. Elman
  Attorney, Elman Joseph Law Group, LLC

• Kira Ritter
  Attorney, Malman Law

Registration Rates:

Members: $20

Non-Members: $30

Sponsors: $100 (includes 1 ticket and sponsor recognition)

RSVP by: January 26, 2026

Please log in to your membership account to access the member registration rates. All fees cover food and beverages costs. Sponsors may send their logo to AdvocatesSociety@gmail.com.