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

  • IRELA Cocktail Party Oak Brook

    • Wed, March 11, 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Gibson's 2105 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
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    IRELA COCKTAIL PARTY

    Wednesday, March 11@ 5-7 PM

    Gibson's 2105 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523

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  • Tyler & Tyler: The U.S. Supreme Court’s Takings Decision and Cook County’s Software Rollout Disrupting Illinois Tax Enforcement, Collection, and Distribution

    • Wed, April 08, 2026
    • 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Webinar
    • 114 registrants
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    An IRELA CLE Webinar

    Tyler & Tyler: The U.S. Supreme Court’s Takings Decision and Cook County’s Software Rollout Disrupting Illinois Tax Enforcement, Collection, and Distribution

     Nora Devine
    The Devine Law Group

    MCLE approved for 1-hour General CLE credit

    Registration is Free for IRELA Members

    Non-Members ~ $50*

    This program examines the sweeping impact of Tyler v. Hennepin County on Illinois tax sale and tax deed practice, including how the Supreme Court’s takings analysis has disrupted long-standing enforcement procedures. It also analyzes the implementation failures of the Tyler Technologies tax system in Cook County and their consequences for tax collection, distribution, and real estate transactions. Attendees will gain practical insight into the evolving risks, delays, and uncertainties affecting tax buyers, municipalities, and property owners.

    Nora Devine, Esq. is the owner and principal attorney of The Devine Law Group, LLC, a Chicago-based law firm specializing in Illinois property tax law. She has practiced property tax law in private practice since 2005, representing residential, commercial, and industrial property owners across all Illinois jurisdictions and property classes. Nora has served in leadership roles with the ISBA’s Section Council on State and Local Taxation and the CBA’s Real Estate Tax Committee, and she is active in numerous professional organizations focused on real estate taxation and valuation. Nora is a member of IRELA’s Programs Committee and has presented many times to IRELA members on topics such as property tax appeals, prorations, tax policy, case updates, and ethics. She is an instructor and course developer for the Illinois Property Assessment Institute. Nora earned her J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.


    Lynnette Lockwitz, Esq. is the managing partner at Reiter Law Offices, Ltd., a Chicago law firm concentrating in real estate tax law, litigation, and transactional matters throughout the State of Illinois. She has focused her practice on real estate tax lien and tax deed litigation — representing individuals, corporate entities, municipalities, financial institutions, buyers, sellers, developers, and investors. 

     

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  • May Webinar

    • Wed, May 13, 2026
    • 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Webinar
    • 1 registrant
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  • June Webinar

    • Wed, June 10, 2026
    • 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Webinar
    • 1 registrant
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  • IRELA Cocktail Party Chicago

    • Thu, June 11, 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • RPM Events | 317 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
    • 5 registrants
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    IRELA COCKTAIL PARTY

    Thursday, June 11 @ 5-7 PM

    RPM Events - 317 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

    - Complimentary Valet -

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  • IRELA Cocktail Party Schaumburg

    • Thu, September 17, 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Topgolf | 2050 Progress Pkwy, Schaumburg, IL 60173
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    IRELA Cocktail Party Schaumburg

    Thursday, September 17

    Topgolf - Schaumburg

    Join us for an evening of fun and networking at Topgolf! Whether you're ready to show off your swing or just want to enjoy the cocktails and conversation, this event is for everyone. Swing away on the range or simply soak in the social atmosphere – the choice is yours!

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    fantastic opportunity to connect and unwind! 


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Past events

Wed, March 11, 2026 Tricks and Traps in Real Estate Law Transactions
Thu, February 26, 2026 FinCEN’s Anti-Money Laundering Residential Real Estate Rule: What you need to know for your closings
Wed, February 11, 2026 Financial Tools for Making Smart Management and Succession Planning or Sale Decisions in Law Firms
Wed, January 14, 2026 The Risks of Relying on AI & Annual Membership Meeting
Wed, December 10, 2025 From Contracts to Calm: Practical Tools for Work Life Harmony
Wed, November 12, 2025 Build Your Competitive Edge: Online Visibility + Personal Branding for Real Estate Attorneys
Wed, November 05, 2025 The Intersection of Real Estate and Probate: Handling Real Estate in Decedent's Estates
Wed, October 08, 2025 Understanding and Drawing Legal Descriptions in One Hour
Thu, September 18, 2025 IRELA Cocktail Party
Wed, September 10, 2025 Case Law Update 2025
Wed, August 13, 2025 Zoning Topics for a Real Estate Transaction
Wed, July 09, 2025 Great! Now What!?!?!? - Creating Your Firm's Cyber Response Plan
Thu, June 19, 2025 IRELA Cocktail Party
Wed, June 11, 2025 Seller Impersonation Fraud & Land Trusts
Wed, May 14, 2025 We Need To Talk: Navigating Challenging Conversations about Diversity
Wed, April 09, 2025 Illinois Condominium Law Updates
Wed, April 02, 2025 8.0 Revisited - What We Are Seeing Now That We Are Using the New Contract
Wed, March 12, 2025 Concessions, Closing Costs & Compensation - Where Are We Now?
Thu, February 13, 2025 IRELA Cocktail Party
Wed, February 12, 2025 Sued for Wire Fraud
Wed, January 15, 2025 Multi-Board 8.0: What Lawyers Need to Know About the New Form
Wed, January 08, 2025 Board Election Results & Overview of Northwest Housing Preservation Ordinance
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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, July 15, 2020 A Guide to Illinois Authority Documents
Wed, June 10, 2020 Representing Sellers and Buyers of Agricultural Properties
Wed, April 08, 2020 The Senior Tsunami and the Wisdom of Creating a Succession Plan
Tue, March 24, 2020 Property Assessment Cycle and Appeals Process in IL
Wed, March 11, 2020 A Practical Guide to Mobile Home Transactions

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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