Our diverse business and legal experience gives each of our attorneys solid business insights. Attending our seminars will give you preventative strategies to sort through the legal issues you face without losing sight of your business objectives. Participants receive practical resources, materials and samples. Most seminars include continental breakfast and box lunch.

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The Family and Medical Leave Act in Illinois

8/19/2008

Naperville, Illinois

Presenters: Renee L. Koehler, Ronald J. Passarelli and Stephanie M. Dinkel
To register for this event, please contact Lorman Education Services directly via telephone at (866)352-9539 or via e-mail at customerservice@lorman.com.

Kane County Bar Association's Annual Commercial Law Seminar - Representing The Employer In Employee Negotiation/Litigation

7/23/2008

Eaglebrook Country Club, Geneva, Illinois

Presenter: Renee L. Koehler
For more information about this event, please visit the Kane County Bar Association's website at http://kanecountybar.org or call our office at (630)505-9939.

Hot Topics in Contemporary Labor Relations Law: Rats, Banners, Cards, Email and More!

6/19/2008

Chicago-Kent College of Law
Chicago, IL

Presenter: Ronald J. Passarelli
To register please call the Office of Continuing Legal and Professional Education, Chicago-Kent College of Law at (312) 906-5093 or e-mail www.clestaff@kentlaw.edu for more information.

Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Making the Distinction in Illinois

3/27/2008

Countryside, Illinois

Presenters: Renee L. Koehler, Leslie J. Johnson & Stephanie M. Dinkel
To register for this event, please contact Lorman Education Services directly at (866)352-9539 or via e-mail at customerservice@lorman.com.

Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Making the Distinction in Illinois

1/29/2008

Rosemont, IL

Presenters: Ronald J. Passarelli, Leslie J. Johnson & Stephanie M. Dinkel
To register for this event, please contact Lorman Education Services directly at (866)352-9539 or via email at customerservice@lorman.com.

Rockford Chapter SHRM Employment Seminar & Mock Trial

11/20/2007

Rockford, IL

Presenters: Renee L. Koehler & Leslie J. Johnson
For more information about this event, please call our office at (630) 505-9939.

Performance Evaluations of Employees in Illinois

11/15/2007

Holiday Inn William Tell
6201 Joliet Road, Countryside, IL

To register for this event, please contact Lorman Education Services directly at (866) 352-9539 or via email at customerservice@lorman.com.

Representing the Employer in Employee Negotiations and Litigation

6/30/2007

Kane County Judical Center Multi Conference Room

Renee Koehler and Greg Andrews will present at the Kane County Bar Association's Eighth Annual Commercial/Lending Law Seminar. From 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

KCBA members are free, non-members $75, Students $20. Contact our office for more information or to sign up at 630-505-9939.

Practical solutions to Leave of Absence Problems - A Lunch and Learn Seminar Presented by AKP

6/14/2007

Holiday Inn - Rosemont, IL

TIME: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

COST: $125 per person ($100 per person if two or more from same company attend). Cost includes lunch and seminar materials.

Please make your reservation by calling 630-505-9939 or jcruz@akplaw.com

Practical Solutions to Leave of Absence Problems - A Lunch and Learn Seminar by AKP

6/12/2007

Holiday Inn - Tinley Park

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost: $125 per person ($100 per person if two or more from same company attend).
Cost includes lunch and seminar materials.
Reservations: 630-505-9939 or jcruz@akplaw.com

Employee Orientation: What Employers Can Do At The Beginning To Make Sure All Ends Well.

4/19/2007

Elgin Holiday Inn

Greg Andrews will present at the Illinois Fox Valley Society for Human Resource Management Monthly Meeting.

The meeting starts at 11:30 a.m. and lunch is included.

For more information or to sign up, please contact Jeanette at 630-505-9939 or jcruz@akplaw.com

Advanced Topics in the Family and Medical Leave Act in Illinois

3/14/2007

Willowbrook, Illinois

This one-day seminar is designed for human resource and benefits professionals, business managers, office managers, administrators, directors, payroll professionals and attorneys.

Continuing Education Credit: IL CLE 6.00; IACET 0.60; HRCI 6.00; HPRD 1.0; PACE 7.0; APA 6.0

To sign up:
Contact Jeanette at AKP at 630-505-9939,
e-mail: jcruz@akplaw.com
or
Contact Lorman directly at 866-352-9539,
e-mail: customerservice@lorman.com




New Case Law Requires a Review of Employee Releases and Severance Agreements

3/8/2007

Stratford Inn, Sycamore, IL

Greg Andrews will be one of the presenters at the The DeKalb County Association of Human Resource Management's half-day seminar on "Hot Topics in Employment Law."

For more information or to sign up to attend this seminar, please contact our office at 630-505-9939 or jcruz@akplaw.com

Rockford Chapter of SHRM Seminar & Mock Trial

11/28/2006

UIC Medical Center, Rockford, IL.

Greg Andrews, Ron Passarelli, and Leslie Johnson will all present at this seminar in November. For more information please call our office at 630/505-9939.

Advanced Topics in the Family and Medical Leave Act in Illinois

7/26/2006

Rockford, IL

This one day seminar is designed for human resource and benefits professionals, business and office managers, administrators, directors, payroll professionals and attorneys. Continuing education credit: HRCI 6.50, HRPD 1.0, PACE 8.0, APA.

Please call our office 630-505-9939 or Lorman at 866-352-9539 for more information.

Understanding and Complying With the Ever-Changing Employment and Labor Laws in Illinois

7/20/2006

Elk Grove Village, IL

This one-day seminar is designed for human resource managers, supervisors, managers, operations managers, presidents, vice-presidents, payroll professionals, controllers, accountants, and attorneys.

Continuing education credit: IACET 0.65, HRCI 6.50, AIPB 8.0, CPE 8.0.

Please call our office 630-505-9939 or Lorman 866-352-9539 for more information.

Advanced Topics in the Family and Medical Leave Act in Illinois

7/19/2006

Itasca, IL

This one-day seminar is designed for human resource and benefits professionals, business and office managers, administrators, directors, payroll professionals and attorneys.

Continuing education credit: HRCI 6.00, HRPD 1.0, PACE 7.0, APA

Please call our office 630-505-9939 or Lorman 866-352-9539 for more information.

Understanding and Complying With The Ever Changing Employment and Labor Laws

7/1/2006

Rosemont, IL

More infomation to follow. Contact us for more information 630-505-9939.

Employment Related Records In Illinois

5/18/2006

Peoria, IL

Greg Andrews and Christy Young will present at this one day seminar. It is designed for human resource managers, office managers, payroll professionals, finance directors, controllers, accountants, CFOs, and operations managers. Continuing education credit: IACET 0.65 AIPB 8.0 APA HRCI 6.50 CPE 8.0 Call our office 630-505-9939 for more information. To sign up email customerservice@lorman.com or call 866-352-9539.

"Protecting Trade Secrets": Seventh Annual Commercial/Lending Law Seminar

5/10/2006

St. Charles, IL

Greg Andrews will present at the Kane County Bar Association's Seventh Annual Commercial/Lending Law Seminar. From 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Multi Conference Room in the Judical Center. Members are free, Non-Members $75, Students $20. Contact our office for more information or to sign up: 630-505-9939.

Illinois Prevailing Wage Act And Related Labor Law Issues

5/5/2006

Chicago, IL

Isham Jones and Ron Passarelli will present at this Lorman Seminar designed for attorneys, compliance officers, construction and project managers, owners, presidents, vice presidents, accountants, human resource managers, contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, surveyors, and payroll professionals. Register by March 17th and save $50. Continuing education credit: CPE 8.0 PMI 6.50 AIA 6.50 CSI 0.65 HRCI 6.50 IACET 0.65 IL ENG(Pending). Call us for more information 630-505-9939. Email customerservice@lorman.com or call Lorman at 866-352-9539 for more information.

Advanced Topics In The Family And Medical Leave Act In Illinois

3/17/2006

Naperville, IL

Greg Andrews and Isham Jones will present at this Lorman Seminar. It is designed for human resource and benefits professionals, business and office managers, administrators, directors, attorneys, and payroll professionals. Continuing education credit: APA HRC1 6.00 PACE 7.0
Contact us at 630-505-9939 for more information. To sign up email customerservice@lorman.com or call 866-352-9539.

Performance Evaluations of Employees

1/31/2006

Downers Grove, IL.

Isham Jones and Greg Andrews will present at this seminar hosted by Lorman Education Seminars. It will take place at the Double Tree Guest Suites. Please call 715-833-3940 or email skundson@lorman.com for more information.

AKP's 4th Annual Open House and Year in Review

12/8/2005

Hilton Lisle/Naperville

From 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., our attorneys will review the past year and help you prepare your business for 2006. From 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., meet our attorneys and join us for hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Call our offices for more information!

Employment Laws and Affirmative Action Plans in the Banking Industry

11/15/2005

Alsip, Illinois

Renee Koehler will present for the HR Society. Call our offices for more information.

Employment Law Update for Closely Held Corporations

11/15/2005

998 Corporate Blvd., Aurora, Illinois

Greg Andrews will speak at this seminar sponsored by AKP and the Sikich Group. From 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., breakfast will be served. RSVP by Friday, Nov, 11 to Samantha Staniszewski at 630-566-5831 or sstaniszewski@sikich.com.

Preformance Reviews

11/15/2005

Renee Koehler will speak at a lunch meeting for the Kane-DuPage Personnel Association. Call our offices for more information.

Recent Case Law and Developments

11/10/2005

DuPage County Bar Association

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Greg Andrews presents. Register at www.dcba.org/cle.htm or call Chris at 630-653-7779.

Employment -Related Records in Illinois

10/20/2005

Arlington Heights, IL

This one-day seminar is designed for human resource managers, office managers, payroll professionals, finance directors, controllers, accountants, CFOs, and operations managers. Click on link for more information.


Register by September 2nd and save $50.00!

DeKalb County Human Resources Association Monthly Meeting

5/12/2005

DeKalb County Human Resources Association

Greg Andrews will participate in "Stump the Expert." Contact Chris DeVlieger at: cdevlieger@suterco.com.

Employment Documentation

5/10/2005

Lorman Education Services
Peoria, Illinois

Greg Andrews and Julie Govreau will present at this seminar. Please contact Sara Dalton at: sdalton@lorman.com

Updates in Labor and Employment Law

4/30/2005

Multi Conference Room
Judicial Center
St. Charles, IL

Greg Andrews presents updates in Labor and Employment Law as part of the KCBA's Commercial/Lending Law Seminar. Check back at a later date for more information or contact our office at (630) 505-9939.

Representing the Employer: Litigating Trade Secret Misappropriation and Negotiating and Drafting Severance Agreements to Avoid Litigation

4/27/2005

Kane County Bar Association

Greg Andrews will present. Please contact John Ruddy at: rvlawfirm@aol.com.

Retirement Plan Compliance with ERISA

3/25/2005

AKP Office
4343 Commerce Court
Lisle, IL 60532
1st Floor Training Room

AKP teams with The DuPage Association of Women Lawyers to sponsor a seminar by the United States Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration on 401k Compliance and the Department's Voluntary Fiduciary Compliance Programs. Steven L. Haughen, Deputy Regional Director of the Chicago Regional Office and Joseph L. Sulkson, Investigator, will present valuable information on complying with ERISA's reporting requirements, timing of participant contributions, and other fiduciary responsibilities. For more information contact our offices at 630-505-9939.

The ABC's of Buying or Selling a Business

3/18/2005

AKP Office
4343 Commerce Court
Lisle, IL 60532
1st Floor Training Room

Join AKP Partners Greg Andrews and Renee Koehler and Mary Beth De Bord of Swanson Martin and Bell as they present practical tips for deciding to buy or sell a business. Attendees will receive sample financial information, tools for evaluating a business, and a sample H.R. Audit checklist. Please sign up by Friday, March 11, 2005. Cost is $60.00 per person. Contact Erinn Moore at emoore@akplaw.com or 630-505-9939 for more information.

The Ins and Outs of Documenting Disciplinary Actions and Terminations

3/15/2005

Presented to Kane/DuPage Personnel Association

Kerry L. Davidson will speak to the Kane/DuPage Personnel Association on this topic. Check back at a later date for more information or contact our office at (630) 505-9939.

Employment Law From A to Z In Illinois

2/1/2005

Oakbrook Terrace, IL

This one-day seminar is designed for human resource managers, payroll professionals, operations managers, presidents, vice-presidents, supervisors, managers, controllers, accountants, and attorneys.

Employment Related Records in Illinois

1/18/2005

Rockford, IL

This one-day seminar is designed for human resource managers, finance managers, office managers, payroll professionals, controllers, accountants, CFO's, business and operations managers.

Employment Closure: Communicating And Processing Terminations Of Employment in Illinois

12/17/2004

Oak Brook, IL

Gregory H. Andrews will be speaking at this seminar given by Lorman Education Services. Please contact Lorman at (888) 678-5565 or our office at (630) 505-9939 for more information.

2004 Year in Review

12/9/2004

AKP Offices, Lisle, Illinois

Join us for our 3rd Annual Year in Review and Open House. The seminar is from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. We will inform you of the most up-to-date changes in labor and employment law to prepare you for 2005. Afterwards, join us from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., as we celebrate the holiday season with food, beverages, and networking opportunities.

Family and Medical Leave Act in Illinois

12/3/2004

Oak Brook, IL

Gregory H. Andrews will be speaking about the Family and Medical Leave Act at this Lorman Education Services seminar. For more information please concact Lorman at (888) 678-5565 or our office at (630) 505-9939.

Practical Guidance for Handling Charges and Audits by EEOC and other Agencies

11/16/2004

St. Charles, IL

Renee L. Koehler will present this seminar to the Kane/DuPage Personnel Association from noon to 1:30 p.m.

The Basics of a Human Resource Audit

10/22/2004

Lisle, IL
AKP Offices

Renee L. Koehler will present this seminar on conducting human resource self-audits. It will be held at AKP offices from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost for seminar is $160 per person or $145 each for two or more per company. Please contact our firm at (630) 505-9939 for more information.

Employment Related Records in Illinois

10/21/2004

Rosemont, IL

In this seminar, hosted by Lorman Education Services, Ron and Renee will both be speaking about how to appropriately gather, maintain, access, and disseminate information about employees. Contact Lorman @ (888)-678-5565 or you can contact our office @ (630) 505-9939.

The Basics of a Human Resource Audit

10/7/2004

Lisle, IL
Office of AKP

Renee L. Koehler will present this seminar on conducting human resource self-audits. It will be held at AKP offices from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast will be served. Cost for seminar is $160 per person or $145 each for two or more per company. Please contact our firm at (630) 505-9939 for more information.

Coordinating the FLSA changes with Illinois Law

9/21/2004

H.R. Society
Alsip, IL

Renee L. Koehler will present at this seminar. It will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

DeKalb County Association of Human Resource Management

9/9/2004

Sycamore, IL
American National Bank

Gregory H. Andrews will speak about Legislative Updates on Changes in Employment Law and its importance to Illinois employers. For more information call Chris Devlieger at 1-800-435-6942 or contact our office at (630) 505-9939. The seminar is from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost is $7.00, lunch is included.

Spring into Action

5/25/2004

AKP Office
Lisle, IL

Navigate your way through the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act.

Overtime: Who gets it now?

5/21/2004

AKP Office
Lisle, IL

Learn about how the USDOL's Final FLSA Regulations and the State of Illinois' Amendment to the Illinois Minimum Wage Law effect your business.

Overtime: Who gets it now?

5/14/2004

AKP Office
Lisle, IL

Learn about how the USDOL's Final FLSA Regulations and the State of Illinois' Amendment to the Illinois Minimum Wage Law effect your business.

Learn How to Conduct a Human Resource Audit

4/30/2004

Marriott
Lincolnshire, IL

Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of policies and practices. Receive information about numerous new laws in Illinois pertaining to employment.

Learn How to Conduct a Human Resource Audit

4/27/2004

Holiday Inn
Tinley Park, IL

Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of policies and practices. Receive information about numerous new laws in Illinois pertaining to employment.

Learn How to Conduct a Human Resource Audit

4/23/2004

AKP Office
Lisle, IL

Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of policies and practices. Receive information about numerous new laws in Illinois pertaining to employment.

A Year in Review

12/4/2003

The Top Ten changes and updates you need to know about labor and employment law for 2004.

Building your Defenses

11/13/2003

A Seminar designed for Construction Employers on employment and labor strategies related to their business.

Work Force Reduction Seminar

7/22/2003

Learn about the relevant employment and labor laws before reducing your work force. In addition AKP attorney's will provide you with the prctical tools to learn the skills you need to do it right.

Protect Your Business

5/15/2003

Is a "non-compete" agreement right for your business?

Designed exclusively for business owners, Human Resource personnel, Managers and Accountants.

Leaves of Absence

3/13/2003

Learn how to comply with military leave, disability leave and family and medical leave.