Bellas & Wachowski, Attorneys at Law

04/03/2026

Join the Northwest Suburban Bar Association for our next :
AI Agents in Litigation: Real World Use

🗓️ Wednesday, April 8, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:15 PM

Learn how law firms are using AI today to improve efficiency, case management, and litigation strategy.

Hosted by George Bellas
Featuring Jason Primuth (NextGen Reporting, YesLaw) and Dominick Esposito (eLaw, Lexitas)

Free for NWSBA members
1 General CLE Credit

Register here:
https://www.nwsba.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2051007&group=

03/04/2026

👉REGISTER HERE: https://www.nwsba.org/events/register.aspx?id=2043329

AI is already reshaping how law firms operate.

Join George Bellas for a conversation on how attorneys are using AI tools in real practice today to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and better serve clients.

George will be joined by an outstanding panel of legal technology leaders:
• Jonathan Nessler
• Mathew Kerbis
• Nelson Rosario

📅 Wednesday, March 11
⏰ 12:00 – 1:15 PM

This program is free to attend and open to all experience levels, with CLE credit available for NWSBA members.

03/02/2026

Congratulations to George Bellas on being selected as a 2026 Illinois Super Lawyer.

George has been advising business owners and representing clients in complex litigation matters for decades. His experience, dedication, and practical approach to solving legal problems continue to make a meaningful difference for our clients.

The Super Lawyers designation recognizes only the top 5% of attorneys in each state.

We are proud to have George leading our team.

03/02/2026

Unpaid wages. Employer disputes. Stressful situations.

Clear guidance and fast resolution make all the difference. We’re proud to help clients move forward with confidence and peace of mind.

If you’re dealing with an employment or payment issue, don’t wait to get answers.

📍 Bellas & Wachowski
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02/05/2026

Grab your lunch and join us for !

Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Profession
Learn how generative AI is shaping legal practice and what attorneys need to know about ethics, risk, and responsibility.

Hosted by George Bellas with guest speaker Sari Montgomery, former ARDC prosecutor and legal ethics attorney with 30+ years of experience.

Wednesday, Feb 11 | 12:00–1:15 PM
1 CLE credit for Northwest Suburban Bar Association members. All levels welcome. Free event.

Register here: https://www.nwsba.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2036009&group=

01/09/2026

UPCOMING

AI is changing how litigation works, from discovery to the courtroom.

Join Host George Bellas with guest speaker Michael McCready, Founder and Managing Partner of McCreadyLaw, for a practical discussion on how lawyers are using AI today and how courts are responding.

🗓 Wednesday, January 14
⏰ 12:00–1:15 PM
🎓 One CLE credit available to NWSBA members

Register here:
https://www.nwsba.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2025785

12/23/2025

As the year comes to a close, we are grateful for our clients, colleagues, and community. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and all the best in the year ahead.

Cheers from our team at Bellas & Wachowski

12/19/2025

Illinois and Chicago have updated sexual harassment training requirements for employers, and compliance is mandatory.

If your business has not reviewed its training programs or workplace policies recently, you may be exposed to unnecessary risk.

This article breaks down what the law requires, who must comply, and what steps employers should take now.
🔗 Read more:

Illinois and Chicago Employers are required to provide Annual Sexual- Harassment and Bystander Training

11/12/2025

Updoming

How will the courts handle deepfakes and AI-generated evidence?

Join the Northwest Suburban Bar Association and George Bellas for an engaging Lunch & Learn discussion with Maura R. Grossman, J.D., and Hon. Iain D. Johnston on how generative AI is reshaping truth, evidence, and advocacy in the courtroom.

📅 Nov 18 | 12:00–1:15 PM
🎓 1 CLE Credit | Free for NWSBA Members
🔗 Register here: https://www.nwsba.org/events/RegistrationMissing.aspx?id=1995653&itemid=3c370f5c-7736-41ea-a0be-6c00af1abcca

10/28/2025

Illinois business owners, your noncompete agreements need a 2025 checkup. The Federal Trade Commission’s nationwide ban is gone, but that doesn’t mean you’re in the clear. Under Illinois’ Freedom to Work Act, strict rules still apply. Now is the time to review your contracts and stay compliant.

Read more🔗

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) tried to ban non-compete agreements across the country. That sweeping ban is now effectively dead. A federal judge struck it down, and the FTC recently gave up ...

10/19/2025

Deepfakes in the Courtroom: When Everything Looks Real, Who Decides What’s True?

Join the Northwest Suburban Bar Association for the next , hosted by George Bellas of Bellas & Wachowski, featuring Maura R. Grossman, J.D., Research Professor at the University of Waterloo and a recognized expert on AI and electronic discovery.

🗓️ October 22, 2025
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
💻 Free for NWSBA Members
🎓 1 General CLE Credit

Learn how AI and synthetic media are reshaping the rules of evidence, and what that means for lawyers, judges, and the future of the courtroom.

🔗 Register here: nwsba.org/events