Our 21st Annual HIL Real Estate Institute Was a Success

November 26, 2025

LOOKING BACK

21st ANNUAL HAROLD I. LEVINE REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE

The Evolving Practice of Real Estate Law

Our Premier Legal Education Program of the Year was a Huge Success!

Advocus Team at Levine: Front row, from left: Arden Miner, Fran Morgan, Pam Niestrom, and Jim Alvis.

Second row: Lori Gallagher, Ami Oseid, Kelli Fogarty, Peter Birnbaum, Beth Faber, Karen Courtney, David Garside.

Back row: Mary Beth McCarthy, Hank Shulruff, Augie Butera, Nathan Smith, and Lowell Krahn.

Check out the Day's Highlights in Our Video, Above! Our crowd came ready to learn and engage. The video captures the upbeat atmosphere and genuine sense of affinity shared by our agents and teams.

Winning Content and Fun Extras

Reflections on the Practice of Law: Peter Birnbaum, Advocus
Mindfulness and Mental Health: Diana Uchiyama, Illinois Lawyer's Assistance Program, whose presentation included a breathing session. You could hear a pin drop—in a room full of real estate lawyers!
FinCEN: Nathan Smith, Advocus
AI for Lawyers: Kelli Fogarty, Advocus
Door Prizes! Self-care and relaxation-themed gifts
Great food and networking at Gibsons Steakhouse

Thanks to everyone who joined us!

Retiring: Arden Miner, VP- Compliance, and Director - Legal Education

Nothing like going out on top!

After coordinating her last Legal Education program, we congratulate and say farewell to Arden Miner who is retiring after 25 years (shown at left with Augie Butera, EVP - General Counsel). Thank you Arden, for your long and meaningful service to our organization and to our agents. We wish you a long and happy retirement!

As we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving, we'd like to express our gratefulness for YOU, our valued agents. Enjoy the holiday with family and friends.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Advocus!

Advocus National Title Insurance Company (formerly Attorneys’ Title Guaranty Fund, Inc. or ATG) and Advocus University provide real estate and related services for attorney agents and their clients.

Learn more at www.advocus.com, or contact us 800.252.0402.

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