Minnesota Lawyer
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 27
Do Overs, Mulligans, and Second Chances: Winning Strategies for Post-Decisions Motions
Host: Ramsey County Bar Association
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Location: Remote participation
Cost: $15 for members, $30 for nonmembers
Description: This session will look at the common forms of post-decisions motions, the best uses of each and their necessity (or not) for keeping issues alive on appeal. It will also cover common mistakes lawyers make in post-trial motions, as well as tips and tricks for how to most effectively and strategically deploy these motions in your practice. 1.0 standard CLE credit applied for.
Register: mnbar.org
TUESDAY, FEB. 2
Impacts of Minnesota State Law on the Civilian Oversight of the Police
Host: Ramsey County, Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Location: Remote participation
Cost: Free for members and law students, $30 for nonmembers
Description: Office of Police Conduct Review Director Imani Jaafar and Interim Minneapolis City Auditor Ryan Patrick will discuss civilian oversight of police in Minneapolis. They’ll also look at how state law impacts what access lawyers and the public have to information on police misconduct cases across Minnesota. 1.0 standard CLE credit applied for.
Register: mnbar.org
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3
Strategies for Success in an Uncertain Job Market
Host: Minnesota State Bar Association
Time: 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Location: Remote participation
Cost: Free for section members, new admittees and law students, $5 for members not in the section, $10 for nonmembers
Description: Hear from a panel of local attorneys who graduated during a downturn and still established successful careers. Panelists will share strategies to help position yourself for a strong and fulfilling start to your legal career. They will also address topics including stress management during the job search, development of long-term goals, and answer other questions you may have been wanting to ask. 1.0 CLE credit applied for.
Register: mnbar.org
THURSDAY, FEB. 4
Ethics in the Time of COVID-19
Host: Hennepin County Bar Association
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Location: Remote participation
Cost: Free for members, law students and new admittees, $40 for nonmembers
Description: A panel of experts will discuss legal ethics considerations surrounding five COVID-related topics. Learn about ethical issues in video depositions, mediations and oral arguments; custom fee arrangements; security and privacy; employee texting and instant messaging while working from home; and court approaches to COVID-19. 1.0 standard CLE credit applied for.
Register: mnbar.org
FRIDAY, FEB. 5
20th Annual MLBA Conference
Host: Minnesota Lavender Bar Association
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Online event
Cost: $75
Description: Conference topics include protecting transgender Minnesotans; reproductive rights; adoption, assisted reproduction and family formation in the LGBT community; and the Affordable Care Act’s gender identity protections.
Register: mnlavbar.org
MONDAY, FEB. 8
MWL Member Mondays: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Host: Minnesota Women Lawyers
Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Remote via Zoom
Cost: Free, registration required
Description: A panel of speakers from across our communities will share their experiences in managing the challenges of the past year and how they continue to forge ahead with courage and commitment.
Register: mwlawyers.org
