Minnesota Lawyer calendar of events

MONDAY, JULY 27

Voting Rights in 2026: Litigation, State Constitutional Protections, and Election-Day Issues

Host: Minnesota State Bar Association

Time: Noon to 1 p.m.

Location: Online via Zoom

Cost: Free for members and law students, $50 for nonmembers

Description: Learn about recent developments in voting rights law following the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais. This session will focus on the growing role of state statutory and constitutional claims with particular attention to Minnesota law and the role of state courts. It will also cover practical election administration issues likely to arise during the 2026 election cycle.

THURSDAY, JULY 30

Women in the Law Breakfast

Host: Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association

Time: 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Location: Minneapolis Club, 729 Second Ave. S., Minneapolis

Cost: $75 for WITL members, $100 for nonmembers

Description: Jan Lehman, executive coach and international speaker, will discuss the challenges of leading a busy professional life. Running a company while raising three children helped her understand the importance of work-life balance and the need to be productive. Her passion for productivity and drive to improve her teams led her to found CTC Productivity.

AUG. 3 TO AUG. 4

2026 Solo & Small Firm Conference

Host: Minnesota CLE

Time: 8:30 a.m. Monday to 4 p.m. Tuesday

Location: Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

Cost: $425 for members and paralegals, $495 standard rate

Description: This conference is designed to help you make your law practice easier, less stressful, and more financially rewarding. Choose from a number of practical sessions to create the conference that best meets your needs. It also offers networking time to talk with faculty and other colleagues, and a fun and relaxing environment. 12.25 CLE credits requested.

THURSDAY, AUG. 6

An Update from the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office

Host: Hennepin County Bar Association

Time: Noon to 1 p.m.

Location: Online via Zoom

Cost: Free for HCBA members, law students and new admittees, $25 for MSBA members, $50 for nonmembers

Description: Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty serves as the chief executive of Minnesota’s largest public law office. Moriarty will not run for re-election in 2026, choosing to focus on creating enduring change in the system over the final months of her administration. In this presentation, she will discuss these initiatives and accomplishments to date.

THURSDAY, AUG. 13

Learn to Partner with Your Nervous System for Reduced Stress, Greater Resilience, and Enhanced Performance

Host: Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers

Time: Noon to 1 p.m.

Location: Presented via Zoom

Cost: Free, registration required

Description: Learn how to build resilience and handle stress more effectively in your practice. This session will explore nervous system principles and their practical applications in the legal profession. Participants will learn to recognize their personal nervous system states (fight, flight, flee or fawn) and tips for cultivating a nervous system that is regulated, flexible, and able to respond appropriately to our environment.

AUG. 13 TO AUG. 15

2026 Trial Techniques Seminar

Host: Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association

Time: 5:30 p.m. Thursday to noon Saturday

Location: Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

Cost: $525, additional pricing available online

Description: “I Survived: Being a Civil Defense Lawyer In Minnesota” will feature a variety of valuable session topics taught by seasoned litigators and industry leaders. This year’s seminar will offer practical insights, hard-earned lessons, and real-world strategies for navigating the challenges of modern civil defense practice. There also will be networking opportunities and family-friendly social events.

AUG. 20 TO AUG. 22

44th Annual Convention

Host: Minnesota Association for Justice

Time: 4 p.m. Thursday to 12:30 p.m. Saturday

Location: Madden’s Resort on Gull Lake, 11266 Pine Beach Peninsula, Brainerd

Cost: $600 for members, $700 for nonmembers, additional pricing available online

Description: “Advocacy That Shapes the Future” features a full slate of conference sessions, networking opportunities and social events. Session topics include ICE Occupation of MN and its Aftermath, The Many Facets of Whiplash Injuries, Pros and Pitfalls of Legal AI Services – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, and Workers’ Compensation Roundtable.