Minnesota Lawyer’s Calendar of Events

TUESDAY, OCT. 27

26th Annual Rosalie Wahl Leadership Lecture

Host: Minnesota Women Lawyers

Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Location: Remote via Accelevents

Cost: $20 for members, $35 for nonmembers, additional pricing available online

Description: Paulette Brown and Eileen Letts, co-authors of the American Bar Association (ABA) report, “Left Out and Left Behind: The Hurdles, Hassles, and Heartaches of Achieving Long-Term Legal Careers for Women of Color,” are the keynote speakers. Paulette Brown is the first woman of color to lead the ABA. She is senior partner and chief diversity and inclusion officer at Locke Lord LLP. Eileen Letts is a premier civil trial attorney whose practice includes dozens of jury trials and over 100 bench trials.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28

Eminent Domain Case Law Update

Host: Hennepin County Bar Association

Time: Noon to 1 p.m.

Location: Remote participation

Cost: Free for members and law students, $40 for nonmembers

Description: Learn about some of the key appellate cases coming out of Minnesota’s appellate courts. Recently decided cases Hennepin County v. Laechelt, Minnesota v. Elbert, Minnesota Sands LLC v. Winona County, White Bear v. Stoddard will be discussed. 1.0 standard CLE credit applied for.

October Membership Meeting

Host: Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers

Time: Noon

Location: Remote participation

Description: Grab a lunch, log into Zoom, reconnect with friends, and enjoy an hour of connection and support. In addition to fellowship, LCL staff will provide some updates and discuss cold weather resilience and stress management strategies and resources.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4

A Country Divided: The 2020 US Elections and the Future of American Politics

Host: University of Minnesota Law School

Time: 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.

Location: Online via zoom

Cost: Free

Description: Professor David Schultz will examine the factors that influenced the 2020 elections, including those at the congressional and state level. He’ll also discuss the impact the election results will have on law, public policy, and upon America in general into 2021 and beyond. 1.0 standard CLE credit applied for.

THURSDAY, NOV. 5

Assistance Animals in Residential and Commercial Spaces and on Airplanes – a Primer

Host: Minnesota State Bar Association

Time: Noon to 1 p.m.

Location: Remote participation

Cost: Free for section members and law students, $10 for members not in the section, $15 for nonmembers

Description: This presentation will focus on the ADA, Fair Housing Act, and Air Carrier Access Act, and describe what kinds of animals are allowed in places of public accommodation, residential rental housing, and airplanes. The presenters will discuss verifications that can be required of persons seeking to bring their animals onto the premises or airplane and the corresponding rights such persons have. 1.0 standard CLE credit applied for.

NOV. 12 TO NOV. 13

2020 Real Estate Institute

Host: Minnesota CLE

Time: 8:15 a.m. Thursday to 5 p.m. Friday

Location: Live webcast seminar

Cost: $475 for members and paralegals, $575 standard rate

Description: The Real Estate Institute is the best way to stay up to date on all the new cases, legislation, title standards and more. With more than 40 sessions available, you can create an agenda tailored to your work, interest and experience level. 12.0 CLE credits applied for.