July Webcast Series

Schedules and Faculty

This money-saving webcast package consists of the following webcasts:

Tuesday, July 10, 2012
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. (CENTRAL TIME)

Important Recent Developments in Employment Law and Practice

A review of some of the most important law, policy and practice developments in employment law including developments in retaliation claims, the implications of the Walmart decision, the impact of the social media revolution on employers, religious discrimination issues in the workplace, the impact of recent NLRB rulemaking and decisions on union-free employers and much more.

– Robert C. Castle; Oppenheimer, Wolff & Donnelly LLP
– Susan M. Coler; Halunen & Assoc.
– David M. Wilk; Larson-King LLP

Tuesday, July 17, 2012
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (CENTRAL TIME)

Interpreting Financial Reports: Making the Numbers Talk

A detailed look beyond the financial statements to understand what the operations of a company or professional practice really produce. Nothing causes more controversy in financial reporting than valuation of various types of assets. Issues regarding profitability include: accounting profit vs. bona fide profit, differing versions of profit, instances where depreciation expense might be ignored, uses and limitations of cash flow metrics, M & A shenanigans, how to use a break-even analysis, and analysis of substance of transactions vs. technical adherence to rules. Issues on valuation include: financial assets – pension plans, derivatives, variable interest entities, and bonds, businesses and professional practices, questions to ask a valuator, pitfalls of using “normal” multiples and rules of thumb, considerations regarding capitalization rates and discounted cash flow.

– Douglas R. Smith

Friday, July 20, 2012
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (CENTRAL TIME)

New Lawyer Experience: Networking Your Way to a Successful Career

You have a long career in front of you – how are you going to get the most out of it? Roy Ginsburg will give you an experienced attorney’s view about how to have a successful career. Success is far more than just making money and Roy will discuss how to conduct your practice in a way that brings you satisfaction and renewal.

– Roy S. Ginsburg; Attorney & Career Coach; www.royginsburg.com

Monday, July 23, 2012
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. (CENTRAL TIME)

New Lawyer Experience: Starting a Law Firm

Many new lawyers are considering opening their own firms. In this presentation, the panelists will discuss the legal, business, ethical, and practical considerations in starting a firm. Any lawyer thinking about starting their own practice will benefit from this seminar

– Paul Floyd; Wallen-Friedman & Floyd, PA
– Sam Glover; Lawyerist.com
– Eric Cooperstein; Law Office of Eric T. Cooperstein, PLLC (moderator)

Tuesday, July 24, 2012
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (CENTRAL TIME)

NEW DATE:

Friday, August 31, 2012
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. (CENTRAL TIME)

New Lawyer Experience: Your First Trial

Anyone who properly prepares for trial and follows common-sense rules of persuasion and advocacy can be a good advocate in the courtroom. Veteran trial lawyers Tim Webb, Kevin Hofman, and Bob Christensen will give a practical view of how to prepare for trial and try the case from the opening statement, presentation of evidence, cross-examination, to closing argument. This seminar will give you the tools to avoid rookie mistakes. Any lawyer contemplating a trial practice should see this presentation.

– Kevin Hofman; Halleland Habicht PA
– Robert P. Christensen; Robert P. Christensen, P.A.
– Timothy D. Webb; Timothy D. Webb, PLLP

Tuesday, July 24, 2012
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. (CENTRAL TIME)

NEW DATE:

Friday, August 10, 2012
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. (CENTRAL TIME)

New Lawyer Experience: What You Need to Know About Computers, Electronic Evidence and E-Discovery

The trend has been marked. Evidence is increasingly in the form of electronic data. Computer forensics can provide a fascinating and often decisive window on a case. The rules of discovery have had to accommodate the reality of electronic discovery. Mark Lanterman and Paul Luehr will talk about the basics that every new lawyer needs to know when facing a world less paper and more electronic data at the heart of cases.

– Mark Lanterman; Computer Forensic Services, Inc.
– Paul H. Luehr; Stroz Friedberg, LLC

Wednesday, July 25, 2012
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. (CENTRAL TIME)

New Lawyer Experience: Your Day in Criminal Court

Join veteran criminal law practitioners Joe Tamburino and Hilary Hujanen as they run through everything you need to know about the procedures for handling your first DWI and your first domestic assault case. In this expanded version of prior presentations, presenters will walk you through the process for handling these matters step by step, so you will be ready for your day in criminal court. DWI topics include: stop issues, field sobriety tests and PBT, reading of advisory, whether to test, consequences for different test results, mandatory minimums, and what happens in court. Domestic assault topics include: two forms of assault (instilling fear and/or physical harm), statutory presumptions for custodial arrest, ineligibility to possess firearms, DANCO (Domestic Abuse No Contact Order) issues, being removed from the home, collateral issue of OFPs, and much more!

– Joe Tamburino; Caplan & Tamburino, PA
– Hillary Hujanen; Caplan & Tamburino, PA

Thursday, July 26, 2012
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (CENTRAL TIME)

New Lawyer Experience: Practical and Efficient Legal Research for the New Lawyer

Legal research is one of the first things you learn in law school but to be successful in practice you need to learn not just research, but how to do it efficiently and cost effectively. Firms will not allow, you do not have time for, and clients will not pay for unlimited exhaustive research. Law librarians Simon Canick and Karen Westwood will give practical advice on how do legal research that find the answers in cost effective ways.

– Simon Canick; William Mitchell College of Law
– Karen Westwood; William Mitchell College of Law

Thursday, July 26, 2012
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. (CENTRAL TIME)

New Lawyer Experience: Family Law Basics

In this presentation, you will be given an overview of the basics that any new lawyer needs to know before taking on a family law case. You will learn not only the legal basics of family law but practical tips from two experienced practitioners on how to best serve your clients.

– Susan C. Rhode; Moss & Barnett, A Professional Association
– Jason Kohlmeyer; Rosengren Kohlmeyer Law Office Chtd.