Schedule and Faculty

The New Lawyer Experience consists of a live 1-day seminar on July 8, 2010, plus your choice of 3 out of 8 webcasts specially designed for new lawyers.

 LIVE SEMINAR – JULY 8, 2010

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.

CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

9:00 – 9:45 a.m.

How to Approach Your Legal Career in the Era of the Great Recession

One of Minnesota’s most successful litigators offers advice and encouragement to new lawyers entering the practice of law in 2010. Through this inspiring and humorous talk, you’ll learn that the greatest opportunities often emerge during the most difficult times.

– David J.F. Gross; Faegre & Benson LLP; Minneapolis

9:45 – 10:45 a.m.

Quick Answers to Questions that Friends, Relatives and Strangers Will Ask You at Cocktail Parties

A team of experts in bankruptcy, family law, criminal law and employment law will provide answers to all the questions that you, as a lawyer, will inevitably be asked at cocktail parties.

– Chad A. Kelsch; Kelsch Law Firm; Saint Louis Park
– Lymari Santana; Mack & Santana Law Offices P.C.; Minneapolis
– Carolyn Agin Schmidt; Attorney at Law; Minneapolis
– Leonard B. Segal; Oberman Thompson & Segal, LLC; Minneapolis
– Roy S. Ginsburg (moderator); Attorney at Law; Minnetonka

10:45 – 11:00 a.m.

BREAK

11:00 – 12:00 p.m.

Avoiding Common, Real-World Ethics Problems

1.0 ethics credit applied for

This session will explore fact patterns that commonly present ethics problems for lawyers, such as failing to communicate with clients, improperly contacting the opposing party or the court, and mishandling client trust accounts. Learn how to work through the situations and avoid conduct that would violate the Rules of Professional Responsibility. Also, learn how to develop good habits early in your practice to avoid ethics violations.

– Eric T. Cooperstein; Law Office of Eric T. Cooperstein, PLLC; Minneapolis

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

LUNCH
Box lunches provided by Minnesota CLE.

12:15 – 12:45 p.m.

 SPECIAL LUNCHEON PRESENTATIONS

• Minnesota CLE Publications – Top 10 Resources for New Lawyers
  Minnesota CLE publications have the forms, statutes and advice you need to succeed. From Drafting Wills and Trusts to The Basics of Real Estate Practice, learn all about the most useful CLE books, guides and annotated documents for new attorneys.
  – Holly Garland Langworthy; Publications Director, Minnesota CLE

• Minnesota CLE Webcasts – Live, Online Learning
  Learn about the wide variety of webcast programming at Minnesota CLE and how to sign up for your three free webcasts.
  – Peter Berge; Web Education Director, Minnesota CLE

• Minnesota CLE Season Passes – Special Offer for New Lawyers
  You’ll discover why Season Passes are the best deal in CLE, and how new lawyers can purchase one for half-off the regular price!
  – Tim Morrow; Program Attorney, Minnesota CLE

1:00 – 1:45 p.m.

What to Expect When You Go to Court

Advice from four top litigators on how to work with judges, differences between state and federal court, and courtroom etiquette.

– E. Michelle Drake; Nichols Kaster PLLP; Minneapolis
– Roshan N. Rajkumar; Bowman and Brooke, LLP; Minneapolis
– Eric Rucker; Briggs and Morgan, P.A.; Minneapolis
– Kevin Hofman (moderator); Halleland Habicht, PA; Minneapolis

1:45 – 2:30 p.m.

Candid Advice for New Lawyers

A panel of attorneys from a variety of practice areas will discuss how they developed their practice and share advice for new lawyers who are planning to do the same kind of work. Hear what they like about their work, what they find challenging, and what it takes to succeed.

– Robert W. Gadtke; Gadtke & Beyer Law Firm, LLC; Edina
– Sandro M. Garofalo; Target Corporation; Minneapolis
– Sarah Long; Sieloff & Associates, P.A.; Mora
– Christina Rieck-Loukas; Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.; Minneapolis
– Thomas J. Walsh; Volunteer Lawyers Network; Minneapolis
– James J. Vedder (moderator); Moss & Barnett, P.A.; Minneapolis

2:30 – 2:45 p.m.

BREAK

2:45 – 3:30 p.m.

Finding and Keeping a Job in Tough Economic Times: Strategies for New Lawyers that Really Work

New lawyers are entering one of the toughest job markets in years, but great opportunities still exist. Learn who’s hiring, what legal employers are looking for, what your options are, how pro bono work can help you find a job, networking tips, resume advice, how to get noticed as a new lawyer, non-legal job opportunities, and more. Receive practical strategies and tips from four professionals with their fingers on the pulse of the legal job market – two legal career services professionals, an attorney from greater Minnesota and the executive director of a legal recruiting firm.

– Nancy Lochner; Hamline University School of Law; Saint Paul
– Timothy P. Mahoney; Special Counsel; Minneapolis
– Constance J. Crowell; Kandiyohi County Attorney’s Office; Willmar
– Karen Vander Sanden (moderator); William Mitchell College of Law; Saint Paul

3:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Managing Student Loans and Debt as You Begin Your Legal Career

Education loan specialist, Tom Ramaeker, shares student loan repayment strategies for new lawyers including advice on consolidation, deferment and debt management.

– Tom Ramaeker; Access Group; Omaha, Nebraska

4:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Pro Bono Opportunities for New Lawyers

Learn about the many pro bono opportunities available for new lawyers in Minnesota and the benefits of doing pro bono legal work.

– Emily K. Cooper

 

 WEBCAST CHOICES

Your tuition includes 3 New Lawyer Experience webcasts. Choose any 3 of the following 8 webcasts specially designed for new lawyers. (Additional webcasts are $135 each.) You must be a registered user at www.minncle.org to view webcasts.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE WEBCASTS:

If you have registered for the New Lawyer Experience Summer Session 2010, please register for your free webcasts in one of the following ways:

• Online:

  Use coupon code 3FREE57411 when registering online for your webcasts. Your registration for the New Lawyer Experience Summer Session 2010 will be verified.

• Phone:

  Call Minnesota CLE at 651-227-8266 or 800-759-8840 to make your selections by phone.

• Email:

  Email your choices to webmaster@minncle.org (Please remember to include your full name in the email.)