8:30 – 9:00 a.m.

CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

9:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Law and Business: What I Know Now That I Wish I Knew Then

– Kari Wangensteen; Vice President, Merchandising, Marketing & IT Law; SUPERVALU INC.; Eden Prairie

9:30 – 10:15 a.m.

How to Find the Courthouse and What to Do When You Get There

Practical tips for your first court appearance, including when and where to stand, how to introduce evidence, and other courtroom dos and don‘ts.

– Elliot Olsen; Pritzker Olsen, P.A.; Minneapolis

10:15 – 10:30 a.m.

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10:30 – 11:30 a.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

11:30 a.m. – 12:15 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.

– Faraz A. Choudhry; UnitedHealth Group; Minnetonka
– Jenny Gassman-Pines; Greene Espel, P.L.L.P.; Minneapolis
– Christopher W. Keyser; Keyser Law Firm; Minneapolis
– Margaret Jennings Meier; Larson King, LLP; Saint Paul
– Thomas J. Walsh; Volunteer Lawyers Network; Minneapolis
– James J. Vedder (moderator); Moss & Barnett, P.A.; Minneapolis

12:15 – 1:15 p.m.

LUNCH – boxed lunches provided by Minnesota CLE

12:30 – 1:00 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; Director of Publications, 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

1:15 – 2:15 p.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, estate planning, and employment law will provide answers to all the questions that you, as a lawyer, will inevitably be asked at cocktail parties.

– Roy B. Henline; The Law Office of Roy Henline; Maple Grove
– Jessica McKinney; McKinney Law Office; Roseville
– Leonard B. Segal; Oberman Thompson & Segal, LLC; Minneapolis
– Pamela J. Waggoner; Waggoner Law Office; Minneapolis
– Timothy D. Webb; Timothy D. Webb PLLP; Minneapolis
– Roy S. Ginsburg (moderator); Attorney at Law; Minnetonka

2:15 – 3:00 p.m.

Dealing with Difficult Lawyers, Clients and Judges

A panel of experienced lawyers share their advice for handling the difficult people in your law practice so you can avoid escalating conflicts, move the case forward, and maintain your good reputation.

– Patrick J. Kelly; Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.; Minneapolis
– Piper L. Kenney; Piper L. Kenney PLLC; Minneapolis
– Lymari J. Santana; Mack & Santana Law Offices, P.C; Minneapolis
– David T. Schultz; Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand, LLP; Minneapolis
– Kevin Hofman (moderator); Halleland Habicht, PA; Minneapolis

3:00 – 3:15 p.m.

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3:15 – 3:45 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.

– Rinal G. Ray; Minnesota Justice Foundation; Saint Paul

3:45 – 4:30 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, resumé 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, a government attorney, and the executive director of a legal recruiting firm.

– Mark V. Chapin; Hennepin County Taxpayer Services; Minneapolis
– Nancy Lochner; Hamline University School of Law; Saint Paul
– Timothy P. Mahoney; Special Counsel; Minneapolis
– Karen Vander Sanden; William Mitchell College of Law; Saint Paul

 

WEBCAST CHOICES

Your tuition includes 3 New Lawyer Experience webcasts. Choose any 3 of the following 7 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 2012, please register for your free webcasts in one of the following ways:

• Online:

  Use coupon code FREE2012NLE when registering online for your webcasts. Your registration for the New Lawyer Experience Summer Session 2012 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.)