IN-PERSON LIVE PRESENTATION – NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Wednesday & Thursday, August 19 & 20, 2020
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota

LIVE WEBCAST
Wednesday & Thursday, August 19 & 20, 2020
Attend online

IN-PERSON REPLAYS
There are no replays.

Day 1 – Wednesday, August 19

8:30 – 8:50 a.m.
JOIN ONLINE

8:50 – 9:00 a.m.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION

9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Morning Keynote: Ensuring Access to Justice in Difficult Times
Chief Justice Lorie Skjerven Gildea

9:45 – 9:55 a.m.
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10:25 – 10:30 a.m.
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10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
2020 Legislative Update
An in-depth look at new legislation.  
Ryan C. Else & Angela Kiese

11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
LUNCH BREAK

11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Mid-Day Keynote: The Attorney General’s Criminal Justice Update
Minnesota Attorney General Keith M. Ellison

12:15 – 12:20 p.m.
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12:20 – 1:20 p.m.
2020 Review of the Top Minnesota Criminal Decisions
A seasoned prosecutor and experienced defense attorney provide in-depth analysis of recently decided Minnesota cases important to criminal law. 
Benjamin J. Butler & Jean E. Burdorf

1:25 – 2:25 p.m.
U.S. Supreme Court Review
A noted professor, commentator, author and three-time Fulbright scholar examines U.S. Supreme Court cases and developments this year.
Professor David A. Schultz

2:25 – 2:35 p.m.
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2:35 – 3:35 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION A

101
Maximizing Success in a DWI Case – A 360 Degree Update
A look at the latest developments in DWI law, including an update on implied consent law. A discussion about resolving cases while distancing, appellate issues and more. Get expert advice on how to fix the faults in your case and achieve the results you need.
David S. Bernstein, Nicole A. Kettwick, Daniel J. Koewler, Brian F. Murn, Calandra F. Revering & Jeffrey S. Sheridan

102
Client Centric Defense – Lessons for Representing People Arrested for Protesting
All criminal defendants are concerned with avoiding jail and a criminal record. Protestors have the added concern of advancing their cause. In every case, figuring out what is important to your client, advising them of their rights and responsibilities and working zealously on their behalf is the framework for success. Get a refresher on the basics of client centric defense with a special focus on protest related cases.
Douglas R. Carlson, Timothy M. Phillips & Jack G. Rice

103
The Role of the Prosecutor to Address Racial Disparity, Mass Incarceration and Achieve Better Outcomes for All in the Criminal Justice System
1.0 elimination of bias credit applied for
Join this frank discussion about racial disparity, mass incarceration, the shifting role of the prosecutor and what prosecutors can do to achieve better outcomes for all in the criminal justice system.
John J. Choi

3:35 – 3:45 p.m.
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3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION B

201
Maximizing Success in a DWI Case – A 360 Degree Update
A continuation of the discussion of developments and trends in DWI practice.
David S. Bernstein, Nicole A. Kettwick, Daniel J. Koewler, Brian F. Murn, Calandra F. Revering & Jeffrey S. Sheridan

202
Arguing for Bail, Conditional Release or Resentencing – Advocacy for COVID-19 and Beyond
Veteran defense attorneys discuss ways to advocate for your client, including new rules and considerations for release.
Andrew H. Mohring, Mary F. Moriarty & Robert D. Richman

203
How to Communicate with Clients, Protect Data and Maintain a Thriving Business While Distancing – Ethics for COVID-19 and Beyond
1.0 ethics credit applied for
The Director of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility is joined by a prosecutor and white-collar defense lawyer to discuss business continuity, disaster recovery and fulfilling your professional responsibility in this year of pandemic and protest.
Lousene M. Hoppe, Susan M. Humiston & Joseph D. Van Thomme

Day 2 – Thursday, August 20

8:30 – 8:55 a.m.
JOIN ONLINE

8:55 – 9:00 a.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS

9:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Black Lives Matter – A Critical Conversation About Race, Privilege, Marginalization and Justice in America
1.25 elimination of bias credit applied for
Leading lawyers and judges provide insight on inequities created by race, particularly in the justice system, and discuss ways to redress wrongs, promote equity in our profession and move to a more just society.
Jerry W. Blackwell, Judge Tanya M. Bransford, Judge Kevin S. Burke & Kevin M. Lindsey

10:15 – 10:25 a.m.
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10:25 – 11:40 a.m.
Don’t Just Reform, Transform – A Critical Conversation About Restoring and Humanizing the Justice Process
1.25 elimination of bias credit applied for
Thought leaders and advocates discuss the harm people and communities are experiencing as a result of the current adversarial paradigm of policing and prosecuting and consider ways the justice system can better protect and serve the community.
Emily Baxter, John J. Choi, Elizer Darris, John Poupart & dr. raj sethuraju

11:40 – 11:50 a.m.
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11:50 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Advocating for Change – 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Grassroots Lobbying
Experienced lobbyists tell you what works and what doesn’t when seeking to influence lawmakers.
Irene W. Kao & Bryan T. Lake

12:10 – 12:40 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK

12:40 – 1:40 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION C

301
Applying Recent Sentencing Reforms to Your Case  
New this year, the five-year presumptive probation cap for most offenses is the most recent of several sentencing reforms initiated by the Sentencing Guidelines Commission in the past few years. This discussion of these reforms’ practical implications, both for practitioners and for the criminal justice system, will include a review of case law relating to their timing and effective dates.
Cathryn Middlebrook  & Nathaniel J. Reitz

302
What the Judge Needs from You When Conducting a Remote Hearing – Resolving Cases COVID-19 and Beyond
Get a judicial perspective on best practices for resolving cases and complying with new rules and expectations.
Chief Judge Toddrick S. Barnette

303
Avoiding Ethical Mistakes in Cases with Co-Defendants and Confidential Informants
1.0 ethics credit applied for
When cases involve multiple defendants or a confidential informant the opportunities for a wrongful conviction or ethical violation increase. This session shows you how to spot ethical issues from discovery, to testimony to pleas to trial and provides guidance for complying with the Rules of Professional Responsibility and your duties as an office of the court.
Keshini M. Ratnayake

1:40 – 1:50 p.m.
BREAK

1:50 – 2:50 p.m .
BREAKOUT SESSION D

401
Spotting Constitutional Issues When Trying Cases During Difficult Times – Is a Speedy Trial Always a Fair Trial?
As courthouses open, trials are taking place in conditions not heretofore seen. Learn the nuances of trying cases in the current circumstances; how to determine when circumstances interfere with the defendant’s right to a fair trial; and how to raise these issues at trial and preserve them for appeal.
Cathryn Middlebrook & William M. Ward

402
Ethics: Understanding the Differences Between Reporting, Rhetoric and Rumor – Media Relations in High Profile Cases
1.0 ethics credit applied for
Media plays an important role in shaping public perception of a case but lawyers must proceed with caution and ethical restraint. Join this frank discussion of knowing and navigating your ethical obligations and boundaries when interacting with the media.
Tom Lyden, Professor David A. Schultz & Marshall H. Tanick

403
Getting Smart – Shoe Phones to Cell Phones
A quick-fire session on hands-free law; biometric password protection; seizure and retrieval of cell phone data; cell tower basics/geo location information and Google search history. Everything you need to know to practice “smartly”.
Marsh J. Halberg & Eric J. Nelson

2:50 – 3:00 p.m.
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3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION E

501
Prosecuting Cases Successfully
Investigating and charging; interacting with victims and witnesses; producing and introducing evidence; working with law enforcement; retaining experts – the list of a prosecutor’s responsibilities is long. Join veteran county attorneys for a discussion of the things you need to have, know and do to properly handle a case.
Ronald B. Hocevar, Mark S. Rubin & Saraswati D. Singh

502
Ethics: Insights About Race, Stress and Professional Responsibility
1.0 ethics credit applied for
Join this frank discussion of why lawyers who are black, indigenous or people of color, report they experience isolation, alienation and disconnection at a higher rate than others, the unique stressors and stigmas minority attorneys face and why eliminating bias and creating an inclusive environment is a matter of professional responsibility.
Joan M. Bibelhausen, James C. Burroughs II, Sharon R. Osborn, Summra M. Shariff, Gloria Stamps-Smith, Jamil Stamschror-Lott & Brandon E. Vaughn

$445 MSBA members / $445 paralegals / $495 standard rate

Other discounts that may apply:

• Register Online and Save $100!
  Use coupon code SAVE100-CJI2020 when registering online and receive a $100 off your seminar tuition. 
• Season Pass Discount
• New Lawyer Discount

Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.

Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 12.0 CLE credits, including 1.0 ethics credit for sessions 203, 303, 402 and 502, 1.0 elimination of bias credit for session 103, and 1.25 elimination of bias credits each for the Day 2 plenary sessions at 9:00 a.m. and 10:25 a.m. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 12.0 credits. 

Minnesota CLE also has applied to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 12.0 criminal law specialist credits.

This Institute also has been approved by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board for 12.0 POST credits.

All course materials will be provided electronically. They include:

• 2020 Criminal Justice Institute Course Manual
• 2020 Minnesota Criminal Code Book
• Orders For Protection, Harassment Restraining Orders and Domestic Abuse No Contact Orders Legal QuickSheet^TM
• Guide to Terminology Related to Sex, Gender, and Sexuality Legal QuickSheet^TM

Attendees also receive online access for 1 year to the Attorney-Client Privilege LinkedLaw eDeskbook.