DULUTH
Monday, August 8, 2022 - Tuesday, August 9, 2022
8:15 AM - 4:15 PM | Check-In: 7:15 AM
DECC
Duluth Entertainment Conv Ctr
350 Harbor Dr
Duluth, MN 55802
Come back to the best and most fun event of the year!
Minnesota CLE is excited to announce that we will be back at the DECC in Duluth in August to bring you the Solo and Small Firm Conference – the best, most fun and most family-friendly event of the year!
This year’s conference is jam-packed with 30 sessions – alive with new ideas to help you practice more successfully – and with less stress and better financial results. You’ll learn at the sessions and also gain great ideas from fellow attendees. Don’t miss this chance to reconnect, learn, and re-energize. If you can attend only one event, this is the one!
In addition, there will be a wonderful opening reception at Pier B Resort and Hotel on Sunday evening, August 7. Good food, drink, conversation, and a host of prize drawings, along with fun things for your kids to do, make it a great evening. And on Monday evening we will be back on the boats cruising the fabulous Duluth harbor. As everyone knows who has taken the harbor cruise, it is a fun and relaxing time!
Sign up now for the most fun and family-friendly event of the year!
Don't miss the great lineup of helpful and practical sessions to improve your practice, along with the chance to spend some wonderful time in Duluth. And, as always, this conference is extremely family-friendly – your family is welcome at the opening reception, the harbor cruise, and even at the conference lunches! Bring your spouse (or significant other) and the kids.
See you in Duluth!
7:15 – 8:15 a.m.
CHECK-IN, CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST & NETWORKING
7:30 – 8:15 a.m.
SUNRISE SESSIONS
8:15 – 8:30 a.m.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
8:30 – 8:45 a.m.
MSBA PRESIDENT'S WELCOME
Paul D. Peterson
8:45 – 9:30 a.m.
MONDAY KEYNOTE ADDRESS
The Best Tips, Tricks, Gadgets, Websites, and Services in 2022
Barron K. Henley; Affinity Consulting Group; Columbus, Ohio
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
NETWORKING & EXHIBITOR TIME
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION A
001
10 Things I Know Now That I Wish I Knew Then – Tips for Estate Planners
Ruthanne Hedstrom Vos
002
The Basics of Handling a Personal Injury Case
Paul D. Peterson
003
Online Hearings and Trials – The Dos and Don’ts
Honorable Edward T. Wahl
004
How to Build a World Class Zoom Room for $3,000
Jason C. Kohlmeyer
005
Getting the Help You Need – Hiring, Contracting, Outsourcing, or Technology Solutions?
Jessica L. Birken, Heather M. Gilbert & Patrick M. Spott
Eric T. Cooperstein (moderator)
11:00 – 11:15 a.m.
NETWORKING & EXHIBITOR TIME
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION B
101
Real Estate for Estate Planning and Probate Lawyers
Jennifer L. Carey
102
Reviewing or Drafting Contracts – Avoiding the Contract Traps
J. Patrick Plunkett
103
Understanding Workers’ Compensation (Law and Practice)
Kathy Bray
104
Basic Data Security for Your Law Practice – What Is Available, and What Are the Best Choices?
Barron K. Henley
105
Lessons Learned While Building Our Small Firm Practice – Marketing, Technology, Financial, and Customer Service Ideas That You Can Implement Now!
Back by Popular Demand!
Kay A. Biga & Patrick M. Spott
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
LUNCH & NETWORKING
1:15 – 1:45 p.m.
PLENARY SESSION
Digital Signature Platforms – What They Are, How They Work, Which Ones Are Good, Why All Documents Should Be Signed This Way
Barron K. Henley; Affinity Consulting Group; Columbus, Ohio
1:45 – 2:00 p.m.
NETWORKING & EXHIBITOR TIME
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION C
201
Buying or Owning Lakeshore Property – The Biggest Issues
Charles H. Andresen
202
What We See in Court – What Works and What Doesn’t
Honorable Eric L. Hylden & Honorable Edward T. Wahl
203
How to Fix Processes and Create Efficiency in an Estate Planning Practice – A Case Study
Barron K. Henley
204
Making a Law Firm Partnership Work – Defining Expectations in a Written Plan, a Clear Compensation Model, and More!
Heather M. Gilbert, Kimberly M. Hanlon & Chad A. Snyder
205
Tips for Finding and Hiring Good Support Staff
Jessica L. Birken & Matthew E. Ludt
3:00 – 3:15 p.m.
NETWORKING & EXHIBITOR TIME
3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION D
301
7 Things You Need to Know About Medical Assistance Planning
Julian J. Zweber
302
Imporant LLC Issues – Formation, Tax, Liability, and More
J. Patrick Plunkett
303
My Best Microsoft Word Tips That Will Make Your Life Easier
Barron K. Henley
304
“Money Matters” – Ideas to Help You With Cashflow, Cost Control, Fees, Billings, Collections, and More
Leah R. Gilbert, Matthew E. Ludt & Patrick M. Spott
Eric T. Cooperstein (moderator)
JOIN US FOR THESE MONDAY EVENING ACTIVITIES:
7:15 – 8:15 a.m.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST & NETWORKING
7:30 – 8:15 a.m.
SUNRISE SESSIONS
8:15 – 8:30 a.m.
INTRODUCTION TO DAY 2
8:30 – 9:15 a.m.
TUESDAY KEYNOTE ADDRESS
5.5 Practical Ways to Systematize Your Law Practice – To Save You Both Time and Money
Chad Burton; Modern Law Practice; Phoenix, Arizona
9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
NETWORKING & EXHIBITOR TIME
9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION E
401
All About Vacation Rentals – Options, Rules, Regulations, Contract Considerations, and More
Kurt W. Porter
402
Rapid Fire – 25 Things Everyone Should Know About Employment Law
Repeated at #701
Leonard B. Segal
403
How to Easily Create and Edit Videos – For Your Website, Clients, Judges, Marketing and More!
Todd C. Scott
404
Can I Sell My Solo or Small Firm Practice? Everything You Need to Know
Roy S. Ginsburg
405
5 Secrets for Generating More Revenue Without Hiring More Staff or Working More Hours
Heather M. Gilbert
10:45 – 11:00 a.m.
NETWORKING & EXHIBITOR TIME
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION F
501
Criminal Law for the Non-Specialist
Andrew T. Poole
502
Our 10 Best Tips for Family Lawyers
Jason C. Kohlmeyer & Cheryl M. Prince
503
Ransomware Vigilance – How to Protect Yourself and Your Law Firm
Todd C. Scott
504
Managing a Law Practice – Things I’ve Learned Over the Years That Can Help You Succeed
Paul M. Floyd
505
Lawyering From Home – How to Make It Work
Jessica L. Birken
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
LUNCH & NETWORKING
1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
PLENARY SESSION
Getting Things Done – Using David Allen’s Time Management Strategies to Make You More Efficient
Matthew E. Ludt; Atticus Family Law SC; Stillwater, Minnesota
1:30 – 1:45 p.m.
NETWORKING & EXHIBITOR TIME
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION G
601
Heading Off or Resolving Disputes – Tips You Can Use in Your Law Firm, Business, Employment, or Anywhere
Chad A. Snyder
602
Estate Planning and Probate – Strategies That Create a Great Client Experience and Save Valuable Time
Kimberly M. Hanlon
603
Your Law Firm Website – 15 Ideas (From Beginning to Advanced) That Will Distinguish Your Practice from Others
Sam Glover
604
My Life As a Solo Attorney – Things I’ve Learned Along the Way
Shawn M. Vogt Sween
605
3 Challenging Client Communications – Do You Know the Ethical Thing to Do?
1.0 ethics credit applied for
Eric T. Cooperstein
2:45 – 3:00 p.m.
NETWORKING & EXHIBITOR TIME
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION H
701
Rapid Fire – 25 Things Everyone Should Know About Employment Law
Repeat of #402
Leonard B. Segal
702
Marketing Magic – How to Create Goodwill with Clients and Others (It’s the Right Thing to Do and It Leads to More Business for You)
Kay A. Biga
703
The Trauma Informed Legal Professional
1.0 elimination of bias credit applied for
Joan M. Bibelhausen
LIVE IN-PERSON
Sunday-Tuesday, August 7-9, 2022
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
350 Harbor Drive
Duluth, Minnesota
Make hotel reservations early!
Minnesota CLE has secured blocks of rooms at some of Duluth’s best hotels. Reservations must be made by July 6, 2022. Be sure to mention the Minnesota CLE Strategic Solutions for Solo and Small Firms Conference when making your reservations.
The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza – $249 (Saturday) and $189 and up (Sunday & Monday)
325 South Lake Avenue
218-727-4663
The Inn on Lake Superior – $189-$229
350 Canal Park Drive
218-726-1111 / 888-668-4352
Canal Park Lodge – $249
250 Canal Park Drive
218-279-6000 / 800-777-8560
Pier B Resort – $279
800 West Railroad Street
218-481-8888
Edgewater Hotel & Waterpark – $169-$184
2400 London Road
218-728-3601 / 800-777-7925
For additional lodging options, please visit:
www.visitduluth.com/lodging/
$345 MSBA members / $345 paralegals / $395 standard rate
Other discounts that may apply:
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 10.5 CLE credits. We also have applied for 1.0 ethics credit for session #605 and for 1.0 elimination of bias credit for session #703. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 10.5 credits.
