MINNEAPOLIS
Friday, February 10, 2023
9:00 AM - 4:15 PM | Check-In: 8:30 AM
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall # 370
3rd Floor, City Center
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Insider Insight for Getting Better Results
Co-chaired by experienced government relations attorneys, Nancy Haas and Bryan Lake, this seminar provides critical insights to improve your understanding of the legislative process and valuable advice to increase your efficacy as you navigate it. Get insight from current and former legislators, lobbyists, and government insiders on:
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
Welcome & Announcements
– Nancy A. Haas & Bryan Lake, Course Co-Chairs
MASTERING THE PROCESS
9:05 – 9:35 a.m.
Where to Go to Get Info – In Person and Online
– Gary N. Carlson
9:35 – 10:20 a.m.
What Happens, When, and How – Overview of the Legislative Process
– Joel D. Carlson
10:20 – 10:50 a.m.
The Interplay Between the Judicial and Legislative Branches
– Justice Paul C. Thissen
10:50 – 11:00 a.m.
BREAK
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The Legislative View – Issues and Developments in 2023
– Rep. Jamie A. Becker-Finn & Rep. Kelly K. Moller
12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
NETWORKING LUNCH (provided by Minnesota CLE)
INFLUENCING OUTCOMES
12:45 – 1:30 p.m.
An Insider Perspective on Identifying Priorities and Getting the Resources You Need
– Minnesota Attorney General Keith M. Ellison
1:30 – 1:35 p.m.
BREAK
1:35 – 2:05 p.m.
Building Relationships and Influence
– Jeffrey D. Hayden
2:05 – 2:35 p.m.
Effectively Presenting Your Issue – Capitol Communications
– Abbey Bryduck
2:35 – 3:05 p.m.
How to Pass (or Kill) a Bill
– Judy Cook
3:05 – 3:15 p.m.
BREAK
GETTING TO THE MONEY
3:15 – 3:45 p.m.
How to Get Your Budget Approved – What the Numbers Mean for Your Agency or Client
– Thomas J. Hanson
3:45 – 4:15 p.m.
Applying Effective Lobbying Strategies
– Nancy A. Haas & Bryan Lake
LIVE IN-PERSON
Friday, February 10, 2023
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ONLINE REPLAY
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Attend online
A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.
$275 MSBA members / $275 paralegals / $325 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 6.0 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.