NAVIGATING MINNESOTA’S LEGISLATIVE PROCESS – THE KEYS TO EFFECTIVE LOBBYING
Live In-Person Seminar
ITEM #:  1043332301   |   EVENT CODE:  480026
MEMBER PRICE
$275.00
STANDARD PRICE
$325.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.

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

Navigating Minnesota’s Legislative Process – The Keys to Effective Lobbying 

Learn how to master the process, influence outcomes, and get the support and resources you need.


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:

  • How the process works
  • Building relationships
  • Presenting your issue
  • Passing (or killing) a bill
  • Getting your budget approved
  • And more!

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.

MEMBER PRICE
$275.00
STANDARD PRICE
$325.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.
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