MINNEAPOLIS
Wednesday, November 29, 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
Learn how to improve your style and readability, choose better words and phrases, and eliminate common writing and grammar mistakes that can undermine your credibility.
Get Tips and Strategies for –
Get Practical Ways to –
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
9:05 – 10:05 a.m.
How to Write for Credibility – Common Mistakes to Avoid
– Barbara L. Jones, Course Chair
10:05 – 10:35 a.m.
Help the Judge Help You – 5 Rules for Drafting Proposed Orders
– Judge Edward T. Wahl
10:35 – 10:45 a.m.
BREAK
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Presenting a Compelling Fact Section in Briefs
– Faris A. Rashid
12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
LUNCH (on your own)
12:45 – 1:15 p.m.
Cut the Legalese and Be Clear, Concise, and Organized – How to Make Points and Influence Decision-Makers
– Barbara L. Jones
1:15 – 1:45 p.m.
Good Writing as a Professional Responsibility – Why Writing Well in the Age of AI is Important
0.5 ethics credit applied for
– Karin Ciano
1:45 – 1:50 p.m.
BREAK
1:50 – 2:35 p.m.
How to Write Better Briefs – An Interactive Session on Proofing and Editing
– Barbara L. Jones
2:35 – 2:40 p.m.
BREAK
2:40 – 3:25 p.m.
How to Avoid Disputes – An Interactive Session on Redlining Transactional Documents
– Rachel L. Dougherty
3:25 – 3:30 p.m.
BREAK
3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
How to Write for Readability – An Interactive Session on Drafting Common Legal Correspondence
– Barbara L. Jones
LIVE IN-PERSON
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ONLINE REPLAYS
Monday, December 18, 2023
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Attend online
A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.
$295 MSBA members / $295 paralegals / $345 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 CLE credits, including 0.5 ethics credit. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.
