MINNEAPOLIS
Monday, November 18, 2024
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Check-In: 8:30 AM
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall # 370
3rd Floor, City Center
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Join us for this helpful full-day seminar featuring an expert faculty discussing foundational topics of contract law in Minnesota, such as the elements of a contract, types of contracts, and anatomy of a contract. They also will cover drafting strategy and style, using AI to draft contracts, problems in formation, assignment and delegation, remedies for breach, and more!
SPECIAL BONUS FOR ATTENDEES:
All attendees will receive a copy of Minnesota CLE's Minnesota Contracts Deskbook, your one-stop resource for researching and understanding all aspects of a contract. No matter what your level of legal expertise, all lawyers will benefit from a greater understanding of the current state of contract law and unresolved issues in contract law. The Minnesota Contracts Deskbook will be your authoritative source for resolving the toughest contractual issues in your practice. Whether you are writing a brief or preparing for trial, this Deskbook is your go-to reference for understanding contractual issues.
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
9:05 – 9:35 a.m.
Elements of a Contract
– Esther Raty & Mary Scott
9:35 – 10:35 a.m.
Types of Contracts and Anatomy of a Contract
– Kristi A. Zentner & Heather L. Marx
10:35 – 10:45 a.m.
BREAK
10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
Contract Drafting Strategy and Style
– Michael C. Flom
11:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Using AI to Draft Contracts
– Mark D. Stignani
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Illegality
– Anne M. Lockner
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
LUNCH (on your own)
1:15 – 1:45 p.m.
Problems in Formation
– Barbara P. Berens
1:45 – 2:15 p.m.
Assignment and Delegation
– Daniel B. Hallman
2:15 – 2:45 p.m.
Remedies for Breach
– S. Jamal Faleel & Andrew J. Crowder
2:45 – 3:00 p.m.
BREAK
3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Interpretation and Construction of Contracts
– Eric R. Sherman
3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Discharge of Contracts
– Roxanna V. Gonzalez
LIVE IN-PERSON
Monday, November 18, 2024
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ONLINE REPLAY
Tuesday, December 3, 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 5.5 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 5.5 credits.