Register by April 30, 2026, and save $100 on the 2026 Real Estate Institute.
SAINT PAUL
Thursday, October 23, 2025 - Friday, October 24, 2025
8:15 AM - 5:00 PM | Check-In: 7:30 AM
St Paul RiverCentre
175 W Kellogg Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55102
The Event of the Year for Minnesota Real Estate Attorneys and Professionals
The Real Estate Institute is the premier real estate conference in the nation. That reputation is built on more than 30 years of outstanding annual program line-ups, educating thousands of real estate lawyers and professionals from Minnesota and across the Upper Midwest. And by offering dozens of session choices, the Institute ensures that you can construct an agenda tailored to your particular work, interest, and experience level.
Don’t miss this great annual program featuring a complete update on all new developments, dozens of great sessions covering nearly every aspect of real estate practice, and a fun time visiting with friends and colleagues from around the state. If you can attend only one real estate program this is the one. Nowhere else can you learn so much and have such a good time in the process.
Plus, Great Benefits for Attendees!
All times listed are CDT.
ONLINE REPLAY NOTE:
Limited online replay includes plenary sessions and selected breakout sessions as highlighted in yellow below. A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.
7:15 – 8:15 p.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:15 – 8:30 a.m.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Legislative Update
– Jennifer L. Carey & Scott M. Lucas
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Hot Topics in 2025
– Angela M. Christy & David J. Meyers
10:00 – 10:15 a.m.
BREAK
10:15 – 11:00 a.m.
Minnesota Case Law Update – Part 1
– Daniel G.B. Jensen, Paul B. Kilgore, Nancy K. Landmark & Samuel J.H. Sigelman
11:00 – 11:10 a.m.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
11:10 – 11:30 a.m.
BREAK
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION A
101
A Crash Course on Deeds – Choosing, Using and Drafting
Back by Popular Demand
– Marty G. Helle
102
Understanding and Using the New Partition Statute
– David J. Meyers
103
2025 Title Insurance Case Update
– Nancy K. Landmark
104
What Went Wrong? Top Construction Law Mistakes that Lead to Litigation
– B.J. Nodzon & Cyri A. Van Hecke
105
“Extend and Pretend” – Where Does It All End?
– Timothy G. Becker, Thomas J. Kettleson & Damon Peters
– Justin P. Weinberg (moderator)
106
Understanding Minnesota Land Use Law – An Overview
– Peter J. Coyle
107
Residential Real Estate Disputes: Understanding the Buyer/Seller Arbitration Process
– David J. McGee
108
AI Ethics – Use, Protecting Client Confidences, Billing, Disclosure and More!
1.0 ethics credit applied for
– Eric T. Cooperstein
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
LUNCHEON (provided to in-person attendees)
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION B
201
Torrens vs. Abstract – Understanding the Differences
– Matthew J. Foli & Amy T. McGinn
202
Using the 30-and 40-Year Laws and Other Curative Acts to Resolve Title Problems
– Barbara B. Gilmore
203
Conveyances Before Statehood: The Disputed Ownership of Downtown Duluth (Guaranteed to Pique Your Interest!)
– Paul B. Kilgore
204
Title Insurance in Commercial Deals – Dealing with the Concerns of All Parties
– Dawn M. Anderson, Todd M. Phelps & Holly A. Stocker
– Nancy K. Landmark (moderator)
205
What Really Matters: Top Construction Contract Issues Every Real Estate Lawyer Should Know
– B.J. Nodzon
206
The Key Provisions in a Development Agreement – Developer Attorney v. City Attorney
Back by Popular Demand
– Peter J. Coyle & Soren M. Mattick
207
The Annual Medical Assistance Update – The Latest Changes and Practice Developments
– Amber M. Hildebrandt & Julian J. Zweber
208
The 9 Key Condemnation Cases That Everyone Should Know
– Thomas J. Radio
2:30 – 2:45 p.m.
BREAK
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION C
301
Nuts and Bolts of a Commercial Lease – Delivery, Permits, Build Out, Rent Commencement, Term, Options and More!
– Matthew W. Buckley
302
Contracts for Deed – The 2025 Changes to the 2024 Law, the New Uniform Conveyancing Form, and Practice Issues
– Peter B. Postma & Larry M. Wertheim
303
7 Residential Real Estate Problems and Solutions
– Kimberly E. Brzezinski
304
The Commercial Real Estate Purchase Agreement – Current Negotiation Strategies for the Toughest Issues
– Shannon D. Hoagland
305
When the Property Is Outside of Minnesota – 10 Title Challenges You Need to Understand
– Danielle R. Haag & John Nielsen
306
Navigating the Red Tape of City Government to Get Your Land Use Project Approved
– Korine L. Land
307
Residential Landlord-Tenant Law and Practice – With Emphasis on Evictions
– Robin Ann Williams
308
New FINCEN Regulations Go Into Effect December 1: What the New Rules Mean for Real Estate Lawyers
– Brad L.F. Hoeschen & David J. Krco
3:45 – 4:00 p.m.
BREAK
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION D
401
Navigating Property Tax Forfeiture After Tyler – Challenges and Opportunities for Public and Private Practitioners and Investors Alike
– Nathan N. LaCoursiere
402
15 Potential Recording Problems – And How to Avoid Them All
– Matthew J. Foli & Amy T. McGinn
403
10 TODD Mistakes That Cause Big Problems
– Jennifer L. Carey
404
The State of Real Estate in Minnesota – Current Trends and Key Updates Across Residential, Commercial, Office and Industrial Sectors
– Christopher J. Stockness & Robert C. Strachota
405
Negotiating the Loan Agreement – From the Borrower Perspective
– Lica Tomizuka, Bradley F. Williams & Katie A. Welsch
406
You Can’t Make This Up – Crazy Things I’ve Encountered and the Real Estate Lessons to Be Learned
– Angela M. Christy
407
Florida Real Estate Law – And How It Compares to Minnesota Law
– Todd M. Phelps
408
Elimination of Bias: From Humphrey to Today – The Evolution of Civil Rights Enforcement in Minneapolis
1.0 elimination of bias credit applied for
– Kaela McConnon Diarra, Heather M. Stratton & Thuzong Xiong
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
INSTITUTE RECEPTION
Sponsored by Attorneys Title Guaranty Fund, Inc.
7:30 – 8:00 a.m.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:00 – 8:20 a.m.
MSBA REAL PROPERTY SECTION MEETING
8:20 – 8:30 a.m.
INTRODUCTION TO DAY 2
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Title Standards Update
– Robert L. Russell & Alison M. Schubring
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Minnesota Case Law Update – Part 2
– Daniel G.B. Jensen, Paul B. Kilgore, Nancy K. Landmark & Samuel J.H. Sigelman
10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
BREAK
10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION E
501
How to Use the Minnesota Title Standards and White Pages
– David B. Gates
502
E-Recording: Getting It Right and Avoiding Missteps
– Kimberly E. Brzezinski & April J. Ellingsen
503
The Times Have Changed: How to Update, Clarify and Improve Older HOA Governing Documents
– Jennifer L. Carey
504
Appealing a City or County Denial of (or Failure to Act) on a Land Use Request
– Tamara O’Neill Moreland
505
6 Condemnation Issues – From the Government Perspective
– Greta L. Bjerkness
506
8 Things to Know About Projects in Indian Country
– Shauna L. Coons
507
Top 10 Things Real Estate Attorneys Need to Know About Minnesota’s New Cannabis Laws and Regulations
– Jason C. Tarasek
11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
BREAK
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION F
601
Real Estate Mistakes Made by Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys
– Marty G. Helle
602
Boundary Problems and Surveys: How the Survey Can Be the Problem
– Sam Deleo, Barbara B. Gilmore & Tyson S. Smith
– David J. Meyers (moderator)
603
The Devil’s in the Dirt: Avoiding Traps and Pitfalls of Environmental Issues in Property Transactions
– Shannon D. Hoagland & J. Joseph Otte
604
Negotiating Price and Other Important Sticky Points in Commercial Real Estate Deals
– Robert J. Olson
605
2025 Minnesota Foreclosure Update
– Michael R. Sauer
606
The View of a Real Estate Litigator – 7 Big Mistakes That Lead to Liability and Litigation
Back by Popular Demand
– Christopher R. Grote
607
Using AI to Help Review and Draft Contracts
– Daniel A. Tysver
1:00 p.m.
INSTITUTE ADJOURNS
Attendees of the 2025 Real Estate Institute may view 5 of the following webcasts for FREE after the Institute! Instructions on how to register for free will be provided to attendees during the Institute.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Commercial Purchase and Sale Basics – An Overview of the Commercial Transaction
– Marvin A. Liszt
1.0 standard CLE credit applied for
1.0 advanced real estate specialist credit applied for
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Understanding Legal Descriptions – Government Surveys, Plats, Other Land Description Methods and Beyond
– Matthew A. Anderson
1.0 standard CLE credit applied for
1.0 advanced real estate specialist credit applied for
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Elimination of Bias – The Hidden Psychology of Depositions: Recognizing and Managing Cognitive Traps
– Sybil L. Dunlop
1.0 elimination of bias credit applied for
1.0 civil trial specialist credit applied for
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Tips for Avoiding Common Ethics Violations
– Caitlin Guilford & Amanda Siefman
1.0 ethics credit applied for
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Helping Clients Get Out of Timeshares
– William G. Cottrell
1.0 standard CLE credit applied for
1.0 advanced real estate specialist credit applied for
Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Overview of Conservation Easements
– Samuel V. Case, Amy M. Schwarz & Aaron P. White
1.0 standard CLE credit applied for
1.0 advanced real estate specialist credit applied for
Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Leasing Land for Solar and Energy Storage Projects: Negotiation and Drafting Clean Energy Leases When Representing the Landowner
– Jeremy N. Kalin
1.0 standard CLE credit applied for
1.0 advanced real estate specialist credit applied for
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Mental Health and Substance Use in the Legal Profession
– Jon M. Tynjala & Jessica L. Willes
1.0 mental health/substance use credit applied for
LIVE IN-PERSON
Thursday & Friday, October 23-24, 2025
Saint Paul RiverCentre
175 West Kellogg Boulevard
Saint Paul, Minnesota
ONLINE REPLAY
Thursday & Friday, November 20-21, 2025
Attend online
Online replay includes all plenary and selected breakout sessions. A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.
For Attendees of the In-Person Institute:
Minnesota CLE has established room rates with the hotel(s) listed below. Be sure to identify yourself with the Minnesota CLE Real Estate Institute to get the best rate, and make your reservations early to ensure room/rate availability.
Saint Paul Hotel
$169.00 (plus tax)
350 Market Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-292-9292
To make reservations:
Visit the Saint Paul Hotel website at www.saintpaulhotel.com. Click on Reservations and enter the following information:
Reserve by: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown
$139.00 (plus tax)
175 Seventh Street West
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-225-1515
Make reservations at the Holiday Inn
Reserve by: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Hampton Inn Downtown St. Paul
$121.00 (plus tax)
200 Seventh Street West
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-224-7400
Make reservations at the Hampton Inn
Reserve by: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
$525 MSBA members / $525 paralegals / $595 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 10.25 CLE credits, including 1.0 ethics credit for breakout #108 and 1.0 elimination of bias credit for breakout #408. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 10.25 credits.
Minnesota CLE also has applied to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 10.25 advanced real estate specialist credits.
Register by April 30, 2026, and save $100 on the 2026 Real Estate Institute.
