8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 

9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

9:05 – 9:35 a.m.
Compliance Watch List – The 5 Biggest Compliance Takeaways from the Last Year
Sometimes learning what not to do is just as important as learning what to do. This fast-paced session will run through some of the most high-profile compliance failures in 2025, highlighting important lessons and considerations for all compliance professionals.
– Bryan R. Feldhaus

9:35 – 10:20 a.m.
Legal Compliance – The 7 Elements of Effective Compliance
A great overview for the attorney or compliance professional newer to this practice area! This foundational presentation identifies the 7 critical components for establishing an effective compliance and ethics program, along with other practical considerations for operationalizing, influencing, and managing compliance on an ongoing basis.
– Emma Burton

10:20 – 10:25 a.m.
BREAK

10:25 – 11:25 a.m.
Compliance Complexity Case Study: Employment Law
Compliance is a balancing act; for example, being compliant with employment law is tough, intricate, and at times frustratingly difficult. Yet, employment law and regulations pose some of the largest risks for organizations from both a legal and public relations standpoint. Yet, no c-suite wants to hear they have to something “because the law says so.” The business is the focus as it should be. So, it means employment lawyers and human resource professionals must raise compliance concerns as real business issues with a spotlight on business objectives. Every employment law issue – really every compliance issue – can be presented this way. As a case study in the complex nature of advancing compliance, this session will cover some of the toughest employment law issues organizations face and the business objectives that can be thwarted by noncompliance.
– Kate Bischoff

11:25 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
How to Build Effective Relationships with Regulators
Any business, no matter what the industry, will benefit from proactively deciding on a strategy to pursue in interacting with regulators. This session will review example case studies that demonstrate the pros of constructive engagement with the regulator in your industry – and the cons of avoidance or opposition. You’ll take away helpful, practical tips for how to effectively communicate and interact with regulators.
– Beth Forsythe & Ann Claire H. Phillips

12:10 – 12:50 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (on your own)

12:50 – 1:35 p.m.
Compliance with The New Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act
The Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act went into effect on July 31, 2025 – are you prepared? This session will cover key aspects of the law, including consumer privacy rights, business obligations and how Minnesota’s privacy law compares to similar privacy laws in other jurisdictions.
– Kellie C. Johnson

1:35 – 1:40 p.m.
BREAK

1:40 – 2:25 p.m.
New Guidelines: The Department of Justice, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Corporate Compliance – What New Guidance from the Department of Justice Means for Corporate Compliance Programs
– W. Anders Folk 

2:25 – 2:30 p.m.
BREAK

2:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Compliance and AI: How to Navigate the Virtual World
– Stephanie Carver

3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Ethical Considerations for Compliance Officers and Lawyers
1.0 ethics credit applied for
The sometimes overlapping areas and roles between legal and compliance departments can create confusion and potential ethical conundrums. This session will address common ethics scenarios that compliance officers and in-house counsel may encounter, call out the relevant rules that apply to the attorney’s role, and provide practical insights for avoiding potential ethics violations.
– Charles E. Jones

LIVE IN-PERSON
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota

ONLINE REPLAYS
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Friday, September 26, 2025
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:

• Season Pass Discount
• New Lawyer Discount

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 6.25 CLE credits, including 1.0 ethics credit. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.25 credits.

Attendees may also earn 5.75 Compliance Certification Board (CCB)® continuing education units for participating in this seminar.