2026 UPPER MIDWEST EMPLOYMENT LAW INSTITUTE
Institute
ITEM #:  1051832601   |   EVENT CODE:  TBA
MEMBER PRICE
$795.00
STANDARD PRICE
$895.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.
ONLINE REPLAY NOTE
Online replay includes plenary sessions and selected breakout sessions, to be determined.

SAINT PAUL

Monday, May 18, 2026 - Tuesday, May 19, 2026

8:20 AM - 5:00 PM   |   Check-In:  7:15 AM

St Paul RiverCentre

175 W Kellogg Blvd

Saint Paul, MN 55102

2026 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute

Take Part in the Nation’s Best Employment Law Event!


Register by March 15 and save $75!


Participants shared enthusiastic feedback about the 2025 Institute.
Here are just a few examples – 

  • “The 2025 Institute was exceptional! Lots of new laws to stay on top of.”
  • “Excellent speakers. Very informative.”
  • “Great content & presenters.”
  • “This was my first time attending – loved it!”
  • “Great ROI both in terms of costs and time!”
  • “Great speakers and variety of topics.”
  • “Fantastic assortment of topics covered. Always worth the time and money!”


Join us for another great event in 2026, featuring –

  • NEW Developments – Your One-Stop for Annual Updates on New Laws, New Rules, New Cases, and New Trends
  • Wide Selection of Breakout Session Options to Customize Your Agenda
  • Practical Analysis, Tips, and Strategies
  • Fun! Features to Engage and Connect with Other Attendees and Faculty
  • Extensive, Helpful Written Materials
  • Bonus Post-Institute Webcasts – Choice of 3 Free for All Institute Attendees
  • Super-Bonus Benefit – New Post-Institute Full-Day Seminar – Free for All Institute Attendees
  • Online Access to View Select Sessions for 1 Year Afterward (for educational content, not additional CLE credit)
  • And More!

LIVE IN-PERSON
Monday & Tuesday, May 18-19, 2026
Saint Paul RiverCentre
175 West Kellogg Boulevard
Saint Paul, Minnesota

LIMITED ONLINE REPLAYS
Wednesday & Thursday, June 24-25, 2026
Tuesday & Wednesday, July 14-15, 2026

Attend online
Limited online replay includes plenary sessions 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 Minnesota CLE’s 2026 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute to get the best rate, and make your reservations early to ensure room/rate availability. 


Saint Paul Hotel
$149.00 (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:

  • Arrival & Departure Dates
    Block is valid for stays between May 17, 2026 to May 19, 2026
  • Code Type – choose Group/Block
  • Code – 9978197
  • Click CHECK AVAILABILITY

Reserve by: Monday, April 20, 2026


Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown
$115.00 (plus tax)
175 Seventh Street West
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-225-1515
Make reservations at the Holiday Inn
Reserve by: Saturday, April 18, 2026


Hampton Inn Downtown St. Paul
$115.00 (plus tax)
200 Seventh Street West
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-224-7400
Make reservations at the Hampton Inn
Reserve by: Friday, April 24, 2026

$795 MSBA member rate
$795 TCSHRM member rate
$795 paralegal/legal assistant rate
$895 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.

CLE

Minnesota CLE will apply to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 12.0 CLE credits for the 2026 Institute. Minnesota CLE has general credit approval with the states of Wisconsin and North Dakota. We anticipate this course also will qualify for 12.0 MSBA civil trial specialist credits, 12.0 MSBA labor and employment law specialist credits, and 12.0 CJE credits for judges. 


HRCI
Minnesota CLE will apply to the Human Resource Certification Institute for 12.0 HR (General) recertification credit hours.


SHRM
Minnesota CLE is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. This program is valid for 12.0 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.


CEU
This course may also qualify for CEU credits. Check with the appropriate accreditation organization to ensure CEU accreditation.

SPONSORED BY:
MEMBER PRICE
$795.00
STANDARD PRICE
$895.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.
ONLINE REPLAY NOTE
Online replay includes plenary sessions and selected breakout sessions, to be determined.
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