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

9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
Welcome & Introduction
– Institute Planning Committee

9:05 – 10:05 a.m.
Key Trends and Developments in Minnesota Banking
Get our annual update from the President and the General Counsel of the Minnesota Bankers Association on important developments in Minnesota banking, including legislative, regulatory and other legal developments, and what to expect in the coming year.
– Teresa E. Rice & Joseph J. Witt

10:05 – 10:20 a.m.
BREAK

10:20 – 11:05 a.m.
SMALL GROUP SESSION A

101
M&A Among Community Banks in 2026
– Scott A. Coleman, Amber L. Kraemer & Caitlin Houlton Kuntz

102
The State of Play for Digital Assets in Banking
– Michael D. Lewis

103
Consumer Banking Regulatory Update
– Kristen E. Larson

11:05 – 11:15 a.m.
BREAK

11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Federal Reserve Priorities and Their Implications for Banks
A discussion of Federal Reserve key initiatives across its functions and their implications for banks.
– Ron J. Feldman

12:15 – 12:30 p.m.
LUNCH (provided to in-person attendees)

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
LUNCH PRESENTATION
Emerging Trends in Bank Supervision: Safety and Soundness Standards, Examination Priorities and More
– Michael Crow, William Haas, John R. Jilovec & Niel Willardson
– Joseph T. Green (moderator)

1:30 – 1:45 p.m.
BREAK

1:45 – 2:30 p.m.
SMALL GROUP SESSION B

201
Government Enforcement Trends
– Erica H. MacDonald & Benjamin J. Velzen
– Joseph T. Green (moderator)

202
The Rise and Limitations of Receiverships and Assignments for Benefit of Creditors
– James Cullen & Ryan T. Murphy

203
2026 Trends in Banking and the Use of AI
– Matthew T. Keen & Grace Powers

2:30 – 2:40 p.m.
BREAK

2:40 – 3:40 p.m.
FinTech in 2026
From the latest in digital platforms to artificial intelligence and machine learning, our panel of experts is immersed in the world of FinTech. Join them for their insights on the latest developments in technology and on the rapidly-evolving framework for addressing the attendant legal risks. Regulatory technology (RegTech), FinTech, and banking as a service will be addressed.
– Erin Bryan, Susan M. Seaman & Ronald K. Vaske

3:40 – 3:50 p.m.
BREAK

3:50 – 4:50 p.m.
The Annual Banking Law Case Update
Finish the day’s sessions with our traditional annual update on consumer and commercial case law developments over the past year. No Banking Law Institute would be complete without it!
– Craig D. Foss & Charles E. Nelson

4:50 – 5:30 p.m.
INSTITUTE RECEPTION
Cheers! Join the speakers, your colleagues and friends for refreshments, great conversation and networking at the Annual Banking Law Institute Reception.

LIVE IN-PERSON
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota

ONLINE REPLAY
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Attend online
Online replay includes all plenary and breakout sessions. A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.

$345 MSBA members / $345 paralegals / $395 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 6.5 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.5 credits.