PRIOR LAKE
Thursday, June 27, 2019 - Friday, June 28, 2019
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Check-In: 7:30 AM
Mystic Lake Center
2400 Mystic Lake Blvd
Prior Lake, MN 55372
What do lawyers, judges, academics, activists, technologists and business leaders have in common? They will all be at the 2019 MSBA Convention engaging in a rich, rewarding educational experience.
This year’s convention combines thoughtful presentations on the legal profession and “critical conversations” about timely issues with important legal updates and provocative “ED TALKS”. Packed with stimulating presentations, numerous networking opportunities and special events, the MSBA Convention is an amazing opportunity to experience the Minnesota State Bar Association at its best!
Keynote Speaker
Christian Picciolini, a former hate group extremist turned peacemaker, is an American author and activist, and co-founder of a nonprofit peace advocacy organization called Life After Hate. He wrote two books: White American Youth and Romantic Violence: Memoirs of an American Skinhead, which detail his time as a former leader of the American white power movement and his journey out.
Featured Speakers
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
7:45 – 8:30 a.m.
SUNRISE SESSIONS
8:30 – 8:45 a.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
8:45 – 9:00 a.m.
PRESIDENTIAL WELCOME & AWARDS
Paul Godfrey; MSBA President
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Breaking Hate: A Journey Into and Out of America’s Most Violent Hate Movement
Christian Picciolini; Free Radicals Project; Chicago, Illinois
10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
ED TALKS
10:45 – 11:00 a.m.
EXHIBITORS & NETWORKING BREAK
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION A
101
Critical Conversation: Lawyer Well-Being in Minnesota and Nationally
Bob Carlson, Ivan Fong & Justice David L. Lillehaug
Joan Bibelhausen, moderator
102
2019 U.S. Supreme Court Update
Aaron D. Van Oort & Nicholas J. Nelson
103
How to Protect Children from Online Recruitment by Hate Groups
Christian Picciolini
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
CONVENTION LUNCHEON (provided)
12:15 – 12:30 p.m.
Remarks by American Bar Association President Bob Carlson
12:30 – 12:45 p.m.
Passing of the Gavel Ceremony
Paul Godfrey, MSBA President
Tom Nelson, Incoming MSBA President
12:45 – 1:15 p.m.
State of the Judiciary Address
Chief Justice Lorie Skjerven Gildea, Minnesota Supreme Court
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION B
201
Critical Conversation: Lawyer Safety in the Law Office and the Courtroom
Daniel Adkins, Rebecca Rhoda Fisher, John Lillie III & Randy McAlister
Samuel J. Edmunds, moderator
202
2019 Minnesota Appellate Case Law Update
Justice G. Barry Anderson, Justice Margaret H. Chutich, Chief Judge Edward J. Cleary & Judge Kevin G. Ross
Justice David L. Lillehaug, moderator
203
The Top 10 Mistakes Lawyers Make When Working with Scientific Evidence
Christine Funk
2:30 – 2:45 p.m.
EXHIBITORS & NETWORKING BREAK
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION C
301
Critical Conversation: The Future of Legal Representation in MN – LLLTs and More
Steve Crossland, Sam Glover & Judge John R. Rodenberg
Eric T. Cooperstein, moderator
302
Ethics Issues for Retiring Lawyers
1.0 ethics credit applied for
Paul M. Floyd, Jack Setterlund & Binh T. Tuong
Roy S. Ginsburg, moderator
* MSBA Assembly Meeting
3:45 – 4:00 p.m.
EXHIBITORS & NETWORKING BREAK
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
ED TALKS
* MSBA Assembly Meeting, continued
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION
Enjoy music, drinks and conversation with your colleagues!
Sponsored by Minnesota Lawyers Mutual
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
BAGS TOURNAMENT – Big Prizes, Big Fun!
Sponsored by the New Lawyers Section
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
7:45 – 8:30 a.m.
SUNRISE SESSIONS
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
ED TALKS
9:30 – 9:40 a.m.
EXHIBITORS & NETWORKING BREAK
9:40 – 10:40 a.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION D
401
Someone Like Me Can Do This – Stories of Latino Lawyers and Judges in Minnesota
1.0 elimination of bias credit applied for
Aleida O. Conners, Roger A. Maldonado & Marcos Ramirez
Judge Peter M. Reyes, moderator
402
How to Keep the Cabin in the Family
J. Steve Nys
10:40 – 10:50 a.m.
EXHIBITORS & NETWORKING BREAK
10:50 – 11:50 a.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION E
501
Important Lessons from Recent Attorney Discipline Cases
1.0 ethics credit applied for
Susan M. Humiston
502
Books about Bias and Diversity: Becoming and The Loudest Duck: Moving Beyond Diversity While Embracing Differences to Achieve Success at Work
1.0 elimination of bias credit applied for
Sarah Lynn Oquist & Athena Hollins
11:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
EXHIBITORS & NETWORKING BREAK
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION F
601
The Intersection of Ethics, Inclusion, and Professionalism: The New Model Rule 8.4(g)
1.0 ethics credit applied for
Kristine Kubes & Mary Schwind
602
The Complete Lawyer: Quick Answers to Questions Across 4 Practice Areas
1:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
In-Person Live Presentation
Thursday & Friday, June 27 & 28, 2019
Mystic Lake Center
2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard
Prior Lake, MN 55372
866-832-6402
Hotel Accommodations
Mystic Lake Center
952-445-9000 or 800-262-7799
2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard
Prior Lake, MN 55372
When booking, be sure to request the $159 Minnesota State Bar Association Convention / Minnesota CLE room rate. Book by Wednesday, June 5 to secure the $159 room rate.
Local Attractions
$195 standard rate
$125 MSBA members
$125 paralegals
$45 judges/clerks/law students
Judges/clerks/law students, if registering online, be sure to check the Judge/Clerk option during the checkout process.
$45 members of sponsoring sections and affinity bars
Contact your section/bar leaders to see if you are eligible, and if so, for instructions on how to register for the reduced rate of $45.
$45 Minnesota CLE Season Passholders
Scholarships available!
Minnesota CLE maintains a scholarship program for those individuals with a financial need. For more information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact Grant at 651-254-2111 or gdavies@minncle.org.
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 11.25 total CLE credits. This total includes 1.0 ethics credit each for sessions #302, #501 and #601 and 1.0 elimination of bias credit each for sessions #401 and #502. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this course is 11.25 credits.
