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In Minnesota State courts, the majority of civil cases are settled by using ADR, so it behooves every practitioner to be familiar with the options available and have a working knowledge of the corresponding advantages and disadvantages of each one. The ADR A to Z Webcast Series is designed to provide a baseline understanding of the most commonly used services in Minnesota’s ADR repertoire. Register today for the opportunity to hear from an experienced and distinguished faculty on the ins and outs of ADR in Minnesota.
Times listed are Central Time.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
ADR A to Z: ADR Options in Minnesota and the Differences Among Them
This presentation will help you to gain an understanding of the big picture of the various ADR options and obligations in Minnesota and how to use them effectively.
– Aimee R. Gourlay; League of Minnesota Cities
– James J. Street; Tuft Lach Jerabek & O’Connell PLLC
Friday, February 10, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
ADR A to Z: How Family Mediation Works in Minnesota
Mediation is the most common form of ADR in family court but it is by no means uniform. Family mediation can take many forms and shapes depending on the preferences of individual mediators. Join Dana and Merlyn for practical, experience based guidance on what to expect from the process.
– Dana K. McKenzie; Cheney-Hatcher & McKenzie Dispute Resolution Center PLLC
– Merlyn L. Meinerts; Meinerts Law Office, P.A.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
ADR A to Z: Understanding the Civil Mediation Process
With limited exceptions, all civil cases filed in Minnesota state courts are subject to ADR and the Minnesota Civil Mediation Act and Rule 114 are the primary sources for guidance on the mediation aspect of that ADR requirement in Minnesota. In this presentation, Antone Melton-Meaux joins us to discuss that guidance and how it relates to real-world practice.
– Antone Melton-Meaux; Work Resolve Mediation
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
ADR A to Z: Core Ethics Concepts for the ADR Neutral and Advocate in Minnesota
Ethics in ADR are of paramount importance due to the private nature of the proceedings and the potential power of the neutral to affect the outcome. Join ADR teacher and trainer Leslie Sinner McEvoy for an overview of the current essential ethical concepts you need to know to successfully navigate ADR processes as an advocate or a neutral in Minnesota. Most important, this session will cover many of the newly adopted – and significant – amendments to the ethics requirements of Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice, now in effect.
– Leslie Sinner McEvoy; McEvoy Conflict Management and Legal Education Consulting
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
ADR A to Z: How Mediation Works Across Practice Areas
Hear from experienced practitioners in the construction, employment, personal injury, and work comp practice areas about the key characteristics of mediation processes in each and what makes them unique.
– Roger L. Kramer; Kramer Law LLC
– Kristine A. Kubes; Kubes Law Office, PLLC
– Nicholas G.B. May; Fabian May & Anderson PLLP
– Molly N. Tyroler; Tyroler Law and Mediation PLLC
Thursday, February 23, 2023
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
ADR A to Z: Introduction to Arbitration in Minnesota
What is arbitration? Who are the parties? What rules apply? How does the process work? What does the arbitrator do? How is the decision delivered? Get to the bottom of these questions and more with David Allgeyer and Madge Thorsen.
– David A. Allgeyer; Allgeyer Law & ADR LLC
– Madge S. Thorsen; Law Offices of Madge S. Thorsen
$295
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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.
This package provides 7.0 total CLE credits. Credits should be reported individually for each webcast attended, not the package as a whole.
Minnesota CLE has applied to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for the standard, ethics, and elimination of bias CLE credits as listed below. Application has been made to the Minnesota State Bar Association for any "specialist" credits and to the Supreme Court ADR Program for any continuing education in ADR credits.
Click titles for credit status and individual event codes.
ADR A to Z: ADR Options in Minnesota and the Differences Among Them
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 ADR credit
ADR A to Z: How Family Mediation Works in Minnesota
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 ADR credit
ADR A to Z: Understanding the Civil Mediation Process
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 ADR credit
ADR A to Z: Core Ethics Concepts for the ADR Neutral and Advocate in Minnesota
1.0 ethics credit
1.0 ADR credit
ADR A to Z: How Mediation Works Across Practice Areas
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 ADR credit
ADR A to Z: Introduction to Arbitration in Minnesota
2.0 standard CLE credits
2.0 ADR credits
