Times listed are Central Time.

Wednesday, February 8, 2023
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Elimination of Bias: Understanding Chronic Illness
Joan Bibelhausen and her guests will discuss chronic illness and the stigmas associated with these conditions.  Topics include:

Defining Chronic Illness

• Physical and mental conditions
• Prevalence of chronic illnesses

Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Illnesses

• Managing symptoms and pain
• Risk of addiction to pain medication
• Impact of treatment
• Diet and lifestyle

How to Manage Chronic Illnesses in the Legal Workplace

• Special needs of those with chronic illnesses
• Impact on the workplace
• Handling questions from co-workers
• How to properly accommodate clients and colleagues who are dealing with chronic illnesses
• Workplace wellness programs

– Joan M. Bibelhausen; Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
– Katherine L. MacKinnon; The Law Office of Katherine L. MacKinnon, PLLC
– David E. Schlesinger; Nichols Kaster, PLLP

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

Thursday, February 9, 2023
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
How Smart Lawyers Deal with Difficult People
This presentation zooms in on how to strengthen your emotional agility to help you prepare for and constructively handle encounters with difficult people. Among other things, presenter Carolien Moors will discuss Daniel Ofman’s model of Core Qualities and how it helps you deal with "interpersonal allergies." This session will further focus on knowing self, understanding the impact of different communication styles, checking and adjusting expectations, moving from threat-defense to curiosity-collaboration, disagreeing respectfully and with civility, and communicating boundaries effectively. In short, this course will improve your ability to deal with difficult people and situations.
– Carolien Moors; HardTalk Biz Coaching

Thursday, February 9, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Understanding the Role of Cognitive Biases When Taking and Defending a Deposition
How to identify and manage cognitive biases working for or against you during the deposition.
– Sybil L. Dunlop; Greene Espel PLLP

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

Friday, February 17, 2023
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Was It Something I Said? Gnarly Issues in Deposition Practice
The line between zealous advocacy and ethical misconduct may blur in the sometimes contentious atmosphere of a deposition. During this presentation, ethics practitioner Eric Cooperstein will work through hypotheticals concerning witness preparation, proper lines of questioning, and threats between opposing counsel to develop a clearer perspective on ethical behavior in depositions.
– Eric T. Cooperstein; Law Office of Eric T. Cooperstein

Tuesday, February 21, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Rescheduled for:
Thursday, March 9, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Developing Your Deposition Processes – What I Know Now That I Wish I Knew Then
How to decide who to depose, when, and why; and what to do when the deposition is done.
– Leona B. Ajavon; Lockridge Grindal Nauen, PLLP
– Laura M. Matson; Lockridge Grindal Nauen, PLLP
– Kyle J. Pozan; Lockridge Grindal Nauen, PLLP

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

Tuesday, February 28, 2023
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Taking and Defending Rule 30(b)(6) Depositions
How to discover the corporation’s positions, obtain the foundation for discovery, and defend representatives.
– Dean C. Eyler; Lathrop GPM

Tuesday, February 28, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
6 Tips for Rule 12 Motion Practice Under Minnesota and Federal Rules
Hear and discuss useful tips on how to maximize the effectiveness of your Rule 12 motions in both state and federal court.
– John W. Ursu; Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath
– Rory F. Collins; Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath

$395

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.

This package provides 15.0 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.

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Elimination of Bias: Understanding Chronic Illness
2.0 elimination of bias credits

ADR A to Z: ADR Options in Minnesota and the Differences Among Them
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 ADR credit

How Smart Lawyers Deal with Difficult People
1.0 standard CLE credit

Understanding the Role of Cognitive Biases When Taking and Defending a Deposition
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 civil trial specialist 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

Was It Something I Said? Gnarly Issues in Deposition Practice
1.0 ethics credit

Developing Your Deposition Processes – What I Know Now That I Wish I Knew Then
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 civil trial specialist 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

Taking and Defending Rule 30(b)(6) Depositions
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 civil trial specialist credit

6 Tips for Rule 12 Motion Practice Under Minnesota and Federal Rules
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 civil trial specialist credit