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Monday, June 30, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Talk to the Hand: Ethical Limits on Communications with Non-Clients
Whether they’re represented or not, opposing parties or witnesses, it sometimes seems as though lawyers can get in ethical muck no matter who they talk to! This session will work through some of the situations to look out for and offer strategies for avoiding violations of Rules 4.2 and 4.3 of the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC).
– Eric T. Cooperstein; Law Office of Eric T. Cooperstein PLLC

Thursday, July 24, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
When Problematic Employee Behavior Stems from a Mental Health Condition
Problematic employee behavior may arise from a mental health condition that is a legally protected disability. A noted forensic psychologist will share her insights on these complex issues, and experienced employer and employee counsel will discuss how they advise clients and how to address the legal claims and defenses.
– Amy B. Conway; Stinson LLP
– Phillip M. Kitzer; Kitzer Rochel PLLP
– Andrea L. Lovett, PhD; Morningstar Psychological Services

Thursday, July 24, 2025
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
The Secret Recipe: How HR and In-House Counsel Can Get the Most Benefit from Outside Employment Counsel
An effective relationship between human resources, in-house counsel, and outside employment counsel is critical to the success of the organization. This session will discuss how HR and in-house counsel can get the most out of outside counsel and how outside counsel can avoid common pitfalls and deliver what HR professionals and in-house counsel need most. Topics will include cost management, responsiveness, practical advice, use of technology to solve HR compliance pain points, litigation avoidance, and litigation management.
– Kathy Laridaen; Real Estate Equities
– Emily Ruhsam; Revo Health
– Bethany J. Venegoni; Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
– Gregory J. Stenmoe; Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP (moderator)

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
2025 California Employment Law Update: New Cases, Laws, and Legal Hotspots in the Golden State
Whether seen as a leader or as an outlier, California continues to set new employment law standards that impact businesses nationwide. The last year in California, true to form, brought new cases and legislation that impact companies with California employees and litigation. This presentation will examine key California developments in this ever-shifting legal landscape, including PAGA reform, wage and hour updates, trends in arbitration and severance agreements, and more. Two experienced California employment litigators will provide up-to-the-minute insights essential for both employer- and employee-side lawyers.
– Jen Cornell; GBG LLP
– Teresa W. Ghali; GBG LLP

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Finding the Right Candidate – Recruiting, Screening, and Background Checks
An overview of the legal issues that surround the initiation of the employment relationship. Topics include:

• Recruiting – Job postings and job descriptions, use of social media and other services
• Screening – Interview questions, prohibited questions, questions about the ability to perform the essential functions of the job
• Offer Letters
• Background Checks
• Reference Checks
• Drug and Alcohol Testing – in brief

– Janell M. Stanton; Jackson Lewis PC

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
What To Do When Your Client’s “Return to Work” Dream Becomes a Nightmare – Including for the Legal Department
What happens when an operational need or desire for new or increased in-person work meets the reality that return-to-work mandates can cause low worker morale, negatively impact recruitment and retention, and not yield the desired outcomes from more in-person interactions – including for the legal department? What are the best practices for avoiding bad outcomes and successfully bringing employees back to the workplace?
– Daniel G. Prokott; Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
– Nicole A. Truso; Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Thursday, July 31, 2025
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Ethical Quicksand: In-House Counsel’s Playbook for Meeting Ethics Duties During Their Client’s Worst-Case Scenarios
From headline-making data breaches to high-stakes regulatory investigations to significant employee losses due to work policies and more, in-house counsel are often on the front lines of “worst-case scenarios.” This session offers practical, actionable insights on an attorney’s professional responsibilities when navigating these emergencies including:(1) the crucial question of “who is the client?” – exploring how counsel can avoid inadvertently tailoring advice for individual employees rather than the organization itself; (2) the duty to keep the organization informed and “report up” when necessary; and (3) the duty of confidentiality and preventing and handling breaches of attorney-client privilege – whether inadvertent or malicious.
– Jennifer R. Coates; Dorsey & Whitney LLP
– Roxanna Gonzalez; Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Friday, August 8, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Preventing Harassment in a Remote Workforce
Online bullying, harassment, and other hostile behavior may violate the same laws that employers must enforce when employees are in the office. Further, the work from home setting does not change the fact that employee complaints must be investigated – now often using electronic means of communication rather than in-person interviews. This presentation applies the law to the remote environment, as well as providing 10 tips to effectively address harassment issues and reduce legal liability.
– Cynthia A. Bremer; Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC
– Dennis A. Davis, PhD; Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC

$365

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 8.0 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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Talk to the Hand: Ethical Limits on Communications with Non-Clients
1.0 ethics credit

When Problematic Employee Behavior Stems from a Mental Health Condition
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 MSBA labor and employment law specialist credit
1.0 HRCI credit / 1.0 SHRM credit

The Secret Recipe: How HR and In-House Counsel Can Get the Most Benefit from Outside Employment Counsel
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 MSBA labor and employment law specialist credit
1.0 HRCI credit / 1.0 SHRM credit

2025 California Employment Law Update: New Cases, Laws, and Legal Hotspots in the Golden State
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 MSBA labor and employment law specialist credit
1.0 HRCI credit / 1.0 SHRM credit

Finding the Right Candidate – Recruiting, Screening, and Background Checks
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 MSBA labor and employment law specialist credit
1.0 HRCI credit / 1.0 SHRM credit

What To Do When Your Client’s “Return to Work” Dream Becomes a Nightmare – Including for the Legal Department
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 MSBA labor and employment law specialist credit
1.0 HRCI credit / 1.0 SHRM credit

Ethical Quicksand: In-House Counsel’s Playbook for Meeting Ethics Duties During Their Client’s Worst-Case Scenarios
1.0 ethics credit

Preventing Harassment in a Remote Workforce
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 MSBA labor and employment law specialist credit
1.0 HRCI credit / 1.0 SHRM credit