WELCOME & INTRODUCTION  (5 MINUTES)

Internal Investigations  (40 MINUTES)
When to Investigate, Who Should Lead, and How to Report

• How do I decide if an investigation is needed?
• How should I report findings?
• How do I document remedial steps (discipline, policy changes, compliance upgrades) while limiting legal exposure?
• And more

– Jennifer R. Coates

Understanding the Enterprise’s Risk Ecosystem and Operational Environment  (35 MINUTES)
For When You’re a New In-House Hire – Or Helping On-Board Someone Who Is

• Who regulates my organization, and how do I track them?
• How do I learn our strategic priorities and spot risks early?
• What key external relationships create the biggest legal challenges?
• And more

– Daniel Santos

Responding to a Demand Letter by an External Party  (40 MINUTES)
Navigating a New Dispute with a Customer, Business Partner, Competitor, or Other Third Party

• What should I learn about the claimant before responding?
• What internal info do I need to assess our exposure?
• How do I assess overall risk beyond legal merits?
• Should I document my risk assessment or keep it oral?
• And more

– Mark Odegard & Keith Toms

Effectively Working with and Managing Outside Counsel  (35 MINUTES)
Including Expectations Regarding Outside Counsel’s AI Use

• Do I need a new engagement letter for repeat work?
• What should I ask about outside counsel’s AI use and safeguards?
• How do I set expectations that match our goals and style?
• And more

– Mark Privratsky

Cybersecurity for Every In-House Counsel  (40 MINUTES)
Practical Safeguards for Legal and Sensitive Information

• Before sending sensitive information by email, Teams, Slack, Signal, or text – or sharing it on collaboration platforms like SharePoint, Google Drive, or Teams – what security risks should I consider, and how can I mitigate them (and guide others I’m communicating with to do the same)?
• What should I do if outside counsel reports a data breach?
• What’s one of the provisions in the cybersecurity sections of vendor agreements that tends to be very contentious – and what issues should I watch out for?
• And more

– Mitchell Granberg & Dan Ongaro

Business Issues Clients Routinely Ask Their In-House Counsel to Resolve  (40 MINUTES)
Guidance for Responding to Requests Beyond Legal Advice – From Pricing and Feasibility to Reputation Management and More

• How do I weigh in on business ideas in a commercially helpful way while staying in my legal lane?
• What’s the best way to guide clients on handling negative online reviews?
• When desired business growth outpaces resources, how do I help frame options, pros and cons, and next steps?
• And more

– Rita A. O’Keeffe & Wynne C.S. Reece

Mediation and Arbitration  (35 MINUTES)
Insights To Help In-House Counsel Steer Disputes Toward Effective, Cost-Efficient Resolution

• Are mediations confidential? 
• The parties drafted and signed a term sheet at the conclusion of the mediation; is it enforceable?
• Can we appeal an arbitration decision if we disagree with the outcome?
• And more

– Antone Melton-Meaux & Kristen Peterson

Employment Law  (35 MINUTES)
Inside and Outside the Legal Department

• What interview questions aren’t legal to ask?
• Can we require non-compete or non-solicitation agreements?
• What compliance is needed when implementing remote work policies – including around fairness, accommodations, and state law differences?
• And more

– Gina K. Janeiro & Hadley M. Simonett

Legal Ethics Including Attorney-Client Privilege  (60 MINUTES)
Duties for All In-House Counsel – With Special Rules for Government Lawyers That Also Shape Business and Nonprofit Matters
1.0 ethics credit applied for

• How do I keep privilege intact when I’m wearing two hats?
• What legal ethics considerations come with serving on an outside board?
• Can I accept gifts from outside counsel or vendors?
• Does privilege apply to government attorneys, and who controls it?
• How do open-records or meeting laws affect confidentiality?
• And more

– Surya Saxena & David A. Schultz

$295

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• Season Pass Discount
• On Demand Bundle Discount
• New Lawyer Discount

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Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.0 CLE credits, including 1.0 ethics credit. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.

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