2026 IN-HOUSE COUNSEL TOOLKIT
On Demand Seminar
ITEM #:  1963032701   |   EVENT CODE:  551353
STANDARD PRICE
$295.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.

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To claim CLE credit, view by:  July 27, 2028

Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.

2026 In-House Counsel Toolkit

Featuring practical guidance for in-house counsel in 6 important areas

Originally presented:  July 28, 2026     |     Course length:  6.0 hours


Are you an in-house counsel who is called upon to be a generalist,
providing advice on a wide variety (or perhaps all) of the legal issues encountered by the business unit you support? 

Are you an in-house counsel who specializes in a particular subject matter area, but who understands the value of being able to issue-spot across many? 

If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, this course is for you!


Topics covered include:

  • Choosing and Effectively Using Legal AI Tools
  • Employee Contracts and Employee Handbooks – Best Practices for Managing Employees’ Legal Obligations to the Company
  • Best Practices for Managing an IP Portfolio
  • Minimizing Litigation Risks Through Contract Provisions and Best Practices for Working with Litigation Counsel
  • Understanding Counsel’s Role in Managing or Avoiding Contract Risks
  • Ways to Address and Minimize Bias in Hiring

Welcome & Introduction  (5 MINUTES)
– Patrick E. Midden, Course Chair

Choosing and Effectively Using Legal AI Tools  (60 MINUTES)
– Sarah Fercho

Employee Contracts and Employee Handbooks – Best Practices for Managing Employees’ Legal Obligations to the Company  (60 MINUTES)
– Briana Al Taqatqa & David G. Waytz

Managing an IP Portfolio – A Practical Look at Protecting Critical Assets and Sharpening Portfolio Focus  (60 MINUTES)
– Dena M. Ehrich

Minimizing Litigation Risk Through Contract Provisions and Best Practices for Working with Litigation Counsel  (60 MINUTES)
– Mark Privratsky

Understanding In-House Counsel’s Role in Managing Risks  (60 MINUTES)
– Michael L. Dolan

Elimination of Bias: Ways to Address and Eliminate Bias in Hiring  (60 MINUTES)
1.0 elimination of bias credit applied for
– Terran C. Chambers & Katy Rollins

$295

Other discounts that may apply:

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.

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

Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.

STANDARD PRICE
$295.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.
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