Day 1 – August 23

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION

9:05 – 9:35 a.m.
Advancing Justice: Innovations and Updates from Minnesota’s Courts
– Chief Justice Lorie S. Gildea

9:35 – 9:40 a.m.
BREAK

9:40 – 10:55 a.m.
10 New Laws and Rules Affecting Criminal Cases in State District Court
– Karen  Kampa Jaszewski

10:55 – 11:10 a.m.
NETWORKING & EXHIBITOR BREAK

11:10 – 11:40 a.m.
Marijuana, Guns, Felony Murder and More – New Legislation Causing Big Changes in Minnesota
– Representative Jamie Becker-Finn

11:40 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (provided by Minnesota CLE at in-person event)

12:25 – 1:25 p.m.
The Minnesota Decisions Every Criminal Attorney Needs to Know in 2023
– Amy R. Lawler & Adam E. Petras

1:25 – 2:25 p.m.
2023 U.S. Supreme Court Review
– Robert H. Meyers

2:25 – 2:35 p.m.
NETWORKING & EXHIBITOR BREAK

2:35 – 3:35 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION A

101
Ghost Guns, Bruen and the New Prohibition – The Latest Developments in Gun Law 
– Thomas C. Gallagher & Blair W. Nelson

102
Prosecuting Crimes Committed by Police Officers – Insights from Members of the Chauvin Prosecution Team
– Erin R. Eldridge, Judge Matthew G. Frank, Joshua R. Larson & Steven L. Schleicher
– Robert M. Small (moderator)

103
What to Ask For and How to Get It – Tips for Handling DWI Cases from the Stop to the Resolution
– Michael J. Brandt & Jeffrey S. Sheridan

3:35 – 3:45 p.m.
NETWORKING & EXHIBITOR BREAK

3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION B

201
Sentencing Related Changes from the Historic 2023 Legislative Session
– Nathaniel J. Reitz

202
Lessons Learned Representing Police Officers in High Profile Trials
– Paul C. Engh, Earl P. Gray, Eric J. Nelson & Thomas C. Plunkett

203
Your First (or Next) Case in Federal Court
– Melinda A. Williams

4:45 – 6:00 p.m.
Institute Reception at Fogo de Chão
Sponsored by SmartStart

Day 2 – August 24

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Making Sense of Minnesota’s New Marijuana Laws
– Thomas C. Gallagher 

9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
How to Avoid Common Ethical Mistakes Made by Criminal Attorneys 
1.0 ethics credit applied for
– Aram V. Desteian & Kiralyn J. Locke

10:45 – 11:00 a.m.
NETWORKING & EXHIBITOR BREAK

11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Standing Up for Minnesota – Appearing in Court as an Elected Attorney General
– Minnesota Attorney General Keith M. Ellison

11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (on your own)

12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION C

301
Adapting Your Practice for  New Expungement Rules
– Nicole A. Kettwick & Isabel L. McClure

302
Navigating the Nuances of Entering a Guilty Plea
– Stephen M. Foertsch

303
Understanding the Unique Challenges of LGBTQ+ Clients
1.0 elimination of bias credit applied for
– Jennifer L. Pradt

1:15 – 1:30 p.m.
NETWORKING & EXHIBITOR BREAK

1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
The Dirty Dozen – 12 Fast and Focused Presentations

1. Extradition 
   – Michael J. Brandt
2. DRE for Marijuana 
   – Charles A. Ramsay
3. 10 Minutes and 10 Trial Tips
   – Melinda Williams
4. Civil Liability Issues in Criminal Cases 
   – Lee M. Orwig
5. Campus Considerations for Students Facing Charges 
   – Carl Crosby Lehman
6. Child Protection/Parental Rights Termination from Criminal Sexual Conduct Cases 
   – Lucas J. M. Dawson
7. Investigatory Stops 
   – Martin J. Costello 
8. AI in the Practice of Law
   – John J. Carney
9. MHDR Enforcement of Minneapolis Police Consent Decree  
   – Ayodele J. Famodu 
10. Crimmigration 
    – Vincent P. Martin
11. Forfeitures 
    – Daniel J. Koewler
12. Prince’s Death Case 
    – Mark A. Metz

– Marsh J. Halberg (moderator)

LIVE IN-PERSON
Wednesday & Thursday, August 23-24, 2023
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota

$495 standard rate

$445 MSBA members

$445 paralegal

$445 government lawyers
Be sure to check the "Government Lawyer / Judge" box in the discounts section during checkout.

$445 judges
Be sure to check the "Government Lawyer / Judge" box in the discounts section during checkout.

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.

Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 11.5 CLE credits, including 1.0 ethics credit for the 9:45 a.m. plenary on Day 2 and 1.0 elimination of bias credit for session #303. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 11.5 credits.

Minnesota CLE also is applying to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 11.5 criminal law specialist credits.

Minnesota CLE also is applying to the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board for POST credits.