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

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

9:05 – 9:50 a.m.
What Happened in the Minnesota Legislature?
The Minnesota Legislature was busy this term, from changing labor laws and banning non-compete agreements to legalizing marijuana. Find out from our experts how all of this (and more) will affect your company.
– David A. James & Christopher T. Ruska

9:50 – 10:50 a.m.
Employment Law Issues – Panel Discussion
It’s not just the Minnesota Legislature! Hear from our panel of experts on a range of employment law developments, with emphasis on issues for companies with employees across multiple jurisdictions and a variety of in-office and remote work arrangements.
– Ann M. Clowser, Ilyse S. Goldsmith & Katherine Johnson
– Michael J. Moberg (moderator)

10:50 – 11:05 a.m.
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11:05 – 11:50 a.m.
High-Stakes Issue Spotting in Data Privacy and Security
In this ever-changing legal landscape, learn from our expert how to identify critical issues and best practices around data collection and use, security, sharing and incident response.
– Carissa Maher

11:50 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.
Using Insurance as a Risk Management Tool
Understanding policy details may be for the specialists. But every in-house lawyer needs to understand the basics of working with insurance and insurance carriers. Get the best guidance from our panel of industry experts, including what insurance your company needs and what do to when there is a potential claim.
– Kerry Evensen & Tim Gallagher
– Dan Hanson (moderator)

12:35 – 1:30 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (on your own)

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
AI and ChatGPT – The Business and Legal Revolution
The new artificial intelligence tools are game-changers for companies and their lawyers. Learn what AI and ChatGPT are all about, and the many opportunities and risks they may have for your company and your legal department.
– Daniel A. Tysver

2:30 – 2:40 p.m.
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2:40 – 3:40 p.m.
Ethics and Attorney-Client Privilege in the In-House Role
1.0 ethics credit applied for
The role of in-house counsel raises distinctive issues of ethics and evidentiary privilege. Get insights from our panel of experts, including on the often-blurry line between “Legal Advisor” and “Business Advisor”, and its implications for protecting your client communications.
– Abigail R. Nesbitt, Alexandria Reyes Schroeder & Kendel R. Vomastek
– Keiko L. Sugisaka (moderator)

3:40 – 3:45 p.m.
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3:45 – 4:30 p.m.
What Keeps You Up At Night?
Drawing on the themes of the day, our panel of experienced in-house counsel will share with you what keeps them up at night when they are thinking about how best to protect the interests of their client companies.
– Marlon D. Cush & Karen L. Opp
– Kathy Bray (moderator)

LIVE IN-PERSON
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota

ONLINE REPLAYS
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Attend online
A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.

$295 MSBA members / $295 paralegals / $345 standard rate

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 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.