ONLINE
Monday, May 6, 2024
9:00 AM - 3:45 PM
Invaluable Knowledge at an Amazing Price for an Important Reason!
This course will teach you how to be an effective advocate for low-income, resource-conscious, and vulnerable clients. And, as a service to the bar, to encourage greater representation of the disadvantaged and improve access to justice, we are offering this course for the incredibly low rate of $45 per registrant.
Topics to Be Discussed Include:
Attendees will receive the Summary Guide to Minnesota Government Benefits. In-person attendees will receive a printed copy of the Summary Guide as well as electronic access. Online attendees will receive electronic access.
You can make a difference for those who struggle to afford legal representation. Register today!
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
9:05 – 9:50 a.m.
Managing the Impact of Cannabis Legalization and New Expungement Laws
This session will discuss the collateral consequences of criminal records, give an overview of current expungement law, review laws regarding cannabis use, and introduce you to the tools you need to successfully represent pro bono clients.
– Jonathan Geffen
9:50 – 10:35 a.m.
How to Litigate the New Extreme Risk Protection Order and Other Protection Orders
Minnesota’s new Extreme Risk Protection Order, also referred to as a “red flag” law, prohibits a respondent from possessing or purchasing a firearm for the duration of the order. Get a primer on Extreme Risk Protection Orders and other orders for protection under Minn. Stat. 518B.01, gain a better understanding of intimate partner violence and get insights into successful strategies for handling these important cases.
– Rana S. Alexander
10:35 – 10:45 a.m.
BREAK
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
What You Need to Know About Government Benefit Programs
In order to be a good advocate for your clients, you need to know what options they have. In this session, you will learn about many of the major state and federal benefits programs: what services they offer; what populations they serve; program requirements; and much more, including the latest changes and developments.
– Laura S. Melnick
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (on your own)
1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
Using New Protection Laws When Representing Tenants in Eviction Actions
On January 1, 2024, several laws aimed at bolstering protections for renters went into effect. Get insight on these changes and how to use them to effectively represent a tenant facing eviction. This session will also discuss several common defenses to eviction actions.
– Mark W. Vyvyan
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
How to Practice Trauma-Informed Culturally Responsive Advocacy When Serving Clients in Crisis
1.0 elimination of bias credit applied for
This session explores the unique and difficult situations vulnerable people face, the impact of stress and trauma, how different cultural attitudes and approaches can affect decision-making and how the court system may be used to provide options for vulnerable people. This session will provide you with practical skills and tools you can use with any client.
– Angel E. Daher, Katie L. Olson & Bridget-Michaele Reischl
2:45 – 3:00 p.m.
BREAK
3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
How to Assist Parents With Issues of Custody and Paternity
Learn the basic information you need to know in order to assist unmarried fathers and mothers. This session includes the meaning and legal effect of custody labels, the administrative and judicial processes used to establish paternity, and the intersection between the establishment of paternity and child support. Discover how to assist unmarried parents in developing parenting schedules that meet the best interests of their children.
– Sonja M. Nyberg
LIVE IN-PERSON
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ONLINE REPLAYS
Monday, May 6, 2024
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Attend online
A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.
$45
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 5.5 CLE credits, including 1.0 elimination of bias credit. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 5.5 credits.
