8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN, BREAKFAST, “MEET & GREET”

9:00 – 9:10 a.m.
Prayer and Welcome
– Professor Forrest K. Tahdooahnippah, Conference Chair

9:10 – 9:40 a.m.
Litigation Affecting the Indian Law Landscape
An update of recent decisions and cases pending before the U.S. Supreme Court, 7th & 8th Circuits, and Minnesota state courts and the implications these cases have for your clients and tribal nations.
– Professor Forrest K. Tahdooahnippah

9:40 – 10:40 a.m.
Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, the Native Law Student Pipeline, and the Future of Indian Law
Last term, the Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard significantly changed the rules under the Equal Protection Clause for affirmative action in college admissions. However, the Equal Protection analysis for students enrolled in a federally-recognized Tribes should be different under Morton v. Mancari. At the same time, Morton itself has come under increasing attack. Our panelists will explore what new considerations the Students for Fair Admissions decision creates for Native American students seeking admission to law schools. The panel will also discuss implications of the decision to the field of Indian law.
– Tadd M. Johnson, Judge Colette Routel & Professor Forrest K. Tahdooahnippah 

10:40 – 10:55 a.m.
BREAK

10:55 – 11:55 a.m.
Cannabis and Sovereignty: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges for Minnesota Tribes in Minnesota’s Growing Cannabis Industry
Minnesota’s decision to legalize recreational use of cannabis has created a new network of evolving expectations and issues. This session discusses tribal sovereignty and the legal considerations, economic prospects and cultural implications to Tribes as Minnesota’s cannabis industry takes off.
– Phillip M. Brodeen, Jackie Crow Shoe, Leonard M. Fineday & Eric S. Taubel

11:55 a.m. – 1:10 p.m.
LUNCH – Courtesy of Minnesota CLE

Honoring of The Honorable Paul W. Day
Chief Judge Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
Tribal Court (ret.)
– Remarks by Reid S. Raymond

1:10 – 2:10 p.m.
Cutting-Edge Issues in Tribal Immunity
Two seasoned litigators will explore recent caselaw and upcoming battles on the contours of tribal sovereign immunity, including:

• who tribal sovereign immunity protects after Lewis v. Clarke; 
• whether sovereign immunity protects tribes and their officials from subpoenas and other discovery processes when they’re not parties; and 
• how explicit waivers of sovereign immunity must be after Lac du Flambeau v. Coughlin.

– Vanya S. Hogen & Kelly A. Rudd

2:10 – 2:20 p.m.
BREAK

2:20 – 3:20 p.m.
The Indian Child Welfare Act post-Brackeen
Now that ICWA has survived Brackeen’s broadside attack, what should ICWA practitioners be doing to increase its efficacy and reduce the disparities that the statute was meant to correct?
– Veronica S. Newcomer & Judge Colette Routel 

3:20 – 4:20 p.m.
A New Day for Tribal-State Relations in Minnesota – Six Years of the Walz Administration
This session will discuss collaborative efforts between the State of Minnesota and the 11 tribal nations within the state and evaluate how these efforts help tribal nations and individuals protect their rights, lands, communities, and culture.
– Jackie Crow Shoe, Robert “Deuce” Larsen, Mariah Norwood & Patina K. Park

4:20 – 4:45 p.m.
ANNUAL RECEPTION – Sharing and Storytelling
Spend time creating community and connecting with friends and colleagues.

LIVE IN-PERSON
Friday, May 3, 2024
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota

ONLINE REPLAY
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Attend online
A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.

$345 MSBA members
$345 MAIBA members
$345 paralegals
$395 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 5.5 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 5.5 credits.