ONLINE
Thursday, September 4, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Minnesota legislature has made significant changes to residential landlord-tenant law in recent years. This seminar will ensure that you are up to speed on all the changes and latest developments.
Seminar topics include:
Whether you're just starting to explore landlord-tenant law or already have some experience, this seminar is your chance to dive into this widely applicable area of real estate law. You'll hear directly from attorneys who work with both landlords and tenants—and they’re ready to share real-world tips, strategies, and stories from the field. Stay ahead of the curve, build your legal toolkit, and get the insights you need to stand out in this rapidly evolving and demanding area of law.
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
Welcome & Introduction
– Robin Ann Williams, Course Chair
9:05 – 10:05 a.m.
Navigating the 2024-2025 Minn. Stat. 504B Legislation: Changes in Eviction Practice for Landlords and Tenants
The legislature made sweeping changes to residential landlord/tenant law, effective in 2024 and 2025. Counsel for landlords and tenants have had to adjust to a new normal. Hear from two practitioners regarding how the eviction process and practice have changed.
– Riann O. Meyer & Douglass E. Turner
10:05 – 10:10 a.m.
BREAK
10:10 – 11:10 a.m.
2025 Municipality Law Update
This session will provide updates on proposed and recently enacted city ordinances from around the state. Learn about local changes regarding tenant screening, rent control, notice requirements, and more.
– Marty McDonough
11:10 – 11:20 a.m.
BREAK
11:20 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
Wish Lists: What Tenant Attorneys Wish Property Managers Knew and What Landlord Attorneys Wish Tenants Knew
Opposing sides come together to share candid insights about the pain points and common frustrations each face and share how things could be so much easier if the other side just knew better! A fun and very insightful presentation with real practical value.
– Laurel J. Pugh & Dustin A. House
12:05 – 1:00 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (on your own)
1:00 – 2:15 p.m.
Housing Court Referee Panel
Hear from our panel of judicial officers and court administrators about current issues in housing cases. Hear directly from the decision makers about best practices and mistakes to avoid.
– Ref. Kathryn Bergstrom, Ref. Franklin Reed, Judge Stacy Deery Stennes & Michael Upton
– Robin Ann Williams (moderator)
2:15 – 2:20 p.m.
BREAK
2:20 – 3:20 p.m.
Bankruptcy and Fair Debt Concerns for Housing Attorneys
Attendees will learn about the complex interplay between the federal Bankruptcy Code and state landlord-tenant law, including owner and tenant rights and remedies with consumer Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings. In addition, learn how the Bankruptcy Code’s automatic stay provisions implicate additional liability under the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”) and Minnesota’s consumer protection statutes.
– George E. Warner, Jr.
3:20 – 3:30 p.m.
BREAK
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Understanding and Managing Secondary Trauma and Compassion Fatigue in Legal Work
1.0 mental health/substance use credit applied for
Learn what secondary trauma is and the role it plays in other conditions including burnout, compassion fatigue, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder. This program will assist in recognizing your exposure to other people’s trauma and how that exposure can harm your ability to fulfill your obligations as an attorney. The presentation will provide strategies and resources that will help you to handle the effects of the occupational hazard of working with other individuals’ trauma. This includes consultation with LCL, EAPs and other resources that assist attorneys and their staff with these complicated issues.
– Sarah MacGillis
LIVE IN-PERSON
Friday, August 22, 2025
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ONLINE REPLAYS
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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:
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 mental health/substance use credit. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.
Minnesota CLE also has applied to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 6.0 advanced real estate specialist credits.
