ONLINE
Friday, November 21, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:05 PM
Start your planning now!
It’s never too early or too late to start planning your retirement! Our talented faculty will help you plan a retirement that is affordable, meaningful and enjoyable.
Topics include:
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
9:05 – 9:35 a.m.
Now That You’re Retired – What’s Next?
What are the best ways to begin the next chapter? Roy Ginsburg shares his insights, along with advice on creating your own successful personal retirement plan.
– Roy S. Ginsburg
9:35 – 10:35 a.m.
How to Afford Your Ideal Retirement: 10 Things to Consider When Creating a Financial Plan
Wealth managers Daniel Bongiovanni, Danielle Niska and Ria Olson will discuss:
– Daniel Bongiovanni, Danielle M. Niska & Ria G. Olson
10:35 – 10:45 a.m.
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10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Should I Sell My Solo or Small Firm Practice? Everything You Need to Know
Which practice areas have value and which don’t? How to best structure deals? Who are the best buyers, and how do you find them? Roy Ginsburg answers these questions and more.
– Roy S. Ginsburg
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Estate Planning Essentials: 4 Documents All Retiring Lawyers Must Have
Retirement planning is the perfect time to create or update your estate plan. Experienced estate planner Beth T. Morrison explains the 4 documents all lawyers should prepare to ensure that their affairs are handled according to their wishes should they die or become incapable of making decisions.
– Beth T. Morrison
12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
LUNCH (on your own)
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Don’t Let the Door Hit You on the Way Out: Avoiding Ethics Violations as You Close Your Practice
1.0 ethics credit applied for
As retirement draws near, a little planning regarding handling old files, notifying clients of your retirement, and managing your trust account goes a long way toward a smooth transition. Plus, a primer for snowbirds on the limitations of practicing from other states.
– Eric T. Cooperstein
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Retiring Well: Interesting, Meaningful and Fun Things You Can Do in Retirement
Retired lawyers have a wealth of options for how to spend their time from volunteering locally to working part-time to traveling the world. Hear from a panel of retired lawyers who are thriving in retirement. You’ll be inspired by their experiences to start planning your own ideal retirement.
– Ellen A. Abbott, Mickey S. Greenberg & Robert R. Reinhart
– Roy S. Ginsburg (moderator)
3:00 – 3:15 p.m.
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3:15 – 3:45 p.m.
Purpose and a Paycheck: Finding Meaning, Money, and Happiness in the Second Half of Life
A presentation of retirement trends and challenges for baby boomers by Minnesota Public Radio’s Chris Farrell.
– Chris Farrell
3:45 – 4:05 p.m.
Strategies for Retiring from a Large Firm
A fireside chat addressing:
– Roy S. Ginsburg & Justin Weinberg
LIVE IN-PERSON
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ONLINE REPLAYS
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Friday, November 21, 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 ethics credit. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.
