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

9:00 – 9:10 a.m.
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
– Katie L. Wahlberg, Course Chair

9:10 – 9:55 a.m.
Which Is It? Easement, Restrictive Covenant or License and Why Does It Matter?
A refresher on the purpose, use, creation, modification, and termination of easements as well as distinguishing elements of easement-like instruments, such as restrictive covenants and licenses.
– Leah E. DeGrazia, Timothy E. Lovett & Dena M. Sonbol

9:55 – 10:40 a.m.
Drafting Easements, Restrictive Covenants and Licenses – Best Practices and Annotated Forms
A step-by-step guide to drafting easement agreements, restrictive covenants and license agreements that address both legal formalities and practical considerations, with client perspectives.
– Alyssa M. Troje

10:40 – 10:55 a.m.
BREAK

10:55 – 11:40 a.m.
Valuation of Easements, Restrictive Covenants and License Agreements
This session will explore the economic value of easements and other property restrictions for purposes of acquisition, condemnation, and more.
– Robert J. Strachota

11:40 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
How to Resolve Property Disputes by Creating Easements, Restrictive Covenants and Licenses – A Scenario-Based Discussion
This panel of experienced real estate attorneys will explore creative and effective ways for resolving boundary line and other property disputes by creating easements, restrictive covenants, and licenses.
– Matthew R. Doherty, Marty G. Helle, Scott M. Lucas & Shaun D. Redford
– Katie L. Wahlberg (moderator)

12:40 – 1:30 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (on your own)

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
10 Essential Minnesota Cases Construing Easements, Restrictive Covenants and Licenses
This session will provide a brief identification and review of the principal cases in Minnesota that define, interpret, and implement the law of easements, restrictive covenants, and licenses. Learn how the courts approach these land interests and the lessons to be learned from each of the cases reviewed.
– Katherine A. Johnson & Nicholas P. Valle

2:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Title Insurance Issues Regarding Easements, Restrictive Covenants and Licenses – An Underwriter’s View of the Potential Issues and Claims
This session will explore the challenges encountered when insuring properties that are encumbered by easements, restrictive covenants, and licenses. Learn the implications of the title standards and ways to resolve conflicts and future claims.
– Matthew A. Anderson

3:15 – 3:30 p.m.
BREAK

3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
The Ins and Outs of Conservation Easements
Conservation easements are voluntary agreements through which landowners limit the use and development of their property to permanently preserve its natural or cultural features for the public benefit. Learn the ins and outs of conservation easements to determine if they are right for your clients.
– Amy M. Schwarz & Jocelyn A. Walters-Hird

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Elimination of Bias: Just Deeds
1.0 elimination of bias credit applied for
Discriminatory covenants have been used to keep people of color from buying houses in many Minnesota neighborhoods. The result is a century of segregated communities. Through the Just Deeds project, Minnesotans can acknowledge this discrimination, discharge these covenants and build a foundation for more inclusive communities. In this presentation, Maria Cisneros and Jared Shepherd, two volunteer attorneys with Just Deeds will explain the history of restrictive covenants in Minnesota, how the discharge process works, and how their work is helping to address years of bias and discrimination in housing.
– Maria T. Cisneros & Jared D. Shepherd

LIVE IN-PERSON
Monday, February 2, 2026
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota

ONLINE REPLAYS
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Thursday, March 5, 2026
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 6.5 CLE credits, including 1.0 elimination of bias credit. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.5 credits.

Minnesota CLE also has applied to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 6.5 advanced real estate specialist credits.