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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:15 PM
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FREE for All 2026 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute Attendees (in person or replay)!
This course is presented by 2026 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute faculty as an added bonus to that Institute’s attendees – with registration open to anyone interested in this important content! Attendees of the 2026 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute may register for free using the code received at the Institute.
This seminar’s materials are the Preventing and Addressing Workplace Sexual Harassment Handbook – a must-have reference guide for the topics discussed at the course!
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
Welcome & Introduction
– Tina Burnside, Judith Bevis Langevin & Lawrence P. Schaefer (course co-chairs)
9:05 – 9:35 a.m.
Defining the Line – What Constitutes Unlawful Sexual Harassment
– Terran C. Chambers & David E. Schlesinger
9:35 – 10:05 a.m.
From Performative to Purposeful – Creating Effective Anti-Harassment Policies and Procedures
– Jenny Gassman-Pines
10:05 – 10:35 a.m.
How to Create Sexual Harassment Trainings that Build a Culture of Safety and Respect
– Fran A. Sepler
10:35 – 10:45 a.m.
BREAK
10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
Best Practices for Investigating and Responding to Sexual Harassment Claims
– Fran A. Sepler
11:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Litigating a Sexual Harassment Case: Tactical Perspectives from Plaintiff and Defense Counsel
– Jacalyn N. Chinander & Lawrence P. Schaefer
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (on your own)
12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Don’t Forget About the National Labor Relations Act – Labor Law Considerations for Union and Non-Union Workplaces
– Jessica M. Marsh & Michael J. Moberg
1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Guidance for Managing Sexual Harassment Allegations Involving Public Employers
– Toni D. Newborn
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Beyond the Office Walls – Strategies for Addressing Electronic Harassment
– Judith Bevis Langevin & Nicholas G.B. May
2:00 – 2:05 p.m.
BREAK
2:05 – 2:35 p.m.
Practical and Tactical Considerations for Managing Sexual Harassment Allegations Involving a Person with Power and Position
– Judith Bevis Langevin & Nicholas G.B. May
2:35 – 2:45 p.m.
BREAK
SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND WORKERS AT HEIGHTENED RISK
2:45 – 3:15 p.m.
Breaking the Silence – Handling Sexual Harassment Cases Involving Undocumented Workers
– Brian L. Aust & Rebecca J. Bernhard
3:15 – 3:45 p.m.
The Dynamics of Difference – Addressing Sexual Harassment of Workers with Disabilities
– Frances E. Baillon & Phillip M. Kitzer
3:45 – 4:15 p.m.
Creating Safe Workplaces Amid a Changing Landscape – Navigating Sexual Harassment of Workers Based on Their Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity
– Megan L. Anderson & Caitlin R. Gehlen
LIVE IN-PERSON
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ONLINE REPLAYS
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Thursday, September 10, 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:
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 standard CLE credits. 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 MSBA labor and employment law specialist credits.
Minnesota CLE will apply to the Human Resource Certification Institute for 6.0 HR (General) recertification credit hours.
Minnesota CLE is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. This program is valid for 6.0 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.
