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

9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION

9:05 – 10:05 a.m.
Ethics: Protecting Client Confidences – Lessons from 10 New Attorney-Client Privilege Cases
– Jennifer R. Coates

10:05 – 10:10 a.m.
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10:10 – 11:10 a.m.
The Grieving Attorney: Navigating Loss Without Losing Your Way
Lawyers are not exempt from the personal losses that affect all human beings, whether it’s the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a health diagnosis, or the loss of identity tied to work.  Yet the demands of legal practice often leave little space to grieve. This program explores the grief experience in its many forms, offering insight into types of grief, the grief process, and the toll it can take on a lawyer’s ability to fulfill ethical duties. Through the lens of attorney ethics, we will examine how grief may impact competence, diligence, communication, and client care. The session will highlight relevant rules of professional conduct and other practical strategies for navigating grief with compassion—for ourselves and others—while upholding our responsibilities. We’ll also explore ways to create space for meaning, connection, and healing within a demanding profession.
– Sarah M. MacGillis

11:10 – 11:15 a.m.
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11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
A Year in Review: Update on Attorney Discipline Matters
This session will discuss important recent ethics cases and trends.  Learn what has changed so you can stay informed for the upcoming year.
– Krista Barrie & Jennifer Novak

LIVE IN-PERSON
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota

ONLINE REPLAYS
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Attend online
A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.

$155 MSBA members / $155 paralegals / $175 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 3.0 ethics credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 3.0 credits.