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  • Tue, December 01, 2020 10:36 AM | Deleted user

    The Commission on Judicial Selection recently announced the below new vacancies. Details for each vacancy and its application process are provided below.

    For more information about the application process, please contact the Office of the Governor and Lt. Governor at Judicial.Selection@state.mn.us. For more information about the judicial selection process, please click here.

    Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District (Minneapolis)

    There are two new vacancies in the Fourth Judicial District, occurring upon the retirements of the Honorable Kevin S. Burke and the Honorable Mary R. Vasaly.

    The application process is now open for these vacancies. The Commission is searching for fair, experienced, and civic-minded individuals to serve on the bench and offer their talents to Minnesota’s judicial system. Per statute, the Commission will consider the following qualifications for judicial office: integrity, maturity, health (if job related), judicial temperament, legal knowledge, ability, experience, and community service. The Commission is seeking applicants who reflect Minnesota’s full diversity. 

    Individuals wishing to apply may request an application and application instructions by contacting the Office of the Governor and Lt. Governor via e-mail at Judicial.Selection@state.mn.us. Only one application is required to apply for both vacancies. Application materials are due by close of business on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, and should be addressed to the Chair of the Commission, Ms. Erin Sindberg Porter. The Commission expects to hold interviews in mid-January 2021. 

    Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District (Fergus Falls)

    There is one new vacancy in the Seventh Judicial District, occurring upon the retirement of the Honorable Barbara R. Hanson. 

    The Commission is searching for fair, experienced, and civic-minded individuals to serve on the bench and offer their talents and services to Minnesota’s judicial system. Per statute, the Commission will consider the following qualifications for judicial office: integrity, maturity, health (if job related), judicial temperament, legal knowledge, ability, experience, and community service. The Commission is seeking applicants who reflect Minnesota’s full diversity.

    Individuals wishing to apply may request an application by contacting the Office of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor via e-mail Judicial.Selection@state.mn.us.

    Application materials are due by close of business on Monday, December 7, 2020 and should be addressed to the Chair of the Commission, Ms. Erin Sindberg Porter. The Commission expects to hold interviews in late December.

    Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals (St. Paul)

    There are two new vacancies on the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals, occurring upon the expiration of the terms of Judges David A. Stofferahn and Deborah K. Sundquist.

    The Committee is searching for fair, experienced, and civic-minded individuals to serve on the bench and offer their talents to Minnesota’s judicial system. Per statute, candidates must be learned in the law, have been licensed to practice law for at least five years, and have experience with and knowledge of workers’ compensation and the workers’ compensation laws of Minnesota. In addition, the Commission will consider the following qualifications for judicial office: integrity, maturity, health (if job related), judicial temperament, legal knowledge, ability, experience, and community service. The Commission is seeking applicants who reflect Minnesota’s full diversity.

    Individuals wishing to apply may request an application by contacting the Office of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor via e-mail Judicial.Selection@state.mn.us.

    Application materials are due by close of business on Friday, December 4, 2020 and should be addressed to the Chair of the Commission, Ms. Erin Sindberg Porter. The Commission expects to hold interviews in mid-December.

  • Fri, November 20, 2020 5:25 AM | Deleted user

    Program Description:

    Diversity and inclusion in the life sciences industry is critical, not only to gain insights and foster innovative ideas from people of different backgrounds, but also to address the needs of the diverse populations that life sciences companies serve.  However, a 2019 survey of biotech companies indicates that many companies in this space still have a long way to go in their representation of diverse populations at the executive and board levels and in implementing D & I programs at their organizations. 

    Incorporating D&I efforts into all aspects of a company's operations, giving everyone a chance to thrive and advance, not only has been shown to lead to greater business growth and successes, it provides a richer experience for all stakeholders and is just the right thing to do. 

    Come hear three diverse women legal leaders from Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and Nestlé Health Sciences discuss why D&I is particularly important in the life sciences industry – the unique challenges, concerns and opportunities – and how their companies are working to move the needle forward both internally and through their engagement with external partners.

    Presentation Panelists:

    Desiree Ralls-Morrison, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | Boston Scientific
    Malini Moorthy, Vice President and Chief Deputy General Counsel | Medtronic
    Sheea Sybblis, Associate General Counsel | Nestlé Health Science - NYC

    Moderator:

    Patricia Kaufman, Partner | Stinson LLP

    CLE Credits:

    1.0 Elimination of Bias CLE Credit applied for | Event code: TBD      

    Remote Participation: 

    Webcast and/or phone participation is available. Please indicate your remote option for dial-in when registering. Instructions will be sent via e-mail a day prior to the program.

    Cost:

    FDD Law Section Members:  Free
    MSBA Members not in the FDD Law Section:  $10.00
    Non-MSBA Members:  $15.00
    Law Students: Free

    Join the Food Drug & Device Law Section: MSBA members who are not members of this Section can join the Section and attend this CLE for free. Click here to add the section to your MSBA membership and then contact Geen Mui at gmui@mnbars.org to register for this CLE at no cost.

    Deadline to Register: November 27, 2020

    Want more information about the Food, Drug & Device Law Section
    To register with a check, please mail in this registration form.
    Need to cancel? Please see our cancellation policy.
    Questions? Contact Geen Mui | 612-278-6346 

    The MSBA is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all members can participate fully. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please notify Geen Mui via phone or email: gmui@mnbars.org.  Please provide notification at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations. Thank you.

    Visit the Minnesota Bar website for additional information.
  • Fri, November 13, 2020 12:23 PM | Deleted user

    The Office of Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan Appointments Team will be hosting a webinar describing the appointments process for State boards and commissions. The Governor and Lieutenant Governor are seeking qualified and diverse individuals who are passionate about using their knowledge, skills, and lived experiences to serve the state of Minnesota.

    The webinar will be held three times next week: November 19 (6:00 pm), November 20 (9:00 am), and November 21 (11:00 am). Each option will last about 30 minutes. The deadline for RSVP and reasonable accommodation for the November 19 and 20 webinars is November 17 at 5:00 pm. The deadline for RSVP and reasonable accommodation for the November 21 webinar is November 19 at 10:00 am.

    Please RSVP by sending your nameemailphone number, and employer’s/organization’s name to gov.appointments@state.mn.us. Please include any requests for a reasonable accommodations in your RSVP, or call Madelyn Nelson at (651) 368-3080.

    For more information about the state’s more than 100 boards and commissions, including open positions, please click here. For questions about the process or how to become involved, please contact gov.appointments@state.mn.us.

  • Fri, November 13, 2020 6:36 AM | Deleted user

    The Page Education Foundation will be hosting its first ever Virtual Justice Alan Page Elimination of Bias CLE Seminar on December 4, 9:00-11:00 am CST, as part of its efforts to build awareness of ethics and the elimination of bias in the law.

    This year’s theme is Recruitment and Retention of Professionals of Color in the Law Industry. The discussion will include attrition rates and barriers professionals of color face while trying to climb the corporate ladder. Speakers include:

    Traci V. Bransford, Attorney and Partner at Stinson LLP, who will speak on the issues faced by BIPOC in the law field and her personal experience making partner; and

    Kevin Warren, Commissioner of the Big Ten Conference, who has done tremendous work diversifying the Minnesota Vikings and now the Big Ten Conference will speak on where we go from here and what actionable steps we can take to make systemic change.

    Tickets are currently sold at an early bird rate of $75 until November 20. Proceeds benefit the Page Education Foundation to support its mission of encouraging Minnesota students of color to pursue post-secondary education. Please click here to purchase tickets or for more information.


  • Fri, November 13, 2020 6:19 AM | Deleted user

    We're excited to bring The Women in Law & Leadership [Virtual Summit] to Minneapolis on 12/8 and would like to invite you to attend. This is not a boring-zoom/webinar-type-meeting! You will be able to move from table to table and network face to face on our new-state-of-art platform. We will explore topics from 'Dealing with Unconscious Bias' to 'Mentor and Sponsorship' with speakers from Best Buy, 3M, Land O'Lakes, Target, Wells Fargo, Cargill...

    For additional information, visit The Women in Law & Leadership website.

  • Fri, October 23, 2020 6:04 AM | Deleted user

    Here's the big idea... Everyone has a leadership voice, whether they know it or not. From the most quiet to the most gregarious, we all have the ability to lead others.

    The problem is... Most people don’t know their leadership voice or how to use it. Some don’t know what it is, others are insecure in their voice and have been told it is unimportant, and others immaturely overuse their voice and dominate the airwaves.

    Welcome to the 5 Voices™... The 5 Voices™ is designed to help every individual discover their leadership voice and be empowered to use it effectively.

    For additional information, contact NAAAP MN, hellomn@naaap.org, 763-784-8848

    Click here to register for the event. 

  • Mon, October 19, 2020 6:26 AM | Deleted user

    Please join the Arizona Asian American Bar Association (AAABA) virtually for its annual banquet on October 20, featuring keynote speaker Ivan Fong, General Counsel of 3M.  For more information and to RSVP, please visit AAABA’s website or email AAABA President Tony King at aking@swlaw.com.


  • Tue, October 13, 2020 9:51 AM | Deleted user

    The Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans is happy to announce a joint event with the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office to provide a free online webinar on voter information and to address any pandemic-related changes to voting in the 2020 elections. The Council will have the privilege of hosting the Minnesota Secretary of State, Steve Simon, and Minnesota’s Director of Elections, David Maeda, as they provide insights on the current election and answer questions from Asian Pacific Minnesotan voters.

    For more information and latest updates, please go to the Facebook event page. If you would like to submit a question to the panelists in advance, please email Anjuli Cameron at Anjuli.Cameron@state.mn.us.

  • Mon, October 05, 2020 5:42 PM | Deleted user

    The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) is thrilled to launch a series of virtual conversations with writers across genres discussing the experience of migration, leaving one’s home, and creating a new one. Three to four times a year, ILCM will feature writers of nonfiction, fiction, graphic novels, children’s books, and more who are offering new insights and inspiring meaningful dialogue on political and personal issues.

    The premiere of Perspectives will be held on October 8, at 7:30 pm CST, featuring Jia Lynn Yang, Deputy National Editor of the New York Times and author of One Mighty and Irresistible Tide: The Epic Struggle Over American Immigration, 1924-1965. For more information or to register, please see here. Please register by October 7 to receive a link in time for the event.

  • Fri, September 25, 2020 3:04 PM | Deleted user

    The Diversity Committee of the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Minnesota Chapter, along with the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers and the Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association are pleased to host a two-hour CLE event on the topic of voter suppression and the impact of COVID-19 on voting rights for the 2020 State and National elections.

    The presenters will discuss both historical and current issues surrounding the topic. Topics include:

    • A historical context regarding voter suppression, addressing issues of disenfranchisement and myth(s) about voter fraud;
    • The Voting Rights Act in general and how it manifests itself in Minnesota;
    • Voter suppression in Minnesota;
    • How grassroots and other organizations support people who feel there is a disconnect between registering to vote and the importance of staying engaged to hold leaders accountable; 
    • Voting from home;
    • Serving as a voting judge; and
    • Litigation around the country amid COVID-19 and mail-in voting.

    For more information on this CLE and to register, please click here.

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