On April 2, Asians from across Minnesota will gather at the Capitol to advocate for their communities, meet with legislators, and learn about the legislative process. The day will start with a brief training about how to talk to legislators and go over key priority issues. After the training, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with their Minnesota State Legislators to discuss issues that matter to them and their communities. This event will go from 9am to 4pm.

Priority registration is due by March 13, with a final registration deadline of March 25. Click here to learn more and register.

Writer, Professor, and Director of the Immigration History Center at the University of Minnesota Erika Lee will hold an event for her newest book, America for Americans: A History of Xenophobia in the United States, on March 18^th in St. Paul. This event is sponsored by the Coalition of Asian American Leaders and the East Side Freedom Library. This event is free and open to the public – register here. 

Date & Time: March 18^th | 6pm to 8pm

Location: East Side Freedom Library | 1105 Greenbriar St., Saint Paul, MN 55106

Join the NAAAP Minnesota team as they launch their next initiative, Women in NAAAP; an initiative dedicated to the empowerment of Asian women professionals.

* Learn more about what's to come this year

* Network with Asian American professionals

* Join discussion about women in the workplace, professional and personal growth, and barriers and opportunities for advancement

Agenda:

Logistics Notes:

For additional event and registration information, click here.

Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers encourages applications to serve on its Board of Directors for a 3 year term beginning July 1, 2020. Board members provide strategic direction and oversight to the management of the organization. Applicants should be interested in and committed to the mission and purpose of LCL.

For additional information, contact Joan Bibelhausen, 651-646-5590 or visit the MNICI website.

Build Your Leadership Skills, Build Your Career
Apply for NAPABA’s Leadership Advancement Program

NAPABA’s Leadership Advancement Program is a year-long experiential program targeted at building leadership skills by allowing rising attorneys to step into their own leadership style, while providing an opportunity to foster genuine relationships with peers within the profession, especially between in-house counsel (IHC) and law firm attorneys.

For additional information, visit the NAPABA website.

On behalf of the MHBA, we are proud to announce that our 2020 Annual Gala will be held on Friday, March 6, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton Minneapolis.

Our 2020 Keynote Speaker: Claudia Romo Edelman

This year, we have the honor of hosting Ms. Claudia Romo Edelman, founder of the New York-based non-profit We Are All Human Foundation and formerly of the Executive Office of the Secretary-General of the United Nations. Claudia is dedicated to advancing the agenda of diversity, inclusion, and equity through developing and hosting events on a global, regional, and national scale, along with conducting and publishing research.

A Mexican-Swiss Diplomat, Claudia is also a Founder and Co-Host of ‘Global GoalsCast,’ a podcast distributed by CBS News Digital, which highlights global progress through the stories of champions making a difference.

Through an extraordinary background with global organizations, including the United Nations and the World Economic Forum, Claudia has, for 25 years, worked on humanitarian causes with agencies such as UNICEF, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), and the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. She is an advocate for social causes, a journalist, and a diplomat with a track record on shaping public opinion, building the narrative on perception change, creating global campaigns and mobilization efforts, and leading partnership activation. We are excited to welcome her to Minnesota and hear about her efforts to galvanize our Hispanic community! RSVP online.

On behalf of the Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, you are invited to join us for a panel discussion led by Attorney General Keith Ellison. The discussion topic will be on the challenges encountered by diverse attorneys as well the importance of cultural competency in the legal profession. Attorney General Ellison will be joined by two other prominent attorneys in the community. 

The event will be held at the Minneapolis Club on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. There will be complimentary appetizers and beverages. FBA membership is not required as this is a free event open to everyone.

If you are able to join us, please RSVP to rsvp@zimmreed.com.

Are you familiar with the Dakota County Court System? Do you have experience to share? Join staff from the District Court at Dakota County to speak about what's happening in the courts. This is an opportunity for people to voice concerns, share suggestions, and help the courts understand the court experience and those entering it.

The evening includes a meal, general information about the district court system, and small group discussions. The event is free for participants. Pre-registration is appreciated.

Date: February 11
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Simley High School, Cahill Court, 2920 80th Street East, Inver Grove Heights, MN

Click here for the full flyer.

The next training for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota’s Pro Bono Citizenship Project, which will be hosted by Ballard Spahr, LLP.  Attorneys who are interested in volunteering with ILCM’s Citizenship Pro Bono Project, and have not yet attended one of ILCM’s citizenship trainings can register to attend the CLE. 

The training will take place on February 13, 2020 from 1:00-4:45pm. This training is full. Please email Jess to be added to the waitlist.

Immigration law and policy remain major issues in the United States and there is continued uncertainty for the future with the current administration. This CLE will bring attention to these developments and provide an opportunity for successful immigrant attorneys among us to speak about their careers, going through law school in the United States, obtaining a Minnesota law license, and practicing in different settings. The panel discussion will allow speakers to share successes and challenges as well as discuss implications that possible changes in law and policy could have on future immigrant attorneys.

Lunch and registration begin at 11:15 a.m.

Panelists:

Moderator: Nysha Cornelius | Attorney, Paschal Nwokocha & Chukwu Law Offices LLC

CLE Credits:

1.5 Elimination of Bias CLE Credits applied for | Event Code: 282747

Cost:

Remote Participation: 

Remote participation is available. Please indicate this option when registering. Instructions will be emailed to you the week day prior to the CLE. 

Want more information about the Immigration Law  Section? 
To register with a check, please mail in this registration form.
Need to cancel? Please see our cancellation policy.
Questions? Contact Kayla Erbach  | 612-278-6325

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 Kayla Erbach.  Please provide notification at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations.

For additional information, visit the MSBA website.