Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association

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  • Thu, July 12, 2018 5:00 PM | Anonymous

    MNAPABA membership is invited to the 14th Annual Twin Cities Diversity in Practice Summer Social on July 12 at Union Restaurant from 5 pm to 8 pm. This event brings together TCDIP members and attorneys of color from across the Twin Cities. The Summer Social is a fun and informal gathering that provides a great opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, make new friends and build a more inclusive legal community. Here is a link for more details and registration.


  • Wed, June 27, 2018 12:00 PM | Anonymous

    The Minneapolis-St. Paul Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society, the Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association's Diversity Committee, and the Hmong American Bar Association present

    Our Mental Health: Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue and The Importance of Self-Care in the Legal Profession

    Being a lawyer can be stressful. Whether you work in pro bono immigration, help clients who lost their home or job, or represent people facing prison, our profession can be emotionally draining. Coming home and listening to the news can be disheartening as well, with stories about Harvey Weinstein, violent white supremacy marches, and attacks on the Department of Justice filling the 24-hour news cycle. All of these factors can cause trauma.

    Please join The Minneapolis-St. Paul Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society, the Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association's Diversity Committee, and the Hmong American Bar Association for a program that will discuss types of trauma, the impact of others’ trauma, our risks, and what to be aware of. Participants will learn self-care techniques that will lessen the impact of our exposure and help us to develop resilience.

    Featuring:

     

     Joan Bibelhausen, Executive Director, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers

    Lunch will be generously provided by Jones Day. 
     
    1.0 hour of Minnesota MCLE credit (Elimination of Bias) is pending approval.
    Wednesday, June 27, 2018 
    12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. CST
    Jones Day
    90 South Seventh Street
    49th Floor
    Minneapolis, MN 55402
    RSVP here
    Not yet a member? Join ACS and add your voice to our growing network. 


    Have you renewed your ACS membership? Do so today!

  • Thu, May 24, 2018 8:00 AM | Anonymous

    You are invited to the 44th Annual Federal Practice Seminar, to be held on May 24, 2018, at Windows on Minnesota on the 50th floor of the IDS Center.

    When

    Thursday, May 24, 2018
    8:00 AM to 6:00 PM CDT
    Add to Calendar

    Where

    Windows on Minnesota
    IDS Center
    80 South 8th St.
    50th Floor
    MinneapolisMN 55402

    Christian Picciolini, co-founder of Life After Hate, will be our Mason Memorial Lunch Speaker. Mr. Picciolini will recount his remarkable journey from life as a neo-nazi skinhead to a new mission fighting hatred and bigotry. Watch his recent appearance on 60 Minutes, click here.

    The innovative plan for the rest of the seminar is equally exciting. Outstanding presenters--which include judges and experts in a variety of fields--will speak on topics spanning federal civil and criminal practice today. In addition to opportunities to network with friends and colleagues, the seminar will feature dynamic speakers on such topics as:

    • Cutting-edge legal issues in cell phone forensics, cryptocurrencies, and email tracking, taught in engaging "Pop-Up Talks" throughout the day;
    • Practical sessions on honing your jury trial and settlement skills;
    • Break-out segments about arbitration, visual advocacy in litigation, and the frontier of surveillance and privacy in criminal law;
    • The rising tide of hate crime in the U.S.; and
    • The annual Supreme Court Review.

    See the detailed agenda here. Numerous CLE credits will be applied for, including elimination of bias credits.

    Windows on Minnesota in the IDS Center is a convenient and exciting venue. The day will begin with a continental breakfast and end with a reception. Please join us.

     

    Registration

    To register, please click the link below. If you have any questions about the event or need reasonable accommodations to participate, please contact Joel Schroeder at jschroeder@bestlaw.com. If you have questions about registration, please contact Morgan Shannon at 612-843-5839 ormshannon@bestlaw.com.  


    FBA Membership is not required.

    We look forward to seeing all of you on May 24!


    Eagerly,

    Hon. Kate Menendez and Joel Schroeder

    Co-Vice Presidents, Legal Education


    Get more information

    Register Now!

  • Wed, May 09, 2018 4:30 PM | Anonymous

    Date: May 9, 2018

    Time: 4:30 PM (Appetizers and drinks will be served before the CLE begins at 5:00 pm)

    Location: MSBA Office: Glacial Lake Room - 600 Nicollet Mall #380, Minneapolis, MN 55402

    Professor Carl Warren, head of the Community Justice Project at St. Thomas will be presenting: Recognizing and Dealing With Bias in the Practice of Law


  • Fri, April 27, 2018 7:30 AM | Anonymous
    Time: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm                       
    Date: April 27, 2018       

    The 2018 MWL Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Minneapolis (1300 Nicollet Mall) and will feature a full day of CLE programming, geared towards the diverse practice areas and experience levels represented by MWL's membership. 

    MWL is honored to welcome morning keynote speaker Michele Coleman Mayes, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for the New York Public Library and past Chair of the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession from 2014-2017.  The 2018 MWL Conference will also incorporate MWL's 46th Annual Meeting as a luncheon program.  To conclude the day MWL is pleased to present an interactive workshop led by Toni HalleenCOO and Co-Owner of Schaefer Halleen, entitled: “Say Yes to Diversity! What Improv can Teach Us About Embracing the ‘Big Tent’”.  

    AFFINITY BAR REGISTRATION DISCOUNT: All Minnesota Affinity Bar Members are welcome to register for the 2018 MWL Conference at the MWL Member rate. (Registrants: simply choose the MWL member rate, and then list your affinity bar on the registration form.)

    https://mwlawyers.site-ym.com/page/Conference2018 


  • Thu, April 26, 2018 4:11 PM | Anonymous

    Fue Lo Thao is the recipient of the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professional of the Year Award. Fue was selected as the recipient of this award due to his commitment in the areas of leadership, community and volunteer efforts and achievements.      

    Congratulations, Fue! 


  • Wed, April 25, 2018 12:00 PM | Anonymous

    Date: April 25, 2018

    Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

    Location: Room 41, Ramsey County Courthouse, 15 West Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102 

    Echoes of War: The Combat Veteran in Criminal Court 

    Presentation By: Brockton Hunter

    Complimentary CLE with light lunch provided. 1 Hour elimination of bias credit approved (#252908). Brockton Hunter is a criminal defense attorney and former Army Scout who has represented Veterans in many high-profile cases. Brock drafted and led passage of Minnesota’s Veterans Sentencing Legislation and has helped pass similar legislation in other states. He has been recognized nationally for his work on behalf of veterans in the criminal courts. This CLE will cover the history of PTSD, its ties to criminal behavior, and how we in the justice system can do a better job with our veterans this time around.

    RSVP Required: criminal.defense.services@gmail.com

    Sponsored by Criminal Defense Services, Inc. 

  • Thu, April 19, 2018 5:30 PM | Anonymous

    Date: April 19, 2018

    Time: 5:30 to 7:30 PM

    Location: Coffman Memorial Union Campus Club at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

    Event Details:  Fundraiser for college-bound API youth. All proceeds raised at the event will help local Asian & Pacific Islander students make college a reality. With your support, APIASF will be able to increase the number of scholarships to students residing in the Twin Cities area.

    This event is free to attend.

    Parking is available in the East River Road Garage (connected to Coffman Memorial Union).

    http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ef4fki9nc8028c10&llr=xy68y9cab

    For more information contact William Cheng at wcheng@naaapmn.org or 763-784-8848
  • Wed, April 18, 2018 5:30 PM | Anonymous

    The We Are All Criminals book reading and happy hour is on April 18, 2018 at 5:30 pm. It's with attorney and author, Emily Baxter, who used to work in public defense here in Minnesota before starting her non-profit. Hennepin County Judge Alexander will also speak. This downtown Minneapolis event is free, with free drinks, free appetizers, and 0.5 CLE credit. To rsvp click here.


  • Thu, April 12, 2018 8:30 AM | Anonymous

    Date: April 12, 2018

    Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am

    Location: 400 South 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415

    “CLE – Compliance with Sick and Safe Time Requirements in Minneapolis and St. Paul”


    In an effort to provide attorneys with the information needed to assist businesses in complying with the new Earned Sick and Save Time (ESST) ordinances in St. Paul and Minneapolis, LegalCORPS invites you to join us for this CLE. You will hear from labor law experts who will provide an overview of the ordinances, hypotheticals in the application of the ordinances, and tips to solve them. In addition, representatives from both cities will discuss compliance and answer questions.

    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cle-compliance-with-sick-and-safe-time-requirements-in-minneapolis-and-st-paul-tickets-44125060243#add-to-calendar-modal 


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