Join MHBA on September 18th for a candid discussion about what it means to build a career in labor and employment law. The three distinguished panelists will discuss: 

•                    the day-to-day tasks of an employment lawyer,

•                    how they achieved success in their careers,

•                    what motivated them to pursue employment law, and

•                    what are some diversity and inclusion issues unique to employment law.

The panelists for this great event are:

•                    Lori Lannan: Director of Employment Law at SUPERVALU, Inc.

•                    Ryan Conners: Founder and shareholder at the local plaintiff's side firm Leland Conners

•                    Veena Iyer: Shareholder in the Labor & Employment group at Nilan Johnson Lewis

•                    Miguel Pozo: Shareholder in the Labor & Employment group at Cozen O’Connor

The event will take place on September 18th at Nilan Johnson Lewis (120 S. 6th Street, Suite 400). There will be a reception/social event starting at 5 p.m., and the presentation will start promptly at 6 p.m. Though the event is geared toward law students and younger attorneys, all are welcome. CLE credit will be given.

Please RSVP to Pablo Orozco at porozco@nilanjohnson.com.

The Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association, Hispanic National Bar Association, Region XI, Volunteers Lawyers Network and The Advocates for Human Rights, in partnership, are offering the following CLE:

The Border is Here: Timely Opportunities for Legal Volunteers in Minnesota, Session One-No Immigration Experience Necessary!

Date/Time:     Thursday, July 19, 2018, 12:00-1:30pm

Location:        Nilan Johnson Lewis, PA
                        Canadian Pacific Plaza
                        120 South Sixth Street
                        Suite 400
                        Minneapolis, MN 55402

Presenters:    Michele Garnett McKenzie
                         Colleen Beebe Purisaca 
                         Michelle Rivero
                         Alison Griffith

Description:  There is a crisis in our land. There is a groundswell of volunteers wanting to help.  The need to address the crisis is not limited to the border. There is a lot for legal volunteers to do in Minnesota-and you don't need to be an immigration lawyer to help. Are you a lawyer without immigration experience wondering where you fit in? This is the CLE for you. 

Topics Covered:

• Putting the crisis into context: the unaccompanied minor waves beginning in 2014 and the current border surge of parents and children. What is the Minnesota connection to these surges?
• What's happening with immigration enforcement and detention in Minnesota.
• What organizations are working on these issues in Minnesota and what are their volunteer needs
• How non-immigration lawyers and other legal professionals can help

Note: This CLE will not address current travel ban issues.

Cost: FREE

To Register:    Click here.

1.5 CLE Standard Credits will be applied for.

This event is also co-sponsored by American Immigration Lawyers Association-MN/Dakotas Chapter.

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.

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
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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
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Where

Windows on Minnesota
IDS Center
80 South 8th St.
50th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 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

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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

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 Halleen, COO 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 

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!