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• The Minnesota Twins play the Cleveland Indians on the evening of June 16 and the afternoon of June 17. Target Field is just a short light-rail ride away from the Mall of America.
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3 4 Critical Conversations on Important Legal Policy Issues
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3 8 Brief ‘‘Ed Talks’’ on a Variety of Timely and Provocative Subjects
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3 The President’s Reception, Team Trivia Contest and Other Fun Activities for You and Your Family!
2017 MSBA CONVENTION 10:45 – 11:00 a.m. NETWORKING BREAK
Complimentary Minnesota Craft Beer Tasting and Pool Tournament with a chance to win a Minnesota Prize Package worth hundreds of dollars!
This year’s planners have reimagined the MSBA Convention, combining thoughtful presentations on the legal profession and “critical conversations” about timely legal issues with important updates and provocative “Ed Talks.” It’s a combination that equals Serious Fun.
THURSDAY, JUNE 15
FRANK H. WU Frank H. Wu is a Distinguished Professor at University of California Hastings College of the Law. He previously served as Chancellor and Dean of the school. Wu is the author of Yellow: Race in America Beyond Black and White.
STEVEN J. HARPER Stephen J. Harper is the author of The Lawyer Bubble and the law blog The Belly of the Beast. He is an adjunct professor at Northwestern University.
BREAKOUT SESSION A
BREAKOUT SESSION C
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Critical Conversation: The Impact of New Immigration Policies on Minnesota Families, Businesses and Universities Holly S.A. Eng; Cargill, Inc.; Wayzata Jane Graupman; International Institute of Minnesota; Saint Paul John C. Keller; Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota; Saint Paul Barbara L. Shiels; University of Minnesota Office of the General Counsel; Minneapolis MODERATOR: Sam Myers; Myers Thompson, P.A.; Minneapolis
7:45 – 8:30 a.m.
SUNRISE SESSIONS: • 30 Tech Tips a Lawyer Needs to Know in 45 Minutes
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Todd C. Scott; Minnesota Lawyers Mutual; Minneapolis
Matthew J. Foli; Hennepin County Examiner of Titles Office; Minneapolis
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2017 U.S. Supreme Court Update
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
• Mall Walk
CONVENTION LUNCHEON
Critical Conversation: Innovation in Legal Education – The Future of Legal Education in Minnesota and Beyond Mark C. Gordon; Mitchell Hamline School of Law; Saint Paul Steven J. Harper; Author; Chicago, Illinois Robin Ann Williams; Bassford Remele; Minneapolis Frank H. Wu; University of California Hastings College of the Law; San Francisco, California MODERATOR: Karen Wilson Thissen; Ameriprise Financial; Minneapolis
Top 10 Tasks in Fastcase – Plus 30 Other Tips and Tricks Michael Carlson; Minnesota State Bar Association; Minneapolis Joe Kaczrowski; Minnesota State Bar Association; Minneapolis Edward J. Walters; Fastcase; Washington DC
Associate Justice David R. Stras; Minnesota Supreme Court; Saint Paul Aaron D. Van Oort; Faegre Baker Daniels LLP; Minneapolis
• Sunrise Yoga (Mats provided. No special clothing required.)
4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
Robin Wolpert; MSBA President Sonia Miller-Van Oort; Incoming MSBA President
ED TALKS:
CONVENTION KEYNOTE: Race and Immigration in the 21st Century: Can Lawyers Unite a Divided America?
BREAKOUT SESSION B
• #Say It Forward: Kindness, Compassion, Hope, Love and Healing with Social Tech
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1.0 elimination of bias credit applied for
Associate Justice Paul H. Anderson; Soule & Stull; Minneapolis James C. Backstrom; Dakota County Attorney; Hastings Jean E. Burdorf; Hennepin County Attorney’s Office; Minneapolis Judge Kathleen R. Gearin; JAMS; Minneapolis William M. Ward; State Public Defender; Minnesota Board of Public Defense; Minneapolis MODERATOR: Robin Wolpert; MSBA President
Frank H. Wu; University of California Hastings College of the Law; San Francisco, California
10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
ED TALKS: • Thrive: How to Find Joy in Your Legal Practice
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Sybil L. Dunlop; Greene Espel PLLP; Minneapolis
• Blue Zones: The Secrets of a Long Life
Chief Justice Gildea has served as the Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court since 2010. Prior to that she served as an associate justice from 2006 to 2010 and as a district judge in the Fourth Judicial District from 2005 to 2006.
Danny Buettner; Blue Zones; Minneapolis
Sam J. Glover; Lawyerist.com; Minneapolis Todd C. Scott; Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company; Minneapolis Aaron C. Street; Lawyerist.com; Minneapolis
• (Enter Your Name Here) Care Act: Your Role In Health Reform
8:15 – 8:30 a.m. WELCOME Robin Wolpert; MSBA President
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
State of the Judiciary Address Chief Justice Lorie Skjerven Gildea; Minnesota Supreme Court; Saint Paul
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Vednita Carter; Breaking Free; Saint Paul
Sona Mehring; Founder of CaringBridge; Eagan
• The Future of Minnesota’s Craft Beer and Liquor Industry
Jeffrey O’Brien; Chestnut Cambronne; Minneapolis
4:45 – 6:15 p.m.
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6:15 – 8:00 p.m.
Team Trivia Contest with Trivia Mafia Bring your team or join one there for a chance to win big prizes, including Minnesota Prize Packages worth hundreds of dollars!
• Lead by Example Minneapolis
Sherman Patterson; Minneapolis
• That’s Why They Call It Practicing Law
David Kempston; Law Office of Thomas Mottaz; Coon Rapids
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. NETWORKING BREAK 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Critical Conversation: The Mall of America as Constitutional Battleground – When Rights Collide Susan Gaertner; Gray Plant Mooty; Minneapolis Teresa J. Nelson; American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota; Saint Paul MODERATOR: Eric T. Cooperstein; Law Office of Eric T. Cooperstein PLLC; Minneapolis
12:00 p.m.
PROGRAM CONCLUDES
12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
MSBA ASSEMBLY MEETING (lunch provided)
Dr. Archelle Georgiou; Georgiou Consulting LLC; Minneapolis
SPECIAL THANKS TO CONVENTION SPONSORS Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Call Katie Ward at 651-227-8266 for details.
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The 5 Most Dangerous Scams and Hacks Targeting Lawyers in 2017 – How to Protect Your Firm
• Mall Walk
ED TALKS:
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Critical Conversation: Juvenile Justice Sentencing in Minnesota – The Work of the Special Commission on Juvenile Sentencing for Heinous Crimes
Matthew J. Foli; Hennepin County Examiner of Titles Office; Minneapolis
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
• It’s All about the DEMAND!
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Steven J. Harper; Author; Chicago, Illinois
PASSING OF THE GAVEL
Robin Wolpert; MSBA President
• Sunrise Yoga (Mats provided. No special clothing required.)
NETWORKING BREAK
12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL WELCOME
SUNRISE SESSIONS:
The Role of the Legal Profession in the Trump Era
ANNOUNCEMENTS 8:45 – 9:00 a.m.
7:30 – 8:15 a.m.
3:45 – 4:00 p.m.
8:30 – 8:45 a.m.
CHIEF JUSTICE LORIE SKJERVEN GILDEA
Mark C. Gordon has served as the President and Dean of Mitchell Hamline Law School in Saint Paul since 2015.
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
FRIDAY, JUNE 16 CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
MARK C. GORDON
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7:30 – 8:15 a.m.
WELCOME RECEPTION
What do lawyers, judges, academics, activists, technologists and business leaders have in common? They will all be at the 2017 MSBA Convention engaging in a rich, rewarding educational experience and having Serious Fun.
Packed with stimulating presentations, networking opportunities and special events, the MSBA Convention is an amazing opportunity to experience the Minnesota State Bar Association at its best. This year, you and your family can combine education with relaxation at the Mall of America! Have fun with your family, friends and colleagues…Serious Fun!
2:30 – 2:45 p.m.
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. FireLake Grill, Radisson Blu Mall of America
Attendees will enjoy two lively receptions, a pool tournament, a team trivia contest, sunrise sessions and other fun activities. The MSBA Convention provides numerous opportunities to network with your colleagues in new ways. With all that’s planned, you’re guaranteed to have Serious Fun.
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