HCBA Full-Day and Half-Day CLEs

Full-Day and Half-Day CLEs


	Video Replay Program: Baby Boomers Confronting New Responsibilities: How to Take Care of Aging Parents *3.0 CLE credits applied for.* Wednesday, September 17 8:30 a.m. at HCBA office. Please not: program runs more than 3 hours. TOPICS TO BE COVERED: • Parents who remain at home with in-home help: Finding help for aging parents at home; what are the problems with paying relatives for care? • Finding the right nursing home facility or assisted living situation. Understanding the familial responsibility laws and other responsibilities of those who sign nursing home agreements. • Special panel on senior driving issues, including strategies for taking the car keys away if the situation arises. • What are the legal notification steps that need to be taken when you lose a parent? • How do we define capacity and why is that important? • Long term care insurance—What to look for. How long-term care insurance can help fund home health care, assisted living, memory loss homes, and nursing homes. • How to plan for your family’s goals. FEATURING: • Stuart Bear (course co-chair), Chestnut & Cambronne P.A. • Sonia Miller-Van Oort (course co-chair), Flynn, Gaskins & Bennett L.L.P. • Peter Hendricks, Garvey & Boggio P.A. • Debra Newman, Newman Long Term Care • Jennifer Lammers, Chestnut & Cambronne P.A. • Annette Sandler, Program Supervisor to L’Chaim Senior Services • Kathleen Dempsey, Pathfinder Care Management • Rob Lafleur, Chestnut & Cambronne P. A. • Judge James Rogers, retired • Brent Routman, Merchant & Gould HCBA members: $99 Non-members: $119 CLE ONE CARD holders: No charge Return to Online Calendar to Register for this CLE View/print PDF Flyer with mail-in registration form		Back to HCBA Calendar

	Cross-Cultural Mediation: Communicating Across Cultures - A World View Approach *3.0 CLE credits applied for,* including 3.0 Elimination of Bias, and 3.0 ADR Rule 114 credits. Thursday, September 18 8:30 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. at HCBA office TOPICS TO BE COVERED: • The psychology of intergroup relations. • Definitions and development of the world view framework. • Understanding bias. • Increasing capacity for communication across world views. • Cultural differences in attitudes toward conflict. • A look at racial and ethnic conflict. FEATURING: • Aimee Gourlay (course chairperson), Director, Mediation Center and Senior Fellow, DRI, Hamline University School of Law • Mark McCrea, Department of Labor HCBA members: $125 Non-members: $150 CLE ONE CARD holders: No charge Return to Online Calendar to Register for this CLE View/print PDF Flyer with mail-in registration form		Back to HCBA Calendar

	Law & Literature CLEs Friday, September 19 Law, Literature and Legal Ethics Program 8:30 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. at HCBA office *3.0 CLE credits (Ethics) applied for.* STORIES INCLUDE: “The First and the Last” by John Galsworthy and “The Fabbri Tape” by Louis Auchincloss Law, Literature and Elimination of Bias Program 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at HCBA office **2.5 CLE credits (Bias) applied for.** STORIES INCLUDE: “The Veraswami Story” by Norval Morris and “The Enemy” by Pearl S. Buck PROGRAM FACILITATORS: Larry Buxbaum, HCBA Executive Director, and Timothy Baland, International Judge, Kosovo; Retired Judge, 7th Judicial District. Law, Lit Programs (morning OR afternoon session): HCBA members: $125 Non-members: $150 CLE ONE CARD holders: No charge Law, Lit, Ethics and Elim of Bias (both sessions): HCBA members: $205 Non-members: $250 CLE ONE CARD holders: No charge Return to Online Calendar to Register for this CLE View/print PDF Flyer with mail-in registration form

	Broken Brain CLE Summit The critically-acclaimed play, Broken Brain Summit, has been expanded into a CLE experience like nothing you’ve attended before. This special program will be live at the Hennepin County Bar Association for one day only. Don’t miss this chance to attend a CLE program that will really give your legal mind something to think about. *3.0 CLE credits applied for,* including 3.0 Elimination of Bias credits. Thursday, September 25 1:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. at HCBA office TOPICS TO BE COVERED: • What is a "reasonable accommodation" in the workplace for persons with brain injury? • What are the challenges for the employee with a mental disability, and for the employer? • What are the legal issues under the ADA and other related laws? • What biases do those with brain injuries face in the legal system? • Do these individuals have equal access to justice, and participation in the justice system, including jury selection? • How do the courts determine whether a person with a disability is entitled to protection? FEATURING: • Liz Cutter (chairperson), Assistant Hennepin County Attorney • Carl Warren, Professor, University of Minnesota Law School • Jeanne Calvit, Artistic/Executive Director of Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts • Scotty Reynolds, Director of the Broken Brain Summit Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts ( www.interactcenter.com ) is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating art and challenging views about disability. Thanks to Our Program Sponsors: Sieben, Grose, Von Holtum & Carey, Ltd. Hauer Fargione Love Landy & McEllistrem P.A. Fredrikson & Byron P.A. HCBA members: $125 Non-members: $150 CLE ONE CARD holders: No charge Return to Online Calendar to Register for this CLE View/print PDF Flyer with mail-in registration form

	Jury Selection: Psychology and Technology *3.0 CLE credits applied for.* Friday, September 26 8:30 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. at HCBA office TOPICS TO BE COVERED: • The Golden Rules of Voir Dire. • Common myths and mistakes of Voir Dire. • Using information already available—venue demographics and juror questionnaires. • Maximizing Voir Dire: Oral Voir Dire strategy and jury selection assistance. • The psychology of jury decision making. • The keys to jury persuasion. • Jury predispositions—exploration of the data from Nationwide Jury Research Project. • Understanding juror decision stages. • What is the impact of technology on juries? • How can attorneys successfully convey complex information through technology? • The Impact of computer generated exhibits. • Admissibility issues. • Technology concepts will be demonstrated using a variety of multimedia materials. FEATURING: • Lee Diamondstein, J.D., Vice President, DecisionQuest—Philadelphia • Paul Jepsen, Vice President, DecisionQuest—Minneapolis • Marygrace Schaeffer, Vice President, DecisionQuest—Minneapolis HCBA members: $125 Non-members: $150 CLE ONE CARD holders: No charge Return to Online Calendar to Register for this CLE View/print PDF Flyer with mail-in registration form This program is also available as a Webcast - details here		Back to HCBA Calendar

	Cultural Differences in the Workplace: Solving Conflicts (Video Replay) 3.0 CLE credits applied for, including 3.0 Elimination of Bias. Wednesday, October 15 8:30 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. at HCBA office TOPICS TO BE COVERED: • Three demographic mega-trends—New and updated demographics and material. • Common sources of cross-cultural differences. • Ten core cross-cultural differences. • New skills for the culturally competent attorney. • Take the intercultural conflict style assessment inventory. • Learn how to recognize cultural differences. • Learn how to respect differences and reframe the problem. • Learn how to reconcile differences. • Video vignettes will be used to illustrate the cultural conflict resolution process. FEATURING: David Hunt, J.D., President and CEO of Critical Measures, L.L.C. Critical Measures is a management consulting and training firm specializing in diversity and cultural competence in the workplace. Mr. Hunt has provided diversity training programs for the NCAA, the Minnesota Supreme Court, Aetna, Microsoft, HealthPartners, and a variety of other organizations in Minnesota and throughout the U.S. HCBA members: $99 Non-members: $119 CLE ONE CARD holders: No charge Return to Online Calendar to Register for this CLE View/print PDF Flyer with mail-in registration form

	Unique Pitfalls of Real Estate Legislation *3.0 CLE credits applied for.* Friday, October 17 8:30 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. at HCBA office TOPICS TO BE COVERED: • Challenging Real Estate Values and Calculating Damages • Property Tax Appeals • Special Assessment Claims • Real Estate Claims that Go "Poof" in the Night • The Requirements to Challenge a Land Use Decision • Construction Claims • Land Sales Gone Bad • What to Do when "Kelo" Happens to You or Your Client • The New Eminent Domain Law • A Tenant’s Right to "Just Compensation" • Relocation Benefits. FEATURING: • Michael Mergens (course chair), Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd. • Amy Grady, Robert Hill & Associates • Tamara O’Neill Moreland, Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd. • Larry Martin, LD Martin and Associates • Gary Van Cleve, Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd. • Rob Stefonowicz, Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd. • Tom Harlan, Madigan, Dahl & Harlan, P. A. HCBA members: $125 Non-members: $150 CLE ONE CARD holders: No charge Return to Online Calendar to Register for this CLE View/print PDF Flyer with mail-in registration form

	The Judgment Sponsored by the Debtor/Creditor Section *3.0 CLE credits applied for, including 1.0 Ethics credit.* Wednesday, October 22 8:30 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. at HCBA office TOPICS TO BE COVERED: • When court becomes necessary, this course will explain how to conserve your clients’ resources while effectively and ethically litigating the issues. • Save your clients’ time and money by sharing information and resolving claims before legal action is necessary. • Learn effective strategies at all stages of the lawsuit. • Listen to perspectives from both sides of the suit. • Use proven strategies for collecting money, including wage and bank garnishments, liens, and installment payments. • Hear from those watching from the outside. FEATURING: • Derrick Weber (course chair) and co-chair of the HCBA Debtor/Creditor Section, Messerli & Kramer, P.A. • Mercedes Gustafson, Messerli & Kramer, P. A. • Jeffrey Nicolet, Wagner Falconer & Judd • Michael Johnson, Gurstel, Staloch & Chargo • Patrick Burns, The Office of Lawyers’ Professional Responsibility • David Cherner, ACA International HCBA members: $125 Non-members: $150 CLE ONE CARD holders: No charge Return to Online Calendar to Register for this CLE View/print PDF Flyer with mail-in registration form

	What's Next?: Refresh, Refocus and Recharge Your Legal Career *3.0 CLE credits applied for, including 3.0 Prof. Development credits.* Friday, October 24 8:30 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. at HCBA office TOPICS TO BE COVERED: • Where has your career taken you and how satisfied are you? • Articulate your talent and passion. What makes you happy? What do you do well? • Consider the possibilities of what’s next career-wise. Do you want to continue what you are doing and make it better, or is it time to step out and try something new? • Rebalance your professional, personal, and community activities. • Get serious about creating a future with options. Are they realistic? What may hold you back? • Turning what is next into action. Where do you begin? • How to increase your chances for success. FEATURING: Roy Ginsberg, one of the Twin Cities area’s most experienced attorney-coaches. Roy has practiced law for more than 25 years in large and small firms, and corporate legal departments. Currently he has his own solo practice and is legal marketing ethics counsel to Minnesota Law & Politics and Super Lawyers magazines and FindLaw, a Thomson West company. Roy’s well-rounded perspective serves his coaching clients across the country and he is a frequent lecturer on the ethics of marketing and client service for associations nationwide. More information at www.royginsberg.com. HCBA members: $125 Non-members: $150 CLE ONE CARD holders: No charge Return to Online Calendar to Register for this CLE View/print PDF Flyer with mail-in registration form

	Communications with Clients, Colleagues and the Court - What Actors Can Teach Lawyers 9.0 CLE credits applied for. Day 1: Wednesday, October 29 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at HCBA office Day 2: Thursday, October 30 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at HCBA office DAY 1 TOPICS: Improve communication skills through improvisation techniques: Discussion, demonstration, and participation in simple improvisation structures. Use improvisation skills to reduce stress and conflict in the workplace and increase relaxation. Cultivate your creative thinking skills and learn to think on your feet. Use the art of storytelling to persuade your audience. Learn the key elements of a story and how to present your client’s story in a compelling way. Present the facts so they will be remembered. Convey information by painting pictures with words. Hone your listening skills. Learn to be in the moment at all times and communicate with your heart and mind. Respond more effectively to your opponent’s arguments. Experience the real key to concentration. DAY 2 TOPICS: How can you truly understand your audience and build natural rapport? Who are you presenting your material to and what is it they really want to hear? How can you naturally build a stronger rapport in all your business relationships? Learn the power of empathy and emotional intelligence and see what difference these skills can make in your workplace. FEATURING: Fred McGrath is a communications consultant and President of VisionPoint Communications, LLC. Mr. McGrath has worked and taught with many of the country’s leading improvisation groups over the past 25 years, including L.A.’s The Groundlings, NYC’s Chicago City Limits, and the Dudley Riggs’ Brave New Workshop in Minneapolis. He travels nationally giving keynote addresses, facilitating interactive workshops, and doing one-on-one coaching to enhance professional performance. Among his clients are the HCBA, MSBA, St. Paul Public Schools, Minnesota Special Education mediators, Children’s Hospitals and Clinics, and the University of St. Thomas. Visit his website at www.fredmcgrath.com HCBA members: $395 Non-members: $495 CLE ONE CARD holders: No charge HCBA New Lawyers Section (in practice 6 years or less): $345 Return to Online Calendar to Register for this CLE View/print PDF Flyer with mail-in registration form

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