Upcoming New Lawyers Section Events, Activities, and CLEs:

 New Lawyers Section - CLE opportunity
 Wednesday, January 7
 12 noon, at the HCBA Office

Recess with the Judges:
What I Know Now that I Wish I Would Have Known as a Lawyer
Featuring: Judge Laurie Miller, Fourth Judicial District
1.0 CLE credit applied for.

HCBA Member: $15   Non Member: $30     CLE ONE CARD holder: No Charge
Register today:  Call 612-752-6600 or online.   View/Print PDF.

 

 New Lawyers Section - Volunteer Activity

AchieveMpls - Brown Bag Lunch Presentations to Students

AchieveMpls was founded by education, business, government, and civic leaders who were inspired by the need to join forces to support public education and prepare students for a successful life after high school. Their Brown Bag Luncheons allow professionals to speak to high school students about various professional careers.  There are three upcoming dates to choose from at Minneapolis high schools:

 Thursday, January 8 
 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Washburn High School  ( 201 W 49th St, Minneapolis, 55419 )

Thursday,  January 29 
 from 11:10 a.m. to 11:50 p.m. at Menlo Park High School (1700 Second Street NE Minneapolis, 55418 ) 

Make some time to speak to students this year.  We are looking for individuals who can share a positive and proactive life message with high school students. We bring lunch; you bring your story.  Topics can include:

What your job is like, and how you got there.
Share the details of your work, and what it takes for students to thrive on their own journey.

 What makes someone successful in the workplace.
From resumes to applications, interviewing and after; once you have a job, how do you keep it and move forward in your position? What is networking and how do you use it effectively?

What students should plan for as they head to college.
What is college really like? How to get financial aid? How do you pick a major? Students have many questions when it comes to navigating college.

What is law school really like, and how to get there.
What skills are needed to excel? What is the application process like? What careers are open to you with a law degree? 
 
 A topic of your own choosing.
What is your story? Drawing from your own experiences, share what you wish someone had shared with you.

For more information or to volunteer, contact New Lawyers Community Service Director
Jennifer Mead at JMead@oppenheimer.com or 612-607-7423.

 

 

 New Lawyers Section - General Meeting
 Wednesday, January 14
 12 noon. at the HCBA office, 600 Nicollet Mall, #390, Minneapolis

Join us for the monthly business meeting of the section for updates on current NLS projects and to discuss plans for upcoming programs and initiatives.  All members are welcome. Get involved today!

Contact Joy Hamilton at 612-752-6614 or joy@hcba.org to RSVP or with any questions.


 

New Lawyers Section - Pro Bono Project  

Chrysalis Pro Bono Safety Project Training

Attorneys volunteering with the Chrysalis Pro Bono Safety Project provide pro bono legal representation to low-income battered women seeking orders for protection (OFPs) who have a compelling need for legal assistance. Legal advocates at domestic abuse agencies refer clients; Chrysalis screens clients and gathers case information; and volunteer attorneys represent clients in OFP hearings in Hennepin or Ramsey Counties.

Two part training at the HCBA office takes place on:
Wednesday January 14, and Wednesday, January 21
from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Note in order to be qualified as a Safety Project Attorney you must attend both sessions.
3-4 CLE credits will be applied for.

If interested, please RSVP prior to the training date to New Lawyers Community Service Director
Jennifer Mead at JMead@oppenheimer.com or 612-607-7423.

 



Hennepin County Bar Association
New Lawyers Section - Make the Transition from Law School to Seasoned Pro
 600 Nicollet Mall, #390, Minneapolis, MN 55402    
Phone: 612-752-6600   www.hcba.org