New Lawyer Experience

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I want to succeed as a new lawyer.

Is there an app for that?

Even better, there is the…

January 19 & 20, 2012

Minnesota CLE Conference Center

Only $75!

for Lawyers in

Their First 36

Months of Practice

New

Lawyer Kit!

Special Benefits for

First-Year Lawyers

Chance to

Win!

an Apple iPad 2

or iPod Nano

Huge

Discounts!

on Publications

and Season Passes

At this intensive and fun two-day event, you’ll receive

expert, real-world advice from Minnesota lawyers and judges

about Minnesota law, procedure, strategy and practice tips.

New Lawyer

Experience

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Choose from

25 sessions

that teach you how to really

practice law.

Choose from estate planning basics, business entity

selection, advice from judges on courtroom procedure,

ethical tricks and traps, how to take and defend

deposi-tions, handling marital dissoludeposi-tions, how to start a law

firm, the basics of employment law and much, much

more!

Get practical advice from

experienced lawyers in your

field.

Receive practical, real-world advice from

45 experi-enced Minnesota lawyers and judges. Speakers include

lawyers from all areas of practice – small firm, large firm,

solo practitioners, plaintiff’s counsel, defense counsel,

litigators and transactional lawyers.

It’s an unbeatable value!

Your tuition includes two full days of instruction, 350+

pages of valuable course materials on a fully-searchable

CD-ROM and 11.25 credits! It’s an incredible bargain!

Free lunchtime sessions!

Minnesota CLE is excited to offer two free

lunchtime seminars at the 2012 New Lawyer

Experience. Join us for fun, informal

presenta-tions on “Minnesota CLE’s Practice Resources

for New Attorneys” and “Work/Life Balance for

Lawyers 101.”

Register for a

chance to win

great prizes!

You can win an Apple iPad2 or

one of two Apple iPod Nanos!

Prize drawings will take place at

lunch on Thursday, January 19,

at the reception on Thursday, January 19,

and at lunch on Friday, January 20. You must

be present at the prize drawing to win. Any

person may receive an entry slip on Thursday,

January 19 at the Minnesota CLE Conference

Center front desk. Registration for the New

Lawyer Experience is not required.

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The New Lawyer

Experience

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Here’s What

Your Colleagues

Said About Last

Year’s Sessions:

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The judges’ panel was

outstanding in all respects!

Very insightful & interesting.

All the speakers in the “cocktail

party law” session were candid

with responses and seemed

interested in providing info to

new attorneys.

Eric Cooperstein’s ethics

presentation was lively and

interesting. Good practical

pointers and lively delivery.

The entire program exceeded

my expectations.

What is Minnesota CLE?

Minnesota Continuing Legal Education is a not for profit 501(c)3 corporation

established by the Minnesota State Bar Association. It provides continuing

education for all Minnesota lawyers by developing a comprehensive variety of

services including seminars and seminar materials, books and supplements, and

indexes. Minnesota CLE – it’s where the legal community gathers to learn. Find out

more by visiting

www.minncle.org

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Amazing Publications Deals!

Here’s your chance to stock your shelves with terrific

resources at a huge discount. As a program attendee, on

January 19 and 20 only,

if you purchase Minnesota

CLE publications while you are at our conference

center, you’ll receive 50% off all publications – including

Deskbooks, Documents Made Easy and Summary

Guides.

Once-in-a-Lifetime Special Offer on Season

Passes – Half-Price for Two Days Only!

On the days of the seminar, attendees first admitted in 2011 may purchase any

Minnesota CLE Season Pass

SM

_{for half-price! See below for the special benefits}

included with each type of Pass. For more details, visit

www.minncle.org/

SeasonPassSeminar.aspx

. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!

Ask anyone…it’s the best deal in CLE!

New Lawyer Kit

Lawyers in their first year of practice receive a valuable

collection of Minnesota CLE publications and guides, plus a free

one-year subscription to the Online Library, and

The Complete

Lawyer’s Quick Answer Book

with Answers to 101 Questions

Asked by Your Clients, Family and Friends.

4 Types of

Passes From Which

to Choose!

Limited

Unlimited

Webcast

Super

Up to 10

Unlimited

50% off

Unlimited

Live Seminars & Video Replays

50% off

Unlimited

Webcast Seminars

50% off

Minnesota CLE Publications

50% off

Included

Online Library

50% off

Included

Skills Training

Yes

$50 Discount for Current or

Previous Season Passholders

Yes

My CLE Credit

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Schedule

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

LUNCH (boxed lunches provided by Minnesota CLE) 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.

SPECIAL LUNCHEON PRESENTATION

Minnesota CLE’s Practice Resources for

New Attorneys

• Minnesota CLE Publications – Top 10 Resources for New Lawyers Minnesota CLE publications have the forms,

statutes and advice you need to succeed. From

Drafting Wills and Trusts to The Basics of Real Estate Practice, learn all about the most useful CLE books, guides and annotated documents for new attorneys.

– Holly Garland Langworthy

Director of Publications, Minnesota CLE

• Minnesota CLE Webcasts – Live, Online Learning

Learn about the wide variety of webcast programming available from Minnesota CLE.

– Peter H. Berge

Web Education Director, Minnesota CLE

• Minnesota CLE Season Passes – Special Offer for New Lawyers

You’ll discover why Season Passes are the best deal in CLE, and how new lawyers can purchase one for half-off the regular price!

– Tim Morrow

Program Attorney, Minnesota CLE

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

BREAKOUT SESSION A

(choose one)

1)

10 Things You Need to Know for Your

First Family Law Case

From child support to spousal maintenance to advice for your first family law trial, learn the basics of divorce practice from an experienced family lawyer.

– Jason C. Kohlmeyer

2)

Your First Trial: What You Need to

Know to Survive (and give yourself a

better chance to win)

Two experienced trial attorneys will provide you with practical tips and strategies on conduct-ing your first trial; includconduct-ing pretrial preparation, opening and closing arguments, direct and cross examinations, and other considerations. – Deborah A. Ellingboe & William F. Stute

3)

Selecting and Forming Corporate

Entities

2-hour session

Learn the basics of business entity selection, includ-ing the advantages and disadvantages of the various business entities. Plus, advice on drafting articles of incorporation, bylaws, resolutions and other organi-zational documents.

– Kimberly A. Lowe

4)

How to Start a Law Firm:

Important First Steps

Meeting the legal requirements; Creating a business plan; Determining the costs of starting a practice. – Paul M. Floyd & Daniel J. Van Loh

2:00 – 2:15 p.m. BREAK

2:15 – 3:15 p.m.

BREAKOUT SESSION B

(choose one)

Selecting and Forming Corporate

Entities

cont.

5)

Employment Law in Practice

2-hour session

Learn the basics of hiring, testing, reasonable ac-commodation, leaves of absence, wage and hour matters, employment handbooks, discipline and termination.

– Robert C. Boisvert, Jr. & Judith Bevis Langevin

6)

Everything But the Kitchen Sink?

Conducting Effective and Efficient

Written Discovery

Written discovery often constitutes the most time-consuming and resource-draining part of litigation. For these reasons, it is also often the part that trial attorneys most dread. This session will teach you how to take the pain out of the process. Discover how to draft effective requests that are targeted to your litigation strategy. Learn how to prepare requests that are reasonably limited in scope, yet sufficiently broad to obtain what you need. You will also receive sample requests.

– Paul J. Lukas

7)

How to Start a Law Firm: The Best in

Basic Law Office Technology

Word Processing; Case management; Accounting/ time tracking; Communications.

– Todd Scott

3:15 – 3:30 p.m. BREAK

Day 1 – January 19

8:15 – 9:00 a.m.

CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

9:00 – 9:45 a.m.

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

Lawyer, Interrupted:

A Lawyer’s View of Life and the

Practice of Law after Being Hit by

the Proverbial Bus

– Scott W. Wright

9:45 – 10:45 a.m.

Quick Answers to the Legal

Questions that Friends, Relatives

and Strangers Will Ask You at

Cocktail Parties

A team of experts in landlord-tenant law, family law, bankruptcy law and criminal law will answer all the questions that you, as a lawyer, will inevita-bly be asked at cocktail parties.

– Chad A. Kelsch, Dana K. McKenzie, Christy Snow-Kaster & Timothy D. Webb – Jason C. Kohlmeyer, moderator

10:45 – 11:00 a.m. BREAK 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Avoiding Common, Real-World

Ethics Problems

1.0 ethics credit applied for

This session will explore fact patterns that com-monly present ethics problems for lawyers, such as failing to communicate with clients, improperly contacting the opposing party or the court, and mishandling client trust accounts. Learn how to work through the situations and avoid conduct that would violate the Rules of Professional Responsibility.

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2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

BREAKOUT SESSION E

(choose one)

Estate Planning for New Lawyers

(cont.)

15)

How to Proceed Through Probate

Step-by-step through the basic probate

admin-istration process in Minnesota; What to expect and how to effectively manage the process; The different types of decisions that you’ll need to make along the way.

– Andrew M. Baese

16)

Using Negotiation and Settlement

Skills to Your Tactical Advantage

Because the majority of cases settle before trial, your negotiating and settlement skills are often a key component to your client’s success. You will receive helpful tips and strategies designed to gain tactical leverage and maximize your client’s position.

– Cynthia A. Bremer

17)

How to Start a Law Firm: Financing

Your Law Firm

Advice from a lawyer and a banker on options for getting your law firm started on firm financial ground and also for financing an established practice.

– R. Leigh Frost & Mary Stoick

3:00 – 3:15 p.m. BREAK 3:15 – 3:45 p.m.

Pro Bono Opportunities for

New Lawyers

Learn about the many pro bono opportunities avail-able to new lawyers in Minnesota.

– Steve Marchese

3:45 – 4:30 p.m.

Finding and Keeping a Job in Tough

Economic Times: Strategies for New

Lawyers that Really Work

New lawyers admitted in 2011 are entering one of the toughest job markets in years, but great op-portunities still exist. Learn who’s hiring, what legal employers are looking for, what your options are, how pro bono work can help you find a job, network-ing tips, resume advice, how to get noticed as a new lawyer, non-legal job opportunities, and more. Receive practical strategies and tips from five pro-fessionals with their fingers on the pulse of the legal job market – two legal career services professionals, an attorney, a professional career consultant, and the director of a legal recruiting firm.

– Amy Klugherz, Nancy Lochner,

Timothy P. Mahoney & Matthew M. Quinn – Bridgid E. Dowdal, moderator

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

BREAKOUT SESSION C

(choose one)

Employment Law in Practice

(cont.) 8)

Residential and Commercial Real

Estate Transactions: Parties, Terms

and Process

An overview of the parties and documents in-volved in typical residential and commercial real estate transactions.

– Eileen Roberts

9)

How to Take and Defend Depositions

The basic steps for taking fact and expert

depo-sitions; Strategies for preparing witnesses for depositions in civil cases.

– David J.F. Gross

10)

Berge’s Principles of Practicing Law

Mr. Berge reveals principles gleaned from his

years in private practice that new attorneys must know in order to have a successful practice. – Peter H. Berge

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

The Annual

New Lawyer Experience

Reception

Day 2 – January 20

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 9:00 – 10:15 a.m.

Your Day in Court: What to Expect and

What Judges Expect of You

This session provides a unique opportunity to hear directly from the judges. Learn their rules and receive their advice on scheduling matters, working with clerks, proper communication with the courts, and etiquette in the courtroom and chambers.

– Judge Donovan W. Frank, Judge Krista J. Jass, Judge William H. Leary III & Judge Denise D. Reilly – Kevin D. Hofman, moderator

10:15 – 10:30 a.m. BREAK 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Candid Advice for New Lawyers

A panel of attorneys from a wide variety of practice areas will discuss how they developed their prac-tices, and share advice for new lawyers who are

planning to do the same kind of work. Hear what they like about their work, what they find challenging, and what it takes to succeed.

– Allison L. Berres, Colleen Daly, Kelly M. Klun, Marshall S. Lichty & Murad Mohammad – James J. Vedder, moderator

11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. LUNCH (on your own) 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.

SPECIAL LUNCHEON PRESENTATION

Work/Life Balance for Lawyers 101

Law is a stressful profession, and it’s hard to balance your practice with the rest of your life. During this lunchtime presentation, you will learn how to excel professionally without sacrificing time with your family and friends, and other things you enjoy.

– Kendra D. Brodin

12:45 – 1:45 p.m.

BREAKOUT SESSION D

(choose one)

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Estate Planning for New Lawyers

2-hour session

Get tips on designing and drafting an estate plan for individuals with non-taxable estates. Plus, advice on the use of health care directives, statutory short form powers of attorney, trusts, and coordinating beneficiary designations with a client’s estate plan.

– Amy E. Papenhausen & Robin R. Tutt

12)

The Basics of Consumer and Business

Bankruptcy

Learn the important differences between Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, what is included in the property of the estate and what is exempt in Minnesota, how the automatic stay works, and how debts are discharged. – William J. Fisher

13)

How to Handle Your First Criminal

Case: 10 Things You Must Know

From the rights of the defendant to conducting plea negotiations, learn the basics of criminal law defense from an experienced criminal law attorney.

– William K. Bulmer II

14)

How to Develop Your Personal

Injury Case

Evaluating the client and the claim; Fee arrange-ments; Minnesota no-fault law; Working with witnesses; Settlement options.

– Robin S. Landy

1:45 – 2:00 p.m. BREAK

Great

Fun!

Great

_Food!

Great

Prizes!

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Faculty

Andrew M

. Baese

Briggs and Morgan PA Saint Paul

Peter H. Be

rge

Web Education Director Minnesota CLE Saint Paul

Allison L. B

erres

Kroll Ontrack Eden Prairie

Robert C. B

oisvert, Jr.

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. Minneapolis

Cynthia A. B

remer

Ogletree, Deakins, Nas h, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. Minneapolis

Kendra D. Br

odin

Director of Career and Professional Development

St. Thomas School of La w Minneapolis

William K.

Bulmer II

Law Offices of William K . Bulmer II Minneapolis

Eric T. Coo

perstein

Law Office of Eric T. Cooperstein, PL

LC Minneapolis

Colleen Dal

y

Minneapolis Legal Aid Minneapolis

Bridgid E. D

owdal

William Mitchell College of Law Saint Paul

Deborah A

. Ellingboe

Faegre & Benson LLP Minneapolis

William J. F

isher

Gray Plant Mooty Minneapolis

Paul M. Flo

yd

Wallen-Friedman & Flo yd, P.A. Minneapolis

Judge Don

ovan W. Fr

ank

U.S. District Court – Minnesota Saint Paul

R. Leigh Fr

ost

Attorney at Law Saint Paul

David J.F. G

ross

Kevin D. H

ofman

Halleland Habicht, P.A. Minneapolis

Judge Kris

ta J. Jass

Fifth Judicial District Mankato

Chad A. Ke

lsch

Kelsch Law Firm, P.A. Minneapolis

Amy Klugh

erz

Forward Business and Professional Consulting

Minneapolis

Kelly M. Kl

un

Klun Law Firm Ely

Jason C. K

ohlmeyer

Rosengren Kohlmeyer Law Office Chtd. Mankato

Robin S. La

ndy

Hauer Fargione Love Landy & McEllistrem, P.A.

Minneapolis

Judith Bevi

s Langevin

Gray Plant Mooty Minneapolis

Holly Garl

and Langw

orthy

Director of Publications Minnesota CLE

Saint Paul

Judge Will

iam H. Lea

ry III

Second Judicial District

Saint Paul

Marshall S

. Lichty

Hallberg & McClain, P.A . Saint Paul

Nancy Loc

hner

Hamline University School of La w Saint Paul

Kimberly A

. Lowe

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. Minneapolis

Paul J. Luk

as

Nichols Kaster, PLLP Minneapolis

Dana K. M

cKenzie

Wolf, Rohr, McKenzie & Gemberling, P.A.

Saint Paul

Timothy P

. Mahoney

Special Counsel Minneapolis

Steve Mar

chese

Pro Bono Developmen t Director Minnesota State Bar A

ssociation Minneapolis

Murad Mo

hammad

Mohammad & Jaafar-Mohammad, LLC Woodbury

Amy E. Pap

enhausen

Henson & Efron, P.A. Minneapolis

Matthew M

. Quinn

Stearns County Attorney’s Office Saint Cloud

Judge Den

ise D. Reilly

Fourth Judicial District Minneapolis

Eileen Rob

erts

William Mitchell College of Law Saint Paul

Todd Scot

t

Minnesota Lawyers Mu tual Insurance Company Minneapolis

Christy Sno

w-Kaster

Central Minnesota Legal Services

Minneapolis

Mary Stoic

k

Highland Bank Saint Paul

William F. S

tute

Robin R. Tu

tt

Lindquist & Vennum, PL LP Minneapolis

Daniel J. V

an Loh

Deckert & Van Loh, P.A . Maple Grove

James J. V

edder

Moss & Barnett, P.A. Minneapolis

Timothy D

. Webb

Timothy D. Webb, PLLC Minneapolis

Scott W. W

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Credits

Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 10.25 standard CLE credits + 1.0 ethics credit for a total of 11.25 CLE credits. Breakout sessions #4, #7 and #17 each qualify as 1.0 law office management credit. If you attend sessions #4, #7 or #17, you must claim that credit as law office management credit and must deduct those credits from the number of “standard” credits you claim. Please note that of your 45-credit requirement every three years, a maximum of 6.0 credits may be law office management credits. In no case may attendees claim more than 11.25 total credits for this course.

Cancellation / No-Show Policy

Paid registrants who cancel their registration at least 72 hours before the program will receive a full credit on their account; if fewer than 72 hours, a $25 administrative fee will be deducted. Paid registrants who do not cancel, yet fail to attend, forfeit their registration fee and will NOT receive the course materials. Materials will be available for purchase after the course. Passholders may purchase the materials at 50% of the full retail price.

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If you have a disability and need an accommodation in order to attend this seminar, please contact us as soon as possible. Contact Minnesota CLE at 2550 University Avenue West, Suite 160-S, Saint Paul, MN 55114 or call 651-227-8266 or 800-759-8840.

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