Minnesota CLE

🌟 We’re Grateful for the Support of Wells Fargo Private Bank! 🌟

Thank you to Wells Fargo Private Bank for being a Gold Sponsor of our upcoming Probate & Trust Law Conference. Their partnership and generosity help us deliver a conference experience that is both educational and enjoyable for our attendees.

We’d also like to recognize their additional sponsorship of the Reception, helping create opportunities for connection and engagement.

We truly appreciate their continued support and dedication to our conference community!


Register here: https://www.minncle.org/seminar/1051792601

👏 A Special Thank You to Capital First Trust Company! 👏

As a longtime supporter of our Probate & Trust Law Conference, Capital First Trust Company continues to make a meaningful impact through their Gold Sponsorship.

Because of partners like them, we are able to provide attendees with high-quality education, networking opportunities, and a welcoming conference atmosphere.

We are also excited to recognize Capital First as this year’s sponsor of the Luncheon. Thank you for helping make this event memorable for everyone attending!

The Complete Probate Lawyer is today's live, in-person seminar at the Minnesota CLE Conference Center. Course Chair Andrew P. Gregory started things off, introducing presenters, (and authors), Camry M. Fielders & Leina D. Holte who discussed the first chapter of the book, appropriately titled "Getting Started". All attendees received "The Complete Probate Lawyer’s Quick Answer Book, both in hard copy and online. More great sessions today!
Online replays are available on June 16 and 29; register here: https://www.minncle.org/seminar/2553462601 Replay registrants receive the online book.

Today's live, in-person seminar is The Complete Civil Litigator, where experienced civil litigators answered questions discussed in "The Complete Civil Litigator’s Quick Answer Book, 2nd Edition", which all attendees received both hard copy and online access. In a mid-morning session, presenters Shawn M. Raiter & Genevieve M. Zimmerman discussed "Class Actions and Multi-District Litigations (MDLs)"
Online replays, (with online book access), are available on three dates: June 10, June 26, and July 1; click here to register, (and select your preferred date): https://www.minncle.org/seminar/2553282601

✨ Thank You to Our Gold Sponsor, Evercore Wealth Management & Trust Company! ✨

We are proud to recognize Evercore Wealth Management & Trust Company as a Gold Sponsor of this year’s Probate & Trust Law Conference. Their continued support helps us create an educational, engaging, and enjoyable experience for all attendees.

We are especially grateful for their additional support as the sponsor of our Tote Bags. Thank you for your generosity and commitment to our probate community!

Today's live, in-person seminar is How to Become a Successful Real Estate Lawyer. Our first session was "Understanding the Commercial Purchase Agreement" with Course Chair Marvin A. Liszt, followed by "Title Insurance: The Difference Between Closing Deals and Cleaning Up Messes" presented by Barbara B. Gilmore. More great sessions to come!
Online replays are available June 1 and 17, click here to register: https://www.minncle.org/seminar/2553682601

The final breakouts of the 2026 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute included: Open Forum on EEO/DEI Policies and Compliance; Termination Meetings; When Multiple Leave Laws Apply; and more!
The final Plenary session was Evaluating and De-escalating Workplace Conflicts Without Bias, with Aimee R. Gourlay & Arianna Lee.
A big thank you to all our attendees, presenters, sponsors and exhibitors this year. See you in 2027!

Day 2's luncheon was terrific at the 2026 Employment Law Institute, and a great break in the day.

Breakout Sessions have begun for Day 2 of the 2026 Employment Law Institute! A few highlights before lunch: Field Guide to Noncompetes; Answers to 14 Key Employment Law Questions; and the Minnesota State Court Judges Panel.
After a fruit kebab break, more sessions included: Workplace Accommodations; MDHR Update with the General Counsel; and From “Reverse Recruiting” to Interview Co-Pilots and Beyond. More breakouts to come after lunch!

Day 2 Plenary Sessions are underway at the 2026 Employment Law Institute! The day began with the "2026 Minnesota Update" with Gina K. Janeiro. The Alternate Plenary was "Employee Speech: Assessing What’s Protected, Identifying Defensible Responses, and Recognizing When Silence Creates Risk" with Dionne W. Blake, Richard A. Konkoly-Thege & Michael J. Moberg. Main Plenaries continued with "2026 NLRB Update from General Counsel Carey – Key Developments for the Employment Lawyer" with Crystal Stowe Carey and "The Annual U.S. Supreme Court Update" with Steven Andrew Smith.