Minnesota CLE - Practice Management Courses

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  • Counseling the Startup: Legal Strategy for High-Growth Ventures

    Representing a “tech startup” or other venture that will seek outside investment during the early years of its operations offers challenges that attorneys won’t face when representing a traditional small business. Startup founders (also known as “entrepreneurs”) have different personalities, goals and objectives than small business owners, and accordingly will have different needs for legal services. When working with startups, you will often find yourself as an “outside general coun... More Info

    $100
    2General Credits

  • From Screen to Courtroom: Practical Trial Lessons for Litigators from Film

    This CLE program explores what litigators can learn from film, using carefully selected movie scenes to highlight practical lessons for trial practice. Through six films and seven core subject areas—plus an additional segment featuring notable omissions—participants will examine how cinematic depictions, while dramatized, often reflect real-world litigation dynamics and strategic considerations. The program invites attendees to revisit familiar movies with a more analytical lens, uncove... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Understanding the Four Types of Intellectual Property: A Practical Introduction

    This CLE course provides an overview of the four main types of intellectual property—patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyright—covering what each protects, when they apply, and practical tips for their use. The course is designed to help attorneys recognize when intellectual property issues may arise and ensure they are appropriately addressed when advising clients, whether directly or in collaboration with or referral to intellectual property counsel. More Info

    $100
    2General Credits

  • So You Think You Want to Be a Criminal Defense Lawyer? A Practical Guide from First Meeting to Final Plea

    This CLE program offers a practical, step-by-step overview of a criminal case from the defense perspective, beginning with the initial client interview and ending with plea negotiations and final deadlines. The course covers key stages including bail and first appearances, discovery, speedy trial issues, affirmative defenses, pre-trial motions, and scheduling orders, with an emphasis on real-world decision-making and case management. Designed for newer attorneys and those transitioning... More Info

    $100
    2General Credits

  • Your AI Use Might Be an Ethics Violation: Evaluating Today’s AI Providers Using the Ethics Zone Framework

    Are you using AI to draft briefs, analyze case law, or communicate with clients? Depending on which plan you're on, you may already be in violation of your ethical obligations, and most lawyers have no idea. AI tools have enormous potential to transform legal practice, but they carry drastically different levels of appropriateness depending on the type of work involved. Not all AI subscriptions are created equal: different plans at the same provider can have radically different terms governing... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • ACEs and Alcohol Use Disorder in Custody Cases: Practical Tools and Strategies for Family Law Practitioners

    This CLE course is designed for family law attorneys handling custody disputes involving parental substance use. It provides an evidence-based overview of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and explains how these issues intersect with best-interest standards in custody litigation. Participants will gain practical insight into how AUD affects parenting capacity, how ACEs impact child development, and how to evaluate and present related evidence in contest... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Your Client’s Story: Connecting with the Jury from Opening to Closing

    This CLE program explores the strategic and persuasive craft of opening statements and closing arguments in jury trials. These critical advocacy moments provide counsel with the opportunity to introduce the client as a person, establish credibility, and frame the narrative that will guide the jury’s understanding of the evidence and the law. Effective openings and closings require more than polished rhetoric; they demand thoughtful alignment with trial strategy, case themes, and juror expectat... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Crimmigration: Avoid Giving Bad Advice to Immigrant Defendants

    This CLE course focuses on how criminal proceedings can directly affect a non-citizen’s immigration status and long-term ability to remain in the United States. By exploring the overlap between criminal defense and immigration law, the program provides practical guidance for identifying issues that may trigger adverse immigration outcomes. Participants will learn how to provide accurate, legally sound advice to immigrant clients, minimize avoidable mistakes, and uphold the ethical and... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Professional Responsibility in Law Firm Transitions

    This ethics-focused CLE program examining the professional responsibility obligations implicated in law firm sales, acquisitions, mergers, and internal transitions. The course centers on the Rules of Professional Conduct governing client protection, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, fee arrangements, supervision, and competent representation during periods of firm change. Participants will explore the ethics rules applicable to selling and purchasing a law firm, including client n... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Fueling Legal Growth with AI and Analytics

    As artificial intelligence transforms the legal landscape, attorneys must navigate how to adopt these tools responsibly while enhancing client service and operational efficiency. This CLE course explores how generative AI and legal spend analytics can be strategically integrated into legal workflows to improve outcomes, streamline processes, and align with evolving client expectations. Participants will learn a structured framework for evaluating current legal services and identifying a... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Cracking the Code: An Introduction to Federal Court Procedure

    This CLE course provides a comprehensive overview of procedural law and practice in the federal court system. Attendees will learn key topics including subject matter and personal jurisdiction, procedural and local rules, and the initiation of civil cases. The course also covers motion practice, equipping attorneys with the tools to effectively navigate filings, respond to procedural challenges, and avoid common pitfalls. Ideal for litigators who practice—or plan to practice—in federal... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Navigating the Policy Process: A Legal Approach to Legislative Advocacy

    Corporations, public interest groups, governmental entities and other clients frequently seek advice on legislative matters. Lawyers need to know how to access and communicate legislative information. Lawyers should be knowledgeable about legislative processes and trained in effective advocacy techniques in order to competently present legislative matters to policy makers. This CLE course is designed to provide practicing attorneys strategies for collecting, analyzing, assimilating... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Shaping Deposition Testimony to Win Your Case

    Depositions can make or break a case. This CLE course explores how attorneys can strategically shape testimony to strengthen arguments, secure favorable outcomes, and avoid pitfalls that undermine credibility. Through practical, field-tested techniques, participants will learn how to: Prepare fact and expert witnesses to deliver clear, compelling, and consistent testimony Use depositions to control the narrative and lock in advantageous facts Lay the groundwork for summary judgmen... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Mindful Lawyering: Emotional Intelligence in Mediation and Legal Practice

    This CLE program explores how mindfulness and emotional intelligence can enhance mediation and everyday legal practice. Drawing on both litigation and dispute resolution perspectives, the session offers practical tools to help attorneys: Navigate stressful moments with greater clarity and professionalism Recognize when reactivity undermines communication and outcomes Apply mindfulness strategies to pause, reset, and respond more effectively Integrate emotional intelligence into ethic... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Raising the Bar on Mental and Emotional Well Being in the Legal Profession

    In the high-stakes world of law, stress is often seen as an inevitable part of the job. This CLE course invites legal professionals to pause, reflect, and explore practical ways to reduce stress and cultivate a more balanced life. Through engaging discussions and real-world scenarios, participants will identify common sources of stress within various types of law practices, and discover actionable strategies to manage and mitigate that stress. They will also learn techniques to foster... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Regulate, Respond, and Resilience: Trauma-Informed Strategies for Attorneys

    The legal profession is inherently high-stress, often exposing attorneys and staff to significant personal and vicarious trauma, which can compromise well-being, team dynamics, and overall firm competence. This CLE course moves beyond individual coping to focus on organizational and leadership strategies for building a truly resilient legal workplace. Attendees will learn how chronic stress and trauma affect the high-performance demands of legal work, from competency to ethical conduct.... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Local Government Law 101: Foundations for Legal Practice

    Many lawyers and most laypeople take for granted the services provided and regulations imposed by their “home town”. But they rarely think about why and how those services and regulations come to be. Local taxes may raise their ire and land use decisions may cause them distress, but their usual reaction is that the local authorities have somehow got it wrong. This CLE course will explain the framework of municipalities, school districts and municipal authorities, the extent of their... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Practicing Law with AI: Preserving Quality and Professional Responsibility

    This CLE course offers a deeper exploration of the evolving landscape of AI in legal practice. Attendees will learn about the growing array of AI tools available to lawyers, including a comparison between general-use chatbots and large language models (LLMs) versus legal-specific platforms. The course also addresses ongoing risks—such as inaccuracies and ethical pitfalls—and reviews recent case law that highlights the legal and ethical implications of using AI in the practice of law. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • The Lawyer’s Playbook: Managing Egos, Elites, and NFL Expectations

    As Nassim Taleb reminds us, “Nothing is more permanent than ‘temporary’ arrangements.” In today’s volatile sports landscape, lawyers advising athletes, agents, and institutions face just that — shifting rules and unpredictable risks. This CLE program examines current legal and compliance challenges in professional and collegiate sports, with case studies from the NFL, NCAA, and Washington’s WIAA. Topics include managing high-profile and high-maintenance clients, navigating ethical gray... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Privacy, Data Security and Cyberattacks: Overview, Prevention and Proactive Responses

    Your law firm holds a significant amount of data, including personally identifiable information of your clients and sensitive, confidential information. How are you protecting it? Attorneys have an ethical obligation to prevent unauthorized access and disclosure -- is your network secure? Many law firms have been hacked. Do you have a plan to recover from a cyberattack? In this CLE course, you will learn about protecting information, training your lawyers and staff to recognize common... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Ethical Armor: Leveraging the Rules of Professional Conduct Against Problem Clients

    Even the most skilled attorney can find themselves in ethical quicksand when dealing with disorganized, demanding, or disappearing clients. This practical CLE program examines how the Rules of Professional Conduct—particularly those governing competence, scope of representation, and diligence—can be used not just as compliance obligations, but as protective armor. Using real-world examples and strategies, the session explores how to define engagement boundaries, document communications... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Leading Lawyers Through Change: Breaking the Resistance Cycle

    Designed for attorneys, firm leaders, and in-house counsel, this CLE course provides neuroscience-informed tools to lead through resistance and drive change in legal environments. Instead of abstract theory, participants will gain practical strategies tailored to the dynamics of law firms and legal departments. Through real-world examples, participants will learn how the brain processes change, why resistance arises even among high performers, and how to guide teams through transitions... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Building an AI Governance Framework for Your Law Firm: Policies, Procedures, and Ongoing Compliance

    As artificial intelligence tools become more deeply embedded in legal practice, law firms must develop practical systems to manage both the opportunities and the risks they present. This CLE program offers a structured framework for building and implementing internal AI governance policies. Participants will learn how to translate high-level principles into day-to-day practices that safeguard client information, address ethical risks such as confidentiality and competency, and ensure r... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • From Prompt to Practice: Using AI in The Legal Field

    This practical CLE program is designed for attorneys looking to integrate generative AI—specifically ChatGPT—into their legal workflows safely and effectively. Participants will learn how to set up and interact with ChatGPT using high-value, legally focused prompts, and will explore how to apply AI to common legal tasks, including legal research, case law summarization, document comparison, motion and email drafting, and client communication. Through live demonstrations, fill-in-the-bla... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Mediation as Advocacy: Expanding Your Dispute Resolution Toolkit

    More contracts. More court orders. More cases settling at the mediation table. Like it or not, mediation is here to stay—and knowing how to use it can give your clients a critical edge. Mediation is a rapidly growing tool reshaping how disputes are resolved across the legal landscape. If you represent parties in a dispute, you’re likely to find yourself in mediation—sometimes by court order, sometimes by contract even before litigation begins. Oftentimes, it is the smartest path forward for y... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Best Practices on Retainers and Collections with Clients and Ethics Rules

    Billing, retainers, and collections are central to law practice management but can also be a source of conflict and ethical risk. This CLE program will provide attorneys with practical guidance on drafting engagement agreements, setting billing practices, and handling late payments while maintaining strong client relationships. Presenters will also address strategies to improve collections, avoid fee disputes, and enhance communication with clients. The program further explores professi... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • The Top 5 Issues to Consider When Making a Lateral Partner Move

    The implications of moving firms, especially when a large book of business is involved, are far reaching and can have serious consequences on the departing attorney and the related law firms if the attorney fails to time the departure correctly, take certain steps in the proper sequence, and/or does not understand or abide by their fiduciary or ethical obligations. This CLE course will address the applicable state laws, ethical rules, and contractual obligations that must be followed... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Internet and Sports Gambling: A “Secret” Addiction No More

    The statistics are compelling and clearly indicate that 1 out of 3 attorneys will likely have a need for substance use or mental health services at some point in their careers. What about that “other” addiction – Gambling? In 2018, the United States Supreme Court, in Murphy Vs. NCAA, held that sports gambling was legal in all of the United States. By 2019, many states began approving both traditional and sports betting, making on-line gambling accessible by cell phone, computer, and tabl... More Info

    $50
    1Mental Health/Abuse

  • Distressed Lawyers: An Occupational Hazard?

    If there is one phrase we continue to hear more than any other term as we navigate through our “new normal” world, it is “stressed out.” But what is stress? What does it look like and feel like? More importantly, what can we do to prevent the normal stress and “lawyer anxiety” so common in our profession from developing into the physically and emotionally draining state known as Burnout? Has it really become an occupational hazard? Recent studies have shown that there has been a dramatic... More Info

    $50
    1Mental Health/Abuse

  • Recognizing and Handling Conflicts of Interest

    This CLE course will provide critical information and guidance regarding conflicts of interest, including screening for conflicts and addressing different types of conflicts, including simultaneous representation of clients, representing multiple clients, engaging in business transactions with clients, lawyer as Witness, the organization as client, and when the client is under a disability. Attendees will learn about the importance of properly handling conflicts of interest, includin... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • How to Prepare and Try a Car Accident Case in Front of a Jury

    This CLE course is designed to equip attorneys, particularly those with limited trial experience, with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully prepare a case for trial and present it effectively before a jury. Attendees will be guided through each stage of the trial preparation process, beginning with the inception of the case and continuing through to closing arguments. The course will explore essential strategies for organizing case materials, developing a coherent trial st... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Clarity Above All Things: Writing Briefs That Can Actually Be Understood

    This CLE course focuses on the cornerstone of effective legal writing: clarity. Designed for attorneys who aim to craft briefs that are not only compelling but also easily understood, the course emphasizes practical strategies for clear and concise communication. Participants will learn techniques to eliminate ambiguity, organize arguments logically, and prioritize readability without sacrificing substance. Whether you're drafting for a court, client, or colleague, this course... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Artificial Intelligence & the Criminal Justice System

    This CLE course explores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in criminal law, addressing its growing influence on law enforcement, judicial process, and professional ethics. Participants in this CLE program will gain practical insights into challenging AI-generated evidence, understanding bias and transparency issues, and staying current with legislative developments shaping AI’s application in the Criminal Justice System. Topics include: AI in Law Enforce... More Info

    $75
    1.75General Credits

  • An Introduction to Conducting a Special Civil Trial Under 20K in Damages

    This CLE presentation is primarily focused on preparation for beginning attorneys who don’t have mentors or other senior attorneys to help them. The techniques explained will help the new attorney deal with any type of case that may walk in. These cases can range from special civil cases to temporary restraining orders and even relatively high stakes civil cases. The goal here is to help the new attorney become more flexible in their approach to cases and perhaps take on cases that one may ot... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Making Them Pay: Collecting Judgments in Personal Injury Cases in Excess of Available Insurance

    Successfully prosecuting a large civil case to judgment is fantastic but can create some real headaches when your judgment exceeds the available insurance coverage. Personal injury lawyers must understand the basics of collection law, so you can finish the job, monetize the judgment and maximize your chances of getting your client (and potentially yourself) paid as much as possible. This CLE course discusses some simple (and not-so-simple) measures you can take to maximize your ability... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Lawyers and Generative Artificial Intelligence: What Could Go Wrong: Ethical and Other Concerns

    Artificial intelligence and, more specifically, generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is increasingly used by attorneys. GAI is touted as being revolutionary and "game-changing" for the legal profession for purposes of litigation and providing broader legal services to clients. However, GAI brings with it risks and well as benefits. This CLE program will consider the nature of GAI, how it could be used by attorneys, the risks that might present to attorneys and clients, and the ethi... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

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