Minnesota CLE - Practice Management Courses
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Counseling the Startup: Legal Strategy for High-Growth Ventures
Advising startups requires a different approach than representing traditional small businesses. Early-stage companies often operate in rapidly evolving markets, pursue aggressive growth strategies, and depend on outside investment to achieve their objectives. As a result, attorneys serving startup clients are frequently called upon to provide guidance that extends beyond a single practice area and into broader business and strategic considerations. This CLE program explores the unique l... More Info
$552General Credits -
From Screen to Courtroom: Practical Trial Lessons for Litigators from Film
This CLE program takes a practical, skills-oriented approach to trial advocacy by analyzing selected film scenes that depict litigation in action. Drawing from a curated set of movies, the session uses dramatized portrayals to surface real-world lessons on strategy, courtroom dynamics, and professional judgment. Participants will explore multiple subject areas through these examples, assessing what the films get right—and where they diverge from actual practice. Designed to be both inst... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Understanding the Four Types of Intellectual Property: A Practical Introduction
This CLE program offers a practical introduction to the core categories of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Participants will examine the distinct protections each form of intellectual property provides, the circumstances in which they arise, and key considerations for identifying and preserving these rights. Designed for attorneys across practice areas, the course focuses on spotting potential intellectual property issues that may... More Info
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So You Think You Want to Be a Criminal Defense Lawyer? A Practical Guide from First Meeting to Final Plea
This CLE program provides a practical roadmap of a criminal case through the lens of defense counsel, following the progression of a matter from the initial client meeting through plea discussions and critical case deadlines. Attendees will examine major stages of representation, including arraignments and bail issues, discovery practice, speedy trial considerations, affirmative defenses, motion practice, scheduling concerns, and strategic case management decisions. Geared toward newer... More Info
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Your AI Use Might Be an Ethics Violation: Evaluating Today’s AI Providers Using the Ethics Zone Framework
Artificial intelligence is rapidly being integrated into everyday legal workflows—from drafting and research to client communications—but many attorneys are unknowingly exposing themselves to ethical risk in the process. The issue is not simply whether to use AI, but how it is used and under what conditions. Different platforms—and even different subscription tiers within the same platform—carry materially different terms governing data usage, retention, and confidentiality, which can directly... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
ACEs and Alcohol Use Disorder in Custody Cases: Practical Tools and Strategies for Family Law Practitioners
This CLE program focuses on the role of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in contested custody matters. Geared toward family law practitioners, the course examines how parental alcohol misuse can affect caregiving capacity, household stability, and child safety within the context of best-interest determinations. Attorneys will develop a practical understanding of the clinical foundations of AUD, the developmental consequences of ACE exposure, and the ev... More Info
$291General Credit -
Your Client’s Story: Connecting with the Jury from Opening to Closing
This CLE program examines the strategic role of opening statements and closing arguments in jury trials. These moments provide counsel with a critical opportunity to humanize the client, frame the facts, and reinforce a compelling theory of the case. Given the unique dynamics of every trial, lawyers often struggle to find consistency and confidence in crafting effective openings and closings. This course will outline practical principles and proven techniques to help attorneys present... More Info
$291General Credit -
Crimmigration: Avoid Giving Bad Advice to Immigrant Defendants
This CLE program examines the critical intersection of criminal law and immigration law—commonly referred to as “crimmigration”—and the profound immigration consequences that may flow from criminal charges, pleas, and convictions. The course is designed to equip criminal defense attorneys with a working understanding of how criminal dispositions can trigger removal, inadmissibility, or other adverse immigration outcomes for non-citizen clients. Participants will learn to identify immigr... More Info
$291General Credit -
Professional Responsibility in Law Firm Transitions
This professional responsibility and legal ethics CLE addresses the ethical challenges lawyers face when firms change ownership, leadership, or structure. This course focuses on the ethical duties imposed by the Rules of Professional Conduct when selling, acquiring, expanding, or winding down a law practice, with an emphasis on safeguarding client interests and maintaining compliance during transition. The program examines ethics rules governing law firm sales and acquisitions, includin... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Fueling Legal Growth with AI and Analytics
Artificial intelligence presents both challenges and opportunities for the modern legal professional. This CLE course guides attorneys through the thoughtful incorporation of AI technologies to enhance the quality, efficiency, and scope of legal services. Moving beyond concerns about traditional billing models, participants will explore how AI-powered tools, including legal spend analytics, can be used to optimize workflows, regain control over outsourced tasks, and better meet client needs.... More Info
$291General Credit