On-Demand CLEs

The following CLEs have been approved as on-demand CLEs by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education

According to Rule 6E of the Rules of the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education, a lawyer may claim up to 15 hours of credit within the 45 hour CLE period for on-demand courses.

For additional information, see the rules.

E-Learning Human Resources Courses

Compensation and Benefits: Pending approval for 2 on-demand CLEs and 2 PDCs for SHRM.

Employment-Based Immigration Law: Approved for 5 on-demand CLEs and 5 PDCs for SHRM.

Affirmative Action and Anti-Discrimination Compliance: Approved for 2 Elimination of Bias on-demand CLEs and 2 PDCs for SHRM.

Cost: $395/course

Race on the Brain: What Implicit Bias Gets Wrong About the Struggle for Racial Justice

Description

What do we risk when we seek the simplicity of a technological diagnosis—and solution—for racism? What do we miss when we locate racism in our biology and our brains rather than in our history and our social practices? This lecture and discussion surrounds the book by Mitchell Hamline School of Law Professor Jonathan Kahn, Race on the Brain: What Implicit Bias Gets Wrong about the Struggle for Racial Justice. Professor Kahn discusses the concept of implicit bias and the implications that surround the societal awakening of this idea.

Credits

Approved for 1.5 on-demand elimination of bias CLE credits.

Cost

$20

Masterpiece Cakeshop, A Limited Holding with Interesting Consequences

Description:

Learn about what, if any, impact the Masterpiece Cakeshop decision will have on LGBT issues. The panel will address the religious arguments discussed in the majority opinion, as well as speech issues that were not highlighted. Finally, the panel will discuss how this case might impact other cases before the court, including the travel ban case. This CLE is presented by the Minnesota Lavender Bar Association with support from Mitchell Hamline School of Law.

Presenters:

Marie Failinger, Professor, Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Michael Steenson, Professor, Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Anthony Winer, Professor, Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Credits

1 Standard CLE On-Demand Credit has been approved for Event Code 260545 (valid through July 31, 2020).

Cost

$30 to watch this previously recorded CLE via webcast. Free for graduates from the last two years, graduates who are on active military duty or are veterans, current students, faculty (including adjuncts), and staff.

Presenter Contact

Per Rule 6E(2) of the MN State Board of CLEs, attendees may contact the presenters to ask questions by emailing: maria.failinger@mitchellhamline.edu

Torts in the Courts 2018

Description:

Professor Steenson will review the most interesting torts cases of the past year, analyzing where the law has been clarified, where it’s been muddied, and what it all means for Minnesota practitioners, including a look at jurists’ adherence to or deviation from the Restatement.

Presenter:

Prof. Michael Steenson, Margaret H. and James E. Kelley Professor of Tort Law

Credits

1 Standard On-Demand CLE credit: Event Code 257052 (valid through 5/2/20).

Cost

Presenter Contact

Per Rule 6E(2) of the MN State Board of CLEs, attendees may contact the presenters to ask questions by emailing: Mike Steenson

Leveraging Your Strengths to Navigate Your Professional Path

Description

People usually know what they are good at and lawyers are no exception. But do you have strengths that you don’t always focus on? Identifying and building upon our natural strengths can help us serve clients ethically and effectively, benefit our colleagues, company or law firm, improve our own work satisfaction, and direct more intentionally our own career progression.

Discussion on how to identify your natural strengths and make meaningful connections between those strengths, your day-to-day work, and your long-term career plans.

Presenters:

Jennifer Ford, Founder of StrengthsWise
Leanne Fuith, Visiting Assistant Professor and Dean, Career and Professional Development at Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Beth Neu, HR and Operations Manager at Jeff Anderson & Associates; Gallup Strengths Coach

Credits

1 Standard On Demand CLE credit has been applied for: Event Code TBA (valid through 5/7/20).

Cost

Presenter Contact

Per Rule 6E(2) of the MN State Board of CLEs, attendees may contact the presenters to ask questions by emailing: Leanne Fuith or Jennifer Ford

Impact on the Gridiron: Safety, Accountability, and the Future of Football

Description

The Health Law Institute tackles the important subject of concussions in sports. This recording is designed to address key issues facing players, teams, leagues, doctors, and lawyers regarding head injuries and brain trauma.

Credits

This event has been approved for 3 standard on-demand CLE credits (code: 252823) through January 26, 2020.

Presenter Contact

Per Rule 6E(2) of the MN State Board of CLE regarding On Demand CLEs, attendees may contact the presenter to ask questions by emailing Professor Jessica Roberts.

Menu Labeling and other Food Labeling Laws—What do we have a right to know and does it matter?

Description

This CLE will provide an overview of federal, state, and local laws relating to food labeling, including nutrition fact panel disclosures, calorie disclosures and warnings on menus, claims made on labels, and other labeling issues.

Credits

This event has been approved for 2 standard on-demand CLE credits (code: 251357) through January 4, 2020.

Presenter Contact

Per Rule 6E(2) of the MN State Board of CLE regarding On Demand CLEs, attendees may contact the presenter to ask questions by emailing David Graham.

So you think you can interview? Statistics say otherwise.

Description

The goal of this presentation is to equip viewers to think more deeply about who they are and how they present themselves to a prospective employer. Ultimately, unlocking the key to thoughtful, deep, and compelling conversation that is sure to be different than 97-98% of their peers.

Credits

This event has been approved for 1.5 standard on-demand CLE credits (code: 249545) through November 21, 2019.

Presenter Contact

Per Rule 6E(2) of the MN State Board of CLE regarding On Demand CLEs, attendees may contact the presenter to ask questions by emailing Professor Thaddeus Pope.

Lawyers, Clients & Narrative: Using Storytelling to Become a Better Lawyer

Description

Professor Carolyn Grose presents key themes from her recently released book, co-authored by Margaret E. Johnson, entitled Lawyers, Clients & Narrative: A Framework for Law Students and Practitioners. Learn why skillful storytelling is crucial to effective advocacy for your clients, and how to start incorporating narrative into your practice.

Credits

This event has been approved for 1 standard on-demand CLE credit (code 248968) through November 8, 2019.

Cost

Presenter Contact

Per Rule 6E(2) of the MN State Board of CLE regarding On Demand CLEs, attendees may contact the presenter to ask questions by emailing Professor Carolyn Grose.

U.S. Supreme Court Review

Description

Professors Raleigh Levine and Mehmet Konar-Steenberg provide an overview and statistics about the October 2016 Term, and review important U.S. Supreme Court cases decided during the last session, including precedents set, constitutional rights curtailed and expanded, and other cases of note.

Credits

This event has been approved for 1 standard on-demand CLE credit (code 248969) through November 8, 2019.

Cost

Presenter Contact

Per Rule 6E(2) of the MN State Board of CLE regarding On Demand CLEs, attendees may contact the presenter to ask questions by emailing Professor Raleigh Levine.

Buffer Law Basics: Application, Implementation, and Potential Constitutional Questions

Description

This CLE focuses on Minnesota’s 2015 Riparian Protection and Water Quality Practices Law—the so-called Buffer Law. The CLE discusses where the law applies, particularly what types of waters are subject to the buffer law and what exceptions apply. Next, the CLE covers what must be done to implement and comply with the law, including deadlines, what constitutes a sufficient buffer strip, and what types of alternative practices might be put in place. Finally, the CLE discusses potential constitutional issues facing the buffer law.

Presenter Dean Zimmerli ’14 (HUSL) is an attorney with Gislason & Hunter in New Ulm, MN. Dean focuses his practice on civil litigation and business issues including agriculture law, banking, corporate and employment law. Dean acquired a valuable work ethic growing up on a farm in rural Minnesota as well as a full understanding of agri-business issues. He provides service to his clients addressing their full range of legal needs through conducting research, drafting agreements and collaboration with other Gislason & Hunter LLP attorneys in contract negotiations, business growth ventures and financial strategies.

Credits

This event has been approved for 1 standard on-demand CLE credit (code 248970) through November 8, 2019.

Cost

Presenter Contact

Per Rule 6E(2) of the MN State Board of CLE regarding On Demand CLEs, attendees may contact the presenter to ask questions by emailing Dean Zimmerli ’14.

The Constitutionality of the Minnesota Sex Offender Program

Description

Professor Eric Janus, who was appointed as a member of the State of Minnesota’s Sex Offender Civil Commitment Advisory Task Force, and who has written several books on sexual predator and civil commitment laws, will provide an update on the history and current status of the Karsjens v. Piper litigation, which challenges the constitutionality of the Minnesota Sex Offender Program. In addition, Professor Janus will present an analysis of the issues presented to the U.S. Supreme Court in the plaintiffs’ petition for certiorari following the U.S Circuit Court of Appeal for the Eight Circuit’s reversal of the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota’s ruling that the program was unconstitutional.

Credits

This event has been approved for 1 standard on-demand CLE credit (code 252119) through January 11, 2020.

Cost

Presenter Contact

Per Rule 6E(2) of the MN State Board of CLE regarding On Demand CLEs, attendees may contact the presenter to ask questions by emailing Eric Janus.

Addressing Implicit Bias in Mediation

Description

Implicit bias refers to our automatic, even unintentional, attitudes or stereotypes that we unknowingly use to create shortcuts or make decisions more quickly and easily. However, because implicit bias has tremendous impact on decision making, it can also create a barrier to resolution during mediation. This CLE will explore the concept of implicit bias and look specifically at how implicit bias affects both the process and the outcome of mediations. The presenters will draw on their experience to provide real-world examples and information on how to create space and challenge implicit bias in an attempt to become more effective participants of mediation.

Presenter Molly Tyroler is a 2010 graduate of William Mitchell College of Law and practices in the area of Minnesota Workers’ Compensation, currently working as a mediator at the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). She has mediated hundreds of workers’ compensation cases in various stages of litigation and has conducted administrative conferences, making decisions on medical and vocational rehabilitation issues. Before working at DLI, Ms. Tyroler practiced law in the area of workers’ compensation defense.

Presenter Tiffany Williams-Virden is the Senior Director of Equity Initiatives at Hiawatha Academies, a network of charter schools located in Minneapolis. In her role, she sets the organization equity vision and priorities and leads diversity, inclusion, and equity professional development for staff. Previous to working at Hiawatha, she partnered with Fortune 500 companies in developing a strategic vision for talent management systems. Tiffany is passionate about leading organizations to equitable outcomes and fostering inclusive cultural workplace environments. She has led local and regional workshops on organizational change management. Tiffany holds a Bachelor degree in American Studies and Political Science from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and is currently completing her Masters in Organizational Leadership at St. Catherine University.

Credits

This event has been approved for 1.5 Elimination of Bias on-demand CLE credit (code 251124) through December 26, 2019.

Cost

$40 to watch this previously recorded CLE via webcast.
Free for graduates from the last two years, graduates who are on active military duty or are veterans, current students, faculty (including adjuncts), and staff.

Presenter Contact

Per Rule 6E(2) of the MN State Board of CLE regarding On Demand CLEs, attendees may contact the presenter to ask questions by emailing Molly Tyroler or Tiffany Williams-Virden.

Navigating Healthcare Cybersecurity and Privacy Law

Description

Explore the latest trends and strategies in healthcare cybersecurity, best practices in privacy law, and the compliance requirements that continue to challenge global healthcare. This event is co-sponsored by the Health Law Institute and Professional Legal Education programs.

Credits

This event has been approved for 3.5 standard on-demand CLE credits (code 244163) through August 3, 2019.

Cost

Free

Presenter Contact

Per Rule 6E(2) of the MN State Board of CLE regarding On Demand CLEs, attendees may contact the presenter to ask questions by emailing Charlotte Tschider.

Mental Health, Addiction, and the Law

Description

This CLE features Professors Stacey Tovino and Sara Gordon, University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law. Professor Gordon argues that drug and other specialty courts can be part of the transformation of the public perception of addiction as well as the integration of addiction treatment into mainstream medicine by incorporating and endorsing evidence-based strategies for the treatment of addiction, including psychosocial and pharmacological treatments. Professor Gordon reviews the protections and limitations of three pieces of federal legislation, including the Mental Health Parity Act, signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 1996; the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, signed into law by President George W. Bush in 2008; and the Affordable Care Act, signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2010.

Credits

This event has been approved for 1.5 standard on-demand CLE credits (code 240365) through June 29, 2019.

Cost

$20 (Free for MHSL Students, Faculty, Staff, and non-attorneys: use code HLI)

Presenter Contact

Per Rule 6E(2) of the MN State Board of CLE regarding On Demand CLEs, attendees may contact the presenter to ask questions by emailing Thaddeus.Pope@mitchellhamline.edu or by telephone at 651-695-7661.

Torts in the Courts 2017

Description

In his annual review of the most important torts opinions over the last year, Professor Steenson brings you up to date on the latest on issues including foreseeability, duty and special relationships, premises liability, workers’ compensation, immunities, and more.

Credits

1 Standard CLE credit has been approved: Event Code 240050 (valid through 6/13/2019).

Cost

Presenter Contact

Per Rule 6E(2) of the MN State Board of CLE regarding On Demand CLEs, attendees may contact the presenters to ask questions by emailing Professor Mike Steenson.

Global Privacy and Cybersecurity Considerations in the Age of Big Data

Description

Global organizations are more frequently positioning big data as a growth opportunity likely to increase customer loyalty, provide better service, improve operational efficiency, and enable data insight transfer to third parties. Although data transfer, analytics, and location limitations complicate achieving these business goals, strategic contract management and smart technology implementation may reduce risk for organizations pursuing big data opportunities internationally.

Presenter Charlotte Tschider is owner and principal of Cybersimple Security, which provides privacy and security consulting services for small to large businesses, and is on the faculty of Mitchell Hamline’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Law certificate program. She is also a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Training Advisory Board, reviewing international professional privacy educational books and training materials.

Credits

1 Standard CLE credit has been approved: Event Code 238676 (valid through 5/3/2019).

Cost

Presenter Contact

Per Rule 6E(2) of the MN State Board of CLE regarding On Demand CLEs, attendees may contact the presenters to ask questions by emailing Charlotte Tschider.

Human Resources Compliance: A Drain on Business or an Opportunity for Innovation?

Description

Compliance is often a dirty word for businesses, but it serves an important purpose. When it comes to Human Resources, compliance plays a pivotal role in keeping an organization out of court and off the front page. Employment laws and regulations can burden the unwary employer. Yet, compliance provides an opportunity for innovation and creativity that can serve the organization while meeting the technical requirements of the law. In this session, an experienced HR pro and an employment attorney will discuss a model of compliance that marries business objectives and employment laws.

In this CLE, participants will learn a compliance model that can be used in all sorts of employment situations, gain an understanding of the competing forces on employers to recruit and retain top talent within the confines of the law, and learn employment law principles using real world examples facing organizations today.

Presenters: Kate Bischoff ’04, Adjunct/Affiliated Professor Professor of Law at Mitchell Hamline School of Law; Founder, tHRive Law & Consulting and Ali McGinty, Adjunct/Affiliated Professor, Mitchell Hamline School of Law, Senior Human Resources Advisor, Landscape Structures, Inc.

Credits

1 Standard CLE credit has been approved: Event Code 238265 (valid through 4/26/2019).

Cost

Presenter Contact

Per Rule 6E(2) of the MN State Board of CLE regarding On Demand CLEs, attendees may contact the presenters to ask questions by emailing Kate Bischoff or Ali McGinty.

Trends and Strategies for Minnesota Health Plans and Providers

Description

The Mitchell Hamline School of Law Health Law Institute is pleased to partner with the Minnesota State Bar Association Health Law Section to welcome Allan Baumgarten, Health Care Policy Consultant and Market Strategist.

The Affordable Care Act has transformed key aspects of how health care is delivered and paid for In Minnesota and other states. Its implementation has created business opportunities and challenges for health plan companies and provider systems. Using Minnesota data, the presentation will examine key trends in finances and enrollment for health plans and financial metrics and inpatient utilization trends for hospital systems. It will also describe the strategies that health plans and provider systems in Minnesota and other states are pursuing to capitalize on their opportunities and meet the challenges. A new administration takes office later this month, promising to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, possibly upending the careful plans of providers and health plans. The presentation will end with some suggestions about how to analyze possible changes in the next few years.

Credits

This event has been approved for 1 standard on-demand CLE credit (code 234242) through February 16, 2019.

Cost

$20 (Free for MHSL Students, Faculty, Staff, and non-attorneys: use code HLI)

Presenter Contact

Hot Topics in Food Labeling and Safety

Description

This program features two panels: one on food safety regulatory trends and litigation, and another on food labeling regulatory requirements and trends.

Panelists include inside and outside counsel experienced in food law as well as others from the food industry involved in food quality and safety.

Food Labeling Panel
• Sarah Brew – Faegre Baker Daniels
• Shirley Boyd – Cargill
• Steven Toeniskoetter – Hormel Foods
• Melissa Wolchansky – Halunen Law

This panel will discuss current federal and state food labeling regulations. It also discusses how regulations have impacted labeling trends and class action litigation related to food labeling.

Food Safety Panel
• David Graham – Dykema Gossett PLLC
• Jeff Varcoe, V.P Food Safety & Quality – The Schwan Food Company
• Carrie Rigdon, Response Training and Outreach Supervisor – Minnesota Department of Agriculture
• Ryan Osterholm, Attorney – Pritzker Hageman, P.A.

This panel discusses food safety regulations and implementation of the Food Safety and Modernization Act. It also discusses food borne illness prevention, investigations and litigation from private manufacturer and public perspectives.

Credits

Application has been approved for 2.5 Standard CLE credits: Event code 232504 (valid through 12/30/2018)

Cost

$60.00: Attorneys
$35.00: Mitchell Hamline Alumni (Apply discount code: ALUMFOOD)
$20.00: New attorneys, up to two years out of law school (Apply discount code: ATTNEW)
$0: Non-attorneys, Mitchell Hamline faculty, staff, students, and advisory board members (Apply discount code: ATTNON)

Presenter Contact

Per Rule 6E(2) of the MN State Board of CLE regarding On Demand CLEs, attendees may contact the presenter to ask questions by emailing David Graham or by calling him at 612-486-1521.

Can Private Practice be in the Public Interest?

Description

Mitchell Hamline School of Law presents a panel discussion exploring current issues in public service—including its definition & ethics—with 3 attorneys in private practice:.

Panel:
Shauna Coons ‘07, associate attorney at HoganAdams who serves tribal clients;
Paula Duthoy ‘90, solo practitioner focusing on immigration, including asylum and VAWA cases;
Heather Gilbert ‘12, president of Gilbert Law who represents deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind clients in
plaintiffs’ civil rights matters.

Moderator:
Professor Ann Juergens

Credits

Application has been approved for 1 Ethics CLE credit: Event code 231112 (valid through 11/17/2018)

Cost

Free

Presenter Contact

Per Rule 6E(2) of the MN State Board of CLE regarding On Demand CLEs, attendees may contact the presenter to ask questions by emailing Ann.Juergens@mitchellhamline.edu or by telephone at 651-290-6391.