Winthrop & Weinstine will be presenting at the BankIn Minnesota Annual Convention July 28-30, 2026.

Kristen Larson will present on the panel for the “Industry Forum: Fraud 411.” Fraud is evolving faster than ever—and community banks are on the front lines. Fraud 411 is a timely, no-nonsense panel designed to give bankers a clear view of what’s happening right now, what’s coming next, and how to stay ahead.

Will Schumacher and Ben Podobinski will present on the roundtable discussion “Best Practices for Front-End Loans to Prevent Issues on the Back End.”  This discussion will provide information to lenders on what to include in their loan documents in order to prevent issues in the event the credit goes bad.

On May 21, 2026, Winthrop & Weinstine hosted leaders from across the Upper Midwest banking community for a day focused on practical insights, regulatory perspectives, and emerging trends shaping the industry. The 3rd Annual Banking Summit featured a regulator panel moderated by Anton Moch and Amber Kraemer, with perspectives from representatives of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, OCC, FDIC, and Minnesota Department of Commerce. Attendees also heard banking and market updates from Tom Kettleson and Andrew Steil, along with seven breakout sessions led by Winthrop attorneys and industry professionals covering timely legal and business issues impacting financial institutions today.

Presentations and Breakout Sessions included:

• Banking and Market Updates – presented by Andrew Steil & Tom Kettleson
• Regulator Roundtable – Panel moderated by Amber Kraemer & Tony Moch
• Stablecoin & Payments Regulatory Update – Breakout session presented by Kristen Larson & Vince Pecora
• Hot Topics in Employment Law – Breakout session presented by Laura Pfeiffer & Mark Pihart
• Best Practices: Website Privacy & Accessibility – Breakout session presented by Lisa Ellingson & Joe Windler
• Exploring Specialized Lending Opportunities – Conversations about Participations, Construction Loans & Ag Lending – Roundtable session led by Raha Assadi-Lamouki, Jim Dierking, Chelsea Mularoni & Tony Todero
• Title Insurance Primer – Roundtable session led by Tip Lee & Jessica Willes
• Best Practices for a Downgraded Credit – Roundtable session led by Cynthia Hegarty, Jeff Peterson & Atle Saterbak
• Beginning to End: Top 10 Considerations for a Workout – Roundtable session led by Ben Podobinski & Will Schumacher

For information about future Banking Summit events, reach out to one of the attorneys on Winthrop & Weinstine’s Banking & Finance team.

Joe Bagnoli and Kyle Kroll are presenting, “The State of AI Laws in Minnesota” at Minnesota CLE’s AI in Action Seminar on June 29, 2026.

Discover how Minnesota lawyers are using AI for legal research, drafting documents and more in this engaging, practical CLE seminar. Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of using AI in employment law, insurance, business transactions, and litigation.

Nick Valle will be presenting, “Navigating Dispensary Locations: Zoning, Compliance, and Real Estate Strategies,” at the Annual Cannabis in Commercial Real Estate Summit on September 10, 2026.

The Cannabis in Commercial Real Estate Summit is an annual industry event hosted by REJournals in the Twin Cities. The half-day conference typically gathers investors, attorneys, and operators to discuss Minnesota’s evolving marijuana market.

On June 8, 2026, Tony Todero co-presented “From Past Due to Protected: Legal and Practical Tools for Cooperative Collections” as part of the NSAC* North Central 2026 Spring Meeting. Tony co-presented with Lance Radziej, the Controller for Bongards’ Creameries. The session was aimed at providing the audience—primarily accountants for agricultural co-ops—with practical tips to increase collections, with a heavy emphasis on the statutory floating trusts provided by the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and the Minnesota Wholesale Produce Dealers Act (WPDA). This event was held at the Arrowwood Conference Center in Alexandria, MN. 

*NSAC = National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives

The Appellate Practice Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association will be holding their annual meeting, dinner, and CLE on May 20, 2026. The event is titled, “Then and Now: Reflections and New Perspectives from the Minnesota Court of Appeals.”

Kyle Kroll will preside over the meeting as Chair and will introduce the new Chair. He will also provide special remarks commemorating the service of Judges Dovre Bjorkman and Slieter on the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

The event will feature a panel discussion featuring a recently retired judge and a newly appointed judge from the Minnesota Court of Appeals and will include Judge Louise Dovre Bjorkman and Judge Rachel Bond, with Judge Jeanne Cochran as the moderator. Judge Dovre Bjorkman will reflect on her years of service, sharing insights on how the court, the practice of law, and the demands of appellate judging have evolved over time. Judge Bond will offer a fresh perspective on stepping into the role, discussing the challenges and opportunities facing the court and the legal community today. Together, they will explore continuity and change, institutional values, and the enduring responsibility of ensuring fairness, integrity, and public trust in the appellate process.

Kyle Kroll will moderate the “Hennepin County Civil Bench Roundtable Panel” at the New Hennepin Courtrooms Tour & Civil Judges Roundtable on May 12, 2026. The roundtable will focus on practical ways to use courtroom technology effectively, civil case management strategies that help cases move efficiently, and professionalism “dos” and “don’ts” when working with the Court and court staff.

Winthrop & Weinstine, along with Baker Tilly and Minnesota Housing, are excited to welcome you to the Affordable Housing Summit on June 4, 2026. The conference is the region’s premier event focused on the development and financing of affordable housing. Now, more than ever, our community needs to gather influential voices to help our local economy advance affordable housing projects. The Affordable Housing Collaborative is a not-for-profit organization that hosts the Affordable Housing Summit (the Summit), held annually in Minneapolis.

This full-day, in-person event brings together state and local governments, developers, not-for profits, and housing advocates to discuss industry trends and legislatives changes and to create opportunities for open conversation and collaboration. Join us and network with your colleagues in the affordable housing community and leave the Summit with a better understanding of development and financing issues and options for your next project. The day will include dynamic keynote speakers, smaller group break-out sessions, and extended breaks for one-on-one meetings, as well as breakfast, lunch, and a networking and cocktail reception to conclude the day.

Sessions this year will include:

• Keynote Speaker: Renee M. Willis, NLIHC
• From Ballots to Budgets: Federal and State Housing Policy
• Supportive Housing in Minnesota — Then and Now
• Developing Housing in Rural Minnesota —  Projects and Partnerships
• Tax-Exempt Bonds: Beyond the Basics
• Smart Sustainability Choices in a Constrained Funding Environment
• From Input to Impact: Community Engagement in Affordable Housing
• Building the Future: AI and Technology Transforming Affordable Housing

Max Shapiro was a co-presenter at “A Legislative Forum on Federal Tax Law.” The event was presented by The Journal of Public Policy at Mitchell
Hamline School of Law on November 13, 2025.

Candice Long co-presented “Federal Transferrable Energy Tax Credits: Market Developments” at the Minnesota Tax Executives Institute (TEI) on April 21, 2026 in St. Paul, Minnesota. She discussed recent technical developments concerning clean energy tax credit regulations.