The Law Firm Alliance (LFA) Women’s Forum is proud to present “How to be a Better Advocate for Yourself.” This virtual panel discussion will feature four outstanding women in the LFA sharing what they have learned about self-advocacy as they have progressed through their careers in the legal environment.  The panel will take place on Zoom on May 17 at 1:30 ET.

Winthrop attorney Raha Assadi-Lamouki will be featured as one of the panelists of this discussion.  Please join the other panelists, Diane E. DiBlasio of Niles Barton and Lindsey C. Vechik of Mitchell Williams, as well as Kelly Ballentine of Burns & Levinson as the moderator.

LFA is a strategic alliance of mid-sized law firms that was established to provide legal clients greater access to high quality and cost-effective legal services around the globe. Established in 2000, the strength of the Law Firm Alliance’s international network of member firms lies in the combined experience of more than 50 firms and 2,500 attorneys throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia, all with a deep commitment to client service.

Aimée Dayhoff and Laura Pfeiffer, attorneys from Winthrop, are scheduled to present at the SIGMA Spring Conference on May 2, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Their presentation will cover the most recent advancements in non-compete legislation.

SIGMA is the national trade association representing the most successful, progressive, and innovative fuel marketers and chain retailers in the United States and Canada.

For more information and to register, please see the event website.

Winthrop attorneys Kyle Kroll and Megan Miller will present on the panel, “IP Odyssey: Navigating the Latest Developments in Intellectual Property Law,” on May 2, 2023. This Federal Bar Association, Minnesota Chapter CLE will provide attendees with unparalleled insights into the recent case developments in patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret within the District of Minnesota and the Eighth Circuit.

Following the panel discussion, there will be a social hour, where you will have the opportunity to network and engage with fellow IP enthusiasts. This event is CLE accredited, and catering will be provided.

For more information and to register, please see the event website.

Make plans to attend the Tenth Annual Affordable Housing Summit—an event focused on the development and financing of multifamily projects. The event will take place May 9, 2023 at the Marriott City Center in Minneapolis.

We are excited to welcome our Keynote Speakers: Senator Tina Smith and Minnesota Housing Commissioner Jennifer Ho. You’ll also hear from affordable housing leaders and industry experts on a variety topics, including:

• Rental Assistance and Other Tenant Subsidies
• Healthy Building (ESG, IRA, Green Build)
• Legislative Update
• Investors Panel

You’ll 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 projects.

Preliminary Schedule

• Registration and breakfast: 7:30AM – 8:00AM
• Conference: 8:00AM – 4:30PM
• Networking and cocktail reception: 4:30PM – 6:00PM

The Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ) held a panel discussion recently about women in commercial real estate. Panelists included Cally Samson, director of operations, Hyde Development; Katherine A. Johnson, shareholder, Winthrop & Weinstine; and Ann Franklin, VP, SBA Lending, Fidelity Bank. Sarah Anderson, president and CEO, BOMA Greater Minneapolis, served as moderator.

Quotes from the panelists will be highlighted in an up0coming MSPBJ’s Annual Book of Lists.

Aimée Dayhoff and Lisa Ellingson will co-present a CLE at the 2023 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute on May 18-19, 2023.  The session is called “Employee Privacy Done Right – Avoiding Mistakes with Biometrics, Employee Data Requests, Remote Work Surveillance, and More.”

For more information and to register, please see the event website.

Attorney Jim Dierking will join a Below the Line Club webinar panel on February 28, 2023 to discuss real estate issues in M&A and Financing. Both the effect of COVID on the economy and the Biden administration’s potential new tax policies will create a different 2021 than we may have anticipated a year ago. This webinar will get you up to date on what you need to know as you plan either your growth or exit strategies.

TOPICS

• M&A Activity and Active Consolidators
• Financing: Availability and Pricing
• M&A Real Estate Issues

PANELISTS

• Spencer Cavalier, Co-Head of DER Group & President at Matrix Capital Markets Group
• Jim Dierking, Attorney at Winthrop & Weinstine

This webinar is designed for owners, general managers, financial officers, legal counsel, and others trying to understand the M&A and legal landscape.

Winthrop & Weinstine attorney Kyle Kroll will be co-presenting, “The Ins and Outs of the Newly-recognized Common Interest Doctrine,” at the Minnesota State Bar Association CLE on March 28, 2023.

The Minnesota Supreme Court recently recognized the common interest doctrine. Join us in exploring the guidance offered by the Court on this new exception to waiver, as well as persuasive precedent from around the country. Attendees in the private and public sectors alike will gain practical insights they can apply to questions about common interest in their day-to-day practice.

For more information, please see the event website.

Winthrop attorney Tom Hanson will present, “How to get your Budget Approved: What the Numbers Mean for your Agency or Client,” at Minnesota CLE’s Navigating Minnesota’s Legislative Process – The Keys to Effective Lobbying.  Tom will be joined by Attorney General Keith Ellison and Representatives Jamie Becker-Finn and Kelly Moller on the faculty.

This seminar provides critical insights to improve your understanding of the legislative process and valuable advice to increase your efficacy as you navigate it. Get insight from current and former legislators, lobbyists, and government insiders on:

• How the process works
• Building relationships
• Presenting your issue
• Passing (or killing) a bill
• Getting your budget approved

Winthrop attorneys Tony Moch and Amber Kraemer will be speaking on March 13, 2023 at the National Annual Convention of the Independent Community Bankers of America.  They will present, “Navigating Third Party Vendor Contract Negotiations in a Challenging Environment.”

More community banks are engaging outside third party vendors to provide additional products and services to their customers. It’s important to understand the obligations and requirements under these third-party agreements as well as learn techniques to best negotiate a deal and potential exit strategy with any critical vendor. Explore an overview of important provisions in any vendor contract and methods to identify and negotiate the same.

For more information, please see the event website.