Aimée Dayhoff will be presenting, “AI in Law: Practical Realities, Risks and Rewards,” at the Law Firm Alliance (LFA) Spring meeting on May 1, 2026.

LFA is a global network of full-service, independent mid-sized law firms dedicated to exceptional client service. Membership to the LFA network is selective and by invitation only to ensure that each member firm aligns with the organization’s commitment to exceptional client service and high-quality legal solutions. The goal of the LFA is to enhance our members’ capabilities through reliable referrals and collaboration across the globe.

Inspired by former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Esther M. Tomljanovich ’55, the Celebration of Women in Law Tea recognizes the accomplishments and challenges of women in the legal profession for over a quarter of a century.  The event will feature a networking reception with Mitchell Hamline alumni, students, friends, and colleagues—with optional tea party-inspired attire, including hats and gloves—followed by a compelling CLE that will examine the most pressing issues in voting rights and election administration shaping the upcoming midterm elections.

Tami Diehm will join the panel which will also feature the following:

• Raleigh Levine (moderator) – Professor of Law, Mitchell Hamiline
• Maya Johnson ’20 – Interium CEO, All Square
• Amy Perna – Executive Director, League of Women Voters
• Steve Simon – Minnesota Secretary of State

Joel Peters-Fransen will join a panel discussion, “Don’t Lose Your Losses: An Update on NOL Planning,” at the 26th Annual U.S. and Europe Tax Practice Trends Conference in Rome, Italy on April 16, 2026. This panel will explore recent developments and practical planning considerations surrounding the use and preservation of net operating losses (NOLs) in cross-border structures. Speakers will address limitations on loss utilization, ownership changes, group relief regimes, and the impact of reorganizations and M&A transactions in key jurisdictions. The discussion will also highlight emerging anti-abuse rules and the interaction of domestic NOL regimes with international tax reforms. The conference runs April 15-17. Learn more and register on the American Bar Association website.

Kyle Kroll will be speaking at the Minnesota CLE AI and the Law Conference: Mid-Year Update on May 6, 2026. The conference is a focused, timely program designed to keep legal professionals current on the most important artificial intelligence developments shaping the legal landscape.

Kyle will present “AI in Action: AI Use Cases in Appellate Practice.”  He will also moderate the “Fireside Chat with Minnesota Legislators.”

In honor of Women’s History Month, Brandy Johnson will be speaking on a “Women in Law” panel hosted by the Black Law Students Association at Mitchell Hamline School of Law on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM CT via Zoom.

Vanessa Runtsch will be a moderator for the panel “Of Foreign Exchange & Foreign (1031) Exchanges: Outbound Real Estate Transactions and Structuring” at the 2026 May Tax Meeting from May 7-9, 2026.

Learn more and register here.

Tami Diehm will be a panelist at the Mitchell Hamline’s Women in Law Tea Event on May 5th, 2026. This panel will be an inspiring conversation on voting rights and election law.

Jason Harby will be presenting at the Montana Housing Partnership Conference, taking place May 18-20, 2026. He will be presenting a breakout session titled “With this Partnership I Thee Wed.” This session will explore best practices for structuring partnership agreements that clearly define roles, responsibilities, and expectations from deal inception through Year 15. Attendees will gain insight into key provisions, risk allocation, compliance considerations, and communication strategies that support a successful, durable LIHTC partnership.

To learn more about this event and register please visit their website here.

Christianna Finnern will be speaking at the 2026 Business Law Institute taking place May 4-5th, 2026. She will be presenting “What’s Happening in Healthcare – Impact of Federal Funding on Medicare & Medicaid, Rural Health Systems, and the Impact of Minnesota’s NEW Healthcare Transaction Law.”

Learn more and register here.

Phil Colton will be speaking at the 20^th Annual Capital Markets Summit on April 25, 2025. He will join a panel discussing, “Capitalizing on Opportunities Arising from Tax Law Changes in 2026.”

• Anticipating key tax law revisions now effective in the legislative framework for 2026.
• Exploring expanded opportunities in enhanced tax credit allocations.
• Reviewing the ongoing performance and potential extensions of Opportunity Zones.
• Understanding the implications of reinstated bonus depreciation policies.
• Spotlight on specialized overlooked tax efficient property investments.
• Exploring the nuances and potential strategies involving 1031 exchanges and 721 exchanges.
• Understanding Delaware Statutory Trusts and TIC structures for tax-deferred passive investments
• Evaluating the role of REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) in tax-efficient investment and liquidity.
• Navigating federal, state and local taxes when making real estate investment decisions

Learn more about the event and register here.