Betsy Schmiesing will be presenting on “Energy Law for Environmental Lawyers” at the 2025 Environmental Institute, hosted by Minnesota CLE, on Thursday, April 24.

Tony Moch and Amber Kraemer will be speaking at ICBA Live, March 11-14, 2025 on “Cybersecurity & Data Privacy: Director Crisis Management and Data Breach Response.”

Mary Taylor will be speaking at MinnCLE on January 23, 2025 as part of their 2025 New Lawyer Experience – A Survival Guide for Thriving as a New Lawyer conference. Her session is titled, “An Open Forum on Real Estate Law – Two Experienced Real Estate Lawyers Answer Your Toughest Questions.”

The 2025 New Lawyer Experience is jam-packed with the timely guidance, valuable resources, and informed support you need to survive the early years and thrive as a newer attorney. Get practical advice for the things you need most, including:

• Making Your Mark as a New Lawyer
• Avoiding Mistakes Newer Attorneys Often Make
• Managing Stress and Dealing With Difficult People

This event is FREE for lawyers admitted in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024!

Christianna Finnern and Maggie Green are presenting at the LeadingAge 2025 Institute & Expo on February 13, 2025. Their session is titled, “CHOW Through a Senior Housing Change of Ownership.”

Institute is two days packed with education, networking opportunities, and the largest aging services expo in the state. We invite you to join us to gain the knowledge and connections you need to serve older adults now, but to also think courageously about evolving for the future.

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

Cynthia Hegarty will be a panelist for Minnesota Women Lawyers (MWL) “Boost Your Career Through Volunteer and Pro Bono Opportunities” event on February 10, 2023.

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

Kyle Kroll will be moderating a panel at Minnesota CLE’s 2025 Appellate Practice Institute on February 28, 2025. The event features Minnesota’s appellate judiciary and expert practitioners who will share their thoughts and experiences to help attendees further their practical appellate skills. Join us for a day full of key updates and a review of necessary appellate advocacy skills and strategies.

Kyle will give the welcome and introduction and will moderate the “Fireside Chat with Justice Sarah E. Hennesy.”

Josh Noah will speak at the Minnesota RE Journal Affordable Housing Summit on December 6, 2024.  His session is titled, “General Partnerships – Exiting Your Investor in Affordable Housing.”

The session will include:

• Partnership Structures in Affordable Housing Projects: Overview of the roles of developers and tax credit investors in financing affordable housing through LIHTC.
• Planning for Investor Exit in Affordable Housing Deals:  Key considerations for developers when preparing for an investor’s exit, including compliance and maintaining affordability.
• Legal Considerations in Exiting Tax Credit Investors:  A tax credit investor lawyer’s insights on legal requirements and partnership agreements for investor exits in affordable housing.
• Valuation and Negotiation of Exit Terms in Affordable Housing:  Exploring how to value an investor’s share and strategies for negotiating exit terms while keeping affordability commitments.
• Tax Implications for Exiting LIHTC Investors:  Examining tax consequences for both developers and investors, with a focus on LIHTC compliance and depreciation recapture.
• Ensuring Project Continuity and Affordability Post-Exit:  Strategies to maintain financial health, compliance, and long-term affordability after an investor’s exit.

Lisa Ellingson will be a panelist at Minnesota CLE’s 2024 Labor and Employment Law Institute event on November 21, 2024 which will feature advanced analysis of new court decisions, new agency developments, and emerging trends, delivered by experienced in-house, government, and private practice attorneys.

Lisa’s panel is titled, “Strategic Guidance for Optimizing the Use of AI in HR Decision-Making While Minimizing Compliance and Litigation Risks.”

Artificial Intelligence is arguably one of the biggest factors influencing the future of work. Learn some of the many applications of AI in human resource decision-making and get guidance for avoiding potential liability by adopting appropriate compliance and security tools.

Tami Diehm will be a panelist at the Minnesota Women Lawyers Member Monday: “Rising to the Challenge: From Rock Bottom to Resilience” on December 9, 2024.

This CLE will feature a “fireside chat” with accomplished women attorney leaders in our community. MWL President Emerald Gratz will facilitate an honest conversation that delves into the unique stories of these MWL members as they share their experiences navigating the legal profession.

In particular, our speakers will reflect on their most challenging experiences as a lawyer – a “worst day” or “rock bottom” moment. They will share what they learned and what strategies they employed to not only address the adversity, but to best ensure resilience going forward. Please join us to hear how these women have moved past their challenges and continue to forge a path to personal and professional success.

Tami Diehm will be presenting at Minnesota CLE’s Representing Small Business in Minnesota on November 12, 2024. Her presentation is titled, “Negotiating Commercial Leases for Small Businesses.” This presentation will help attendees understand the rights and obligations of tenants and landlords and negotiating the best terms for your client.

For more information, please visit the event website.