Haley Cobb will be speaking on the State Lobbyist Panel at the Minnesota Brownfields State of Brownfields event on November 14, 2024. The panel discussion is titled, “Policy Reflections from the Election and Analysis of the Upcoming Session.”

Minnesota Brownfield’s event is the premier public policy event for brownfield professionals.  This year’s State of Brownfields will again be held at the State Capitol building in Saint Paul. Speakers from federal, state and local government will be on-hand to give you the most updated information about public policy initiatives related to brownfield redevelopment and environmental cleanup.  Don’t’ miss this opportunity to network with colleagues and learn from Minnesota’s public policy leaders.

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

Tony Moch will be presenting at the Wisconsin Banking Association’s (WBA) Directors Summit on October 17, 2024. The Directors Summit will discuss key issues regarding leadership and management of community banks from the director’s perspective. The Summit is recommended for bank management teams, beginning or experienced inside and outside directors, bank CEOs, executive officers, and bank general counsel.

Tony will be speaking about “Navigating Difficult Board and Officer Strategy Decisions.”

This session will focus on strategies for decision making both in difficult situations as well as strategic decisions in organizational planning. This presentation will provide an overview of existing roles and responsibilities of directors and officers of the bank, the fiduciary and legal duties associated with those roles and how those should be applied as part of an overall sound decision making process for the bank. Additionally, this presentation will present principals to guide strategic decision making and will then include a roundtable discussion on how those can be applied in real life situations at participant’s organizations.

Conducting employment investigations can be challenging and requires careful consideration to ensure fairness, compliance, and confidentiality. Join us for an informative session where we explore the best practices (the do’s!) and common pitfalls (the don’ts!) in conducting thorough and legally sound employment investigations.

In this webinar, you will learn:

• The critical steps to take when initiating an investigation.
• Essential practices that ensure a balanced and objective process.
• Common mistakes to avoid that could compromise the investigation or lead to legal consequences.
• How to manage sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Tips for documenting findings and preparing comprehensive reports.

Whether you’re an HR professional, manager, or business owner, this session provides practical guidance to help you navigate the complexities of employment investigations with confidence.

Tim Marx will be speaking at the National Council of State Housing Finance Agencies on September 30, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. His panel will address the topic of “Preserving Existing Permanent Supportive Housing Programs.”

As the permanent supportive housing portfolio ages, some properties are experiencing challenges due to unanticipated operating expense increases and other financial challenges. This panel will discuss strategies for sustainable PSH operations, including using Medicaid dollars for housing and building key supportive service partnerships.

Discussion Leader
Nancy Bloebaum, Manager, Supportive Housing Development Programs | North Carolina Housing Finance Agency

Speakers
Althea Arnold, Senior Vice President, Policy | Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future
Tim Marx, Counsel | Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.
Kimberly Stephenson, Director, Asset Resolution | National Equity Fund, Inc.

Additionally, this year, and for the last two years, Tim has served as a juror for the awards provided to State Housing Finance Agencies for excellence and innovation in various categories.

For more information, please see the NCSHA website.

Jessica Timmington Lindstrom will be presenting, “Providing and Protecting – Supplemental and Special Needs Trusts,” at Minnesota CLE’s Understanding Trusts Seminar on September 16, 2024.

Supplemental and special needs trusts are established to benefit a person with a disability by supplementing the government benefits they receive. Learn the differences and uses of these two trusts. The session will address drafting and funding considerations as well as issues regarding administration.

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

Tony Moch will be participating in an “Ask the Expert” panel at the Bank Holding Company Association Marketplace of Ideas on October 7, 2024. Featuring some of the most informed and invested people in the community banking M&A arena, Marketplace of Ideas features more opportunities for audience interaction than ever before. Tony’s panel will summarize industry conditions as well as take your M&A questions.

The full panel includes:

• Tony Moch, Winthrop & Weinstine
• Paul Ouweneel, Wipfli
• John Reichert, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren
• David Heneke, CLA

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

Join shareholder Gerry Fornwald on September 6th at the Minnesota REjournal Cannabis Real Estate Summit! Gerry will be moderating the session: “Navigating Dispensary Locations: Compliance with Zoning Ordinances and State Statutes,” where he’ll lead a conversation on the current zoning and ordinance landscape in Minnesota following the 2024 legislative session. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed on the latest updates and best practices in Minnesota’s growing cannabis industry.

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

Tami Diehm will be a panelist for the webinar, “Partner Compensation in the Modern Legal Industry: It’s Not Just a Large Firm Game,” on July 25, 2024.

From moving to the so-called black box, to revamping “points” systems, to paying “stay bonuses,” to weighing multi-tiered approaches to partnership, Big Law is making headlines on a near-daily basis when it comes to the evolving–and increasingly competitive–world of partner compensation. And yet it’s not only the largest firms navigating these waters. Are midsize firms changing with the market, or doubling down on traditional models? Are they operating with open or closed comp systems–and what challenges accompany shifting from one to the other? How much change is driven by an ever-intensifying lateral hiring market? How do shifting compensation systems affect firms’ ability to implement effective succession planning? Join us for the Law.com Pro Mid-Market July webcast, where our panel of ALM journalists and data professionals, along with experts from the legal community, will dig into these themes and more. Be sure to bring your questions for an interactive Q&A throughout the session.

Register to hear William Schumacher, counsel in our Creditors’ Remedies, Bankruptcy & Work-Out practice, as he participates in this insightful panel discussion as part of the Commercial Receivers Association’s upcoming Annual Conference August 18-21, 2024. The panel, “State Governed Industries in Receivership,” will explore industries such as cannabis, mushrooms, senior care and more, with a focus on managing state approvals during receivership proceedings.

Join Winthrop attorneys Catherine (Trina) Sjoberg and Katherine Johnson Thursday, July 18, as they present at the Healthcare Leaders Association of Minnesota (HLAMN) 2024 Summer Conference. Their discussion, “Maximizing your Professional Advisors to Minimize your Pain Points,” will demonstrate through case studies how healthcare executives and providers can utilize advisors to address issues in workforce, financial, recruitment and retention, and real estate.