Deadline to Register EXTENDED:
October 31, 2016
The New Lawyers Leadership
Conference (NLLC) is the premiere event for the up-and-coming legal
professionals and practitioners looking to advance their career with purpose and
vision. The conference brings together experienced and fresh perspectives
on the practice of law that combine to inspire and empower law students and
legal professionals in their first several years of practice. Join us for
dynamic and engaging presentations, diverse and thought-provoking speakers, and
practical and insightful tips for a well-rounded career. Interact,
socialize, and engage with leaders from the Minnesota State Bar Association,
Minority and Affinity Bars, Ramsey County Bar Association, and the Hennepin
County Bar Association, and find out about opportunities to get involved in the
legal community. Whether you're a big law, small firm or solo
practitioner, in the public or private sector, the NLLC is a unique opportunity
to meet, network, and engage with colleagues and leaders in the Minnesota legal
community.
Free happy hour immediately
following the conference.
Schedule:
8:15 -
9:00 Registration
9:00 -
10:00 A Day in the Life of a Lawyer: How Your
Daily Technology Habits Affect You, Your Clients, and Your Law Practice (1.0
Ethics CLE Credit)
Emily Duke , Esq.,
CyberSmart Law, a division of Duke Law Office
From the time you wake up until
the time your head hits the pillow, if you’re like many lawyers, you are
multitasking for work and personal life throughout the day. Learn how your
habits related use of smart phones, tablets, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, portable devices,
etc. may be impacting your professional obligation of client confidentiality. We
will also address the importance of vendor and staff oversight to protect
confidentiality of client information and specifically examine rules 1.6 and 5.3
of the Rules of Professional Responsibility. A brief discussion about
opportunities for careers in data security and privacy law will conclude this
session.
10:00 - 11:00 How to Gain Confidence and
Credibility in Your Law Practice (1.0 Standard CLE Credit)
Carolien
Moors
, Hardtalk Biz Coaching
Whether you’re just starting
your legal career or have been practicing for a few years, you have likely
experienced the pressures and challenges to always be available, to know more,
to do more, to compete for assignments or a better position, or to handle
shifting client needs on ever-tighter budgets. Before you know it, your
confidence and resilience take a hit. This presentation will provide you
with relevant insights and practical techniques to strengthen your confidence
and credibility in your law practice and to shape better interactions with
clients, judges, other lawyers, or members of your team.
11:00 - 12:00 Manage Your Way to Leadership
- How to Successfully Work with Legal Support Staff (1.0 Standard CLE Credit)
Danielle M. Doocy ,
Executive Director, Special Counsel
Jonathon
M. Zentner , Shareholder, Arthur
Chapman Smetak Kettering & Pikala, P.A.
Nancy Lochner
Howard , Manager of
Legal Recruiting, Fredrikson & Byron P.A.
Vikas Narula , Creator and
Co-founder, Keyhubs
Having a strong referral
network of attorneys and clients is key to building a book of business. This
presentation will discuss strategies for building your name, reputation and
network, and highlight tips and best practices for leveraging your network to
build and grow your business.
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch with
the Leaders
Mingle with bar leaders,
leaders in the community, colleagues, presenters and attendees while enjoying
lunch.
1:00 - 2:00 New Lawyers at Risk: How Stress, Mental Health
and Substance Use Can Impact Your Career, Client Relationships, Performance, and Advancement as a
Lawyer – And What You Can Do About It (1.0
Elimination of Bias CLE Credit)
Honorable
Susan Miles , Assistant Chief Judge, 10th
Judicial District
Joan
M. Bibelhausen , Executive Director, Lawyers Concerned
for Lawyers
Stress, anxiety, substance
misuse and related issues are potentially disabling conditions that may be
present in our clients, our colleagues and us. Understand the continuum
from stress to distress and the risk factors in our profession. Learn to
recognize and respond to triggers and challenges. Effective strategies for
dealing with these issues and stressors will be introduced. Judge Susan Miles
will discuss the research regarding stress and anxiety in our profession and her
own experience. Joan Bibelhausen will discuss mental health, including
substance use issues, and the importance of exploring biases toward ourselves
and others in the legal community.
2:00 - 3:00 Learn, Serve, Lead - Becoming
a Board Member (1.0 Standard CLE Credit)
Adine S.
Momoh , Associate, Stinson Leonard Street LLP
Brent E.
Routman
, Partner, Merchant & Gould
Victoria A. Elsmore , Esq., Collins,
Buckley, Sauntry & Haugh PLLP
Esteban Rivera , Managing Partner, Rivera
Law Firm, LLC
Bryan
Browning , Associate, Bassford Remele
There are many ways to get
involved in the legal community. With the MSBA and local county bar
associations, area-specific groups, and non-legal ventures, the opportunities
are endless. But how exactly do new lawyers show their value and ideas to
more senior members of the group? Our inspiring panel will share the strategies
they used to become chief contributors in their organizations and leaders among
new lawyers seeking to make their mark.
3:00 - 4:00 How to Work a Room and Make
Lasting Connections (1.0 Standard CLE Credit)
David Bateson , Esq., Bateson Consulting
LLC
Have you ever scanned the crowd
at a networking event, frantically searching for a familiar face to chat with
instead of mingling? You’re not alone. Now is the time to break out
of your shell and work the room! Learn tips for networking in all types of
situations, such as within your firm, with court staff and judges, at receptions
and meetings, and even in the elevator. Whether you are an extrovert or
introvert, it’s helpful to know how to keep a conversation moving and what
topics to avoid, and develop those relationships beyond one happy hour to create
a vast network of colleagues.
4:00 - 6:00 Social
Reception & Happy Hour
Grab a beverage, have your business cards ready,
and mingle! Get to know MSBA section leadership and representatives of local
county and affinity bar organizations, and connect with conference presenters
and other attendees in a fun and relaxed setting. Discover resources and opportunities
to contribute to the legal community
and the many ways in which your involvement and leadership will benefit you, your
career, and your professional network.
CLE Credits:
5.0 Standard and 1.0
Ethics CLE Credits approved | Event Code: 229040
Cost:
All attendees
$35.00 .
Remote
Participation:
Teleconferencing is
not available.
Event Sponsors:
Arthur
Chapman Smetak Kettering & Pikala, P.A.
Law Pay
Lockridge Grindal
Nauen P.L.L.P.
Messerli & Kramer
Minnesota CLE
Robert Half
Legal
Thompson Reuters -
Westlaw