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$64.95 NON-MSBA MEMBERS

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Nonprofit Legal Issues CLEs

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Answering the Call to Self and Service | Mental Health Tools for Pro Bono and Legal Services Practitioners

1.0 Elimination of Bias CLE Credit

As “the new normal” continues to evolve, the legal profession—especially pro bono and legal aid practitioners—have an increasing interest in attorney and client mental health. Low-income people have been devastated by the pandemic. When they come to us for help, these clients are often sharing stress, depression, and other mental health concerns along with their legal issues. Pro bono and legal aid practitioners are best equipped to serve indigent clients when attorneys have tools to support their own mental health, and have knowledge of resources for clients in crisis.

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  • CATEGORY
  • Wellness
  • Nonprofit
Donor Advised Funds and Proposed Disclosure Requirements in Minnesota

1.0 Standard CLE Credit 

This presentation will give a history and overview of donor advised funds (DAF) and how they are currently regulated. The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits has proposed an amendment to Minnesota’s Supervision of Charitable Trusts and Trustees Act which would require charitable trusts transferring funds to DAFs to include in their annual trust filing with the office of the attorney general an itemized list of all grants and contributions made or approved for future payment during the year from that DAF.  The purpose behind this amendment would be to increase transparency and encourage compliance with restrictions on the funds even after transfer.

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  • CATEGORY
  • Nonprofit
  • Business Law
Implications of the Otto Bremer Trust Decision for Private Foundations and their Attorneys

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

The Otto Bremer Trust case in Ramsey County District Court provides insights into the way that Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is approaching public accountability, conflicts of interest, and other legal issues as they apply to Minnesota foundations. The April 29, 2022 ruling of Ramsey County Judge Robert Awsumb now becomes case law that is applicable to Minnesota’s philanthropic institutions. This CLE will provide an overview of the legal theories articulated by the Attorney General’s Office, and the view of the Court on those theories.  It will also include six takeaways for all foundation leaders and their counsel. 

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  • CATEGORY
  • Nonprofit
  • Business Law
Pro Bono and Legal Aid | What Every Associate Should Know

1.0 Elimination of Bias CLE Credit

Minnesota has a robust legal services community that provides needed service to help the disadvantaged have access to justice. Every law firm associate should be familiar with the key elements of Minnesota’s legal services network: the need for service, who is served and why, the work done by legal aid providers, how the work is funded, and how to contribute by doing pro bono work. This CLE will explain the basics, looking at how legal aid organizations, pro bono attorneys, and the courts all play an important role.

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  • CATEGORY
  • New Lawyers
  • Nonprofit
  • Elimination of Bias
Who We Are and What We Do | Civil Legal Services in Minnesota

1.0 Standard CLE Credit 

Four legal aid attorneys will talk about civil legal aid in Minnesota:
How services are coordinated, what services are offered, and who is eligible. The attorneys will offer an overview of civil legal aid in the state and then talk specifically about each of their four programs.
 
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  • CATEGORY
  • New Lawyer Essentials
  • Nonprofit
Women’s Access to Justice | Barriers and Pro Bono Solutions

1.0 Elimination of Bias CLE Credit 

Last year, two-thirds of legal aid clients identified as women. Join us as we discuss the barriers to justice that are behind this high need for legal assistance, including the higher barriers faced by those with intersecting identities, as well as how pro bono can help meet the need for this community. Our panel includes experts on domestic violence, immigration, pro bono management, and working with low-income individuals.

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  • CATEGORY
  • Elimination of Bias
  • Nonprofit