Justice Involved Veterans with Annual Meeting Social

Deadline to Register: May 21, 2018

Servicemembers and Veterans face challenges in the legal system. Join us for this half-day seminar to learn about Minnesota’s veteran population, legislative initiatives related to veterans, and issues specific to veterans involved with the criminal justice system.

The Military & Veterans Affairs Section Annual Meeting & Elections will be held in the beginning after 1:30 pm. All section members are invited to attend. There will be cocktails and complimentary hors d'oeuvres.

CLE Schedule:

1:15 pm – Sign In and Registration

1:30 pm – Minnesota’s Veteran Population and Elections

An overview of the demographics of Minnesota’s veteran population. Minnesota has a high percentage of citizens who serve or have served our country, but they are not always visible to the civilian community.

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Annual Case Law and Legislative Update (1.0 Standard CLE Credit)

Presenter:

Benjamin Johnson, Legislative Director | Minnesota Dept. of Veterans Affair

A comprehensive and indispensable review of the most important cases and the latest legislation, issues and trends in the past year affecting servicemembers and their families.

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm – Justice Involved Veterans (1.0 Standard CLE Credit)

Presenters:

Judge Judith M. Tilsen, Ramsey County | MN Judicial Court

Evan Tsai, Assistant Public Defender | Ramsey County Public Defender’s Office

Veterans are over-represented in the criminal justice system. One response has been the development of Veterans Treatment Courts. Judge Tilsen and Mr. Tsai were involved in the development and implementation of the Ramsey County Veterans Treatment Court and will discuss their experiences and reflections on how the Court responds to the unique needs of veterans in the criminal justice system.

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm - Social and Networking

Please join us for a reception for all attendees after the event.  There will be cocktails and complimentary hors d'oeuvres.  

CLE Credits:

2.0 Standard CLE Credits approved | Event Code: 258175

Cost:

Military & Veterans Affairs Section Member:  $10.00
Member not in the Military & Veterans Affairs Section:  $20.00
Non-MSBA Member:  $25.00
Law Student:  $0.00

Remote Participation: 

Remote participation is available for the program portion (1:30 pm to 4:00 pm). Please indicate that you will attend remotely when registering.  Instructions will be sent the day prior via e-mail on Tuesday, May 22. 

Want more information about the Military & Veterans Affairs Section ? 
To register with a check, please mail in this registration form.
Need to cancel? Please see our cancellation policy.
Questions? Contact Geen Mui | 612-278-6346

The MSBA is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all members can participate fully. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please notify Geen Mui via phone or email: gmui@mnbar.org.  Please provide notification at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations at this event. Thank you.