Event

Event Description

Online registration is closed. Email Abby Ward at award@mnbars.orgto register

While technology had been growing increasingly critical in navigating modern life, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated technology’s role in our lives making it an essential lifeline as schools and workplaces moved their operations online. During this CLE we will hear from representatives from two frontline organizations/partnerships (Minnesota Computers for Schools and ConnectedMN ) working to expand digital access and address digital disparities in Minnesota. They will discuss their organization’s mission, history, programming, and some of the challenges they face both as an organization and in executing their goals. Panelists will leave time to take questions on how their organization’s work, mission, and obstacles may intersect with the work of attorneys practicing in the communications field. We hope to have a robust discussion on some of the barriers related to policy and statutes and how stakeholders in these related fields can come together to problem-solve these difficult issues.

Minnesota Computers for Schools is an organization that works to close the digital divide in Minnesota by collaborating with schools and community organizations to provide technology solutions and skills training to individuals in need. ConnectedMN, supported by Collectivity, is an alliance of public and private partners created in the wake of COVID-19 to ensure students from high-need and underserved communities have the tools and support they need to participate in digital learning.

Presenters:

CLE Credits:

1.0 Standard CLE Credits | Event Code: 346786

Cost:

Communications Law Section Members: $10*
MSBA Member not in the Communications Law Section: $15
Non-MSBA Member: $20
Law Student/New Admittee: FREE

*Join the Communications Law Section : Not a Section Member? Sign up now and receive membership through June 30th, 2022. That’s 16 months for the price of 12!

Deadline to register: March 24, 2021

Remote Participation: Remote instructions will be emailed to you the day prior to the event.

Payments: Due to the pandemic, accounting staff have limited access to the office making the processing of checks difficult. We request that you register online or over the phone by credit card whenever possible. If you need assistance, please contact the program manager. If you must pay by check, please use this registration form.

Cancellations: Need to cancel? Please see our cancellation policy .

Accommodations: 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 the program manager. Please provide notification at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations. Thank you.

Program Manager:
Abby Ward
award@mnbars.org
612-278-6307