Dealing with Pro Se Parties from the Bench and Bar

Event Description

Online registration is closed. If you would still like to attend please email Ashley Bollig at abollig@mnbars.org

We will address the following topics:
1. Ethical rules governing interactions with pro se parties;
2. The best thing about having a pro se party on a case;
3. The most frustrating thing about having a pro se party on a case;
4. Strategies for dealing with pro se parties;
5. Dealing with pro se parties in mediations and other ADR settings; and
6.  Tales from the trenches: real-life stories from attorneys and mediators (without violating ethical rules or confidentiality) about dealing with pro se parties.

Panelists:

Susan Mundahl | Attorney at Mundahl Law

Joel Van Nurden | Attorney at Van Nurden Law

Judge Allen Oleisky | Judge at State of Minnesota

Moderator:

Timothy Baland | Attorney at Baland Law Office

CLE Credits:

1.0 Standard CLE Credits | 425422

Cost:

Solo Small Practice Experience Section Members: Free
MSBA Member not in the Solo Small Practice Experience Section: $15
Non-MSBA Member: $25
Law Student: FREE

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:
Ashley Bollig
abollig@mnbars.org
612-278-6353

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Pre-Registration is Closed

DATE
Monday, November 15, 2021
TIME

12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

VENUE