Solo Small Practice Experience Section
Annual Report
2021-2022
Section Membership
As of June 30, 2022 the Section has 556 members.
Financial Status
The Section had an account balance of $29, 669.98 as of April 30, 2022.
CLEs & Events
The Section hosted 13 events in fiscal year 2021-22.
Program Title | Date | Event Code | CLE Credits | Attendees | Virtual/ In-person/ Hybrid |
Virtual Roundtable Discussion on What We Have Learned at Home | 09/14/2021 | N/A | N/A | 6 | Virtual |
Ethical Issues in Remote Practice | 09/29/2021 | 417280 | 1.0 Ethics | 36 | Virtual |
That Is Why They Call It Practicing Law | 10/13/2021 | 419867 | 1.0 Standard | 41 | Virtual |
Dealing With Difficult People a Virtual Roundtable | 11/09/2021 | N/A | N/A | 16 | Virtual |
Dealing with Pro Se Parties from the Bench and Bar | 11/15/2021 | 425422 | 1.0 Standard | 39 | Virtual |
Setting Goals for the New Year a Virtual Roundtable | 01/11/2022 | N/A | N/A | 11 | Virtual |
Hiring and Working With Staff | 02/08/2022 | N/A | N/A | 11 | Virtual |
Review and Preview District Court E Filing and MCRO | 02/09/2022 | 444098 | 1.0 Standard | 114 | Virtual |
Laws in Translation | 03/09/2022 | 449530 | 1.0 Elimination of Bias | 33 | Virtual |
The Pitfalls and Positives of Practice in Greater Minnesota during the Pandemic | 04/13/2022 | 455343 | 1.0 Standard | 18 | Virtual |
Solo Small Firm Summit | 05/04/2022 | 460017 | 4.0 Standard, 1.0 Elimination of Bias | 118 | Virtual |
Solo Small Practice Experience Section Annual Meeting | 06/08/2022 | N/A | N/A | 12 | Virtual |
Solo Small Social at Pinstripes | 06/28/2022 | N/A | N/A | 9 | In Person |
Annual Meeting and Election Results
The Section’s Annual Meeting was held on June 8, 2022 and 12 people attended.
The following council members were elected to serve on the Section’s Governing Council:
Landon Ascheman
Timothy Baland
Heather Gilbert
Karen Grossman
Christopher Huether
Corey Kobbervig
Brenda Sauro
Ryan Schmisek
Chad Snyder
Sarah Soucie Eyberg
Nick Torres
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
What diversity, equity and inclusion goals did the Section include in the 2021-2022 work plan, how did you approach these goals, and what was the result?
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion continues to be a standing item on the meeting agendas. Nick Torres who served as the councils DEI representative, attended MSBA DEI trainings and shared helpful tips at council meetings.
The council discussed DEI when choosing CLE presenters and topics, and round table topics with the goal of including a wide variety of constituents.
The Solo Small Firm Summit had two different tracks. One geared towards law students, and new lawyers. The other track for attorneys trying to improve or expand their solo/small practice.
Other Accomplishments
At the end of June, the section hosted an in person social event, attendees enjoyed chatting and playing bocce ball at Pinstripes.
Additionally, something new this year were virtual social events which provided members with opportunities to network on topics relevant to solo small attorneys.
Submitted By: Chad Snyder
Date: June 15, 2022