VIRTUAL Bench & Bar Benefit 2020
November 3, 4, and 5
This year’s Bench & Bar Benefit will be held over three consecutive days. Each day enjoy one CLE, client testimonial, award presentation, games/activities (such as bingo, trivia, wine tasting)!
Proceeds benefit the Ramsey County Bar Foundation. The RCBF supports local law related charities, including Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Tubman, Children’s Law Center and more!
Tuesday, November 3 - DAY 1
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Agenda
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Voting Rights and Native American Suffrage CLE, co-sponsored by MAIBA (Minnesota American Indian Bar Association)
1:00 - 1:30/2:00 p.m. - Welcome by the RCBA/RCBF Leadership
- Client testimonial video with update about where they are now and how the pro bono volunteer program helped them
- Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award Presentation: Evan Tsai
- Bingo Game
- Farewell
Register here
Wednesday, November 4 - DAY 2
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Agenda
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Don't Panic! The Basics of an Ethics Complaint CLE
5:00 - 5:30 p.m. - Welcome by the RCBA/RCBF Leadership
- Client testimonial video with update about where they are now and how the pro bono volunteer program helped them
- Liberty Bell Award Presentation: Court Visitor Program in Honor of Denis Libra
- "Networking Social Hour" and Trivia Game
- Farewell
Register here
Thursday, November 5 - DAY 3
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Agenda
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Wellness and Self Care: Learn a personalized systematic approach to self care CLE
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Welcome by the RCBA/RCBF Leadership
- Client testimonial video with update about where they are now and how the pro bono volunteer program helped them
- Pro Bono Award Presentation: Karen Tarrant
- Wine tasting presented by Saint Croix Vineyards
- Farewell
Register here
Admission tickets are $25/day or $60 for all three.*to claim the $60 discount, please email Sharon Elmore at
selmore@mnbars.org.
Each ticket includes the CLE and additional activities.
To purchase tickets online, please click on the REGISTER links under each date above.
To pay with a check or to receive an invoice, please send an email to
Sharon Elmore at
selmore@mnbars.org
Silent Auction
This year’s silent auction will be entirely online and available Monday, November 2 through Friday, November 6. The online auction site is now open for bidding here.
Sponsor Levels
Sponsor the event! Levels start at $200 and go up to $5,000. More information about sponsorship opportunities can be found here.
To purchase your sponsorship online, click here. To receive an invoice, pay with a check, or to pay by phone, please contact Amanda Idinge at aidinge@mnbars.org or 612-752-6614
Sponsors - Justice Level ($5,000)
Magistrate Level ($3,000)
Barrister Level ($1,500)
Special Master Level ($1,000)
Please contact
Amanda Idinge at
aidinge@mnbars.org or 612-752-6614 with any questions about the event or sponsorship opportunities.