Tri-Bar Event

Event Description

Click here to register for the Annual meeting, luncheon and awards.

In-Person only event

As society has become more polarized, public attorneys increasingly encounter disruptive, harassing, threatening, and abusive behavior while practicing law. This CLE is designed to provide tips and tools to help attorneys navigate challenging situations with professionalism while protecting themselves and the people they work with. Speakers will provide information about de-escalation and personal safety, threat management, harassment restraining orders, considerations for managing data practices requests and open meetings, and managing difficult behavior in the courtroom.

8:00am-8:30am-Registration/check-in, pastries and coffee

8:30am-9:30am -Personal Security and De-escalation

Michael Christianson, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency

9:30am-10:15 am- Organizational Threat Management and Harrassment Restraining Orders

Brent Benrud, Associate General Counsel, University of Minnesota

Meg Jacot, Associate General Counsel, Met Council

10:15 am- 10:30 am-Break

10:30am-11:30 am- Government Transparency and Participation During Contentious Times.

Kristyn Anderson, City Attorney, City of Minneapolis

Kristine Lahti Johnson, Responsible Authority and Data Compliance Officer, Hennepin County

11:30am-12:15pm- Judges Panel- Navigating Challenging Situations in the Courtroom.

Moderator:

Judge Tracy Smith, MN Court of Appeals

Panelists:

Judge Reynaldo Aligada, Ramsey County

Judge Mark Kappelhoff, Hennepin County

Chief Judge Jenny Starr, Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings

CLE Credits- 4 Standard CLE Credits Applied for-505873

Cost:
Public Law Section Member- Free
Member, not in section- $20
Non-member- $45
Law Student & New Admittee- Free

Registration Deadline: May 31st, 2024 . To register after that time, email the program manager.

Program Manager: Kelly Kozicky | kkozicky@mnbars.org | 612-278-6351

Payments/Cancellations: Please register online or over the phone by credit card whenever possible. If you must pay by check, please use this registration form. Need to cancel? Please see our cancellation policy .

Accommodations: We are 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 with at least 72 hours notice prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations. Thank you.