Online Registration is Closed. To register, email Kara
at kharo@mnbars.org
Women+ and other caregivers navigate many challenges
when trying to climb the professional ladder in the legal field while raising a
family, caring for elderly or vulnerable adults, or those with special needs.
These struggles were highlighted during the pandemic and in articles from that
time. One
ABA article suggested that lack of advancement was a problem for
women who choose (at their own peril) to place too much focus on their personal
caregiving responsibilities, rather than on advancement. An outpouring of
disagreement ensued and the ABA President at the time responded with a counter
article, noting that it's not a ‘gender’ problem but rather, a 'profession'
problem. A separate Reuters
article
breaks them both down.
So, what has changed in the past couple of years? During that time, the
MSBA has advocated with a petition at the courts for a personal leave rule
that allows more space for these caregivers to balance their obligations as well
as for those that may be facing a physical or mental health or substance
abuse issue. The petition was discussed at a Minnesota Supreme Court hearing
in late 2023 and a decision could come anytime. What effect could this
personal leave rule have on the profession?
Join us for a CLE will take place in a roundtable Zoom meeting
format and will not be recorded, allowing attendees the ability to
engage in a facilitated conversation about navigating being a lawyer and a
caregiver..
CLE
Presenters:
Stephanie
Balmer | Partner, Falsani,
Balmer, Peterson & Balmer
Jessica Klander |
Shareholder and Chief Operating Officer, Bassord Remele
Heather Mendiola | Supervising
Attorney, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal
Services
Molly Ryan
| Of Counsel, Jackson Lewis
CLE Credits: 1.0 Elimination of Bias CLE Credit
Cost:
Civil Litigation Section Members:
Free
MSBA Member: $15
Non-Member: $45
New Admittee/Law Student:
FreeRegistration Deadline: Monday,
April 22nd. To register after that time, email the program manager.
Program Manager: Kara Haro | kharo@mnbars.org |
612-278-6329
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.