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The New LawyerExperience‘Choose from 25 sessionsthat teach you how to reallypractice law.Choose from estate planning basics, business entityselection, advice from judges on courtroom procedure,ethical tricks and traps, how to take and defend depositions,handling marital dissolutions, how to start a lawfirm, the basics of employment law and much, muchmore!Get practical advice fromexperienced lawyers in yourfield.Receive practical, real-world advice from 45 experiencedMinnesota lawyers and judges. Speakers includelawyers from all areas of practice – small firm, large firm,solo practitioners, plaintiff’s counsel, defense counsel,litigators and transactional lawyers.It’s an unbeatable value!Your tuition includes two full days of instruction, 350+pages of valuable course materials on a fully-searchableCD-ROM and 11.25 credits! It’s an incredible bargain!Free lunchtime sessions!Minnesota CLE is excited to offer two freelunchtime seminars at the 2012 New LawyerExperience. Join us for fun, informal presentationson “Minnesota CLE’s Practice Resourcesfor New Attorneys” and “Work/Life Balance forLawyers 101.”Register for achance to wingreat prizes!You can win an Apple iPad2 orone of two Apple iPod Nanos!Image courtesyof ApplePrize drawings will take place atlunch on Thursday, January 19,at the reception on Thursday, January 19,and at lunch on Friday, January 20. You mustbe present at the prize drawing to win. Anyperson may receive an entry slip on Thursday,January 19 at the Minnesota CLE ConferenceCenter front desk. Registration for the NewLawyer Experience is not required.

‘Here’s WhatYour ColleaguesSaid About LastYear’s Sessions:The judges’ panel wasoutstanding in all respects!Very insightful & interesting.All the speakers in the “cocktailparty law” session were candidwith responses and seemedinterested in providing info tonew attorneys.Eric Cooperstein’s ethicspresentation was lively andinteresting. Good practicalpointers and lively delivery.The entire program exceededmy expectations.’’What is Minnesota CLE?Minnesota Continuing Legal Education is a not for profit 501(c)3 corporationestablished by the Minnesota State Bar Association. It provides continuingeducation for all Minnesota lawyers by developing a comprehensive variety ofservices including seminars and seminar materials, books and supplements, andindexes. Minnesota CLE – it’s where the legal community gathers to learn. Find outmore by visiting www.minncle.org!Amazing Publications Deals!Here’s your chance to stock your shelves with terrificresources at a huge discount. As a program attendee, onJanuary 19 and 20 only, if you purchase MinnesotaCLE publications while you are at our conferencecenter, you’ll receive 50% off all publications – includingDeskbooks, Documents Made Easy and SummaryGuides.Once-in-a-Lifetime Special Offer on SeasonPasses – Half-Price for Two Days Only!On the days of the seminar, attendees first admitted in 2011 may purchase anyMinnesota CLE Season Pass SM for half-price! See below for the special benefitsincluded with each type of Pass. For more details, visit www.minncle.org/SeasonPassSeminar.aspx. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!Ask anyone…it’s the best deal in CLE!4 Types ofPasses From Whichto Choose!Live Seminars & Video ReplaysWebcast SeminarsMinnesota CLE PublicationsOnline LibrarySkills Training$50 Discount for Current orPrevious Season PassholdersMy CLE CreditTracks Minnesota CLE courses attended.Limited Unlimited Webcast SuperUp to 10 Unlimited 50% off Unlimited50% off 50% off Unlimited Unlimited50% off 50% off 50% off 50% off50% off 50% off 50% off Included50% off 50% off 50% off IncludedYes Yes Yes YesYes Yes Yes YesNew Lawyer KitLawyers in their first year of practice receive a valuablecollection of Minnesota CLE publications and guides, plus a freeone-year subscription to the Online Library, and The CompleteLawyer’s Quick Answer Book with Answers to 101 QuestionsAsked by Your Clients, Family and Friends.

ScheduleDay 1 – January 198:15 – 9:00 a.m.CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST9:00 – 9:45 a.m.KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONLawyer, Interrupted:A Lawyer’s View of Life and thePractice of Law after Being Hit bythe Proverbial Bus– Scott W. Wright9:45 – 10:45 a.m.Quick Answers to the LegalQuestions that Friends, Relativesand Strangers Will Ask You atCocktail PartiesA team of experts in landlord-tenant law, familylaw, bankruptcy law and criminal law will answerall the questions that you, as a lawyer, will inevitablybe asked at cocktail parties.– Chad A. Kelsch, Dana K. McKenzie,Christy Snow-Kaster & Timothy D. Webb– Jason C. Kohlmeyer, moderator10:45 – 11:00 a.m. BREAK11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Avoiding Common, Real-WorldEthics Problems1.0 ethics credit applied forThis session will explore fact patterns that commonlypresent ethics problems for lawyers, suchas failing to communicate with clients, improperlycontacting the opposing party or the court, andmishandling client trust accounts. Learn how towork through the situations and avoid conductthat would violate the Rules of ProfessionalResponsibility.– Eric T. Cooperstein12:00 – 1:00 p.m.LUNCH (boxed lunches provided by Minnesota CLE)12:15 – 12:45 p.m.SPECIAL LUNCHEON PRESENTATIONMinnesota CLE’s Practice Resources forNew Attorneys• Minnesota CLE Publications –Top 10 Resources for New LawyersMinnesota CLE publications have the forms,statutes and advice you need to succeed. FromDrafting Wills and Trusts to The Basics of RealEstate Practice, learn all about the most usefulCLE books, guides and annotated documentsfor new attorneys.– Holly Garland LangworthyDirector of Publications, Minnesota CLE• Minnesota CLE Webcasts –Live, Online LearningLearn about the wide variety of webcastprogramming available from Minnesota CLE.– Peter H. BergeWeb Education Director, Minnesota CLE• Minnesota CLE Season Passes –Special Offer for New LawyersYou’ll discover why Season Passes are the bestdeal in CLE, and how new lawyers can purchaseone for half-off the regular price!– Tim MorrowProgram Attorney, Minnesota CLE1:00 – 2:00 p.m.BREAKOUT SESSION A (choose one)1) 10 Things You Need to Know for YourFirst Family Law CaseFrom child support to spousal maintenance toadvice for your first family law trial, learn thebasics of divorce practice from an experiencedfamily lawyer.– Jason C. Kohlmeyer2) Your First Trial: What You Need toKnow to Survive (and give yourself abetter chance to win)Two experienced trial attorneys will provide youwith practical tips and strategies on conductingyour first trial; including pretrial preparation,opening and closing arguments, direct and crossexaminations, and other considerations.– Deborah A. Ellingboe & William F. Stute3) Selecting and Forming CorporateEntities2-hour sessionLearn the basics of business entity selection, includingthe advantages and disadvantages of the variousbusiness entities. Plus, advice on drafting articles ofincorporation, bylaws, resolutions and other organizationaldocuments.– Kimberly A. Lowe4) How to Start a Law Firm:Important First StepsMeeting the legal requirements; Creating a businessplan; Determining the costs of starting a practice.– Paul M. Floyd & Daniel J. Van Loh2:00 – 2:15 p.m. BREAK2:15 – 3:15 p.m.BREAKOUT SESSION B (choose one)Selecting and Forming CorporateEntities cont.5) Employment Law in Practice2-hour sessionLearn the basics of hiring, testing, reasonable accommodation,leaves of absence, wage and hourmatters, employment handbooks, discipline andtermination.– Robert C. Boisvert, Jr. & Judith Bevis Langevin6) Everything But the Kitchen Sink?Conducting Effective and EfficientWritten DiscoveryWritten discovery often constitutes the most timeconsumingand resource-draining part of litigation.For these reasons, it is also often the part that trialattorneys most dread. This session will teach youhow to take the pain out of the process. Discoverhow to draft effective requests that are targetedto your litigation strategy. Learn how to preparerequests that are reasonably limited in scope, yetsufficiently broad to obtain what you need. You willalso receive sample requests.– Paul J. Lukas7) How to Start a Law Firm: The Best inBasic Law Office TechnologyWord Processing; Case management; Accounting/time tracking; Communications.– Todd Scott3:15 – 3:30 p.m. BREAK

Reserve your spot today!3:30 – 4:30 p.m.BREAKOUT SESSION C (choose one)Employment Law in Practice (cont.)8) Residential and Commercial RealEstate Transactions: Parties, Termsand ProcessAn overview of the parties and documents involvedin typical residential and commercial realestate transactions.– Eileen Roberts9) How to Take and Defend DepositionsThe basic steps for taking fact and expert depositions;Strategies for preparing witnesses fordepositions in civil cases.– David J.F. Gross10) Berge’s Principles of Practicing LawMr. Berge reveals principles gleaned from hisyears in private practice that new attorneys mustknow in order to have a successful practice.– Peter H. Berge4:30 – 5:30 p.m.The AnnualNew Lawyer ExperienceReceptionGreatFun!GreatPrizes!GreatFood!planning to do the same kind of work. Hear what theylike about their work, what they find challenging, andwhat it takes to succeed.– Allison L. Berres, Colleen Daly, Kelly M. Klun,Marshall S. Lichty & Murad Mohammad– James J. Vedder, moderator11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.LUNCH (on your own)12:00 – 12:30 p.m.SPECIAL LUNCHEON PRESENTATIONWork/Life Balance for Lawyers 101Law is a stressful profession, and it’s hard to balanceyour practice with the rest of your life. During thislunchtime presentation, you will learn how to excelprofessionally without sacrificing time with your familyand friends, and other things you enjoy.– Kendra D. Brodin12:45 – 1:45 p.m.BREAKOUT SESSION D (choose one)11) Estate Planning for New Lawyers2-hour sessionGet tips on designing and drafting an estateplan for individuals with non-taxable estates.Plus, advice on the use of health care directives,statutory short form powers of attorney, trusts,and coordinating beneficiary designations with aclient’s estate plan.– Amy E. Papenhausen & Robin R. Tutt2:00 – 3:00 p.m.BREAKOUT SESSION E (choose one)Estate Planning for New Lawyers(cont.)15) How to Proceed Through ProbateStep-by-step through the basic probate administrationprocess in Minnesota; What to expectand how to effectively manage the process;The different types of decisions that you’ll needto make along the way.– Andrew M. Baese16) Using Negotiation and SettlementSkills to Your Tactical AdvantageBecause the majority of cases settle beforetrial, your negotiating and settlement skills areoften a key component to your client’s success.You will receive helpful tips and strategiesdesigned to gain tactical leverage and maximizeyour client’s position.– Cynthia A. Bremer17) How to Start a Law Firm: FinancingYour Law FirmAdvice from a lawyer and a banker on optionsfor getting your law firm started on firm financialground and also for financing an establishedpractice.– R. Leigh Frost & Mary Stoick3:00 – 3:15 p.m. BREAKDay 2 – January 208:30 – 9:00 a.m.CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST9:00 – 10:15 a.m.Your Day in Court: What to Expect andWhat Judges Expect of YouThis session provides a unique opportunity to heardirectly from the judges. Learn their rules and receivetheir advice on scheduling matters, working withclerks, proper communication with the courts, andetiquette in the courtroom and chambers.– Judge Donovan W. Frank, Judge Krista J. Jass,Judge William H. Leary III & Judge Denise D. Reilly– Kevin D. Hofman, moderator10:15 – 10:30 a.m. BREAK10:30 – 11:30 a.m.Candid Advice for New LawyersA panel of attorneys from a wide variety of practiceareas will discuss how they developed their practices,and share advice for new lawyers who are12) The Basics of Consumer and BusinessBankruptcyLearn the important differences between Chapter7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, whatis included in the property of the estate and whatis exempt in Minnesota, how the automatic stayworks, and how debts are discharged.– William J. Fisher13) How to Handle Your First CriminalCase: 10 Things You Must KnowFrom the rights of the defendant to conductingplea negotiations, learn the basics of criminallaw defense from an experienced criminal lawattorney.– William K. Bulmer II14) How to Develop Your PersonalInjury CaseEvaluating the client and the claim; Fee arrangements;Minnesota no-fault law; Working withwitnesses; Settlement options.– Robin S. Landy1:45 – 2:00 p.m. BREAK3:15 – 3:45 p.m.Pro Bono Opportunities forNew LawyersLearn about the many pro bono opportunities availableto new lawyers in Minnesota.– Steve Marchese3:45 – 4:30 p.m.Finding and Keeping a Job in ToughEconomic Times: Strategies for NewLawyers that Really WorkNew lawyers admitted in 2011 are entering one ofthe toughest job markets in years, but great opportunitiesstill exist. Learn who’s hiring, what legalemployers are looking for, what your options are,how pro bono work can help you find a job, networkingtips, resume advice, how to get noticed as anew lawyer, non-legal job opportunities, and more.Receive practical strategies and tips from five professionalswith their fingers on the pulse of the legaljob market – two legal career services professionals,an attorney, a professional career consultant, andthe director of a legal recruiting firm.– Amy Klugherz, Nancy Lochner,Timothy P. Mahoney & Matthew M. Quinn– Bridgid E. Dowdal, moderator

Course InformationDate & LocationThursday & Friday, January 19 & 20, 2012Minnesota CLE Conference CenterSeventh Street & Nicollet MallThird Floor City Center, MinneapolisRegistration / Order FormThe New LawyerExperienceThursday & Friday, January 19 & 20, 2012Minnesota CLE Conference Center, Minneapolis[504-12 / tmm]Course Materials on CD-RomYour registration fee includes the New Lawyer Experiencecourse materials on a fully-searchable CD-ROM, plushandouts for the sessions you attend. If you cannot attendthe seminar, you can still get these great materials. Simplyuse the form at right to order your copies today.PLEASE ”” appropriate bOX:$75 attorneys first licensed in 2011, 2010 or 2009$395 standard rateI have a Minnesota CLE Season Pass SM . Pass #PLEASE “” breakout choiceS:Due to this special pricing,no other discounts apply.SESSION A SESSION B SESSION c SESSION D SESSION ECreditsMinnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board ofCLE for 10.25 standard CLE credits + 1.0 ethics credit for atotal of 11.25 CLE credits. Breakout sessions #4, #7 and#17 each qualify as 1.0 law office management credit. If youattend sessions #4, #7 or #17, you must claim that credit aslaw office management credit and must deduct those creditsfrom the number of “standard” credits you claim. Pleasenote that of your 45-credit requirement every three years,a maximum of 6.0 credits may be law office managementcredits. In no case may attendees claim more than 11.25total credits for this course.#1 #5 (continued) #11 (continued)#2 #6 #8 #12 #15#3 (continued) #9 #13 #16#4 #7 #10 #14 #17Check here if address below is new.FName MI LNameFirmAddressCity/State/ZipCancellation / No-Show PolicyPhoneEmailFaxPaid registrants who cancel their registration at least 72hours before the program will receive a full credit on theiraccount; if fewer than 72 hours, a $25 administrative fee willbe deducted. Paid registrants who do not cancel, yet fail toattend, forfeit their registration fee and will NOT receive thecourse materials. Materials will be available for purchaseafter the course. Passholders may purchase the materials at50% of the full retail price.Atty. Lic. No. (if applicable)Profession, if non-attorneyCan‘t attend?You can still get the course materials!I cannot attend. Please send me:AccommodationIf you have a disability and need an accommodation inorder to attend this seminar, please contact us as soon aspossible. Contact Minnesota CLE at 2550 University AvenueWest, Suite 160-S, Saint Paul, MN 55114 or call 651-227-8266or 800-759-8840.copy(ies) of the course materials on a fully-searchable CD-ROM at $150 each. Available 1/30/12.Cost of item(s)........................... $Ship/Handling............................ $Subtotal..................................... $Tax............................................. $TOTAL....................................... $S & H.................................................. $4 per CDTAX ON SUBTOTALPick the appropriate tax based on wherethe book is received.Minneapolis, MN.................................... 7.775%Saint Paul, MN........................................ 7.625%Hennepin Co. (outside Mpls.)................ 7.275%Ramsey Co. (outside St. Paul)................ 7.125%Anoka, Dakota or Washington Co.......... 7.125%All other MN........................................... 6.875%Outside MN.............................................exemptQuestions?Call Minnesota CLE at 651-227-8266 or 800-759-8840.Or visit us on the web at www.minncle.org.Enclosed is $ by:Check (payable to Minnesota CLE) VISA MasterCard Discover AmExCard No.ExpirationSignature

Minnesota ContinuingState Bar Legal EducationAssociation2550 UNIVERSITY AVE W #160-S, SAINT PAUL MN 55114Nonprofit Org.U.S. PostageP A I DMinnesota ContinuingLegal EducationDATED MATERIAL – PLEASE EXPEDITE!Get more information orreserve your spot today.January 19 & 20, 2012Minnesota CLE Conference CenterSeventh Street & Nicollet MallThird Floor City CenterMinneapolis, MinnesotaI want to succeed as a new lawyer.Is there an app for that?Even better, there is…The 2012New LawyerExperienceReal-World Educationfor New Lawyers