The Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (MDLA) is pleased to announce registration for Trial Techniques Seminar on August 19-21, 2021 in Duluth, Minnesota is now open! This year's theme is "The Art of Storytelling and Persuasion."

We are honored to have David Mann, Founder of Simple Message Courtroom for our Keynote and workshops speaker! David will be providing a 90 minute keynote on Friday as well as 2 hands on workshops and 2 in depth presentations throughout the Seminar.

Judge Eric Hylden and Judge Rachel Sullivan will be sharing stories from trials that illustrate a point from a judge's perspective about what lawyers should or shouldn't do. 

In addition to time spent on quality education, we are looking forward to some quality friends and family time. Please join your peers and their families for 2 great networking events! We will have some kid friendly entertainment options available – so feel free to bring the whole family!

NEW THIS YEAR!

President's Reception - Cocktail Hour and Dinner

Thursday, August 19, 2021 | 5:30pm – 8:30 pm
Kitchi Gammi Club

MDLA is excited to combine the Welcome Reception, Diversity & Student/Mentor Introductions and the President's Dinner into one exciting event – The President's Reception!

Join us at the Kitchi Gammi Club to kick off the 2021 MDLA Trial Techniques Seminar, enjoy a dinner of Heavy Hors D'oeuvres overlooking Lake Superior on the Kitchi Gammi Club's Terrace. Here we will also have a short program to introduce the students/mentors and honor and thank the past Presidents of the MDLA. We are also excited to feature live music and dancing on the terrace with the incredible band - Laura Velvet. This event is included in your registration fee, please select if you will be attending when registering. Transportation will be provided to and from the Inn on Lake Superior and the Kitchi Gammi Club. Come early and stay into  the evening and enjoy live music, dancing, drinks, a dinner of heavy hors d'oeuvres and a great night networking with your colleagues and friends. 

Family Night Picnic

Friday, August 20, 2021 | 6:00pm – 8:30 pm
Park Point Pavilion #2

Join us for some quality friends and family time at the Park Point Pavilion. The Family Night Picnic will provide dinner, beverages and entertainment for the whole family. Transportation will be provided to and from the Inn on Lake Superior and the Park Point Pavilion. Additional fees apply for this event.

TTS Community Service Project:  School Supply Drive

MDLA is proud to host our annual community service project at TTS in August. Join us by collecting school supplies (and cash donations to purchase school supplies) for in-need Minnesota students and classrooms.  Supplies most needed are crayons, notebooks, glue sticks, pencils, markers, and pens.  Start collecting at your firm now! 

In the spirit of friendly competition, a prize will be awarded to the firm who collects the most supplies! 

Participating firms can bring their school supplies to TTS, or can drop them off at the following firms. MDLA will compile donations to be distributed to a local organization. Please box and label your school supplies if you would like to be considered for the prize.   

• Larson King
  30 E 7th St #2800
  St Paul, MN 55101
• Lind Jensen
  901 S Marquette Ave
  Minneapolis, MN 55402
  Email: Jessica.Jensrud@lindjensen.com; and Angela.Lahti@lindjensen.com, or call the front desk at (612) 333-3637 prior to drop off
• MDLA Offices (Ewald Consulting)
  1000 Westgate Drive- Suite 252
  Saint Paul, MN
  Call ahead or send an email to info@mdla.org or P: 651.290.6293
• Tomsche, Sonnesyn, and Tomsche, P.A.
  8401 Golden Valley Road – Suite 250
  Minneapolis, MN 55427

Please contact director@mdla.org with any questions. This year's service project is sponsored by Larson King, LLP and the New Lawyers Committee.

Duty of Care

MDLA is following the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control regarding in person gatherings. We are fully committed to taking the appropriate precautions to provide a safe and healthy environment for our attendees. We encourage our attendees to work with us to help make this happen. Please follow the link here to see what precautions MDLA, the DECC, hotels, and offsite locations are doing to keep your health and safety in the forefront.

Schedule

Registration Rates

Registration fee includes access to all sessions, welcome reception, breakfasts, lunch at the Annual Meeting, refreshment breaks and CLE Credits.

CE Credits

MDLA will be applying for 8 CLE credits in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and Wisconsin.

Lodging Information

Inn on Lake Superior

350 Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN 55802
https://theinnonlakesuperior.com/

Rate: $175.99++ (Standard Poolside) | $194.99++ (Standard Lakeside)
Contact: 888-668-4352 – mention "Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association" Room Block
Room block deadline: July 19, 2021 or until room block is exhausted, whichever is first

Pier B

800 West Railroad St. Duluth, MN 55802
https://www.pierbresort.com/

Rate: $209++
Contact: 218-481-8888 – mention "Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association" Room Block
Room block deadline: July 19, 2021 or until room block is exhausted, whichever is first

Policies

Attendee Cancellation

To receive a registration refund, less a $25 processing fee, all cancellations must be received via the online form found at https://www.mdla.org/page/refund-request-form by August 5, 2021 by 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time. No refunds will be granted thereafter. No-shows will not be refunded. Registrations can be transferred to another person within your organization with the same membership status by contacting info@mdla.org or 651-290-6293.

Conference Modification or Cancellation

MDLA reserves the right to modify the course's schedule or program as necessary without notice. MDLA also reserves the right to cancel this Event, in which case a full refund of the registration fee will be provided. We are unable to refund any travel costs (flight, hotel, etc.) in the case of MDLA cancellation.

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