The Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (MDLA) Trial Techniques Seminar in Duluth – August 17-19, 2023!

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday, August 18th                                           Horizon Room (203/204/205)

8:00 am-2:30pm – Registration                         

8:15-9:45 am – Continental Breakfast                Skywalk Foyer

8:35-8:40 am – Welcome & Introductions         

8:45-9:45 am - War Stories—Memorable Cases Won and Lost

Presented by: Becky Moos, Bassford Remele; Angela Shackleford, La Bore, Giuliani, Shackleford & Jensen-Lea, Ltd.; Kay Tuveson, Former MDLA President; Rich Thomas, Burke and Thomas, PLLP

9:45–10:45 am - Law Firm Succession Planning —Transitioning Client Relationships within Your Law Firm

Presented by:  Janet Stellpflug, Ropers Majeski PC; Mark Solheim, Larson King, LLP

10:45-11:00 am – BREAK & Visit Exhibits

11:00-12:00 pm - Navigating the Many Ethics Issues in the Defense of a Mass Disaster

Presented by: John C. Trimble (DRI), Lewis Wagner, LLP

12:00-1:30 pm – LUNCH & Annual Meeting / Awards

1:35-2:05 p.m. - Opening Statements on the Defense

Presented by:  Doug Shrewsbury, Mediator

2:05-2:35 pm - Lessons Learned from Practice

Presenter: Leon Erstad, Erstad & Riemer, P.A.

2:35 - 3:15 pm – Legislative Update - Patrick Hynes, Messerli & Kramer

3:15 – 6:00 pm - On your own

6:00-8:30pm – Family Fun Night

 4894 Miller Trunk Hwy, Duluth, MN 55811

Saturday, August 19th

8:00-11:45 am – Registration                             Horizon Room (203/204/205)

8:15-9:45 am – Continental Breakfast                                        Skywalk foyer

8:35-8:40 am – Welcome & Announcements                              Horizon Room (203/204/205)

8:45-9:30 am - The Significance of Civility—Your Professional Duty of Fairness to Opposing Counsel

Presented by:  The Honorable Leo Brisbois

9:30-10:30 am - Panel Discussion: How to Overcome the Fear of Trying Big Cases

Presented by: The Honorable Kathryn Messerich; Kevin Gray, Rajkowski Hansmeier, Ltd.; Michael J. Tomsche, Tomsche, Sonnesyn & Tomsche, P.A.; Paul Godfrey, Farmers Insurance Exchange

10:30-10:45 am – BREAK & Visit Exhibits

10:55-11:55 pm - Navigating the Volatile Waters of Politics and Public Interest:  Lessons Learned from Three Decades Representing Local Governments in Minnesota(1.0 CLE credit)

Presented by: Patricia Beety & Brian Gaviglio, League of Minnesota Cities

11:55 – 12:00 – Closing Remarks

The Inn on Lake Superior

The Suites Hotel
218-727-4663
https://www.thesuitesduluth.com/
Cut off Date: July 17, 202 or until room block is exhausted, whichever comes first
Rate: $147 – $225.00 Studio Suite – 1 Bedroom Suite  – 2 Bedroom Suite
*please mention the MDLA Trial Techniques Seminar Block to receive the discounted rate

* If you wish to buy tickets strictly for the 60th Anniversary Gala, please close this window and select "60th Anniversary Gala" from the events page.