2023 Trial Techniques Seminar & 60th Anniversary Gala

8/17/2023 to 8/19/2023

When: August 17-19, 2023
6:00 PM
Where: Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
350 Harbor Drive
Duluth, Minnesota  55802
United States
Contact:
 Lisa Mortier (Sign in to view e-mail address)

Event Details
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 - N avigating 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 Offsite: Skyline Social & Games     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 218-726-1111
https://innonlakesuperior.com/
Cut off Date: July 17, 2023 or until room block is exhausted, whichever comes first
Rate: $231.99 - $311.99– Lakeview  – Bridgeview/Pool view - Cityveiw
*Rate dependent on type of room reserved.
**please mention the MDLA Trial Techniques Seminar Block to receive the discounted rate 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.