Anoka County Bar Association

The Anoka County Law Library: What it Can Do For You!
2022-08-02 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Anoka County Government Center, 2100 3rd Avenue, Room 710, Anoka, MN, 55303, United States
Please join us for the first in-person ACBA CLE in over 2 years!
John Murphy, the Director of the Anoka County Library, is looking forward to providing you a thorough understanding of what the law library offers to assist you and your clients, as we slowly exit the pandemic and return to the courthouse.
The cost of the CLE is $10.00 and will include a lunch. Please register now as space is limited.
The ACBA will apply for 1.00 CLE credit.

Judge's Day and Annual Meeting at Links at Northfork
2022-06-02 12:00 - 19:00 UTC | MN
Save the date of June 2, 2022, for the Judge’s Day and Annual Meeting at Links Northfork.

Golf starts at noon for $75.00 per person. Start finding your team now! Don’t have a team? No problem. The organizers will arrange teams.

Social hour will begin at 5:00 p.m. Dinner and the annual meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. You do not need to golf to come to the evening event! Dinner is $35.00 per person and dinner cost is waived for Judges.

On the menu for the buffet-style dinner are:

Chicken with Rosemary Butter Sauce
BBQ Ribs
Oven Roasted Red Potatoes
Sauteed Vegetables
Spring Salad with Strawberries, Almonds and Raspberry Vinaigrette
Garlic Bread

Stay tuned for more details and notice when registration opens.

Bench Update - The Pandemic & The Courts: Two Years Later
2022-04-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
A Panel Discussion with Judge Jenny Walker Jasper, Judge Thomas Lehmann, and Judge Sean Gibbs
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom
On March 27, 2020, Minnesotans were ordered to stay home to slow the spread of Covid19. What followed was a time of change and adjustment for many professions, including the legal field. Court handled via Zoom, attorneys appearing separate from their clients, and witnesses testifying via video became the new normal. These sudden changes brought challenges and questions. On November 17, 2020, ACBA hosted a CLE entitled “Going to Anoka County District Court During the Pandemic” where a panel of judges presented information about those changes. Then, on June 2, 2021, a panel of practitioners shared advice and tips for working in the new system.
Two years after that first stay at home order, the practice and profession of law continues to evolve with the times. New challenges have arisen and new tools and insights have emerged. Anoka County Judges Jenny Walker Jasper, Thomas Lehmann, and Sean Gibbs will share their perspectives and experiences about Court two years into the Pandemic and address participants’ questions regarding the same.
Register online here: HERE.

This CLE is free of charge and the Anoka County Bar Association will apply for 1.00 CLE credit.

Ethics, Mental Health and Well-Being in a Post-COVID Environment
2022-03-23 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | MN
Joan Bibelhausen, Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, will present a CLE titled “Ethics, Mental Health and Well-Being in a Post-COVID Environment” on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom
Life and work during the COVID pandemic have been challenging for many people, including legal professionals. These challenges are multifaceted and, at times, seemingly unrelenting. While a post-COVID world may seem distant right now, current circumstances give rise to unique stressors. We’ll discuss the ethical implications of the current state of affairs while also offering perspectives and tools for coping.
Zoom Registration: HERE.

This CLE is free of charge and the Anoka County Bar Association will apply for 1 Ethics CLE credit.

Disability Awareness, Rights, and Justice
2022-02-24 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | MN
Disability has always been part of being human. This panel discussion will provide an understanding of disability awareness and etiquette. Beginning with the history of disability discrimination and language used over time then moving into how society currently views disability and how shifting these views benefit everyone, especially those with disabilities. Finally, the discussion will focus on the lived experience of people who have a mobility disability and ways to interact with folks who may move differently through the world.
Learning Objectives:

Become familiar with the history of people with disabilities since the 1900’s.
Learn the difference between the Medical Model and Social Model of disability.
Explore current disability language and perceptions.
Build awareness of how to interact with a person who uses a mobility device.

Presenter Speaking Bios:

David Fenley has been with the Minnesota Council on Disability since 2014. He transitioned from legislative work to ADA education and outreach throughout Minnesota. David, a certified access specialist, informs entities across the state about disability rights, ADA obligations, Minnesota’s Accessibility Code, and digital accessibility.
Justin Page is an assistant supervising attorney with Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid/Minnesota Disability Law Center. His practice focuses on disability access and discrimination litigation. He has successfully represented individuals with disabilities in a wide range of disability related cases involving public accommodations and governmental entities. Prior to joining the Minnesota Disability Law Center, he was a law clerk for Judge Pamela Alexander, Fourth Judicial District of Minnesota, and worked as a legislative aide to the late U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone.
Chad Wilson is a Staff Attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, which is part of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid. He represents people with disabilities in claims involving disability discrimination and community integration. With this work Chad strives to help people with disabilities fully participate in the community. Chad is magna cum laude graduate of Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Zoom Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsf-qrqjooGtI4UoR7SDy0Q5MGq_0P40VK

Counselor-at-Law: Ethical Considerations for Lawyers Whose Clients Have Increased Stress and Mental Health Challenges
2022-01-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
Please join Nicole Frank and Joseph Ambroson with the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility on January 12, 2022, from noon to 1:00 p.m. for a Zoom presentation.
Summary: In times of COVID, lawyers are assisting clients who are facing mental health issues with increasing prominence. The challenges tied to assisting clients with mental health issues range from determinations on the goals of their representation, to grounded decision-making, and most notably, maintaining the important communication between lawyer and client. The presentation will also focus not only on which of the Rules of Professional Conduct are implicated by serving clients with mental health issues, but also where there are gaps in the rules on this topic. Discussion will offer strategies to maintaining a strong working relationship with clients who may be struggling and identifying issues that require more urgent attention.
Register online here: CLICK HERE.
This CLE is free of charge and the Anoka County Bar Association will apply for 1 Ethics CLE credit.
