Anoka County Bar Association

MN's Order for Protection Against Financial Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult CLE
2026-03-26
The ACBA is pleased to announce our upcoming CLE on March 26, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. Attorneys Elizabeth Wrobel and Jill Sauber will discuss Minnesota Statutes Sec. 609.2334 “Order for Protection Against Financial Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult” effective January 1, 2026. They will provide an overview of the new law and highlights of the forms provided/available for the public on the judicial branch website.
UPDATED Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wqL_-jlvRBOBzUVIYplP-A#/registration

Family Law and Social Security CLE
2025-11-05
The ACBA is pleased to announce our upcoming CLE on November 5, 2025, at noon via Zoom. Magistrate Karen Kugler will present Family Law and Social Security. Magistrate Kugler is a Child Support Magistrate in the Tenth Judicial District. Prior to her appointment in 2022, she practiced in the areas of family and as an ADR provider. Magistrate Kugler was also chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Family Law Section from 2010 to 2012. She has a wealth of knowledge in family law and regularly presents CLE’s on family law topics. We are excited that she is presenting on this topic to ACBA members! Please join us for what is sure to be an informative hour with one of our local magistrates!

Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5duq_qeBT1WWf5TCUz4RbA

ACBA Annual Fall Dinner
2025-10-23 | The Mill Site, 111 Harrison St, Anoka, MN, 55303, United States
Save the Date for the Anoka County Bar Association Annual Member Dinner, October 23, 2025, at the Mill Site in Anoka. Social hour will begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m., and CLE Presentation by Sarah MacGillis at 6:30 p.m.
The Anoka County Bar Association is pleased to announce that registration for our Annual Member Dinner is opening soon! The dinner will include a social hour, catered dinner, and a CLE presentation by Sarah MacGillis.
Ms. MacGillis joined LCL as Outreach Director after a 27-year career in litigation. With a deep-seated compassion and genuine interest in people, Sarah is dedicated to ensuring attorneys receive robust targeted support, providing them with swift and easy access to essential tools when they are needed.
Sarah’s full bio can be found on the LCL website.
She will present a CLE designed to educate attorneys about perfectionism generally and explain its evolution from a mental health problem to a desirable trait to precursor to mental health problem over time.
Please register before October 16, 2025.

ACBA 2025 Legislative Update
2025-09-10 | Anoka County Government Center, 2100 3rd Avenue, Room 710, Anoka, MN, 55303, United States
Join us on September 10, 2025, in person, for the 2025 Legislative Update.
Assistant Anoka County attorneys Lindsay J. Allgood and Kyle Peterson will present the annual informative Legislative Update on changes passed during the 2025 Minnesota legislative session and special sessions.
Attendance is free. An optional sandwich lunch can be purchased for $15.00. Lunch payments must be made via PayPal upon registration. Payments must be received no later than September 8, 2025.
The CLE begins at 12:00 p.m., in Room 710 of the Anoka County Government Center.
CLE credit: 1.0 credit to be applied for.

ACBA Judges' Day Golf and Dinner
2025-06-12 | Links at Northfork, 9333 Alpine Dr NW, Ramsey, MN, 55303, United States
Join us on June 12, 2025, for Judges’ Day and the ACBA Annual Meeting! Festivities include golf and dinner at the Links at Northfork.
Start finding your four (4) person team now! Golf begins at 12:30 p.m., but get there early for access to the practice facilities. Please indicate your team on your registration form. Don’t have a team? No worries. Organizers will arrange teams.
You do not need to golf to attend the Annual Meeting and dinner!
Social hour begins at 5:00 p.m. The annual meeting and dinner begin at 6:00 p.m. The menu is Chicken Saltimbocca, Caesar Salad, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Key Largo Veggies (Asparagus and Peppers), and Dinner Rolls.
The cost is $80 per person for golf, which includes two free drink tickets. Dinner is $30 per person or waived for current/retired judges.
Register by June 3, 2025.

May CLE: Attorney Discipline: 2024 Year in Review
2025-05-22
Please join us on May 22, 2025, at noon via Zoom, when Deanna Natoli, a senior assistant director from the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility, will review attorney discipline cases from 2024 and provide insight to attendees on avoiding ethical pitfalls.

Deanna Natoli joined the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility in November 2021 after spending over 11 years as a criminal prosecutor in both Minnesota (Dakota and Isanti counties) and Michigan (Eaton County). Deanna is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association and has volunteered as an MSBA Mock Trial judge. Deanna previously served on the Minnesota County Attorney Association’s Appellate and Diversity committees and is a proud Michigan State University alumna.
Please register and access the CLE using this link: Click here

April CLE: Determining Income for Child Support and Spousal Maintenance
2025-04-24
Please join us on April 24, 2025, at noon via Zoom, for Magistrate Karen Kugler’s presentation on determining income for child support and spousal maintenance. Magistrate Kugler is a Child Support Magistrate in the Tenth Judicial District. Prior to her appointment in 2022, she practiced in the areas of family and as an ADR provider. Magistrate Kugler was also chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Family Law Section from 2010 to 2012. She has a wealth of knowledge in family law and regularly presents CLE’s on family law topics. We are excited that she is able to present on this topic to ACBA members.
To register and access the presentation please click this link.

February 20, 2025 CLE by Sarah MacGillis
2025-02-20
Please join us on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from noon to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom for the ACBA’s February CLE. Sarah MacGillis with Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers will share her knowledge on understanding and managing secondary trauma throughout the legal profession.
Effective July 1, 2024, each Minnesota lawyer must report no fewer than 1 hour of approved courses in mental health and substance use in the legal profession and in the practice of law. The ACBA has applied to qualify this CLE to meet that new category.
CLE Credit: Mental Health and Chemical Use Credit Applied For.
Click here to register.

Avoiding Unintended Departures CLE
2025-01-23
Please join us on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from noon to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom for the ACBA’s first CLE of 2025. Linda McBrayer from the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines will share her knowledge on calculating out of state offenses, Hernandizing, and avoiding unintended departures at sentencing.

Click here to register.
CLE credit: 1.0 credit to be applied for.

ACBA's Fall Dinner and Toy Drive
2024-11-14 | The Mill Site, 111 Harrison St, Anoka, MN, 55303, United States
Join us November 14, 2024, at the Mill Site in Anoka for our Fall Dinner and Toy Drive. The dinner will include a social hour, catered dinner, and a CLE presentation by Damien Riehl. Mr. Riehl is an attorney, musician, and computer coder who speaks nationally on topics including copyright law and artificial intelligence. Mr. Riehl has given a TED talk on copyrighting music melodies. He will present a CLE on how the judiciary is using artificial intelligence and its impact on access to justice.
We will be accepting donations on behalf of Toys for Joy for families in need. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for donation. Cash donations are also accepted and greatly appreciated. If you would like to bring a toy without staying for dinner, please feel free to join us for the social hour!
Registration of $40.00 includes a catered dinner and beverages. Please register by 11/05/2024.
Social Hour starting at 5:30 p.m.
Dinner starting at 6:15 p.m.
CLE Presentation by Damien Riehl at 7:00 p.m.
CLE credit: 1.0 credit, code 516858

Thank you for all your attendance and your generous donations to Toys for Joy. $920 in monetary donations were received and a car full of toys were donated. Donations were delivered to Toys for Joy on November 15, 2024.

ACBA 2024 Legislative Update
2024-09-18 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Anoka County Government Center, 2100 3rd Avenue, Room 710, Anoka, MN, 55303, United States
Join us on September 18, 2024, in person for the 2024 Legislative Update.
Bryan Lindberg of the Anoka County Attorney’s Office will present his annual informative Legislative Update on changes passed by the 2024 Minnesota Legislative session.
Attendance is free. An optional sandwich lunch can be purchased for $15.
Lunch payments must be made via PayPal upon registration. Payment must be received no later than September 16, 2024.
The CLE begins at Noon in Room 710 of the Anoka County Government Center.
CLE credit: 1.0 credit to be applied for.

Predicting the Unpredictable: The 2024 Elections CLE
2024-08-21
Join us for a free presentation by Professor David Schultz on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from noon to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom.
The 2024 election cycle is the most unique already in American history, and there is certain to be additional surprises between now and election day and beyond. This CLE examines the political and legal factors that will impact the 20204 elections, as well as anticipates what unknown unknowns, black swans, or October or November surprises could affect the elections. Emphasis in the CLE will include pre- and post-election legal issues and litigation.
For registration and to access the presentation, click here.

CLE credit: 1.0 credit to be applied for.

ACBA Judge's Day and ACBA Annual Meeting
2024-06-13 | Links at Northfork, 9333 Alpine Dr NW, Ramsey, MN, 55303, United States
Join us on June 13, 2024, for Judge’s Day golf and dinner at the Links at Northfork.
Golf begins at noon. Start finding your team now! Please indicate your team on your registration. Don’t have a team? No problem. Organizers will arrange teams.
You don’t need to golf to attend the evening event! Social hour begins at 5:00 p.m.
The annual meeting and buffet-style dinner begin at 6:00 p.m. The menu is Chicken with Rosemary Butter Sauce, BBQ Ribs, Oven Roasted Red Potatoes, Sauteed Vegetables, Spring Salad with Strawberries, Almonds & Raspberry Vinaigrette, and Garlic Bread.
The cost is $75 per person for golf. Dinner is $35 per person or waived for judges.

Clients in Crisis - Helping Yourself, Helping Your Clients CLE
2024-05-01
Please join us for ACBA’s FREE May CLE on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom, presented by Chase Andersen, Case Manager with Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers.
The last few years have disrupted lawyers’ professional and personal lives. Attorneys may feel like their lives seem out of control, yet they are not alone in feeling the effects of a pandemic, economic downturn, or political divisiveness. Clients are affected, too. Attorneys must manage their own emotions while simultaneously being sensitive and responsive to their clients. This program will identify normal feelings, reactions, and behaviors, and recognize when they are cause for concern.
Click here to register and join the Zoom presentation.
CLE credit: 1.0 ethics credit to be applied for

CLE: Changes to Eviction Law in Minnesota
2024-01-24
Join us for a conversation on the changes to eviction law in Minnesota which have recently gone into effect, presented by Tim Baland of Baland Law Office, P.L.L.C. This CLE will be held via Zoom, on January 31, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1 p.m.
CLICK THIS LINK TO REGISTER AND ATTEND THE ZOOM MEETING.

CLE Credit: 1.0 credit to be applied for.

ACBA Annual Member Dinner and Toy Drive
2023-12-14 | The Mill Site, 111 Harrison St, Anoka, MN, 55303, United States
Join us at the Mill Site in Anoka on December 14, 2023, for the ACBA Annual Member Dinner and Toy Drive. Social hour starts at 5:00 p.m., and will be followed by a catered dinner and CLE presentation by Mapping Prejudice.
We will be accepting donations on behalf of S.A.C.A. (Southern Anoka Community Assistance) for families in need. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for donation. Cash donations are also accepted and greatly appreciated. If you would like to bring a toy for donation without staying for dinner, please feel free to join us for the social hour.
Registration fee is $40.00 and registration closes December 7, 2023.

ACBA CLE - Unlocking the Mysteries of Medical Assistance
2023-10-31
Join us via Zoom on October 31, 2023 at noon for a conversation with Bobbi Hermanson-Albers and Kate Fredrickson of Barna, Guzy & Steffen on the basics of Medical Assistance.
CLICK THIS LINK TO REGISTER AND JOIN THE ZOOM MEETING
CLE credit: 1.0 standard credit is being applied for.

2023 Legislative Update
2023-09-14 | Anoka County Government Center, 2100 3rd Avenue, Room 710, Anoka, MN, 55303, United States
Please join us Thursday, September 14, 2023, at noon in Room 710 of the Anoka County Government Center, for the ACBA’s September CLE:
2023 Legislative Update
Presented by Bryan Lindberg, Assistant Anoka County Attorney
1 hour IN PERSON
Bryan Lindberg of the Anoka County Attorney’s Office will present his annual, informative Legislative Update.
The registration fee is $10.00 per person and lunch will be provided. A CLE 1.0 credit is being applied for.

Anoka Co Bar Association Annual Judges Day CLE & Dinner
2023-06-15 | Bunker Hills Event Center, 12800 Bunker Prairie Rd NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55448, United States
Join us for the Anoka Co Bar Association Annual Judges Day CLE & Dinner
Date: June 15, 2023
Time: 5:00-9:00p
Location: Bunker Hills Event Center, 12800 Bunker Prairie Rd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448
Dinner is buffet style.
CLE will be “AI, ChatGPT & the Ethical Considerations”
This seminar will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), ChatGPT, and the ethical consequences for lawyers. With the advancement of AI technology, there is an increasing concern about how it impacts the legal profession and the potential ethical issues that may arise. The seminar will begin with an introduction to ChatGPT, a large language model developed by OpenAI, and its capabilities in legal language processing.

Reefer Madness in Minnesota
2023-03-08 | 10K Brewing, 2005 2nd Avenue, Anoka, MN, 55303, United States
Presented LIVE By:
Jason C. Tarasek, Minnesota Cannabis Law &
Ryan Supple, Minnesota Cannabis Law
THANK YOU TO LEXITAS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SPONSORSHIP OF THIS EVENT.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
5:00p
Empire Room, 10K Brewing
2005 2nd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303
With the DFL takeover of the Minnesota legislature, big changes are likely ahead. Tweaks to Minnesota’s hemp-derived THC law and efforts to legalize adult-use marijuana are likely in 2023. Join attorneys with Minnesota Cannabis Law to learn the fundamentals of cannabis and hear about possible changes to Minnesota’s cannabis laws in this 60 minute CLE. Stick around after for social hour!

CLE: Mental Health in the Courtroom: Criminal, Commitment, and Beyond
2023-02-22 | Anoka County Government Center, 2100 3rd Avenue, Room 710, Anoka, MN, 55303, United States
Join us on February 22, 2022, from noon to 1:00 p.m. for a CLE titled Mental Health in the Courtroom: Criminal, Commitment, and Beyond. This event is being offered as a HYBRID – in person at the Rum River Room (7th Floor of the Anoka County Government Center) or simultaneously offered via webex. Presenters will be live. 1.0 Standard CLE credit is applied for.
During this 60-minute CLE, attorneys and a county mental health manager will discuss the law, resources, and realities of what Criminal Rule 20.01, 20.02, and Civil Commitment entail. For any practitioner, learn about the resources in the community and what is available to your clients, client’s family, colleagues, or friends. Finally, hear a brief preview of the new Rule 20 procedure coming in “July 2023.”
Presenters include:

Kirstin Kopp, Court Appointed Commitment Attorney & Former Public Defender
Stacy St George, Assistant Criminal Division Chief, Anoka County Attorney’s Office
Chelsea Bednar, Anoka County Forensic Case Manager
Anne Zimmerman, Assistant Anoka County Attorney, Protective Services Unit

To register for the free webex session option, please select this link.
The in-person session will include a $10.00 fee to include a box lunch. Add tickets in the form below to register and pay for in-person session seats.

Keeping it Real: The Trauma Informed Attorney CLE
2023-01-25
Join us on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. via ZOOM for a presentation by Joan Bibelhausen, Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers.
Attorneys frequently work with clients who have experienced trauma and this exposure may cause vicarious trauma for the attorney. As attorneys, we also bring our own experiences, which may include trauma, to our work. This presentation will help legal professionals recognize and address trauma in clients and themselves. Topics also include the role of stigma and bias, understanding trauma and the potential for disability, recognizing and addressing trauma in clients, and the impact of current events. Register today!
This CLE is free of charge and the ACBA has applied for 1.0 BIAS CLE credit.
Click this link to register and attend the ZOOM meeting.

2022 ACBA Toy Drive
2022-12-15 | Billy’s Bar and Grill, 214 Jackson St, Anoka, MN, 55303, United States
Join us for the 2022 ACBA Toy Drive on Thursday, December 15, 2022, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Billy’s Bar and Grill, 214 Jackson St., Anoka, MN 55303.
The ACBA Toy Drive will be held in the Jury Room at Billy’s. Join us for light appetizers, beverages, the company of friends and colleagues, and… most importantly, to support a great cause.

Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for donation. Cash donations are also accepted and greatly appreciated.

ACBA Annual Fall Dinner
2022-11-09 | The Mill Site, 111 Harrison St, Anoka, MN, 55303, United States
The Annual Fall Dinner will be held Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at The Mill Site in Anoka. Our guest speaker will be Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Margaret H. Chutich. Join us for a conversation with Justice Chutich who has served as an appellate court Justice for a decade. Justice Chutich was appointed by Governor Dayton to the Minnesota Court of Appeals in 2012, then elected in 2014. In 2016, Governor Dayton appointed Justice Chutich to the Minnesota Supreme Court, then elected in 2018. Her current term is through 2025. She received her J.D. from University of Michigan Law School and her B.A. from University of Minnesota. Include your questions for Justice Chutich when you register.
The program will include:
5:00 p.m. – Social Hour
6:00 p.m. – Dinner
6:30 p.m. – Conversation with Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Margaret H. Chutich
Dinner will be served Buffet-Style and the $40 ticket includes:
Kalbi Marinated Flank Steak, Hickory Marinated Chicken Breast, Pasta Primavera, Roasted Vegetables, Herbed Red Potatoes, Artisan Bread, and Dessert.
Beverages will include White and Red Wine, Beer, and Punch.
Deadline to register is Monday, October 31, 2022.

A Re-Introduction to Central Minnesota Legal Services CLE
2022-10-26
Join us on Wednesday, October 26, from noon to 1:00 p.m. for “A Re-Introduction to Central Minnesota Legal Services” CLE via Zoom.
Central Minnesota Legal Services is expanding their services in Anoka County. CMLS is a non-profit providing legal services for free to residents of Anoka County. Please join us to learn more about their history, services in Anoka County, and how they may be able to help your clients through the intake process and volunteer attorney program. CMLS will also provide examples of how holistic legal services can help clients with multiple civil legal issues.
CLICK THIS LINK TO REGISTER AND JOIN THE ZOOM MEETING
CLE credit: 1.0 standard credit has been applied for and is awaiting approval.

2022 Legislative Update CLE
2022-09-20
Please join us for the ACBA’s September CLE:
Bryan Lindberg, Assistant Anoka County Attorney, will present his annual, informative Legislative Update on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at noon, via ZOOM.
CLICK HERE TO ATTEND
Powerpoint: Click here for the powerpoint slides.
CLE credit: 1.0 credit has been applied for and is awaiting approval.

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
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)
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
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.
