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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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CLE credit: 1.0 credit to be applied for.

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.
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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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

Attorney Discipline: 2025 Year in Review CLE
2026-05-06
Join us on May 6, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom, as Deanna Natoli, a senior assistant director, and David Watson, assistant director, from the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility, will review attorney discipline cases from 2025 and provide insight into avoiding ethical pitfalls.
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/K7Fp_xuPSSKPOpW9RA9ufw

Save the Date! ACBA Judges' Day and Annual Meeting
2026-06-04 | Links at Northfork, 9333 Alpine Dr NW, Ramsey, MN, 55303, United States
Save the date for ACBA’s Judges’ Day and Annual Meeting! The event will be Thursday, June 4 at the Links at Northfork.
There will be an 18-hole scramble for those interested in golfing. Start recruiting your team members now! The day will end with a dinner and the annual ACBA meeting.
You do not need to golf to come to the evening event!
Registration to follow!
