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THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2012 |
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12:00 pm |
SECOND ANNUAL SPA LUNCHEON
The MAJ Women for Justice Section invite members to a special luncheon and spa afternoon. You work hard and play hard so take the afternoon to treat yourself before the convention festivities begin. Participants will enjoy a wonderful lunch in the Lake Homme Dieu room followed by an afternoon of pampering in the lovely Darling Reflections Spa. Spaces for this event are limited due to the number of spa services offered. Spa services will be scheduled on a first come first serve basis. If you are interested in attending please contact Rochelle Peyton at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it today!
This event is sponsored by: Kingsley Law Office & Garretson Resolution Group |
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6:00 – 8:00 pm |
OPENING RECEPTION
Welcome to the 2012 MAJ Annual Convention! MAJ Members will gather at the beautiful Carlos Creek Winery for a relaxing cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception. This is a great time to see friends, network with other members, enjoy the scenery and celebrate the past year in civil justice.
This event is sponsored by: the law firm of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi LLP |
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8:30 pm - ? |
WAR STORIES ROUNDTABLE: TRIALS, TRIBULATIONS, TIPS & TACTICS
Members are encouraged to gather after the opening reception for a lively moderated discussion of emerging legal issues. Please bring your own refreshments. No cameras or recordings are allowed and CLE credits will not be available for this event. This is a great chance to exchange ideas with your colleagues and get to know other members in an informal setting. |
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2012 |
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7:30 – 9:30 am |
THIRD ANNUAL TRIAL PAC CONTRIBUTOR BREAKFAST
MAJ members who are contributors to Trial PAC are invited to gather for a breakfast discussion with legislative allies. We will reflect on the 2012 legislative session, plan for the fall elections and celebrate our victories and contributors! You must be a Trial PAC contributor to attend. This event is sponsored by Trial PAC |
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11:45 am – 12:30 pm |
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
All members are invited to the Annual Membership Meeting where MAJ staff and board will update you on the past year of the organization and elect new officers and board members. |
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12:30 pm |
KEYNOTE LUNCHEON FEATURING PETER VAN BUREN AUTHOR OF “WE MEANT WELL: HOW I HELPED LOSE THE BATTLE FOR THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF THE IRAQI PEOPLE”  Registered participants and their guests are invited to lunch in the Lake Darling Ballroom, which will be followed with a keynote presentation by Peter Van Buren. About the author – Peter Van Buren has served with the Foreign Service for over 23 years and worked with the Department of State as the leader of two Provincial Reconstruction Teams in rural Iraq in 2009-2010. He has worked extensively with the military for many years and has received three prestigious awards for his outstanding service. |
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4:45 to 5:30 pm |
NEW LAWYERS HAPPY HOUR
All new lawyers and first time attendees are invited to attend this event with the MAJ officers at the beautiful Deck Bar and Grill. This is a great opportunity for new lawyers to share their thoughts and ideas for MAJ’s products and services, as well as a time for emerging leaders to ask questions of seasoned trial lawyers.
This event is hosted by: MAJ’s officers. |
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6:00 – 9:00 pm |
RECEPTION AND AWARDS DINNER
All registrants and their guests are invited to MAJ’s annual awards dinner. Join us in the Lake Darling Ballroom to start with a cocktail hour at 6:00 pm, followed by dinner and program at 7:00 pm.
The wine served at dinner is sponsored & chosen by: Robert & Becky Edwards |
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9:00 pm - ? |
MUSIC BY 57 CHEVY
We’re shaking things up a little this year by adding an informal lounge area in the back of the ballroom as well as two bar areas to encourage people to chat, listen to the band and dance. The newly added lounge area will make it easier to stay and chat while listening to the music of 57 Chevy |
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2012 |
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9:00 to 9:45 am |
No-Fault Panel: Case Updates and Strategies Moderator: Rob Roe, Champion Law LLC
Panelist: Jacob R. Jagdfeld; Johnson Becker PLLC
Other panelists to be announced. |
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9:45 – 10:15 am |
Social Security Issues Jim Greeman; Greeman Toomey PLLC |
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10:15 – 10:45 am |
Hemodynamics and Trauma Dr. James Zavoral; Preventative Cardiology Institute |
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10:45 – 11:00 am |
Break |
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11:00 – 11:45 am |
Recent Voir Dire Training of Minnesota Trial Judges Brian Wojtalewicz; Wojtalewicz Law Firm, Ltd. |
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11:45 – 12:30 pm |
Annual Membership Meeting |
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12:30 – 2:00 pm |
Luncheon Keynote Address: TBA |
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2:00 – 2:45 pm |
Storytelling at Trial Candace Dale; Dale Law, PLLC |
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2:45 – 3:45 pm |
Reality Story Development and Focus Group Bill Harper; Harper & Peterson, PLLC David Bossart; David R. Bossart Law Firm, PC Kathleen Flynn Peterson; Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi, LLP
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3:45 – 4:00 pm |
Break |
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4:00 – 4:45 pm |
Social Media Brandon Vaughn; Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi, LLP
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2012 |
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8:30 – 8:45 am |
Motions in Limine Jim Balmer; Falsani, Balmer, Peterson, Quinn & Beyer
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8:45 – 9:00 am |
A New Way to Look at Apportionment of Fault in Dram Shop Cases Stacy Deery Stennes; Conlin Law Firm, LLC Tom Conlin; Conlin Law Firm, LLC |
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9:00 – 9:15 am |
Insult to Injury: Legislative Restrictions on Lawsuits Involving FDA Approved Drugs Kate Jaycox; Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi, LLP
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9:15 – 9:30 am |
Modern Federal Whistleblower Laws Brian Wojtalewicz; Wojtalewicz Law Firm, Ltd.
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9:30 – 9:45 am |
Break |
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9:45 – 10:00 am |
How to Use a Henning Hearing Mark Vandelist; Vandelist & Vandelist, PA
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10:00 – 10:15 am |
Effective Mediation Preparation for Plaintiff’s from the Mediator’s Perspective Roger Kramer; Kramer Law, LLC |
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10:15 – 10:30 am |
Short–Term and Long-Term Disability Cases and How They Relate to the PI Practice Rob Leighton; Nolan, Thompson & Leighton, PLC
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10:30 - 10:45 am |
Expanding Your Practice: E. Michelle Drake; Nichols Kaster
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10:45 – 11:00 am |
Break |
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11:00 – 12:00 pm |
Appellate Court Update Matthew Steinbrink; Sieben, Grose, Von Holtum & Carey
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CLE ACCREDITATION
MAJ has requested CLE hours from the Minnesota (8 hours), and Wisconsin (9.5 hours) state Boards of Continuing Legal Education and (8 hours) from the Civil Trial Certification Council of the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA). Please contact MAJ for accreditation in other states.
VENUE
Arrowwood Resort is located on the shores of Lake Darling, 130 miles northwest of the Twin Cities and 100 miles Southeast of Fargo/Moorhead. Arrowwood provides its guests with a number of amenities including spa services, golf, the Big Splash Waterpark and more.
http://www.arrowwoodresort.com/accommodations/services-and-amenities
ACCOMMODATIONS
MAJ has reserved a block of rooms at the Arrowwood Resort and Convention Center. Dial 866–386–5263 to reserve your room. All reservations must be guaranteed by one night’s deposit. Failure to
occupy the room or to cancel a guaranteed reservation in the appropriate time frame will result in a charge of one night’s room and tax applied to the method of guarantee.
Please Note: Rooms at the resort are being held for the convention until July 26th, 2012 at which time they will be released. Reservations received after the cut-off date will be subject to room availability and rates.
When calling for your room reservation please indicate that you are attending the Minnesota Association for Justice Convention. Room check-in time is 4:00 pm and room check-out time is 12:00 noon.