CLE | Hamline University Law School in the Twin Cities of St. Paul, and Minneapolis Minnesota

Law Alumni Breakfast and DRI Training in Washington, D.C.

Date: Apr, 03 7:30am - Apr, 03 4:30pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Anne Markus amarkus01@hamline.edu or 651-523-2943
Location: The DoubleTree Crystal City, located at 300 Army Navy Drive, in Arlington, Virginia.

On Friday, April 3, 2009, Hamline University School of Law and Dean Donald M. Lewis will host an alumni breakfast at the DoubleTree Crystal City from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. The DoubleTree is located at 300 Army Navy Drive, in Arlington, Virginia.

Key members of Hamline's Dispute Resolution Institute, currently ranked fourth in the nation by U.S. News & World Report among law school dispute resolution programs, will be in Arlington to present the "Negotiation at its Best" training seminar and CLE, which will take place on Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree.

The "Negotiation at its Best" training is a unique CLE opportunity will introduce alumni to the newest developments in the multi-disciplinary science of negotiation. Attendees will learn by doing through this highly interactive, skills-based program that will provide practical tools to resolve tough negotiation challenges, regardless of setting. Click here for more information on "Negotiation at its Best."

6 CLE credits have been requested, and training is FREE to Law Alumni. Register early, enrollment is limited to enhance the interactive nature of this training.

There is a special Hamline Law rate of $229.00 per night for hotel accommodations at the DoubleTree booked by March 26, 2009. To make a reservation please call 1-703-416-4100 by March 26 and reference "Hamline Law School."

CLE: Starting a Solo Practice: The Nitty Gritty Basics

Date: May, 12 8:30am - May, 12 9:30am
Cost: Free for law students
Contact: HCBA 612-752-6600
Location: Hennepin County Bar Association office
600 Nicollet Mall, #390
Minneapolis, MN 55402

Topics to include:
Should you be an LLC? -Advantages and disadvantages
• Your business source-How will you pay your bills and make a living?
• Borrowing money-How much will you need and where will you get it?
• Home officing, leased space, executive offices/office sharing-Advantages and disadvantages
• Organization and management basics-Staff support, technology, time management.

Presented by: Judy Norberg, Norberg Consulting LLC.
Ms. Norberg has 20+ years of experience working with law firms. She was a legal administrator in two mid-sized firms, and also managed the largest start-up in Minnesota history. She helps start-up firms become established, consults on administrative issues and works with firm relocations.

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Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs are geared toward practicing attorneys, but generally offer great tips and advice for law students as well. Most are free for students (unless you're ordering lunch) and they're a fantastic opportunity to network.

CLE: Strategies to Deal with a Tough Job Market

Date: May, 01 8:30am - May, 01 9:30am
Cost: Free for law students
Contact: HCBA 612-752-6600
Location: Hennepin County Bar Association office
600 Nicollet Mall, #390
Minneapolis, MN 55402

Topics to include:
Do's and don'ts of job hunting. • Assess your realistic job options. • How to network for the job you want. • Steps to take to avoid being laid off.

Presented by: Roy S. Ginsburg, J.D.
Mr. Ginsburg is one of the most experienced attorney coaches in the Twin Cities. He offers coaching services that help lawyers achieve practice development goals and career satisfaction, as well as outplacement counseling for those who are in between jobs. He has been a practicing attorney for more than 25 years in a wide variety of settings, including large and small law firms, in-house counsel and now as a solo practitioner. www.royginsburg.com.

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