Minnesota Chapter

Upcoming events

    • December 11, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Windows at Marquette | 710 S Marquette Ave - 4th Floor
    Register



    Join us for a new format of our annual Holiday Party. This year, we are excited to bring you keynote speaker, Colorado District Court Judge Laura Tighe (ret.), who will talk about the importance of an impartial judiciary and the role you and ABOTA can play. Following the program, join your colleagues for heavy appetizers as we celebrate the year together.

    1.0 Standard CLE credit to be applied for

    Schedule:
    5pm-6pm Cocktail Reception
    6pm-7pm Keynote Speaker
    7pm-8:30pm Heavy Appetizers

    ABOTA members and guests welcome.


    Thank you to our event sponsors:


    • February 25, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Robins Kaplan
    Register

    Join us as we follow a civil trial case from beginning to end with our all-star team of expert civil trial lawyers. Whether you’re new to the courtroom or an experienced litigator looking to stay at the top of your game, this program delivers practical, real-world training to elevate your practice. 

    Lunch and break refreshments are included in the registration fee.

    CLE:
    6.5 Standard Credits applied for
    1.0 Mental Health Credit applied for

    Plaintiff Team:
    Stephanie Ball,  Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A.
    Nate Bjerke, TSR Injury Law
    Robert King, Ciresi Conlin LLP
    Ashwin Madia, Madia Law LLC
    Julie Matonich, Matonich Law
    Jenny Olson, TSR Injury Law
    Brandon Thompson, Ciresi Conlin LLP
    Genevieve Zimmerman, Meshbesher & Spence

    Defense Team:
    Angela Beranek Brandt, Larson King LLP
    Hilary Fox, Allstate Law & Regulation
    Elizabeth Fraley, Baylor University
    Kevin Gray, RGP Law
    Steve Schliecher, Maslon LLP
    Steve Schwagman, Quinlivan & Hughes, P.A.

    Presiding Judge:
    Judge Edward Wahl, Hennepin County


    Agenda:
    9:00am - 9:45am Jury Selection Presentation Jill Liebold, IMS Legal 

    9:45am – 12:00pm Opening Statements & Witnesses

    12:20pm-1:20pm Lunch Presentation
    Chase Anderson, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
    (1.0 Mental Health Credit applied for)

    1:30pm - 4:30pm Witnesses & Closing Statements

    4:30pm - 5:00pm Q&A


    Attendance is offered In-Person at Robins Kaplan in Minneapolis, or online via Zoom.

    Zoom Attendance: Each person must register individually. For those viewing the program in a group, please email nicole@mn-abota.org the names of those watching together. CLE credits will only be approved for those who are registered for the event AND shown on the Zoom attendance report.

American Board of Trial Advocates - Minnesota Chapter | 2025
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