Teachers Law School (July 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:45:00 GMT

An opportunity to learn from judges, lawyers and experts

Guest speakers:
Anne K. McKeig, Assoc. Justice, MN Supreme Court
Liz Kramer, MN Solicitor General
Nick Bednar, Assoc. Prof. of Law, U of MN Law School
Four experienced MN District Court Judges
Angelique W. EagleWoman, Professor of Law
Mary Beth Tinker, Advocate, 1st Amendment Rights
Stephanie McCleerey, Teacher, St. Paul Central H.S.

Topics:

Rule of Law – its meaning, application, importance
Constitutional law - 1st & 7th Amendments; Separation of Powers; Supremacy Clause vs. State Sovereignty; etc.
Teaching U.S. Supreme Court decisions to students
Judicial Independence – importance & challenges
Law of Tribal Nations – Comparison to state/federal laws
What students should know to become good citizens

This program is geared toward Middle School and High School teachers and is open to teachers at Minnesota schools. There is no cost to attend. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

ABOTA Minnesota will provide free hotel accommodations for those teachers who travel greater than 60 miles to attend.

Space is limited to 25 teachers from the metro area and 25 teachers from greater Minnesota.

Limited to 2 teachers per school unless space permits.

Questions? Contact nicole@mn-abota.org

2026 Annual Awards Dinner (July 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

You are cordially invited to join us for our Annual Awards Dinner where we will be honoring our 2026 Trial Judge of the Year (to be announced in late May) and introducing our newest members.

ABOTA National President, Bill Shapiro will be our guest speaker.

5:30pm Cocktail Reception
6:30pm Dinner and Awards Presentation

During the program there will be a member vote on the 2027 Executive Committee.

Venue:
DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis – Park Place
1500 Park Place Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55416

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Teachers Law School (July 29, 2026)

2026 Annual Awards Dinner (July 29, 2026)