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:
Dan Adams, Larson King LLP
Angela Beranek Brandt, Larson King LLP
Hilary Fox, Allstate Insurance Company
Elizabeth Fraley, Baylor University
Will Manuel, Bradley
Steve Schleicher, Maslon LLP
Steve Schwegman, Quinlivan & Hughes, P.A.
Presiding Judge:
Judge Edward Wahl, Hennepin County
Agenda:
8:00AM: Registration
8:30AM: Opening Remarks
8:40AM – 9:25AM: Key Strategies in Jury Selection for Today’s Juror
Jill Leibold, IMS Legal
9:35AM – 11:45AM: Opening Statements & Plaintiff’s first witness
11:45AM – 12:45PM: Lunch Presentation
Chase Anderson, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
(1.0 Mental Health Credit applied for)
12:45PM – 1:30PM: Plaintiff’s second witness
1:30PM – 2:15PM: Defendant’s first witness
2:15PM – 3:00PM: Defendant’s second witness
3:15PM – 4:00PM: Defendant’s last witness
4:00PM – 5:00PM: Closing arguments
5:00PM – 5:30PM: 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.
