FREE CLE CREDITS!!
WHEN: Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 1:00 to 4:30 pm
WHERE: Rochester Area Foundation, 12 Elton Hills Drive NW, Rochester, MN 55901 (second floor)
COST: Free!
AGENDA:
1:00-2:00pm Intellectual Property and the Counterfeiting Epidemic
James (Jim) Voegeli, retired Assistant Chief Intellectual Property
Counsel, shares an engaging presentation on trademark law and the
battle against counterfeiting—a growing global issue that impacts
businesses and consumers alike. Jim is a veteran trademark attorney
with decades of experience, including 17 years at 3M.
*1.0 standard CLE credit pending
2:00-2:15pm Break
2:15-3:15pm Help for Colleagues in Crisis: Recognizing and Responding to
Impairment and Other Challenges in the Legal Profession
Joan Bibelhausen from Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, presents
how to help colleagues and managers recognize and address concerns
about substance use, mental health, or other issues affecting behavior,
conduct, and performance. It covers identifying problems, navigating
remote work challenges, approaching the individual, arranging
assistance, and managing work during and after leave. Taking action
can save careers, families, and lives.
*1.0 Mental Health/Substance Abuse CLE Credit applied for
3:15-3:30pm Break
3:30-4:30pm Insights into Local Election Administration,
Luke Turner, Olmsted County Elections, will explore local election administration, detailing the roles of counties, municipalities, and the state. It covers the unique challenges of 2024 elections, including the Town Special, Presidential Nomination Primary, State Primary, and General Elections, with a focus on Olmsted County. Key topics include new election laws, team training, post-election updates, and
future developments. *1.0 standard CLE credit pending
Open to all local attorneys.
Sponsored by the Olmsted County Bar Association and the Olmsted County Law Library