BARRISTER MAY 2016 VOLUME 28 Issue 4

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1 BARRISTER MAY 2016 VOLUME 28 Issue 4 INSIDE THIS ISSUE RHYDDID WATKINS AND NATHAN SELLERS TO RECEIVE THE EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY AWARD 2Upcoming Events Families First Picnic Annual Meeting & Free CLE Member News 3Thank You 4Solo Small Firm CLE 5Charity Golf Tournament 2016 Spring CLE Promo 6CLE: May & June Opportunities 7Green Line Lunches Diversity Committee CLE Information The Ramsey County Bar Association Diversity Committee has chosen Rhyddid Watkins, an attorney with Faegre Baker Daniels, and Nathan Sellers, an attorney with Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, as co-recipients of the 2016 Excellence in Diversity Award. Watkins and Sellers have worked to increase the diversity of teachers in Minnesota classrooms, with the goal of narrowing the educational achievement gap in the state. They Rhyddid Watkins began by representing individual, well-qualified teachers who had been denied teaching licenses by the Minnesota Board of Teaching. From 2012 through 2015, they represented over 30 teachers and helped each teacher obtain a full, standard Minnesota teaching license. In April 2015, in an attempt to make systemic changes, Watkins and Sellers filed a 43-page complaint in Ramsey County on behalf of 20 individual teachers. The lawsuit challenged the Board of Teaching s process for reviewing and issuing licenses. One of the major issues they challenged was the Board s 2012 policy decision to discontinue licensure via portfolio, an alternative pathway to licensure designed to ensure a diverse group of teachers. They filed a motion for partial summary judgment, arguing that the Board has a legal obligation to accept applications by portfolio. In December 2015, the Ramsey County court agreed and issued an injunction requiring the Board to reinstate the licensure via portfolio program. The Board reopened the program to comply Nathan Sellers with the court s order. Within a few months of reopening the process, the Board reported that over 200 applicants had started the application process. Watkins and Sellers have also negotiated with the Board to develop new regulations that ensure a fair and transparent application process that considers teachers experience and training. The new rules are expected to be adopted by June Watkins and Sellers have also testified before the Minnesota House of Representatives Education Innovation Committee and the Education Finance Committee. Legislators asked the Office of the Legislator Auditor to conduct a review of the teacher licensing process in Minnesota. The Auditor s report, released on March 4, 2016, concluded that teacher licensing in Minnesota is confusing, broken and in need of an overhaul. Watkins and Sellers work has helped dozens of teachers obtain licenses, and hundreds get a fair and transparent process. The RCBA Diversity Committee will honor the two lawyers at its annual elimination of bias CLE on May 13, The Excellence in Diversity Awards will be presented at the RCBA Diversity Committee CLE, Unconscious Bias in the Legal System, on Friday, May 13. For more information about the CLE, see page 7.

2 UPCOMING EVENTS Law Day CLE Wednesday, May 4th First National Bank Building Training Room, 332 Minnesota Street, St. Paul Memorials Friday, May 6th Jerome Hill Theater 180 East Fifth Street, St. Paul Annual Meeting Wednesday, May 11, 8-9 am First National Bank Building Training Room, St. Paul New Lawyers Tri-Bar Thursday, May 19 Moscow on the Hill 371 Selby Ave., St. Paul Charity Golf Tournament Monday, June 20 Keller Golf Course 2166 Maplewood Drive Maplewood Families First Saturday, July 23 John A Johnson Elementary 740 York Avenue, St. Paul Bench & Bar Benefit Saturday, November 5 Intercontinental St. Paul Riverfront, 11 East Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul VOLUNTEERS & SPONSORS NEEDED FAMILIES FIRST PICNIC Each year, RCBA attorneys, law firms and local businesses work together to host an event for families from St Paul s East side. Students from schools including Bruce Vento, Dayton s Bluff and John A. Johnson gather with their families for lunch, games and summer activities. You can help make this event a success! Become a T-shirt sponsor for $250, a Game Sponsor for $500, or even a Lunch Sponsor for $1,000. Sponsors are acknowledged at the event, in the Barrister, and on our website. The 23rd annual Families First Picnic will be held on Saturday, July 23. Volunteers are needed from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. To sign up, please contact Sharon at or Sharon@ramseybar.org Annual Meeting & FREE CLE Wednesday, May 11, 8:00 to 9:00 am First National Bank Building Training Room 332 Minnesota Street, St. Paul Please join us as President Kelly Olmstead passes the gavel to President Brian McMahon. The event is free, but please let us know you re coming. Register online, send an to info@ramseybar.org or call FREE CLE immediately after the Annual Meeting Working with Deaf Clients and ASL Interpreters MEMBER NEWS Toxic tort and product liability litigator Jeffrey R. Peters has joined Bassford Remele, P.A. Retired Ramsey County District Court Judge Jack Van de North, of Counsel with Larson King law firm in St. Paul, recently completed AAA Arbitration Training and has been added to the Active Roster of AAA Arbitrators, on the Commercial, Contract and Employment Panels in the Twin Cities and Salt Lake City Utah. Wednesday, May 11, 9:00 to 10:00 am Presenter: Heather Gilbert, Gilbert Law PLLC Learn about cultural and linguistic differences between deaf, hard of hearing and hearing impaired clients; unique cultural and language aspects to working with deaf clients that use American Sign Language; when and how to hire a qualified legal sign language interpreter; legal obligations, use of technology and cost saving tips for providing effective communication for deaf clients. Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m. Registration: 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Location: First National Bank Building Training Room, 332 Minnesota St., St. Paul Credit: 1.0 elimination of bias CLE credit will be applied for Cost: FREE Teleconference Cost & On-Demand Cost: $10 2 RCBA BARRISTER MAY 2016

3 THANK YOU FOR JOINING US... JUDGE S DINNER 2016 Annual Judge s Dinner RUBY GALA, th Annual Bench & Bar Benefit GOLF TOURNAMENT 2015 Charity Golf Tournament RCBA BARRISTER MAY

4 SOLO SMALL FIRM SECTION CLE Business and Ethics Basics for Successful Solo Practice Thursday, May 26 Presenter: Judith M. Rush, Director of Mentor Externship, University of St. Thomas School of Law The presenters will discuss the history and process that led to the new Best Interests Factors and will explain what the changes are and the likely impact of these changes. Registration (and breakfast): 8:00-8:30 a.m. CLE presentation: 8:30-10:00 a.m. Location: Louisiana Café, 613 Selby Avenue, St. Paul, MN 332 Minnesota St., St. Paul Credit: 1.5 ethics credits applied for Cost: $20 RCBA members $30 non-members This CLE explores the essential components of a successful and ethical solo or small practice and lawyer discipline, and provides a wealth of practical resources. Judith Rush is the Director of Mentor Externship at University of St. Thomas School of Law. Prior to joining UST, she enjoyed a successful solo ethics and professional liability advisory, appellate, and family law practice in St. Paul while teaching professional responsibility and legal advocacy as an adjunct for 15 years. Her private practice is limited to advice, consultation, and expert testimony in professional liability and ethics matters. Judith has served in Minnesota s discipline system for 17 years, and is Chair of the Minnesota Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board. PARTICIPATE IN THE ATTORNEY REFERRAL SERVICE MODEST MEANS PROGRAM Help the RCBA increase access to legal services for low-to-moderate income individuals in Ramsey County. We currently have a greater need for attorneys practicing immigration law, consumer law, real estate law, or medical malpractice For more information, call Derek at RCBA BARRISTER MAY 2016

5 CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT 2016 Monday, June 20 KELLER GOLF COURSE 2166 Maplewood Drive, Maplewood 11:30 a.m. Lunch & Registration 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start (scramble format) 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Awards Reception Proceeds benefit the Ramsey County Bar Foundation. The RCBF annually awards grants to law-related charitable organizations such as Children s Law Center, Minnesota Justice Foundation and Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers. F Individual Golfer $150 RCBA member / $175 non-member; add $10 after May 20 MAIN CONTACT NAME: FIRM: PHONE OR ADDITIONAL GOLFERS NAME: NAME: NAME: F Payment enclosed F Please send an invoice VEGETARIAN MEAL VEGETARIAN MEAL VEGETARIAN MEAL VEGETARIAN MEAL F Foursome Discount $500 ($125 each) for foursomes who register before May 20 Make check payable to the RCBA Foundation. Mail to: RCBA, 332 Minnesota Street, Suite w-710, St. Paul, MN Contact Sharon with questions at or Sharon@ramseybar.org. FREE CLE! SPRING CLE PROMOTION: REPORTING CLE CREDITS THIS YEAR? RCBA CLE SEASON PASS ONE FREE CLE FOR ALL RCBA MEMBERS CLE reporting time is just around the corner and many of you will be stopping by to fill the last of your CLE requirements. To help you get those hours in, we are offering each member one free CLE. Use the promo to attend a CLE in person, tune in by teleconference, or even try one of our on-demand CLEs. You can use your freebie anytime between now and June 30. Just put Springpromo-2016 in the discount code box at checkout when you register to tell us that you d like that one to be your one free CLE. Questions? Contact Derek at derek@ramseybar.org or F MEMBER LIMITED SEASON PASS only $180 Choose any 10 RCBA CLEs between April 2016 and September 2016 F MEMBER UNLIMITED SEASON PASS only $430 Attend as many RCBA CLEs as you like between September 2016 and June 2016 NAME FIRM/ORG ADDRESS PHONE ONE PASS - ANY FORMAT In-person, teleconference, webinar or on-demand. Purchase online at ramseybar.org/continuing-legal-education or mail with payment to RCBA, 332 Minnesota Street #W-710, Saint Paul, MN Please make check payable to RCBA. RCBA BARRISTER MAY

6 MAY CLE OPPORTUNITIES Location: First National Bank Building Training Room 332 Minnesota Street, St. Paul, unless otherwise noted May LAW DAY CLE The Making of Justice The Role of Miranda in the Making of a Murderer Series** County Co-sponsored by Ramsey Bar and Ramsey County Law Library Presenter: Leslie J. Rosenberg, Minnesota Assistant Appellate Defender What is Miranda? What is its origin and meaning? How has the Miranda case law developed? How have the police and prosecutors used it? Abused it? How does it impact juveniles? What is the application of Miranda in the Making of a Murderer series? What went wrong, and why? Time: 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Registration: 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Credit: 1.0 Standard Credit Approved Cost: FREE $10 May 12 Trusts & Estates Section: E is for Ethics; E is for Estate Planning Presenter: Bing Tuong, Assistant Director, Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility Ethical issues and considerations for estate planning attorneys. Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Registration: 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Credit: 1.0 Ethics Credit Approved Cost (includes lunch): $20 RCBA members; $30 non-members $25 RCBA members; $35 non-members May 13 Diversity Committee: Unconscious Bias & the Legal System Please see page 7 for further details. May 17 Real Estate Section: The Fundamentals of 1031 Exchanges and Some Surprising Revelations Presenters: Steven P. Katkov, Cozen O Connor Section 1031 like-kind exchanges and frequently misunderstood key considerations for advocates. First a refresher of the fundamental rules for any 1031 exchange of real property. Second, the concept of like kind and how diverse the options have become. Third, the mechanics of a reverse exchange. Fourth, recent legislative and case law considerations. Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Registration: 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Credit: 1.0 Standard Credit Approved Cost (includes lunch): $20 RCBA members; $30 non-members $25 RCBA members; $35 non-members May 18 #socialmedia #lawyerethics Presenters: Judith M. Rush, Director of Mentor Externship, University of St. Thomas School of Law; Timothy J. Gephart, Vice President - Claims, Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company Social media can play a critical role in civil, criminal, family, and other legal practice areas. Lawyers should understand how Facebook, Linked In, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter and other social media platforms impact their clients and their ethical obligations. This program will examine the capabilities and usefulness of the most popular social media tools, along with the hazards and ethics considerations of using these tools. Learn about: The risks of your client s use of social media Ethically communicating your services to prospective clients Common mistakes lawyers make in connection with social media Time: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Registration: 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Credit: 2.0 Ethics Credits Applied for Cost (includes lunch): $35 RCBA members; $70 non-members $50 RCBA members; $70 non-members May 20 Elder Law Open Forum: Ask Julian Anything Presenter: Julian Zweber, Attorney at Law Ask Julian Zweber almost anything related to medical assistance, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, real estate, probate, TODDs, handling clients with dementia, finding health care facilities, the Vulnerable Adults Act, Adult Protection, and other topics of interest arising while representing the elderly. Julian will answer as many questions as time permits Time: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration: 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Credit: 1.0 Standard credit applied for Cost: $20 RCBA members; $30 non-members May 25 Family Law Section: Postnuptial Agreements - Maybe It Makes Sense To Stay Married! Presenters: Lisa T. Spencer, Henson Efron This presentation will focus on the use of postnuptial agreements in general, including statutory criteria and best practices for drafting and counseling clients, leading to a more detailed discussion of creative uses for postnuptial agreements as an alternative to marital dissolution in unique circumstances. Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Registration: 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Credit: 1.0 Standard Credit Approved Cost (includes lunch): $20 RCBA members; $30 non-members $25 RCBA members; $35 non-members May 25 The Indian Child Welfare Act: Current Issues Presenter: Sara K. Van Norman, Shareholder, The Jacobson Law Group (Jacobson, Magnuson, Anderson & Halloran, P.C.) Current Indian Child Welfare Act ( ICWA ) issues relevant to Minnesota lawyers. Topics will include a basic overview of ICWA, the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act, the Minnesota Tribal/ State Indian Child Welfare Agreement, and current case law, along with what you need to know about the new Bureau of Indian Affairs Guidelines for State Courts and Agencies in Indian Child Custody Proceedings. Time: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Registration: 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: Room 40 A&B, Ramsey County District Courthouse, 15 West Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul Credit: 2.0 Standard credits approved Cost (includes lunch): $35 RCBA members; $50 non-members $50 RCBA members; $70 non-members May 26 Solo Small Firm Section: Business and Ethics Basics for Successful Solo Practice Please see page 4 for further details. JUNE CLE OPPORTUNITIES June 9: Minneapolis Civilian Police Oversight A Legal Perspective June 15: Workplace Safety & Security June 16: Ethical Marketing in the Millennial Age June 17: Planning for Success: Supervisory Obligations and the Importance of Succession Planning June 22: Ramsey County and Hennepin County Bar Associations Family Law Sections CLE June 29: Making the Case for Diversity June 30: Legislative Update 6 RCBA BARRISTER MAY 2016

7 EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY AWARD The Diversity Committee will present the annual Excellence in Diversity Awards to Rhyddid Watkins and Nathan Sellers at the CLE on May 13. See the cover for more information about this year s award recipients. Diversity Committee CLE: Unconscious Bias and the Legal System Friday, May 13 Presenters: -Tisidra Jones, Manager, Business Inclusion & Business Compliance, City of Saint Paul-Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity -Toni Newborn, Diversity and Consulting Services Manager, City of Saint Paul Office of Human Resources GREEN LINE LUNCHES Back by Popular Demand by the RCBA Diversity Committee Last year the RCBA Diversity Committee held a series of Green Line Lunches in celebration of the vibrant University Avenue neighborhoods along the Green Line light rail line. This year the Diversity Committee again invites you to a new series of lunches every second Tuesday, May through October. No reservation necessary. Participants will order off the regular lunch menu and pay for their own lunch. Please consider joining us at one or more of these lunches. It s a great opportunity to network and try out a new restaurant! Tuesday, May 10 at Noon Ruam Mit Thai 475 St Peter St (10th Street Station), (651) Tuesday, June 14 at Noon Thai Café 371 University Ave W (Western Ave Station), (651) Tuesday, July 12 at Noon Little Szechuan 422 University Ave W (Western Ave Station), (651) Bias can lead to discriminatory conduct or institutionalized racism. This CLE will explore what is unconscious bias and the ways it surfaces in the legal system and the legal profession. This CLE will provide ways to recognize and control bias well as respond to bias when it affects you. Tuesday, August 9 at Noon Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Registration: 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Location: First National Bank Building Training Room, 332 Minnesota St., St. Paul Credit: 2 elimination of bias credits applied for Cost: $35 RCBA members; $50 non-members Teleconference Cost: $50 for RCBA members; $70 for non-members Tuesday, October 11 at Noon Trieu Chau 500 University Ave. W (Dale Street Station), (651) Tuesday, September 13 at Noon Demera Restaurant & Bar (Victoria Street Station) 823 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104, (651) Arnellia s 1183 University Ave W (Lexington Ave Station), (651) SEEKING VOLUNTEER BARRISTER WRITERS The Barrister editorial staff is seeking volunteer writers. Assignments can vary, from profiles of new judges to current trends affecting Ramsey County attorneys. Great opportunity to talk one-on-one with new judges, or other legal newsmakers. Contact Sharon Elmore at sharon@ramseybar.org. RCBA BARRISTER MAY

8 RCBA OFFICERS Kelly Olmstead President Brian McMahon President-Elect Paul Peterson Vice President Elizabeth Clysdale Secretary-Treasurer Thomas C. Plunkett Past President BARRISTER STAFF Sharon Elmore Managing Editor Anousack Sithiphanh Layout Cheryl Dalby Executive Director 332 Minnesota Street Suite W-710 Saint Paul, MN Address Service Requested Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Twin Cities, MN Permit No Thank you to OUR PARTNERS: You Have Done Everything Your Client Expected. Why is he suing you? Attorneys reporting a malpractice claim routinely comment that they knew they should have never agreed to represent that particular client. A break down in client relations accounts for 11% of alleged errors* leading to malpractice claims. A simple method to avoid client relation errors is to make certain your retainer letter clearly identifies the client, the scope of your representation, how the expenses and fees will be handled, and what is expected of both the lawyer and the client. At Minnesota Lawyers Mutual, the Minnesota State Bar Association s endorsed professional liability carrier, we don t just sell you a policy. We work hard to give you the tools and knowledge necessary to reduce your risk of a malpractice claim. We invite you to give us a call at or go online at and find out for yourself what we mean when we say, Protecting your practice is our policy. * American Bar Association Standing Committee on Lawyers Professional Liability. (2012). Profile of Legal Malpractice Claims, Chicago, IL: Vail, Jason T. and Ewins, Kathleen Marie R Protecting Your Practice is Our Policy. The Minnesota State Bar Association s Endorsed Professional Liability Insurance Carrier.

9 ON THE DOCKET Register online at ramseybar.org or fill out this sheet for a mail-in registration. F 2016 LAW DAY CLE: THE MAKING OF JUSTICE THE ROLE OF MIRANDA IN THE MAKING OF A MURDERER SERIES** May 4 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Cost: FREE Teleconference Cost: $10 F WORKING WITH DEAF CLIENTS AND ASL INTERPRETERS May 11 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Cost: FREE Teleconference Cost: $10 F TRUSTS & ESTATES SECTION: E IS FOR ETHICS; E IS FOR ESTATE PLANNING May 12 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Cost (includes lunch): $20 RCBA members: $30 non-members $25 RCBA members; $35 non-members F DIVERSITY COMMITTEE: UNCONSCIOUS BIAS AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM May 13 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Cost: $35 RCBA members: $50 non-members Teleconference Cost: $50 for RCBA members; $70 for non-members F REAL ESTATE SECTION: THE FUNDAMENTALS OF 1031 EXCHANGES AND SOME SURPRISING REVELATIONS May 17 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Cost (includes lunch): $20 RCBA members: $30 non-members Teleconference or On-Demand Cost: $25 RCBA members; $35 non-members F #SOCIALMEDIA #LAWYERETHICS May 18 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Cost (includes lunch): $35 RCBA members: $50 non-members $50 RCBA members; $70 non-members F ELDER LAW OPEN FORUM: ASK JULIAN ANYTHING May 20 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Cost (includes lunch): $20 RCBA members: $30 non-members F FAMILY LAW SECTION: POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENTS - MAYBE IT MAKES SENSE TO STAY MARRIED! May 25 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Cost (includes lunch): $20 RCBA members: $30 non-members $25 RCBA members; $35 non-members F THE INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT: CURRENT ISSUES May 25 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Cost (includes lunch): $35 RCBA members: $50 non-members $50 RCBA members; $70 non-members F SOLO SMALL FIRM SECTION: BUSINESS AND ETHICS BASICS FOR SUCCESSFUL SOLO PRACTICE May 26 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Cost (includes lunch): $20 RCBA members: $30 non-members RCBA OFFERS On-Demand CLEs More than 90 recordings of our live CLEs are now available for on-demand purchase. Simply download the podcast and material, and access the CLE on your own time. Visit ramseybar.org/on-demand-cles for more details PLACEMENT SERVICE We match qualified, screened and tested support staff applicants with law offices at lower rates than for-profit placement agencies. See ramseybar.org or contact Barb Crassweller Placement Service Director (651) barb@ramseybar.org CLE REGISTRATION NAME FIRM PHONE F RCBA Member F Non-Member Write check payable to Ramsey County Bar Association Mail to: 332 Minnesota Street, Suite W-710, St. Paul, MN Phone: info@ramseybar.org LUNCH SELECTION (Available only at noontime CLES) F Turkey Sandwich F Chicken Salad Sandwich F Tuna Sandwich F Veggie Sandwich F Roast Beef Sandwich F Greek Salad F Ham & Cheese Sandwich F Caesar Salad Cancellations must be received at least 1 day prior to the CLE. If you do not cancel, you will be invoiced.

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