The MSBA High School Mock Trial program is a great way for Minnesota lawyers to give back to the local schools. Volunteers are needed to judge the trials this winter, held at local courthouses across the state. The time commitment is minimal but the payback, terrific. Time Commitment – 8 hours, max Volunteer judges are …
Beach Reads
‘Tis the season for trips to the lake, lolling around in the heat and humidity. How to stay entertained? Well, for those who don’t want to stray too far from the law, here are some suggestions. The ABA Journal and the University of Alabama teamed up to honor Harper Lee for her book To Kill …
Heads Up
Practice law in Minnesota? Here are a few things you should know about:. Military Law Check out the ABA’s new site, HomeFront, which gathers legal resources helpful to military families. The site has publications, links to resources, and a way to connect attorneys wanting to do pro bono work with military families in need. The …
To Market, to Market
Every once in awhile, like last Tuesday, I write about what’s new at practicelaw. I then start thinking about what’s going on at the wider MSBA. Lots. I will preface my remarks by noting that I am not in Marketing. My sales days ended when I sold innumerable boxes of Girl Scout cookies to win …
Giving Thanks
Thanksgiving is upon us. For some, holidays are a joyful time and a wonderful reminder of what we have. For others, however, the holidays bring stress and depression. One way to bolster your internal defenses against stress and depression is to make a conscious effort to give thanks. Being in a state of thankfulness is …