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SUMMARY:AA meeting
DESCRIPTION:Held Mondays\, via Zoom from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. \nPlease email to Register
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/aa-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Discipline and Practice Group
DESCRIPTION:This free and confidential group focuses on the experience of facing bar admission and professional conduct issues. This group is for people who anticipate having an issue\, who are currently engaged in the discipline or character and fitness process\, or who have gone through it and would like to connect with others who have similar experiences. \nDate and Time: First Wednesday of the Month\,  9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. \nFacilitator: Chase Andersen\, J.D. \nRegistration Required: Please contact Chase at 651.646.5590
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/discipline-and-practice-group/
ORGANIZER;CN="Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers":MAILTO:aerbst@mnlcl.org
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SUMMARY:ADHD Support Group via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:This group is designed for and provides support and connections to Minnesota lawyers\, judges\, and law students with an ADHD diagnosis. Some of the topics for discussion are: \n\nBecoming aware of the gifts these “symptoms” can offer\nReducing anxiety with life management tools\nPractice management tools and strategies\nNew organizational behaviors\nChallenging negative assumptions about yourself\n\nDate and time: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom.\nLocation: Meetings are currently held via Zoom Videoconferencing\nFacilitator: Jill Carlson\, MA\, LPCC\nRegistration Required.  Contact Here.
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/adhd-support-group-via-zoom/
ORGANIZER;CN="Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers":MAILTO:aerbst@mnlcl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T201357Z
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SUMMARY:Well-Being Group
DESCRIPTION:Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers\, along with our partner AllOne Health\, offers a free\, confidential group to help participants explore and build skills for thriving in each dimension of lawyer well-being: Intellectual\, Occupational\, Emotional\, Social\, Physical and Spiritual. Topics include mindfulness\, adversity\, gratitude\, emotional intelligence\, and more\, all in an interactive setting. \nThe group is sponsored by Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers\, endorsed by the MSBA Well-Being Committee\, and facilitated by counselors from AllOne Health. All lawyers\, judges\, and law students are welcome to attend! \nDates and Time: Thursdays from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nLocation: Meetings are currently held via Zoom Videoconferencing. \nFacilitator: AllOne Health Counseling Staff\, LCL Staff \nRegistration: This is an open meeting. Contact Jon for the participation link.
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/well-being-group-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers":MAILTO:aerbst@mnlcl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T220440
CREATED:20251024T212217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T212248Z
UID:10103-1762776000-1762777800@mnlcl.org
SUMMARY:AA meeting
DESCRIPTION:Held Mondays\, via Zoom from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. \nPlease email to Register
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/aa-meeting-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T220440
CREATED:20251024T200723Z
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SUMMARY:Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this group is to offer support\, education\, referrals\, and self-care to family members and concerned others affected by a loved one’s alcohol\, drug\, mental health\, and/or other behavioral issues\, job or financial difficulties\, and family/relationship circumstances. \nWe work on self-care and stress reduction by setting realistic expectations of others and ourselves\, decreasing demands on us\, and changing some of our behaviors to reduce financial and other worries. Please join us for ongoing support. When we support people who have big problems we also benefit. \nDate and Time: Monthly\, second Mondays\, 4:00-5:00 p.m.\nLocation: Meetings are currently held via Zoom Videoconferencing\nFacilitator: Krista Baysinger\, MSW\, LICSW; LCL staff\nRegistration Required: Contact Jon or call 651-646-5590
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/family-support-group/
ORGANIZER;CN="Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers":MAILTO:aerbst@mnlcl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T220440
CREATED:20251024T201025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T201025Z
UID:10089-1762862400-1762866000@mnlcl.org
SUMMARY:LCL/MWL Parenting Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is offered jointly by LCL and Minnesota Women Lawyers. \nThe LCL/MWL Professional Parents Affinity Group hosts monthly luncheons and events\, which provide a relaxed environment for LCL’s & MWL’s working parents to meet with one another\, network\, and share their experiences\, challenges and successes\, as it relates to their families and their professional careers. Based on member input\, upcoming gatherings will feature both focused discussions led by a speaker\, as well as more casual opportunities to meet and network with one another. \nPlease refer to the MWL Calendar of Events or contact Jon at LCL for more information. All members are welcome to join and get involved.
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/lcl-mwl-parenting-group/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T220440
CREATED:20251024T201437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T211536Z
UID:10095-1763035200-1763038800@mnlcl.org
SUMMARY:Well-Being Group
DESCRIPTION:Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers\, along with our partner AllOne Health\, offers a free\, confidential group to help participants explore and build skills for thriving in each dimension of lawyer well-being: Intellectual\, Occupational\, Emotional\, Social\, Physical and Spiritual. Topics include mindfulness\, adversity\, gratitude\, emotional intelligence\, and more\, all in an interactive setting. \nThe group is sponsored by Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers\, endorsed by the MSBA Well-Being Committee\, and facilitated by counselors from AllOne Health. All lawyers\, judges\, and law students are welcome to attend! \nDates and Time: Thursdays from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nLocation: Meetings are currently held via Zoom Videoconferencing. \nFacilitator: AllOne Health Counseling Staff\, LCL Staff \nRegistration: This is an open meeting. Contact Jon for the participation link.
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/well-being-group-3/
ORGANIZER;CN="Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers":MAILTO:aerbst@mnlcl.org
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CREATED:20251024T214113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T214113Z
UID:10108-1763380800-1763382600@mnlcl.org
SUMMARY:AA meeting
DESCRIPTION:Held Mondays\, via Zoom from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. \nPlease email to Register
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/aa-meeting-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T220440
CREATED:20251024T200404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T200404Z
UID:10085-1763553600-1763559000@mnlcl.org
SUMMARY:ADD/ADHD Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is designed for and provides support and connections to Minnesota lawyers\, judges\, and law students with an ADHD diagnosis. Some of the topics for discussion are: \n\nBecoming aware of the gifts these “symptoms” can offer\nReducing anxiety with life management tools\nPractice management tools and strategies\nNew organizational behaviors\nChallenging negative assumptions about yourself\nDate and time: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom.\nLocation: Meetings are currently held via Zoom Videoconferencing\nFacilitator: Jill Carlson\, MA\, LPCC\nRegistration Required. Contact Here.
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/add-adhd-support-group/
ORGANIZER;CN="Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers":MAILTO:aerbst@mnlcl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T220440
CREATED:20251024T201520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T211510Z
UID:10097-1763640000-1763643600@mnlcl.org
SUMMARY:Well-Being Group
DESCRIPTION:Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers\, along with our partner AllOne Health\, offers a free\, confidential group to help participants explore and build skills for thriving in each dimension of lawyer well-being: Intellectual\, Occupational\, Emotional\, Social\, Physical and Spiritual. Topics include mindfulness\, adversity\, gratitude\, emotional intelligence\, and more\, all in an interactive setting. \nThe group is sponsored by Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers\, endorsed by the MSBA Well-Being Committee\, and facilitated by counselors from AllOne Health. All lawyers\, judges\, and law students are welcome to attend! \nDates and Time: Thursdays from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nLocation: Meetings are currently held via Zoom Videoconferencing. \nFacilitator: AllOne Health Counseling Staff\, LCL Staff \nRegistration: This is an open meeting. Contact Jon for the participation link.
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/well-being-group-4/
ORGANIZER;CN="Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers":MAILTO:aerbst@mnlcl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T220440
CREATED:20251024T212326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T212326Z
UID:10106-1763985600-1763987400@mnlcl.org
SUMMARY:AA meeting
DESCRIPTION:Held Mondays\, via Zoom from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. \nPlease email to Register
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/aa-meeting-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T220440
CREATED:20251024T193019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T193019Z
UID:10077-1764675000-1764680400@mnlcl.org
SUMMARY:Member Holiday Meeting
DESCRIPTION:LCL invites YOU to a holiday member event at our offices in Saint Paul \non Tuesday\, December 2\, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. \nBring your lunch or order one from the Egg and I. \nSocial time\, 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Speaker\, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. \nDetails to follow\, but please\, save the date!
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/member-holiday-meeting/
ORGANIZER;CN="Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers":MAILTO:aerbst@mnlcl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T220440
CREATED:20251124T160530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T161702Z
UID:10186-1764849600-1764853200@mnlcl.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Wellness: Protecting Your Well-being in a Season of Stress CLE # 540605
DESCRIPTION:Ahh\, the holidays. For many of us\, we arrive into late November and early December with a mix of emotions. Excitement\, trepidation\, hope\, stress\, and many other feelings might arrive all at once. Some are welcome\, some are uninvited. If we have perfectionistic tendencies regarding our expectations of our own performance in hosting\, cooking\, and working\, anxiety might be the first to arrive at the table. \nCome and explore these common stressors with us during this timely and relevant holiday. Sarah MacGillis\, presenting. One Standard Credit sought. Free registration 
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/holiday-wellness-protecting-your-well-being-in-a-season-of-stress-cle-540605/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T220440
CREATED:20250801T150457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T150457Z
UID:9967-1766059200-1766062800@mnlcl.org
SUMMARY:Perfecting Without Perfectionism: How to How to Strive for Excellence (in 2026 and Beyond) Without Getting Overwhelmed with Unrealistic Ideals
DESCRIPTION:On the cusp of a new year\, we may be thinking of all kinds of ways to improve our life and our legal practice. Perhaps\, this is the year that we try a different\, non-perfectionistic approach. After all\, perfectionism may not be the steady friend we hoped. Let’s take a deep dive into perfectionism together and try to determine whether it is friend or foe. We’ll examine the latest data on lawyers and perfectionism and draw distinctions between adaptive and maladaptive perfectionism. If you’re feeling ready for a brighter way to approach work and life\, join us for this CLE. Registration here
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/perfecting-without-perfectionism-how-to-how-to-strive-for-excellence-in-2026-and-beyond-without-getting-overwhelmed-with-unrealistic-ideals/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T220440
CREATED:20260106T223820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223820Z
UID:10274-1768305600-1768309200@mnlcl.org
SUMMARY:Clients in Crisis\, CLE # 541844 (One Ethics Credit Sought)
DESCRIPTION:The last few years have disrupted lawyers’ professional and personal lives. Attorneys may feel like their lives seem out of control\, yet they are not alone in feeling the effects of a pandemic\, economic downturn\, or political divisiveness. Clients are affected too. Attorneys must manage their own emotions while simultaneously being sensitive and responsive to their clients. This program will identify normal feelings\, reactions\, and behaviors\, and recognize when they are cause for concern. For some clients\, reactions may rise to the level of impairment. Impairment comes in many forms\, including substance use\, addiction\, or other mental impairments. It is not a lawyer’s job to diagnose\, yet a lawyer must act accordingly. What is the lawyer’s role\, responsibility\, and opportunity when working with a potentially impaired client? What if the issue is not with a client but with a colleague? The answers are seldom simple and never easy. This program will provide an ethical framework as well as practical guidance and resources for lawyers facing these questions. (Chase Andersen\, presenting) Free Registration 
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/clients-in-crisis-cle-541844-one-ethics-credit-sought/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T220440
CREATED:20251124T175646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T175646Z
UID:10191-1769515200-1769518800@mnlcl.org
SUMMARY:Managing Stress Mindfully\, CLE #540619 (Patty Devoy\, Client Services Director LCL)
DESCRIPTION:It is no secret that being a lawyer can be incredibly stressful. Trying to manage difficult clients\, complex cases\, and demanding deadlines while having a life outside of work can feel impossible at times. Left unchecked\, stress can have severe impacts on our physical and mental health and on a lawyer’s ability to comply with ethical obligations related to competence\, diligence\, and communication. This program will not only teach lawyers about the health risks related to stress\, but how mindfulness and meditation can help with reducing the risk of stress-related problems in their law practice to allow lawyers to thrive personally and professionally.  Lawyers will also learn how to identify signs of stress in themselves and in their colleagues along with practical strategies and resources for supporting well-being in the workplace. Attendees will also experience a brief guided body scan as an introduction to meditation along with resources for managing stress and developing a consistent mindfulness practice. (One ethics credit applied for) Free Registration. \n 
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/managing-stress-mindfully-cle-540619-patty-devoy-client-services-director-lcl/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T220440
CREATED:20251124T183812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T183812Z
UID:10195-1770897600-1770901200@mnlcl.org
SUMMARY:Secondary Trauma in Legal Practice CLE #540622
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to educate attorneys about secondary traumatic stress and how it can adversely affect the attorney. It is based upon the understanding that working with traumatized individuals is part of many attorney’s professional practices. Indeed\, many of us spend considerable time with victims of trauma\, either learning their stories in person or through secondary sources like reports\, photographs\, recordings\, interviews with others and through pretrial and trial testimony. These interactions can take a significant emotional toll of the professional\, particularly with repeated exposure over time. \nWe will discuss primary and secondary trauma\, mental health conditions that can result in untreated secondary traumatic stress\, and strategies to address our exposure. (Sarah MacGillis\, presenting)(One mental health credit applied for) Registration
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/secondary-trauma-in-legal-practice-cle-540622/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T220440
CREATED:20260108T210728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T210728Z
UID:10284-1771934400-1771938000@mnlcl.org
SUMMARY:Anxiety in the Legal Profession
DESCRIPTION:Attorneys suffer from anxiety and anxiety-related condition at a rate that is significantly higher than the general population. Why is this the case? We’ll talk about the features of law that tee us up for increased stress and anxiety levels. We’ll discuss different types of anxiety and how they manifest in real life. And finally\, we’ll talk about evidence-based treatments for anxiety. We hope you’ll join us for this program. \nSarah MacGillis presenting (One mental Health Credit Sought)
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/anxiety-in-the-legal-profession/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T220440
CREATED:20260217T144630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T144630Z
UID:10391-1773230400-1773234000@mnlcl.org
SUMMARY:Breaking the Silence: Mental Health and Substance Use in the Legal Profession (CLE # 544185)(one mental health credit sought)
DESCRIPTION:A straightforward and frank discussion of what we know about legal professionals’ mental wellbeing are set forth in this timely and interesting CLE presented by Jon Tynjala. Free registration
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/breaking-the-silence-mental-health-and-substance-use-in-the-legal-profession-cle-544185one-mental-health-credit-sought/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T220440
CREATED:20260217T145159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T145159Z
UID:10394-1774958400-1774962000@mnlcl.org
SUMMARY:Mindful Moments: Engaging in the Present Through Practice (CLE # 54186)(One ethics credit sought)
DESCRIPTION:Although often associated with a slowed pace\, mindfulness and meditation are powerful tools that require active mental engagement with the present moment. Through experiencing mindful moments in our personal lives each day\, we can learn to embrace the present moment and begin to apply these practices to our professional lives in ways that can improve our effectiveness as attorneys and our ability to comply with various ethics rules including those focused on competence\, diligence & communication (and withdrawal\, where appropriate). (Patty Devoy\, presenting) \nFree Registration.
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/mindful-moments-engaging-in-the-present-through-practice-cle-54186one-ethics-credit-sought/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T220440
CREATED:20260323T204942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T204942Z
UID:10503-1776340800-1776344400@mnlcl.org
SUMMARY:Toxic Workplace Environments: What They Are\, How They Affect Lawyers\, and Helpful Harm-Minimization Strategies CLE # 545984
DESCRIPTION:Many attorneys\, across various practice settings\, have encountered at least one unhealthy or toxic workplace setting. This CLE is designed to unmask the experience and set forth how those experiences can negatively impact us and our ethical obligations to our clients. This CLE is designed to talk about the most common communication patterns\, acts\, and slights that might undermine an attorney’s psychological safety and erode trust and ethical judgment in result. We’ll talk about the zone of tolerance and how toxic work environments may result in us getting stuck in hyper or hypo-aroused states and thus\, make it hard for us to get our work done. This CLE will talk about strategies to minimize the harm of working in such a setting\, how to set and enforce communication boundaries\, and how to engage in self-care when you feel under attack. Services offered by and through LCL will be discussed as a viable strategy to get through difficult times with adequate support. (One standard credit applied for)
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/toxic-workplace-environments-what-they-are-how-they-affect-lawyers-and-helpful-harm-minimization-strategies-cle-545984/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T220440
CREATED:20260323T205307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T205330Z
UID:10506-1777377600-1777381200@mnlcl.org
SUMMARY:Ethically Enhancing Workplace Well-being with Self-compassion\, Gratitude and Joy (CLE #545818)
DESCRIPTION:Self-compassion means showing yourself the same kindness\, care\, and support you would show a friend in need. Gratitude means appreciating what you have rather than longing for what you don’t have. Joy is a state of mind and heart that at its core is about celebrating the connection between ourselves and others. Although self-compassion\, gratitude\, and joy have distinct qualities and practices\, they are intertwined in a beautiful way that can shift how we perceive ourselves and the world around us. They can improve stress management skills\, deepen professional relationships\, and enhance compliance with various ethics rules including competence\, diligence\, and communication. This presentation addresses the foundation of each practice\, how to apply them to our personal and professional lives as attorneys\, and the scientific benefits of doing so. There are also opportunities for written reflection exercises and two brief guided meditations throughout to illustrate the value of these practices. (One ethics credit sought)
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/ethically-enhancing-workplace-wellbeing-with-self-compassion-gratitude-and-joy-cle-545818/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T220440
CREATED:20260416T162727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T162851Z
UID:10558-1778317200-1778326200@mnlcl.org
SUMMARY:Career Transitions: Reflection Before Action
DESCRIPTION:Career Transitions: Reflection Before Action \n\n\n\nDescription\n\nThis interactive workshop is designed specifically for lawyers and legal professionals who are contemplating a job or career transition and want the time\, structure\, and guidance to think it through thoughtfully before making their next move. Together\, we’ll move beyond surface-level questions like “What should I do next?” and dig into the more meaningful-and often overlooked-considerations that lead to better decisions and more sustainable career paths. During this workshop\, you will: o Reflect on where you are now and identify what’s truly driving your desire for change o Clarify the direction you think you want to go-and why o Explore your core values\, strengths\, interests\, sources of energy and stress\, and ideal clients/work environments o Define what success means to you (rather than what it’s “supposed” to look like) o Evaluate whether your potential next step truly aligns with who you are and what you want You will also learn practical tips for how to support yourself during periods of transition. This workshop is not about quick answers or one-size-fits-all advice. It’s about creating dedicated space to think deeply\, ask better questions\, and leave with greater clarity and confidence in your next move. Please note that all participants will sign an agreement to maintain the confidentiality of all other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nMay 9\, 2026 09:00 AM -11:30 \nIn person registration\, please email: pdevoy@mnlcl.org \nZoom Registration
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/career-transitions-reflection-before-action/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T220440
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SUMMARY:Better Boundaries\, Better Lawyering\, CLE # 546555 (One ethics credit applied for)
DESCRIPTION:The legal profession is known for its stress-inducing environment: demanding hours\, high caseloads\, tight deadlines and its adversarial nature. Add in client expectations\, the culture of overwork and the personality of most lawyers\, and exhaustion and burnout can result. Where does this leave us in our ethical duties to our clients when exhaustion is part of our everyday? How do we prevent it from setting in at the first instance? This seminar will explore key factors contributing to stress\, anxiety\, and burnout\, focusing on the many ways in which weak boundaries and poor communication are key contributors. We will answer such questions as what is burnout\, how do weak boundaries contribute to burnout\, and what are our ethical obligations to our clients most often compromised on the way to burnout. Additionally\, lawyers will learn the importance of boundary setting in client relationships\, relationships with colleagues and co-counsel\, and in the sometimes stress-inducing relationship with opposing counsel. We will also discuss how to work with the court to set boundaries that will preserve our mental health\, without prejudicing our client’s position. The applicable ethical rules will be discussed and applied. Finally\, the presentation will provide strategies and guidance for attorneys and firms/offices to better equip themselves to handle professional and personal stressors and will provide information about pertinent resources\, including Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers \, EAPs and other supports available to assist attorneys and their staff with these complicated issues. (One Ethics Credit Applied For) (Sarah MacGillis\, presenting) Registration
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/better-boundaries-better-lawyering-cle-546555-one-ethics-credit-applied-for/
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UID:10545-1779192000-1779195600@mnlcl.org
SUMMARY:Help for Colleagues in Crisis  CLE # 546556
DESCRIPTION:Mental health and addiction issues are a serious problem in the legal profession. Stigma about these conditions stands in the way of asking for or offering help. This program is designed for colleagues and managers who may observe changes in behavior that give rise to concerns. It discusses how to recognize and obtain help when you\, a work colleague\, or another professional colleague may have a substance use\, mental health\, or other issue that affects behavior\, conduct\, and performance. Topics include understanding the issues\, special considerations for remote work\, approaching the lawyer (including interventions)\, arranging assistance such as treatment\, and practice management issues during and following a reduced work schedule or leave of absence. Colleagues can save careers\, families\, and lives by taking action. This course is designed to educate attorneys to identify colleagues who may be suffering from chemical health or mental health related impairment. By educating attorneys about the misconceptions surrounding chemical health and mental health issues\, they will be better positioned to eliminate barriers to hiring\, retention\, professional development\, and full participation of attorneys disabled by chemical or mental health issues. (One mental Health credit applied for) Registration
URL:https://mnlcl.org/event/help-for-colleagues-in-crisis-cle-546556/
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