Minnesota State Law Library Continuing Legal Education Programs
Minnesota's New Clemency Laws: What Has Changed and Why It Is Important (webinar only)
- Date/Time: April 15, 2025, noon - 1:00 pm
- Speaker: Thomas A. Wilson, Attorney, Wilson Law Firm
- Description: Minnesota Clemency Laws underwent major changes in 2024, including the establishment of the Clemency Review Commission, new eligibility requirements, and a new pardon process. This CLE will explain the major changes to Minnesota's clemency laws, focusing on pardons.
- CLE Credit: One standard CLE credit has been applied for (#526858).
- Registration: Please register using this webinar registration form. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Neurodiversity in the legal field: Enhance your understanding to support clients, coworkers, and yourself (webinar only)
- Date/Time: May 13, 2025, noon - 1:00 pm
- Speaker: Sierra Grandy, Attorney and founder of Questify Your Life, LLC
- Description: This session highlights the concept of neurodiversity, its relevance in the legal profession, and the unique ways neurodivergent individuals contribute to enriching the workplace. Through engaging discussions and real-world examples, participants will explore how ableism affects individuals with disabilities, including neurodivergent people, and learn why addressing these barriers is essential for a more inclusive legal field. In addition to understanding these systemic challenges, you’ll walk away with practical tools to navigate executive functioning demands, create self-accommodations, and foster empathy in your interactions. These strategies will help you better support yourself, your clients, and your colleagues, building a more collaborative and equitable legal community.
- CLE Credit: One elimination of bias CLE credit will be applied for.
- Registration: Please register using this webinar registration form. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Recordings of past CLEs are available in our CLE Archive
Please note: The views, opinions, and statements made at the CLE sessions are solely those of the speakers and do not reflect the views of the State Law Library or the Minnesota Judicial Branch. In order to provide these courses free of charge, the CLE speakers volunteer their time to prepare and present. They are not compensated by the State Law Library or Minnesota Judicial Branch.
Contact: Liz Reppe, State Law Librarian, 651-297-2089, liz.reppe@courts.state.mn.us.