December 18, 2009

Retooling for the New Economy: Learn about emerging areas of law

It’s a new economy. The mortgage meltdown and economic collapse have brought changes to the legal profession. Jobs in some areas of law are shrinking while other areas of law are affected by the new economy and could be a source of jobs for students and alumni.

As part of William Mitchell’s efforts to help alumni and students retool for the new economy, during spring semester we are offering free CLEs for alumni and a for-credit course for students on emerging areas of law. Guest lecturers who practice in bankruptcy, benefits, debtor/creditor, employment, energy, health, and immigration law will discuss their work. Mitchell Professors Gregory Duhl and Eileen Roberts will be moderators.

Application has been made for CLE credit. Alumni may attend up to three sessions, but space is limited.

To register, alumni must call Melissa Richard at 651-290-6319 or email melissa.richard@wmitchell.edu

Previous Sessions (All sessions are from 4:30 to 6:20 pm)

Thursday, Jan. 28: Employment Law
Presenters:   Frances E. Baillon ’98, Halunen & Associates
                     M. William O’Brien, Miller O’Brien Cummins 
                     Sally A. Scoggin ’80, Briggs and Morgan

Thursday, Feb. 18: Employee Benefits and Compensation
Presenters:   Thomas M. Hughes, Thomas M. Hughes
                     Terry-Lynne Lastovich ’97, LL.M. Taxation ’00, Dorsey & Whitney 
                     Kristyn Mullin, director of benefits, Allina Hospitals & Clinics
                     Denise Yegge Tataryn, Mansfield, Tanick & Cohen

Thursday, Feb. 25: Immigration Law
Presenters:   DeAnne M. Hilgers ’00, Lindquist & Vennum 
                     Amy Schroeder Ireland, Schroeder Ireland
                     Malinda Schmiechen ’05, Schmiechen Immigration Law

Thursday, March 18: Debtor-Creditor Law
Presenters:   Jeremy T. Carvell, Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance
                     Michael G. Phillips, Law Office of Michael Phillips
                     John K. Rossman ’94, Moss & Barnett 
                     Heidi L. Staloch ’96, Gurstel Staloch & Chargo

Thursday, March 25: Bankruptcy Law
Presenters:   Jeffrey M. Bruzek ’02, Bruzek Law Office
                     Mary Jo A. Jensen-Carter ’87, Buckley & Jensen
                     Cass S. Weil ’80, Moss & Barnett

Thursday, April 8: Health Law
Presenters:   Steven R. Fenlon ’01, senior associate general counsel, United Health Group
                     Vanessa Laird, general counsel, Enterprise Services Group, United Health Group
                     Sheva J. Sanders, Lindquist & Vennum 
                     Trudi N. Trysla, associate general counsel, Fairview Health Services
                     Lynn Zentner, director, Office of Institutional Compliance, University of Minnesota

Thursday, April 22: Energy Law
Presenters:   Christina K. Brusven ’07, Fredrikson & Byron
                     Todd J. Guerrero ’93, Fredrikson & Byron
                     Mason Sorenson ’06, manager, Legal Affairs/Project Development, Midwest Wind 
                     Finance