Law Day CLE Webinar 2026: The Rule of Law and the American Dream

Presented by the Signature CLE Committee and the Ramsey County Law Library.

The Rule of Law is essential to the protection of rights and the even enforcement of the law in all aspects of American life. It promotes consistency for individuals and businesses regulated by the government, protects workers from discrimination, fosters stability in contracts and the marketplace, and requires that all persons are treated equally in the courts. In turn, the stabilizing force of the Rule of Law supports the American Dream – the idea that each of us can pursue a better life for ourselves and our families. The Rule of Law is not self-enacting and those of us in the legal system play a role in supporting these principles. Please join us for a conversation with current American Bar Association President Michelle Behnke, Professor David Schultz, and Professor Ilan Wurman as they discuss the current state of the Rule of Law and actions that lawyers can take to support its promise.

Presenters:

Michelle A. Behnke, ABA President 2025-2026 | Attorney at Boardman & Clark LLP

Professor Ilan Wurman, Julius E. Davis Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota 

Professor David Schultz, Distinguished University Professor in the Departments of Political Science, Environmental Studies, and Legal Studies at Hamline University

Moderator:

Maya E. Missaghi, RCBA President | Attorney at Collins, Buckley, Sauntry, & Haugh PLLP

CLE Credits
1.25 Standard CLE Credits |  Event Code: 548632

Registration Deadline
May 11 by noon. To register after that time, email the program manager.

Zoom
Remote instructions will be included in your registration confirmation email and details will also be emailed to you the day prior to the event.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all members can participate fully. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please notify the program manager with at least 72 hours notice prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations.

Refunds will be processed for cancellation requests received in writing 24 hours before the event. Requests outside of that window are not eligible. You may send a colleague in your place if you are unable to attend.