Understanding the District Ethics Committee: A Primer for Legal Professionals

Join us for a CLE on the role and function of Minnesota’s District Ethics Committees (DECs). This program will provide an overview of the ethics complaint process, the responsibilities of the DECs, and their relationship with the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility (OLPR) and the Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board (LPRB).

Attendees will learn:

• The structure and purpose of the DECs, including their role in investigating initial complaints of lawyer misconduct.
• How DECs collaborate with the OLPR and the LPRB in the disciplinary process.
• Key ethical obligations for lawyers and common issues that arise in professional responsibility matters.
• The importance of volunteer participation in the ethics review process.

This CLE is ideal for attorneys interested in understanding Minnesota’s legal ethics framework and the most common ethics issues. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the processes that help uphold the integrity of the legal profession!

Presenters:
Corinne Ivanca | Chair of the 4th District (Hennepin County) Ethics Board, Senior Associate General Counsel at Allina Health 

Karin Ciano | Liaison to the 4th District (Hennepin County) Ethics Board, Senior Assistant Director, Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility

Alan Goldfarb | Co-Liaison to the 4th District (Hennepin County) Ethics Board, Senior Assistant Director, Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility

CLE Credits
1.0 Ethics CLE Credit | Event Code: TBD

Registration Deadline
July 21st, 2026 at 12:15 pm. To register after that time, email the program manager.

Remote instructions will be included in your registration confirmation email and will 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.