Did you know Minnesota’s lawyer discipline system relies on volunteers? The 4th District Ethics Committee is onboarding new members to investigate lawyer misconduct complaints. Submit a resume and letter of interest to DECCoordinator@courts.state.mn.us by noon on January 14, 2025. Training for new members will be held virtually on January 29, 2025, from 8–9:30 a.m.

Friday, December 20, 12:15–1:15 p.m.
1.0 Mental Health and Substance Use CLE Credit

Legal professionals face unique stressors that can lead to significant mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, and substance use issues, if left unaddressed. This program will explore the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of these challenges, offer well-being tools, and highlight resources like Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers to foster early intervention and mutual support.

Curious where your donations to the HCBF go?

Whether you donate to the Hennepin County Bar Foundation, individually or through events like the Bar Benefit or the HCBF Golf Classic, your contributions help us provide legal assistance organizations with much-needed funding. Review our list of grantees for the 2023-24 bar year to see the impact of your donations.