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Hennepin Lawyer
Neutrality Under Fire
When Values Between Parties and Neutrals Clash
By Alex Glassmann and David Trevor
Picture a mediator in the depths of the Covid-19 pandemic. He believes strongly in the value of the newly developed vaccines and the importance of widespread adoption. Yet his next mediation, an employment dispute, centers on a mandatory vaccination policy challenged by an employee asserting religious objections. Can the mediator remain fair and impartial, allowing the parties to pursue resolution without letting personal beliefs interfere?
Members in Motion
Looking for a fun way to stay active and connect with other legal professionals? The HCBA's Bike Club meets Wednesdays at the Stone Arch Bridge at 5:30 p.m. for a bike ride! Any member who wants to join is welcome. Contact Vince Louwagie to get on the club's mailing list.
Sponsor Spotlight
Element Joins New Charter Technologies
Element Technologies, a nationally recognized leader in IT services, cybersecurity, automation & AI, and document management, has joined New Charter Technologies—an elite platform of managed service providers backed by Oval Partners. With deep expertise in the legal sector and a client base of over 300 law firms and corporate legal teams, Element continues to deliver secure, strategic solutions that drive efficiency and innovation. As a NetDocuments Diamond Partner, Element ranks among the top 1% of global partners, underscoring its leadership in legal document management. This partnership strengthens Element’s ability to scale support and accelerate service delivery nationwide. “Joining forces with New Charter allows us to not just raise the bar—we’re redefining it,” said Jeff Alluri, Chief Revenue Officer. Together, Element and New Charter are empowering organizations to navigate today’s digital challenges with confidence, providing future-ready solutions tailored to the legal industry and beyond.
HCBA Signature CLE
Guiding the Bar—Looking Back on an HCBA President's Tenure
Wednesday, May 21, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Join us for a virtual fireside chat with outgoing HCBA president m boulette, moderated by president-elect Jessica Klander. This CLE offers a behind-the-scenes look at bar leadership, challenges faced, lessons learned, and the impact of the role on the legal community—perfect for anyone considering a future leadership role.
This CLE is FREE for HCBA members.
Race + Equity CLE Series: Session 3 — Impact of George Floyd’s Death on Black Attorneys: How Far Have We Come?
Monday, May 19, 2025, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
The last session of the Race + Equity series addresses both challenges and progress Black attorneys have faced since George Floyd's murder and how the local legal community and affinity bar associations like Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers (MABL) support and continue to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities, despite growing hesitancy around diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
This CLE is 1.0 Elimination of Bias credit and is FREE for HCBA and RCBA members.
HCBA News
On Monday some members were accidentally sent an unfinished edition of this week's Hennepin Lawyer. This was an accidental send from our blast email platform. We apologize for any confusion.
Signature Events
Celebrate the lives of attorneys at the HCBA Bar Memorial
Friday, May 30, 2025, 9 – 11 a.m. at the 625 Building
Please join us Friday, May 30, to celebrate the lives of those lawyers who have passed on. This year’s bar memorial will take place in person at the 625 Building (formerly Thrivent), across the street from the Government Center. All are welcome and no RSVP is required.
