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The baseball season began at the end of March. After another long, brutal and quite consequential (and controversial) winter, it’s appropriate to relax a bit with a look at Minnesota jurisprudence through the eyes of that All-Star sage, Yogi Berra.
By Marshall H. Tanick and Cathy Gorlin
Friday, May 1, 2:00 p.m.
Hennepin County Government Center
On May 1, Minnesota attorneys will gather on Law Day to reaffirm their oath to support the Constitution and uphold the principles of justice, due process, and the rule of law. The MSBA, HCBA, and RCBA invite you to join us in retaking your attorney’s oath—publicly reaffirming the importance of judicial independence, the rule of law, and the vital role attorneys play in protecting our democracy.
Ready to make an impact in the legal community? Now is your chance to serve and lead with the HCBA for the 2026-2027 bar year. We have many exciting opportunities for members to get involved. Take action today—apply and shape the future of our bar association! Applications are due Thursday, April 30.
Thursday, May 7, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Mosaic Venue
Celebrate community and support access to justice at the Hennepin County Bar Foundation’s Bar Benefit, an evening dedicated to supporting the Foundation’s ongoing work in our legal community.
Friday, April 24, at 9:00 a.m. at the 625 Building
Join us for the Hennepin County Bar Association’s annual Bar Memorial, held to honor and remember members of our legal community who have passed away.
Sponsor Spotlight
Many malpractice claims and ethics complaints don’t start with a legal error—they start with a bad intake decision. This article makes the case that inconsistent, rushed, or overly informal client screening is one of the most common and preventable sources of professional risk for attorneys.
Learn why conflict checks alone aren’t enough, how early communication failures lead to costly disputes, and what disciplined intake practices can do to protect your firm. From managing prospective-client conversations to evaluating fit, expectations, and scope, this piece explains why thoughtful screening is your first and best line of defense.
If you’ve ever ignored a gut feeling and regretted it later, this article is for you. Read Todd Scott’s article, Effective Client Screening and New Matter Intake and see how foresight at intake can save years of stress—and thousands of dollars—down the road.
HCBA Signature CLE
Tuesday, April 28, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Get an inside look at post-conviction review through the lens of Hennepin County’s Conviction Integrity Unit—a rare, county-level initiative that functions much like an internal innocence project. Since its launch in 2024, the Unit has reviewed applications from incarcerated individuals serving lengthy sentences for serious offenses, with the seriousness of the conviction playing no role in whether a claim is investigated.
This CLE is FREE for HCBA members.
HCBA News
Tuesday, April 21, at 8:30 a.m.
Gray Fox Coffee in the Dayton's Project
Join us at Gray Fox Coffee for Coffee & Counsel, a relaxed and welcoming gathering designed for new attorneys to connect, with your first drink on us.
