LGN Partner Christopher Sandberg recently presented a seminar on "Protecting Your Work, IP 101 for Artists" at the 5th Annual Central Minnesota Economic Summit. He explained the basics of copyright, trademark, trade secret and related protections that are available to creative producers. While the presentation was aimed at artists, the legal concepts are fully applicable to businesses and independent contractors who develop new written or visual works. View presentation.

Tribal Leaders Development

Lockridge Grindal Nauen underwrote and co-sponsored with the University of Minnesota Law School the first Tribal Leaders Development Program. The day-long, mid-December event was designed to help tribal leaders understand some of the legal complexities of running a tribal government and to prepare leaders for some of the challenges they will face. Tribal leaders inspired the development of the program which consisted of discussions about tribal constitutional development, tribal lobbying to federal governments, good tribal government, and public relations management.

LeBeau on Tribes and Politics

R. Reid LeBeau II, LGN associate, presented an overview of the laws regulating how tribes participate in non-tribal elections and a took a brief look at the laws that govern tribal elections. He made his remarks to members of the Minnesota American Indian Bar Association.

Fishbein Addresses PLUS

Gregg M. Fishbein, Lockridge Grindal Nauen partner, discussed current claim trends in Private Company Management Liability Policies and the Mediation Process for a Securities Claim at a seminar presented by the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS).

Internet Privacy and Security Get a Look

Chris Sandberg, LGN Partner, presented an Internet Privacy and Security Issues seminar as part of the Minnesota State Bar Association Communications Law Section CLE program. He discussed current privacy-related issues of particular importance to service providers, including implementation of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA).

Fishbein Discusses Mediation at PLUS Seminar

Gregg Fishbein, LGN Partner, discussed the mediation process and successful settlement of 10b-5 cases as part of a panel discussion during the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) North Central Chapter seminar, Public Company D & O.

FBA Seminar Attendees Also Honor Judges

Eric C. Tostrud, LGN partner, was part of a panel discussion, "Recent Developments in Federal Civil Procedure: How Not to Play by the Rules," part of the Federal Practice Seminar sponsored by the Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. The day included a reception honoring Judge Gerald Heany and rememberances of the late Judge Donald Lay, for whom W. Joseph Bruckner, LGN partner and member of the FBA-Minnesota Chapter Board of Governors, once served as a law clerk.

Nauen Speaks at Annual Environmental Law Institute

Charlie Nauen, with co-presenter Gregg Downing, addressed current trends in environmental review and explore the Minnesota Environmental Rights Act as part of a full day CLE program sponsored by The Environment and Natural Resources Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association and Minnesota Continuing Legal Education at the Minnesota State Bar Association.

Life After Law School

R. Reid LeBeau, LGN associate, was part of a panel of attorneys exploring life after law school as part of the Hennepin County Bar Association New Lawyers Section program, "New Lawyers Nuts and Bolts."

National Association of Attorneys General

Richard A. Lockridge and Gregg M. Fishbein, LGN partners, attended the 2007 Spring Meeting of the National Association of Attorneys General in Washington, D.C. The agenda included discussion of a variety of issues, including antitrust, consumer protection and federal legislation.

International Union of Police Associations

Karen Hanson Reibel, LGN partner, addressed the 2007 Public Safety Pension Conference, a presentation of The Institute for Police Research and the International Union of Police Associations, AFL-CIO, in Sarasota, Florida. Her topic: “Executive Pensions, Parachutes and Options Packages: How They Hurt Your Plan.” Richard A. Lockridge, partner, and Sherri L. Juell, LGN institutional investor liaison, also attended the conference.

Mayor Coleman on The Central Corridor

The Environment and Natural Resources Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association sponsored a seminar during which St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman gave a presentation on The Central Corridor. The seminar took place on Wednesday, January 3, 2007, at the Minnesota State Bar Association, 600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 380 (third floor of the City Center) in downtown Minneapolis.

Minnesota Telecommunications Association

Members of the Minnesota Telecommunications Association heard Chris Sandberg present an update on key regulatory issues for users of telecommunications services. Mr. Sandberg reviewed key recent developments in telecom regulation at the state and federal level, and answered questions about upcoming events and changes on the regulatory horizon. View Chris' presentation. (3MB PDF)

Ellingstad a Speaker at Employment Law Institute

Susan E. Ellingstad, with co-presenters Michelle Barrette and Sue B. Stingley, participated in a panel discussion moderated by Robert C. Castle during the 2007 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute. The fast-paced session, “Sexual Harassment Claims, Investigations and Litigation,” covered handling critical issues surrounding sexual harassment charges and litigation.

Great Plains Indian Gaming Association Convention

LGN is proud to continue its support of the Great Plains Indian Gaming Association Annual Convention and Trade Show. This event, in association with the Minnesota Indian Gaming Association and National Indian Gaming Association, is the largest convention of tribal leaders in the upper mid-west and second only to the NIGA convention. The Great Plains Indian Gaming Association was founded in 1997 and is made up of 28 member tribes. The Great Plains Indian Gaming Association serves the Tribal Nations within the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Wyoming, and Montana.

LGN Sponsors Mille Lacs Band's Fundraising Golf Tournament

Lockridge Grindal Nauen is pleased to be a sponsor of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe's Annual Chief Executive Elder Golf Tournament at Grand National Golf Course in Hinckley. Sponsorships help fund the tournament and raise funds to assist Mille Lacs Band Elders.

LGN Sponsors Israel's 60th Birthday Celebration in Washington D.C.

LGN is a sponsor of Israel @ 60: A Capital Celebration, to be held June 1, 2008 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Israel @ 60 is a nonpolitical event to celebrate Israel's 60th birthday and showcase its accomplishments in arts and sciences, business and other areas. The day will include headliner performances by internationally known entertainers, music, dance, theater and other cultural presentations, and exhibits highlighting Israel's achievements in technology, communications, medical research, agriculture and science.

LGN Supports the Legal Aid Society

Lockridge Grindal Nauen is proud to continue its support of the Legal Aid Society as one of the sponsors of the 27th Annual Law Day Testimonial Dinner on May 1, 2008. The Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis provides free civil legal services to low income and senior residents of Hennepin County. Susan Ellingstad, LGN partner, serves on the Board.

MN Manufactured Housing Association Conference

LGN is pleased to be a Gold Sponsor for the June 10-11 MMHA Spring Educational Conference and Golf Outing to be held at Ruttger’s in Brainerd, MN. MMHA is opening doors to better living through education and legislative updates for their industry at this annual meeting.

Public Safety Pension & Benefits

Lockridge Grindal Nauen is a sponsor of the 20th Annual Public Safety Pension & Benefits Seminar presented by the National Association of Police Organizations, Inc. (NAPO). NAPO is a coalition of police unions and associations from across the United States that serves to advance the interests of America's law enforcement officers through legislative and legal advocacy, political action and education.

LGN Co-sponsors United Hospital’s Service to Humanity Award Gala

Lockridge Grindal Nauen is pleased to have continued its support for the United Hospital Foundation by sponsoring a table for its “Service to Humanity Award Gala.” For more than two decades, the Gala has honored the recipients of the Service to Humanity Award, while raising millions of dollars to help develop and sustain numerous programs and services of United Hospital including the Nasseff Heart Center and the John Nasseff NeuroScience Institute.

Proceeds raised by the 2007 event support the expansion of the United Hospital Emergency Department (ED). The department sees around 42,000 patients per year. The existing facility was designed 30 years ago to accomodate half of today's ED volume.

The Service to Humanity Award is presented annually to a doctor and a community member for their selfless dedication to improving the health and welfare of St. Paul and the surrounding communities. The 2007 recipients were Kenneth Baran, MD, and Peter J. King.

U. S. Bank Twin Cities United Way Campaign

Lockridge Grindal Nauen is pleased to again sponsor the U.S. Bank TCUW Open. The event is part of U.S. Bank's Twin Cities United Way Campaign. Since 2004, the Open has raised about $150,000 for ther Greater Twin Cities United Way.

Rally for the Cure

LGN was a Pink Ribbon Sponsor of the Fifth Annual Rally for the Cure Golf Outing. Every year, this event raises money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and supports research, community education and health care for those in need.

MJF Summer Clerkship Program Supported

LGN proudly supported the Minnesota Justice Foundation's 2007 Summer Clerkship Program. Monies raised for the 25 year old program enable low-income and disadvantaged Minnesotans have equal access to legal services services, and the program provides law students with opportunities to learn from and contribute to public interest work. The competitive scholarships are awarded as stipends to summer clerks who work at least 400 hours in such agencies as the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and the White Earth Tribal Court.

Indian Law Scholarships Funded

Lockridge Grindal Nauen has joined the effort to help American Indians attend law school. LGN sponsored the Minnesota American Indian Bar Association's 11th Annual Indian Law Scholarship Golf Tournament at the Grand National Golf Course, Hinkley.

Middle Atlantic Public Employee Retirement Systems

LGN exhibited at the Second Annual Middle Atlantic Public Employee Retirement Systems Forum (MATPERS) in Chantilly, Virginia.

Great Plains Public Employees Retirement System

LGN sponsored the first annual Great Plains Public Employees Retirement System Forum in Kansas City, Missouri.

MMHA 20th Annual Golf Outing

LGN sponsored the Minnesota Manufactured Housing Association's annual golf outing, part of the MMHA Spring Education Conference in Alexandria. MMHA represents factory home builders, sales centers, land lease communities, banks and lenders, developers, and suppliers to the factory-built home industry.

2007 Annual Judges Dinner-Dance

Lockridge Grindal Nauen sponsored the 2007 Annual Judges Dinner-Dance in Minneapolis. The event is presented annually by the Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.

26th Annual Law Day Testimonial Dinner

LGN is pleased to have been a sponsor of the Law Day Testimonial Dinner. The annual benefit was presented by The Fund for the Legal Aid Society. The keynote address, "Under Color of Law: The Role of Law in Advancing Racial Justice," was delivered by Julian Bond.

Tenth Annual EyeBall

LGN was a sponsor of the 10th Annual Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology EyeBall in Minneapolis. The gala event celebrated Kevin W. Treacy, M.D., the recipient of the George T. Tani, M.D., Humanitarian Award.

Lena O. Smith Recognition Luncheon

The firm was happy to sponsor of the Minnesota Black Women Lawyers Network's Sixth Annual Lena O. Smith Recognition Luncheon. The event at the University of St. Thomas Law School, Minneapolis, celebrated the accomplishments of Minnesota's black women lawyers.

Economic Development Goes Green

LGN sponsored the East Central Minnesota 2007 Business Development Summit in Onamia. The theme for the event, organized by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Corporate Commission, was "Painting Economic Development 'Green.'" The focus was on renewable and alternative energies with speakers discussing Bio-diesel, Bio-mass, wind energy and ethanol projects throughout the state.

LGN Supports Minnesota State Society in Washington, D.C.

Lockridge Grindal Nauen joined several Minnesota corporations to support the Minnesota Forum-Chief of Staff Meeting. The LGN Federal Relations group, headed by Dennis McGrann, is active in the Minnesota State Society of Washington, D.C. The society promotes a sense of pride for and the prestige of the State of Minnesota, and it encourages social, educational, charitable, patriotic and civic programs and promotes activities that spotlight Minnesota. Such activities include the Minnesota Forum, a series of regular gatherings of members of the Minnesota Congressional delegation and society members to interact and discuss public policy issues that affect all Minnesotans.

Minnesota Indian Affairs Council Goes to the Capitol

Reid LeBeau, LGN attorney, and the firm contributed to the planning and sponsored the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council’s First Annual Legislative Forum at the Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul. The event allowed lawmakers, opinion makers and the Council’s constituents to meet and discuss a variety of issues, including tribal sovereignty as well as state and federal law, education and cross-cultural communication.

Medical Group Managers Meet

The firm is proud to have sponsored the Winter Conference of the Minnesota Medical Group Management Association (MMGMA). The MMGMA serves medical practice executives and their organizations through advocacy and professional development.

Bar Foundation Benefit

LGN sponsored the 2007 Bar Benefit, a fundraiser for the Hennepin County Bar Foundation (HCBF). The foundation offers grants to support education about legal systems and organizations that provide direct legal services. HCBA also works to improve the administration of justice in Hennepin County.

Lockridge Grindal Nauen Hosts Annual Legislative Leadership Luncheon

Lockridge Grindal Nauen hosted their annual leadership luncheon at the University Club in St. Paul on February 29. The lunch followed a week of interesting legislative history: a veto override, the ousting of Lt. Governor Carol Molnau as Commissioner of MnDOT, and the announcement of a projected near $1 Billion deficit. The luncheon gave firm's clients and guests an opportunity to hear from state leaders on these events and the challenges facing Minnesota. Speakers at the lunch were Speaker of the House Margaret Anderson Kelliher (DFL - Minneapolis) and Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller (DFL - Minneapolis).

Guests and legislators discussed policy areas of interest, and what the remainder of the session may look like. Both Kelliher and Pogemiller agreed that the state's economy will be a top priority for the rest of this year's session. The legislative leaders mentioned investing in people, firing up construction and trade, and being careful of the safety net structures available for Minnesotans. To get these things done, and still balance the state's budget, Kelliher and Pogemiller will need a collaborative bipartisan approach.

Lockridge Grindal Nauen holds a variety of policy luncheons throughout the year featuring key legislators as speakers. These forums give our clients the opportunity to ask questions and express their concerns regarding state policy matters.

MSBA Minnesota High School Mock Trial Program

LGN attorneys Charlie Nauen, Chris Sandberg, Gregg Fishbein, Heidi Silton, Dave Zoll, Nate Prosser, Rachel Christiansen and Anna Horning Nygren give Mock Trial advice to the Park Center team, Faruq Karim, Lani Harms, Kelsey LeRoy and Coach Marshall Thompson.

The Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) has launched the 22nd Annual Minnesota High School Mock Trial program. Teams of students in grades 7 to 12 learn about the American legal system while sharpening their critical thinking, reasoning, listening, public speaking and teamwork skills as they prepare to argue their case. The team representing Park Center High School of Brooklyn Park - Captains Faruq Karim, Lani Harms, Kelsey LeRoy and their coach, Math Teacher Marshall Thompson - visited with LGN attorneys, Charlie Nauen, Chris Sandberg, Gregg Fishbein, Heidi Silton, Dave Zoll, Nate Prosser, Rachel Christiansen and Anna Horning Nygren, to share Debate, Mock Trial and Moot Court experiences. Students compete in local courthouses against teams in their region. Most students are able to argue both sides of the case. Learn more about the MSBA Minnesota High School Mock Trial Program.

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LGN Supports the Legal Aid Society MN Manufactured Housing Association Conference Public Safety Pension & Benefits LGN Co-sponsors United Hospital’s Service to Humanity Award Gala U. S. Bank Twin Cities United Way Campaign Rally for the Cure MJF Summer Clerkship Program Supported Indian Law Scholarships Funded Middle Atlantic Public Employee Retirement Systems Great Plains Public Employees Retirement System MMHA 20th Annual Golf Outing 2007 Annual Judges Dinner-Dance Tenth Annual EyeBall 26th Annual Law Day Dinner Lena O. Smith Recognition Luncheon Economic Development Goes Green LGN Supports Minnesota State Society in Washington, D.C. Minnesota Indian Affairs Council Goes to the Capitol Medical Group Managers Meet Bar Foundation Benefit OF NOTE LGN Hosts Annual Legislative Leadership Luncheon MSBA Minnesota High School Mock Trial Program Sandberg Presents at 2008 Business Development Conference LGN Partner Christopher Sandberg recently presented a seminar on "Protecting Your Work, IP 101 for Artists" at the 5th Annual Central Minnesota Economic Summit. He explained the basics of copyright, trademark, trade secret and related protections that are available to creative producers. While the presentation was aimed at artists, the legal concepts are fully applicable to businesses and independent contractors who develop new written or visual works. View presentation. Tribal Leaders Development Lockridge Grindal Nauen underwrote and co-sponsored with the University of Minnesota Law School the first Tribal Leaders Development Program. The day-long, mid-December event was designed to help tribal leaders understand some of the legal complexities of running a tribal government and to prepare leaders for some of the challenges they will face. Tribal leaders inspired the development of the program which consisted of discussions about tribal constitutional development, tribal lobbying to federal governments, good tribal government, and public relations management. LeBeau on Tribes and Politics R. Reid LeBeau II, LGN associate, presented an overview of the laws regulating how tribes participate in non-tribal elections and a took a brief look at the laws that govern tribal elections. He made his remarks to members of the Minnesota American Indian Bar Association. Fishbein Addresses PLUS Gregg M. Fishbein, Lockridge Grindal Nauen partner, discussed current claim trends in Private Company Management Liability Policies and the Mediation Process for a Securities Claim at a seminar presented by the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS). Internet Privacy and Security Get a Look Chris Sandberg, LGN Partner, presented an Internet Privacy and Security Issues seminar as part of the Minnesota State Bar Association Communications Law Section CLE program. He discussed current privacy-related issues of particular importance to service providers, including implementation of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA). Fishbein Discusses Mediation at PLUS Seminar Gregg Fishbein, LGN Partner, discussed the mediation process and successful settlement of 10b-5 cases as part of a panel discussion during the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) North Central Chapter seminar, Public Company D & O. FBA Seminar Attendees Also Honor Judges Eric C. Tostrud, LGN partner, was part of a panel discussion, "Recent Developments in Federal Civil Procedure: How Not to Play by the Rules," part of the Federal Practice Seminar sponsored by the Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. The day included a reception honoring Judge Gerald Heany and rememberances of the late Judge Donald Lay, for whom W. Joseph Bruckner, LGN partner and member of the FBA-Minnesota Chapter Board of Governors, once served as a law clerk. Nauen Speaks at Annual Environmental Law Institute Charlie Nauen, with co-presenter Gregg Downing, addressed current trends in environmental review and explore the Minnesota Environmental Rights Act as part of a full day CLE program sponsored by The Environment and Natural Resources Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association and Minnesota Continuing Legal Education at the Minnesota State Bar Association. Life After Law School R. Reid LeBeau, LGN associate, was part of a panel of attorneys exploring life after law school as part of the Hennepin County Bar Association New Lawyers Section program, "New Lawyers Nuts and Bolts." National Association of Attorneys General Richard A. Lockridge and Gregg M. Fishbein, LGN partners, attended the 2007 Spring Meeting of the National Association of Attorneys General in Washington, D.C. The agenda included discussion of a variety of issues, including antitrust, consumer protection and federal legislation. International Union of Police Associations Karen Hanson Reibel, LGN partner, addressed the 2007 Public Safety Pension Conference, a presentation of The Institute for Police Research and the International Union of Police Associations, AFL-CIO, in Sarasota, Florida. Her topic: “Executive Pensions, Parachutes and Options Packages: How They Hurt Your Plan.” Richard A. Lockridge, partner, and Sherri L. Juell, LGN institutional investor liaison, also attended the conference. Mayor Coleman on The Central Corridor The Environment and Natural Resources Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association sponsored a seminar during which St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman gave a presentation on The Central Corridor. The seminar took place on Wednesday, January 3, 2007, at the Minnesota State Bar Association, 600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 380 (third floor of the City Center) in downtown Minneapolis. Minnesota Telecommunications Association Members of the Minnesota Telecommunications Association heard Chris Sandberg present an update on key regulatory issues for users of telecommunications services. Mr. Sandberg reviewed key recent developments in telecom regulation at the state and federal level, and answered questions about upcoming events and changes on the regulatory horizon. View Chris' presentation. (3MB PDF) Ellingstad a Speaker at Employment Law Institute Susan E. Ellingstad, with co-presenters Michelle Barrette and Sue B. Stingley, participated in a panel discussion moderated by Robert C. Castle during the 2007 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute. The fast-paced session, “Sexual Harassment Claims, Investigations and Litigation,” covered handling critical issues surrounding sexual harassment charges and litigation. Great Plains Indian Gaming Association Convention LGN is proud to continue its support of the Great Plains Indian Gaming Association Annual Convention and Trade Show. This event, in association with the Minnesota Indian Gaming Association and National Indian Gaming Association, is the largest convention of tribal leaders in the upper mid-west and second only to the NIGA convention. The Great Plains Indian Gaming Association was founded in 1997 and is made up of 28 member tribes. The Great Plains Indian Gaming Association serves the Tribal Nations within the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Wyoming, and Montana. LGN Sponsors Mille Lacs Band's Fundraising Golf Tournament Lockridge Grindal Nauen is pleased to be a sponsor of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe's Annual Chief Executive Elder Golf Tournament at Grand National Golf Course in Hinckley. Sponsorships help fund the tournament and raise funds to assist Mille Lacs Band Elders. LGN Sponsors Israel's 60th Birthday Celebration in Washington D.C. LGN is a sponsor of Israel @ 60: A Capital Celebration, to be held June 1, 2008 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Israel @ 60 is a nonpolitical event to celebrate Israel's 60th birthday and showcase its accomplishments in arts and sciences, business and other areas. The day will include headliner performances by internationally known entertainers, music, dance, theater and other cultural presentations, and exhibits highlighting Israel's achievements in technology, communications, medical research, agriculture and science. LGN Supports the Legal Aid Society Lockridge Grindal Nauen is proud to continue its support of the Legal Aid Society as one of the sponsors of the 27th Annual Law Day Testimonial Dinner on May 1, 2008. The Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis provides free civil legal services to low income and senior residents of Hennepin County. Susan Ellingstad, LGN partner, serves on the Board. MN Manufactured Housing Association Conference LGN is pleased to be a Gold Sponsor for the June 10-11 MMHA Spring Educational Conference and Golf Outing to be held at Ruttger’s in Brainerd, MN. MMHA is opening doors to better living through education and legislative updates for their industry at this annual meeting. Public Safety Pension & Benefits Lockridge Grindal Nauen is a sponsor of the 20th Annual Public Safety Pension & Benefits Seminar presented by the National Association of Police Organizations, Inc. (NAPO). NAPO is a coalition of police unions and associations from across the United States that serves to advance the interests of America's law enforcement officers through legislative and legal advocacy, political action and education. LGN Co-sponsors United Hospital’s Service to Humanity Award Gala Lockridge Grindal Nauen is pleased to have continued its support for the United Hospital Foundation by sponsoring a table for its “Service to Humanity Award Gala.” For more than two decades, the Gala has honored the recipients of the Service to Humanity Award, while raising millions of dollars to help develop and sustain numerous programs and services of United Hospital including the Nasseff Heart Center and the John Nasseff NeuroScience Institute. Proceeds raised by the 2007 event support the expansion of the United Hospital Emergency Department (ED). The department sees around 42,000 patients per year. The existing facility was designed 30 years ago to accomodate half of today's ED volume. The Service to Humanity Award is presented annually to a doctor and a community member for their selfless dedication to improving the health and welfare of St. Paul and the surrounding communities. The 2007 recipients were Kenneth Baran, MD, and Peter J. King. U. S. Bank Twin Cities United Way Campaign Lockridge Grindal Nauen is pleased to again sponsor the U.S. Bank TCUW Open. The event is part of U.S. Bank's Twin Cities United Way Campaign. Since 2004, the Open has raised about $150,000 for ther Greater Twin Cities United Way. Rally for the Cure LGN was a Pink Ribbon Sponsor of the Fifth Annual Rally for the Cure Golf Outing. Every year, this event raises money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and supports research, community education and health care for those in need. MJF Summer Clerkship Program Supported LGN proudly supported the Minnesota Justice Foundation's 2007 Summer Clerkship Program. Monies raised for the 25 year old program enable low-income and disadvantaged Minnesotans have equal access to legal services services, and the program provides law students with opportunities to learn from and contribute to public interest work. The competitive scholarships are awarded as stipends to summer clerks who work at least 400 hours in such agencies as the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and the White Earth Tribal Court. Indian Law Scholarships Funded Lockridge Grindal Nauen has joined the effort to help American Indians attend law school. LGN sponsored the Minnesota American Indian Bar Association's 11th Annual Indian Law Scholarship Golf Tournament at the Grand National Golf Course, Hinkley. Middle Atlantic Public Employee Retirement Systems LGN exhibited at the Second Annual Middle Atlantic Public Employee Retirement Systems Forum (MATPERS) in Chantilly, Virginia. Great Plains Public Employees Retirement System LGN sponsored the first annual Great Plains Public Employees Retirement System Forum in Kansas City, Missouri. MMHA 20th Annual Golf Outing LGN sponsored the Minnesota Manufactured Housing Association's annual golf outing, part of the MMHA Spring Education Conference in Alexandria. MMHA represents factory home builders, sales centers, land lease communities, banks and lenders, developers, and suppliers to the factory-built home industry. 2007 Annual Judges Dinner-Dance Lockridge Grindal Nauen sponsored the 2007 Annual Judges Dinner-Dance in Minneapolis. The event is presented annually by the Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. 26th Annual Law Day Testimonial Dinner LGN is pleased to have been a sponsor of the Law Day Testimonial Dinner. The annual benefit was presented by The Fund for the Legal Aid Society. The keynote address, "Under Color of Law: The Role of Law in Advancing Racial Justice," was delivered by Julian Bond. Tenth Annual EyeBall LGN was a sponsor of the 10th Annual Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology EyeBall in Minneapolis. The gala event celebrated Kevin W. Treacy, M.D., the recipient of the George T. Tani, M.D., Humanitarian Award. Lena O. Smith Recognition Luncheon The firm was happy to sponsor of the Minnesota Black Women Lawyers Network's Sixth Annual Lena O. Smith Recognition Luncheon. The event at the University of St. Thomas Law School, Minneapolis, celebrated the accomplishments of Minnesota's black women lawyers. Economic Development Goes Green LGN sponsored the East Central Minnesota 2007 Business Development Summit in Onamia. The theme for the event, organized by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Corporate Commission, was "Painting Economic Development 'Green.'" The focus was on renewable and alternative energies with speakers discussing Bio-diesel, Bio-mass, wind energy and ethanol projects throughout the state. LGN Supports Minnesota State Society in Washington, D.C. Lockridge Grindal Nauen joined several Minnesota corporations to support the Minnesota Forum-Chief of Staff Meeting. The LGN Federal Relations group, headed by Dennis McGrann, is active in the Minnesota State Society of Washington, D.C. The society promotes a sense of pride for and the prestige of the State of Minnesota, and it encourages social, educational, charitable, patriotic and civic programs and promotes activities that spotlight Minnesota. Such activities include the Minnesota Forum, a series of regular gatherings of members of the Minnesota Congressional delegation and society members to interact and discuss public policy issues that affect all Minnesotans. Minnesota Indian Affairs Council Goes to the Capitol Reid LeBeau, LGN attorney, and the firm contributed to the planning and sponsored the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council’s First Annual Legislative Forum at the Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul. The event allowed lawmakers, opinion makers and the Council’s constituents to meet and discuss a variety of issues, including tribal sovereignty as well as state and federal law, education and cross-cultural communication. Medical Group Managers Meet The firm is proud to have sponsored the Winter Conference of the Minnesota Medical Group Management Association (MMGMA). The MMGMA serves medical practice executives and their organizations through advocacy and professional development. Bar Foundation Benefit LGN sponsored the 2007 Bar Benefit, a fundraiser for the Hennepin County Bar Foundation (HCBF). The foundation offers grants to support education about legal systems and organizations that provide direct legal services. HCBA also works to improve the administration of justice in Hennepin County. Lockridge Grindal Nauen Hosts Annual Legislative Leadership Luncheon Lockridge Grindal Nauen hosted their annual leadership luncheon at the University Club in St. Paul on February 29. The lunch followed a week of interesting legislative history: a veto override, the ousting of Lt. Governor Carol Molnau as Commissioner of MnDOT, and the announcement of a projected near $1 Billion deficit. The luncheon gave firm's clients and guests an opportunity to hear from state leaders on these events and the challenges facing Minnesota. Speakers at the lunch were Speaker of the House Margaret Anderson Kelliher (DFL - Minneapolis) and Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller (DFL - Minneapolis). Guests and legislators discussed policy areas of interest, and what the remainder of the session may look like. Both Kelliher and Pogemiller agreed that the state's economy will be a top priority for the rest of this year's session. The legislative leaders mentioned investing in people, firing up construction and trade, and being careful of the safety net structures available for Minnesotans. To get these things done, and still balance the state's budget, Kelliher and Pogemiller will need a collaborative bipartisan approach. Lockridge Grindal Nauen holds a variety of policy luncheons throughout the year featuring key legislators as speakers. These forums give our clients the opportunity to ask questions and express their concerns regarding state policy matters. MSBA Minnesota High School Mock Trial Program LGN attorneys Charlie Nauen, Chris Sandberg, Gregg Fishbein, Heidi Silton, Dave Zoll, Nate Prosser, Rachel Christiansen and Anna Horning Nygren give Mock Trial advice to the Park Center team, Faruq Karim, Lani Harms, Kelsey LeRoy and Coach Marshall Thompson. The Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) has launched the 22nd Annual Minnesota High School Mock Trial program. Teams of students in grades 7 to 12 learn about the American legal system while sharpening their critical thinking, reasoning, listening, public speaking and teamwork skills as they prepare to argue their case. The team representing Park Center High School of Brooklyn Park - Captains Faruq Karim, Lani Harms, Kelsey LeRoy and their coach, Math Teacher Marshall Thompson - visited with LGN attorneys, Charlie Nauen, Chris Sandberg, Gregg Fishbein, Heidi Silton, Dave Zoll, Nate Prosser, Rachel Christiansen and Anna Horning Nygren, to share Debate, Mock Trial and Moot Court experiences. Students compete in local courthouses against teams in their region. Most students are able to argue both sides of the case. Learn more about the MSBA Minnesota High School Mock Trial Program.
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