OCBA

• Our first Bar meeting of the year is at 4:30 p.m. next Thursday, September 24, via Zoom.
  • Please keep your mic muted while others are speaking; we encourage the use of the chat and "raise your hand" features.
  • Please stick around for a virtual happy hour after we take care of announcements and business.
• Membership invoices were emailed last week.  
  • Payment can be sent to: OCBA, P.O. Box 541, Rochester, Minnesota, 55903-0541.
  • Please email the OCBA Gmail account with any questions.  
  • We appreciate your prompt payment!

Legal Assistance of Olmsted County

• Please join us October 10 through 17 for a virtual 5K run/walk and online auction!
  • Tickets are available here: http://laoc5k.eventbrite.com/.
  • Please contact Karen Nath at karen@laocmn.org with questions.

 
Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues?  Please email the OCBA Gmail account before 8:00 p.m the preceding Sunday.  Announcements will be shared on here and on the OCBA Facebook page unless requested otherwise.  

OCBA

• The Board met last week to decide on this year's meeting dates.
  • Meetings will be held via Zoom for the foreseeable future.
  • The calendar of meeting dates is posted on the Events page of our website.
  • The first meeting of the Bar year is set for Thursday, September 24, at 4:30 p.m.; login information to follow.
  • Please email us at olmstedcountybarassociation@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

Legal Assistance of Olmsted County

• Legal Assistance of Olmsted County is pleased to announce that it received a $10,000 COVID relief grant from the Minnesota State Bar Foundation for its work providing civil legal aid during the pandemic.  Thank you to the MSBF for its generosity.
• LAOC always can use new volunteers!  The time you donate to help someone in poverty with a civil legal problem makes a big difference.  Opportunities include:
  • Staffing a virtual clinic (only a two-hour time commitment!);
  • Providing a one-time consultation to a client; or
  • Taking a case for full representation.
• To our current volunteers who have provided valuable assistance during the pandemic-- a HUGE SHOUT-OUT!  Thank you!
• To volunteer or for more information, please email Karen Nath at karen@laocmn.org.

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Olmsted County Law Library

• The Law Library is now open!  Here are some of the changes:
  • No more than two patrons in the library at a time.
  • Public terminals are available by appointment.
  • Face masks are required.
• Did you know?
  • Print material in the Law Library is available for attorneys to borrow and use offsite.
  • The Law Library maintains a Westlaw subscription for free public use.
  • We have several Minnesota based titles, including: Minnesota Family Law Practice, Minnesota Residential Real Estate, Stein on Probate, Minnesota Civil Practice, Dunnell's Digest, and more! 
  • A law librarian is available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Email us at staff@olmstedlawlibrary.com, call us at 507-281-3778, or visit our website at www.olmstedlawlibrary.com. 

Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues?  Email the OCBA Gmail account before 8:00 p.m the preceding Sunday.  Announcements will be shared here and on the OCBA Facebook page unless requested otherwise.

Effective Monday, July 13, any individual entering any courthouse in the State of Minnesota will be required to wear a mask unless otherwise authorized by the presiding judicial officer. 

Olmsted County Bar Association

• Please join us in welcoming Marc Riese to the Bar! 
  • Marc has joined Brian Lipford and the team at SMRLS.

 
Olmsted County District Court 

• As scheduling kicks into high gear to address the effects of the pandemic on pending and new cases, the Bench is requesting patience and cooperation from the Bar.  
  • Please email the OCBA Gmail account if you would like a copy of Judge King's letter to the Bar.

 
Sandberg Law Firm

• Sandberg Law Firm is hiring a full-time litigation paralegal.
  • This position requires a paralegal degree, experience, or both.
  • We are looking for an individual who is a team player, enjoys working closely with clients, and has excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • New graduates with interest in litigation practice are encouraged to apply.
  • Benefits include health insurance, PTO, paid holidays, and a yearly bonus.
  • To apply, please send resume and references to: administrator@sandberg-law.com.

 
Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues?  Email olmstedcountybarassociation@gmail.com before 8:00 p.m the preceding Sunday.  Announcements will be shared here and on the OCBA Facebook page unless requested otherwise.