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Weekly Announcements

2/18/2020

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Olmsted County Bar Association
  • Mark your calendars for the OCBA Bowling Tournament at Colonial Lanes on Friday, April 17!
    • All members are welcome to attend.
    • Bowling is complementary from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    • The winners will receive a sweet trophy and, of course, bragging rights for the next year.
  • Also mark your calendars for our next Bar meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23 at Five West.  Among other things:
    • Mayor Norton will be our guest speaker.
    • We'll be calling for nominations to serve on next year's Board.

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
  • SMRLS is seeking applicants to fill a staff attorney position in the Rochester office of its Southeast Region!
    • The attorney will handle cases in the housing unit, including:
      • Evictions,
      • Mortgage foreclosures, and
      • Tenant rights.
    • The deadline to apply is March 31, 2020.
    • For more information or to apply, click here:  https://www.smrls.org/about-us/job-opportunities/housing-staff-attorney-rochester/.

Women Attorneys of Rochester
  • The next Women Attorneys of Rochester meeting will be a casual networking and coffee event at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, at the People's Food Co-Op.
    • For additional information, please email: womenattorneysofrochmn@gmail.com.


Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues?  Send your information to the OCBA Gmail account by 8:00 p.m. the preceding Sunday.  Announcements will be posted here and on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OlmstedCountyBarAssociation/.  

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Weekly Announcements

2/10/2020

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Olmsted County Bar Association
  • Thanks to everyone who attended last Friday's meeting.  Highlights included:
    • Police Chief Franklin's presentation about RPD and their increased efforts toward crime prevention, including the creation of a Health Resource Officer position;
    • The second (unanimous) vote to sponsor the annual LAOC fundraiser in the amount of $5000; and
    • The announcement of our upcoming bowling event at Colonial Lanes on Friday, April 17.


Women Attorneys of Rochester
  • The next Women Attorneys of Rochester meeting will be a casual networking and coffee event on Thursday, March 5, 2020, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the People's Food Co-op!
    • For additional information, please email: womenattorneysofrochmn@gmail.com.


Legal Assistance of Olmsted County
  • The LAOC fundraiser is only one month away!
    • We are looking forward to hosting you with a plated dinner, live music, and gaming tables.
    • Tickets and sponsorships still are available here:  https://www.experiencerochestermn.com/rsvp/?action=details&noredirect=1&eventId=358.
    • Please contact Karen Nath at karen@laocmn.org with questions.


Olmsted County Drug Court
  • The Olmsted County Drug Court is pleased to announce that two participants will be graduating from the program this Thursday, February 13.
    • The ceremony will occur at the conclusion of the regularly scheduled 2:00 p.m. Drug Court session in Courtroom 5.
    • Please contact Joe Vogel with questions: vogel.joe@co.olmsted.mn.us.


Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues?  Send your information to the OCBA Gmail account by 8:00 p.m. the preceding Sunday.  Announcements will be posted here and on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OlmstedCountyBarAssociation/.
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Weekly Announcements

2/3/2020

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Olmsted County Bar Association
  • Mark your calendars for our next member meeting at noon this Friday, February 7, at Forager Brewery.
    • Chief Jim Franklin of the Rochester Police Department is our guest speaker.
    • Among other things, we will be taking the second vote on our sponsorship for this year's LAOC Fundraiser.


Legal Assistance of Olmsted County
  • Speaking of the LAOC fundraiser, it's only five weeks away!
    • This year's Night in Monte Carlo includes a sit-down dinner, live music, charitable gaming tables, a silent auction, and a live auction.  
    • Tickets and sponsorships are available here:  https://www.experiencerochestermn.com/rsvp/?action=details&noredirect=1&eventId=358.
    • Please contact Karen Nath at karen@laocmn.org with questions.


Olmsted County Drug Court
  • The Olmsted County Drug Court is pleased to announce that two participants will be graduating from the program next Thursday, February 13.
    • The ceremony will occur at the conclusion of the regularly scheduled 2:00 p.m. Drug Court session in Courtroom 5.
    • Please contact Joe Vogel with questions: vogel.joe@co.olmsted.mn.us .  


Ward & Oehler
  • Ward & Oehler has a new location!
    • Our new address is 1801 Greenview Drive SW, Suite 102, Rochester, Minnesota, 55902.
    • Please join us for an open house this Thursday, February 6, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.


Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues?  Send your information to the OCBA Gmail account by 8:00 p.m. the preceding Sunday.  Announcements will be posted here and on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OlmstedCountyBarAssociation/.
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Weekly Announcements

1/31/2020

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Olmsted County Bar Association
  • Mark your calendars for our next member meeting at noon next Friday, February 7, at Forager Brewery.
    • Chief Jim Franklin of the Rochester Police Department is our guest speaker.
    • Among other things, we will be taking the second vote on our sponsorship for this year's LAOC Fundraiser.
 
Legal Assistance of Olmsted County
  • Speaking of the LAOC fundraiser, it's only six weeks away!
    • This year's Night in Monte Carlo includes a sit-down dinner, live music, charitable gaming tables, a silent auction, and a live auction.  
    • Tickets and sponsorships are available here:  https://www.experiencerochestermn.com/rsvp/?action=details&noredirect=1&eventId=358.
    • Please contact Karen Nath at karen@laocmn.org with questions.
 
Minnesota State Bar Association
  • The MSBA is hosting its annual One Profession event this Friday, January 31, at the DoubleTree Hotel downtown.
    • This all-day CLE is only $40 and includes breakfast and lunch.
    • The agenda includes a presentation by Justice Barry Anderson of the Minnesota Supreme Court.
    • Registration is available online through January 28 here:  www.mnbar.org/members/cle-events/event?EventID=3577
 
Olmsted County District Court
  • The Mediation Center is hosting a three-day training next week on Social and Financial Early Neutral Evaluation.
    • The event is scheduled for February 5, 6, and 7, in Richfield, Minnesota.
    • Faculty members are Susan Chambers, Jim Goetz, Jeff Johnson, and Susan Rhode.
    • Cost is $750, with discounted tuition for employees in the government sector and nonprofit sector.
    • Additional information is available here: https://mediationcentermn.org/events/ene-training/   
 
Ward & Oehler
  • Ward & Oehler has a new location!
    • Our new address is 1801 Greenview Drive SW, Suite 102, Rochester, Minnesota, 55902.
    • Please join us for an open house next Thursday, February 6, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
 
Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues?  Send your information to the OCBA Gmail account by 8:00 p.m. the preceding Sunday.  Announcements will be posted here and on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OlmstedCountyBarAssociation/.  
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Weekly Announcements

1/21/2020

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Olmsted County Bar Association
  • Mark your calendars for our next member meeting at noon on Friday, February 7, at Forager Brewery.
    • Chief Jim Franklin of the Rochester Police Department is our guest speaker.
    • Among other things, we will be taking the second vote on our sponsorship for this year's LAOC Fundraiser.


Legal Assistance of Olmsted County
  • Speaking of which, the annual LAOC fundraiser is only seven weeks away!
    • This year's Night in Monte Carlo includes a sit-down dinner, live music, charitable gaming tables, a silent auction, and a live auction.  
    • Individual tickets are $95; tickets are $85 for those who have been licensed attorneys for less than three years.  
    • Sponsorships are available and include complimentary tickets.
    • Please contact Karen Nath at karen@laocmn.org with questions or to purchase a sponsorship.


Olmsted County District Court
  • The Mediation Center is hosting a three-day training on the Social and Financial Early Neutral Evaluation process this February.
    • The event is scheduled for February 5, 6, and 7, in Richfield, MN.
    • Faculty members are Susan Chambers, Jim Goetz, Jeff Johnson, and Susan Rhode.
    • Cost is $675 through today, January 21, and increases to $750 beginning January 22.
      • Discounted tuition is available for employees in the government sector and nonprofit sector.
    • Additional information is available here: https://mediationcentermn.org/events/ene-training/   


Ward & Oehler
  • Ward & Oehler has a new location!
    • Our new address is 1801 Greenview Drive SW, Suite 102, Rochester, MN, 55902.
    • Please join us for an open house on Thursday, February 6, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.


Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues?  Send your information to the OCBA Gmail account by 8:00 p.m. the preceding Sunday.  Announcements will be posted here and on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OlmstedCountyBarAssociation/.  
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Weekly Announcements

1/14/2020

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Olmsted County Bar Association
  • Planning is underway for this year's OCBA Scholarship!
    • Interested in serving on this year's Scholarship Committee? Email OCBAScholarship@gmail.com by this Wednesday, January 15.
  • Remember that the Judicial Branch and other government offices are closed next Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
  • Thanks to everyone who attended our January Bar meeting last Thursday.
    • The first vote to expend $5000 on a sponsorship for the 2020 LAOC Fundraiser passed.
    • The second vote will be held at our next Bar meeting at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7, at Forager Brewery.


Ward & Oehler, Ltd.
  • Ward & Oehler has a new location!
    • Our new address is 1801 Greenview Drive SW, Suite 102, Rochester, MN, 55902.
    • Please join us for an open house on Thursday, February 6, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.


Legal Assistance of Olmsted County 
  • LAOC's annual fundraiser, "A Night in Monte Carlo" is Saturday evening, March 14th, at the Mayo Civic Center.  
    • This year's fundraiser includes a sit-down dinner, dancing, a live band, charitable gaming tables, a silent auction, and a live auction.  
    • Individual tickets are $95; tickets are $85 for those who have been licensed attorneys for less than three years.  
    • Sponsorships are available and include complimentary tickets.
    • Please contact Karen Nath at karen@laocmn.org with questions or to purchase a sponsorship.   


Olmsted County Drug Court
  • There is a Drug Court graduation ceremony at 2:00 p.m. this Thursday, January 16, in Courtroom 5.
    • The ceremony will recognize four graduates of the program. 
    • Please email Joe Vogel, Drug Court Coordinator, with any questions: vogel.joe@co.olmsted.mn.us


Minnesota State Bar Association
  • The MSBA seeks volunteers from the Third Judicial District to serve as mock trial judges for its annual high school program. 
    • Olmsted County opportunities are available on these dates and times:
      • January 21, 2020, at 9:00 a.m.
      • January 21, 2020, at 1:00 p.m.
      • February 14, 2020, at 9:00 a.m.
      • February 14, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. 
    • The full schedule for other Third District counties is available here:  https://www.mnbar.org/docs/default-source/mock-trial-forms/regions-5-6-rds-1-5.pdf?sfvrsn=2.
    • The 2020 Competition Materials can be found here:  https://www.mnbar.org/public-resources/mock-trial/case-and-resources.  
    • Please contact Kim Basting with questions or to arrange a volunteer slot: 1-800-882-6722, 612-278-6306, or kbasting@mnbar.org.


Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues?  Send your information to the OCBA Gmail account by 8:00 p.m. the preceding Sunday.  Announcements will be posted on our website and our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OlmstedCountyBarAssociation/.
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Weekly Announcements

1/6/2020

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Olmsted County Bar Association
  • Our January Bar meeting is at 5:30 p.m. this Thursday, January 9, at Five West!
    • Among other things, we'll be discussing and conducting the first vote on the OCBA sponsorship level for the 2020 LAOC Fundraiser.​

Olmsted County Drug Court
  • There is a Drug Court graduation ceremony at 2:00 p.m. next Thursday, January 16, in Courtroom 5.
    • The ceremony will recognize four graduates of the program. 
    • Please email Joe Vogel, Drug Court Coordinator, with any questions: vogel.joe@co.olmsted.mn.us

Minnesota State Bar Association
  • The MSBA seeks volunteers from the Third Judicial District to serve as mock trial judges for its annual high school program. 
    • Olmsted County opportunities are available on these dates and times:
      • January 21, 2020, at 9:00 a.m.
      • January 21, 2020, at 1:00 p.m.
      • February 14, 2020, at 9:00 a.m.
      • February 14, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. 
    • The full schedule for other Third District counties is available here:  https://www.mnbar.org/docs/default-source/mock-trial-forms/regions-5-6-rds-1-5.pdf?sfvrsn=2.
    • The 2020 Competition Materials can be found here:  https://www.mnbar.org/public-resources/mock-trial/case-and-resources.  
    • Please contact Kim Basting with questions or to arrange a volunteer slot: 1-800-882-6722, 612-278-6306, or kbasting@mnbar.org.


Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues?  Send your information to the OCBA Gmail account by 8:00 p.m. the preceding Sunday.  Announcements will be posted here and on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OlmstedCountyBarAssociation/. 
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Weekly Announcements

12/9/2019

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Olmsted County Bar Association
  • Our December Bar meeting starts at noon this Friday, December 13, at Cameo!
    • The Lourdes choir will provide seasonal entertainment.
    • We'll take the first vote on the sponsorship level for the 2020 LAOC Fundraiser.
    • Please let us know ASAP if you have any special dietary needs.


Walters and Wintering
  • Michelle Dobson is leaving Walters and Wintering to accept an in-house opportunity at U.S. Bank.  Though we will miss her in our office, we are happy for her and her family and look forward to her continued leadership in the bar association.  Please reach out to us at (507) 281-5857 if you have any questions. 


Minnesota State Bar Association
  • The MSBA seeks volunteers from the Third Judicial District to serve as mock trial judges for its annual high school program. 
    • Olmsted County opportunities are available on these dates and times:
      • January 21, 2020, at 9:00 a.m.
      • January 21, 2020, at 1:00 p.m.
      • February 14, 2020, at 9:00 a.m.
      • February 14, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. 
    • The full schedule for other Third District counties is available here:  https://www.mnbar.org/docs/default-source/mock-trial-forms/regions-5-6-rds-1-5.pdf?sfvrsn=2.
    • The 2020 Competition Materials can be found here:  https://www.mnbar.org/public-resources/mock-trial/case-and-resources.  
    • Please contact Kim Basting with questions or to arrange a volunteer slot: 1-800-882-6722, 612-278-6306, or kbasting@mnbar.org.


Anderson Law Firm  
  • Anderson Law Firm is seeking an attorney to join their practice in Rochester, Minnesota.  The position is focused on representing clients primarily in the areas of family law and criminal defense matters.  The position involves direct client contact and representation.  Competitive salary, retirement and health insurance benefits offered.  Reply in confidence to Carl@CarlAndersonLaw.Com.    


Minnesota Judicial Branch
  • The Supreme Court is seeking to fill vacancies for attorney members on the Rules of Criminal Procedure Advisory Committee.   
    • The committee meets as needed and is responsible for monitoring the rules and hearing and accepting comments for further changes.  
    • The current vacancies are for three-year terms beginning on January 1, 2020.
    • Applicants interested in appointment should send a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and a copy of active attorney registration status so as to be received no later than 4:30 p.m. this Friday, December 6, 2019.   
    • Please submit application materials to AnnMarie S. O'Neill, Clerk of the Appellate Courts, 305 Minnesota Judicial Center, 25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155 or via email to mjcappellateclerkofcourt@courts.state.mn.us.
    • For additional information, please contact the staff attorney for the committee, Karen Jaszewski, at (651) 297-7585 or karen.jaszewski@courts.state.mn.us.


Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues?  Send your information to the OCBA Gmail account by 8:00 p.m. the preceding Sunday.  Announcements will be posted on here and our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OlmstedCountyBarAssociation/.     
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Weekly Announcements

12/2/2019

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Olmsted County Bar Association
  • Our December Bar meeting starts at noon next Friday, December 13, at Cameo!
    • The Lourdes choir will provide seasonal entertainment.
    • We'll take the first vote on the sponsorship level for the 2020 LAOC Fundraiser.
    • Please email the OCBA Gmail account if you have any special dietary needs.


Anderson Law Firm  
  • Anderson Law Firm is seeking an attorney to join their practice in Rochester, Minnesota.  The position is focused on representing clients primarily in the areas of family law and criminal defense matters.  The position involves direct client contact and representation.  Competitive salary, retirement and health insurance benefits offered.  Reply in confidence to Carl@CarlAndersonLaw.Com.    


Minnesota Judicial Branch
  • The Supreme Court is seeking to fill vacancies for attorney members on the Rules of Criminal Procedure Advisory Committee.   
    • The committee meets as needed and is responsible for monitoring the rules and hearing and accepting comments for further changes.  
    • The current vacancies are for three-year terms beginning on January 1, 2020.
    • Applicants interested in appointment should send a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and a copy of active attorney registration status so as to be received no later than 4:30 p.m. this Friday, December 6, 2019.   
    • Please submit application materials to AnnMarie S. O'Neill, Clerk of the Appellate Courts, 305 Minnesota Judicial Center, 25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155 or via email to mjcappellateclerkofcourt@courts.state.mn.us.
    • For additional information, please contact the staff attorney for the committee, Karen Jaszewski, at (651) 297-7585 or karen.jaszewski@courts.state.mn.us.



Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues?  Send your information to the OCBA Gmail account by 8:00 p.m. the preceding Sunday.  Announcements will be posted here and our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OlmstedCountyBarAssociation/.     
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Weekly Announcements

11/25/2019

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Olmsted County Bar Association
  • Please mark your calendars for our December Bar meeting at noon on Friday, December 13, at Cameo.
    • The Lourdes choir will provide seasonal entertainment.
    • We'll take the first vote on the sponsorship level for the 2020 LAOC Fundraiser.

Anderson Law Firm  
  • Anderson Law Firm is seeking an attorney to join their practice in Rochester, Minnesota.  The position is focused on representing clients primarily in the areas of family law and criminal defense matters.  The position involves direct client contact and representation.  Competitive salary, retirement and health insurance benefits offered.  Reply in confidence to Carl@CarlAndersonLaw.Com.    

Minnesota Judicial Branch
  • The Supreme Court is seeking to fill vacancies for attorney members on the Rules of Criminal Procedure Advisory Committee.  
    • Vacancies are open to prosecuting attorneys and public and private defense attorneys. 
    • The committee meets as needed and is responsible for monitoring the rules and hearing and accepting comments for further changes.  
    • The current vacancies are for three-year terms beginning on January 1, 2020.
    • Applicants interested in appointment should send a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and a copy of active attorney registration status so as to be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2019.   
    • Please submit application materials to AnnMarie S. O'Neill, Clerk of the Appellate Courts, 305 Minnesota Judicial Center, 25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155 or via email to mjcappellateclerkofcourt@courts.state.mn.us.
    • For additional information, please contact the staff attorney for the committee, Karen Jaszewski, at (651) 297-7585 or karen.jaszewski@courts.state.mn.us .
  • The courts are closed this Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of Thanksgiving.

 

Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues?  Send your information to the OCBA Gmail account by 8:00 p.m. the preceding Sunday.  Announcements will be posted on our website and our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OlmstedCountyBarAssociation/.     
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