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Documents for May 2021 Meeting

5/20/2021

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Weekly Announcements

5/11/2021

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OCBA

Our final member meeting of the 2020-21 year is next Thursday, May 20, at 5:30 p.m. Among other things:
- We will hear from each of our scholarship recipients;
- We will learn how to make two delicious beverages with special guest Zoe Cantu;
  - (Ingredient list available here: https://www.olmstedbar.com/news1/shopping-list-diy-cocktails); and
- We will hear the results of our vote for our next OCBA representative on the LAOC Board of Directors.
Speaking of which, voting is open until 11:59 on May 11 to select the next OCBA representative on the LAOC Board of Directors.
- Please email the OCBA Gmail account if you need a ballot.
- Please remember that LAOC will be unable to fill the position unless we receive a quorum of votes.
Voting also is open to approve (or reject) the slate of candidates for next year's OCBA Executive Board.
- Voting on the slate of candidates will be open until 11:59 p.m. next Tuesday, May 18.
- Please email the OCBA Gmail account if you need a ballot.
Please email the OCBA Gmail account to reserve tickets for the Honkers game with us on the evening of Friday, June 4.
- Limited tickets are available; two tickets total are available for each OCBA member.
- Adult beverages, soft drinks, and food are on the OCBA!

LAOC

Have you registered yet for LAOC's all-day virtual CLE on Thursday, June 24, 2021?
- The event is entitled "Addressing Trauma in Family Law."
- Registration is $80 per person and available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/152573540567.
- A total of 7.5 CLE credits have been requested, including two Elimination of Bias Credits and one Ethics credit.
- All proceeds will be donated to LAOC.

Olmsted County Law Library

Reminder that there is a free CLE entitled "Reconsidering Criminal Justice after the Death of George Floyd" at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19.
- The course is being co-hosted by the Ramsey County Law Library and the Ramsey County Bar Association.
- The co-hosts have requested 1.25 Elimination of bias credits.
- You can register online at ramseybar.org
For those who aren't aware, the Olmsted County Law Library has many different types of materials that may be useful to you in your practice.
- Attorneys can check out materials for a short time between our hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- We're on the fifth floor of the Government Center in the first room on your left after you exit the elevator.
- You can read more about our inventory here: https://www.olmstedbar.com/news1/the-law-library-is-open.
There is a new resource available for those practicing in the area of landlord-tenant law.
- RentHelpMN is available to both renters and landlords.
- Applicants may be approved for assistance for up to 15 months, with a possible extension based on need.
- The application is available here: https://www.renthelpmn.org/

Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues? Please 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.

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Shopping List: DIY Cocktails!

5/11/2021

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The Plea Dill

Cucumber
Fresh Dill
Agave Nectar
Hendrick's Gin
Lemon Juice
St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
Club Soda

The Bar-garita

Tequila
Cointreau or Triple Sec
Lime Juice
Agave Nectar
Cilantro
Jalepeno (if you like things spicy)
Lime

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The Law Library is OPEN!

5/4/2021

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Documents for April 22 Member Meeting

4/22/2021

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Godwin Dold Welcomes New Attorney

4/22/2021

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Weekly Announcements

4/12/2021

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OCBA

We are looking for a member with time and interest to serve as one of our OCBA representatives on the LAOC Board of Directors.
- The appointment to the LAOC Board is for a three-year term.
- The LAOC Board consists of 13 directors, five of whom are OCBA representatives.
- For more information or to express interest, please email the OCBA Gmail account.
There is a new deadline for high school seniors graduating this spring to submit an application for one of our two $2,500 scholarships.
- Applications are now due Friday, April 23.
- Applications are available here: https://www.olmstedbar.com/news1/2021-scholarship-application?fbclid=IwAR31sKq9TEwGolvTyCgFWCnnohhoCKqQToTEwgKbWRtOnqHGUTHEJK7rvuQ.
Our next Bar meeting is via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. next Thursday, April 22.

Klampe, Delehanty, Pasternak, & Niesen

Klampe, Delehanty, Pasternak & Niesen, LLC is seeking to hire a full-time associate attorney to work in the dynamic fields of family law, general litigation, and personal injury.
We are searching for an attorney with family law and/or personal injury experience or a desire to learn; however, the attorney may cross-cover other practice areas within the firm, including general litigation, employment law, and workers’ compensation. The associate must be able to advance the principals of our firm: first, to provide exceptional legal service; second, to passionately advocate for clients' interests; and third, to devote our time and talents to our community. The associate must have a demonstrated long-term commitment to southeast Minnesota. Salary will be commensurate with experience. A benefits package include medical insurance, 401(k) match, generous PTO and parental leave and free parking.
All responses will be received in confidence. Interested attorneys should contact Mark Delehanty (mark@klampelawfirm.com), Carole Pasternak (carole@klampelawfirm.com) or Andrea Niesen (andrea@klampelawfirm.com) by email or phone at 507-288-2447.

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Weekly Announcements

3/22/2021

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OCBA

Thank you to everyone who attended the March meeting last week. Highlights included:
- Announcement of the vote results for February's action items, and
- A reminder that we are looking for volunteers to serve on next year's OCBA Board. If you are interested, please respond to this email.
Voting is open for the second time to decide whether OCBA should donate $8,000 to LAOC for the 2020-21 Bar year.
- Voting will be open until 11:59 p.m. next Monday, March 29, 2021.
- If you need a new ballot, please email olmstedcountybarassociation@gmail.com.
Applications are being accepted through Friday, April 9, for our annual OCBA Scholarship.
- Each selected scholar will receive $2,500.00 to pursue their educational goals.
- All Olmsted County high school seniors graduating in 2021 are eligible to apply.
- Applications are available here: https://www.olmstedbar.com/news1/2021-scholarship-application?fbclid=IwAR31sKq9TEwGolvTyCgFWCnnohhoCKqQToTEwgKbWRtOnqHGUTHEJK7rvuQ.

Olmsted County Attorney's Office

The Olmsted County Attorney is seeking qualified attorneys to join his team of civil attorneys.
- Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/olmsted/jobs/3011323/assistant-attorney?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs.
- Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, March 24.

Rochester City Attorney's Office

The Rochester City Attorney’s Office is currently seeking applications for an Attorney I position, primarily criminal in nature. Priority deadline to apply is March 28. Please include this posting in next week’s Weekly Announcements.

Link to application: Assistant City Attorney I

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