MLBA co-sponsors “Don’t Ask/Don’t Tell”
program at U law school with U of M Outlaws

On Monday, March 24, 2008, Outlaw and the University of Minnesota Law School will host Aaron Tax, an attorney from the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network ("SLDN") out of Washington D.C., to conduct a "Mock" Don't Ask/Don't Tell Separation Proceeding. SLDN is the primary advocacy organization for the repeal of Don't Ask/Don't Tell, and defends military servicemembers who face discharge under the policy. This event will be held in the evening, beginning at 6:30pm at the Auerbach Commons on the main floor of the U of MN Law School (229-19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455). The event will be followed by a reception at the law school. MLBA will be seeking CLE credit for this presentation.
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MLBA ANNUAL MEETING – Tuesday, March 18!

All MLBA members and friends, their guests, and interested law students are cordially invited to attend the MLBA 2008 annual meeting on Tuesday, March 18. MLBA has reserved a private space at Amore Victoria Ristorante, located at 1601 W. Lake St. in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood. We do not plan to have an outside speaker – just association business and a time to relax and enjoy one another’s company.

The business meeting, which will include nominations of new board members will take place from 6:30--7:15; afterward, social time and dinner (attendees may order from the menu if they would like) from 7:15--8:30. We hope you can join us for a pleasant evening.

Interested in serving on the MLBA board or on a committee? Please send a letter of interest and relevant information to Co-Chair Kelly Olmstead at:klolmstead@rkmc.com

To assure we have sufficient space, PLEASE RSVP (with total number in your party) by email to: events@mnlavbar.org See you there!

Tuesday, March 25, 12:00pm:
“Don’t Ask/Don’t Tell” – Don’t Work?

Presenter: Aaron D. Tax, Staff Attorney
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
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Fifteen years have passed since Congress enacted the infamous “Don’t Ask/Don’t Tell” statute, prohibiting openly gay, lesbian, or bisexual Americans from serving in the armed forces. How has the actual experience with this law matched its supporters’ expectations, and how does our current military engagement in the Middle East affect its implementation today? Does the policy serve our country well, and if not, what are the prospects for change?

This CLE presented in conjunction with the Hennepin County Bar Association, which will seek one Elimination of Bias credit.

CLE Board approves credits for Regional Lavender Law 2008

The Minnesota Board on Continuing Legal Education has approved five standard credits for MLBA’s Regional Lavender Law conference, held at William Mitchell on Saturday, January 26, 2008.  To report your attendance, please visit the website at www.mbcle.state.mn.us;  the event code is 116342.

Institutional Securities Brokerage Attorney

Wells Fargo’s Law Department is seeking an attorney for its Minneapolis office to serve as counsel for its institutional securities brokerage business. Experience in one or more of the following substantive areas is required: securities broker-dealer laws and regulations, municipal securities dealer laws and regulation, or fixed income product laws and regulations. In addition, familiarity with bank and financial services holding company regulation is viewed favorably. Responsibilities include providing legal advice to Wells Fargo and its fixed-income securities affiliate. Candidates must have strong written and oral communication skills, as well as strong organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a complex environment requiring a high degree of collaboration. We encourage minorities, women and other protected classes to apply. Apply online today at www.wellsfargo.com/jobs
Requisition # 3202813

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