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The Minnesota Association for Justice is dedicated to the Constitution’s guarantee of justice for all.

05/17/2026

Join us for the 5th annual Chuck Cochran Workers Compensation Memorial Seminar! Register at MNAJ.org!

📅Thursday, May 28th
⏱ 8:30-3:30, Happy hour to follow!

05/13/2026

Ready to command the courtroom from your very first words?

Join MNAJ on June 23, 2026 for Mastering the Opening Statement — and no, this isn't your typical sit-and-listen seminar. It's a hands-on, on-your-feet workshop designed to sharpen the trial skills that actually move juries.

You'll leave with techniques you can use in your next trial, not just notes you'll never look at again.

Register today at MNAJ.org

02/12/2026

Good luck to Rich Ruohonen- MNAJ member and past president- and the rest of the USA curling team! Go Rich!!!

02/10/2026

Thank you to our new gold sponsor, Western Alliance Bank! Learn more at https://www.westernalliancebancorporation.com/

02/09/2026

Winter convention is just around the corner! Register today! https://www.mnaj.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=316978

01/26/2026

After another tragedy, MAJ's Second Statement on the Federal Immigration Actions in Minnesota.

Resources for our members can be found here:
Mutual Aid Contributions:https://www.standwithminnesota.com

Help Drafting Habeas Petitions – Contact:
Chuck Slane: [email protected]
Cory Whalen: [email protected]
Ashleigh Raso: [email protected]
Derek Stewart: [email protected]
Sarah Brenes: [email protected]
Executive Director, Binger Center for New Americans, University of Minnesota Law School

Legal Observer Training:
Another way to get involved is to take legal observer training. This is currently being offered through Monarca. The dates and times of the training can be found here:
https://monarcamn.org/training

Amicus Support - Contact:
Pat Stoneking: [email protected]
Taylor B. Cunningham: [email protected]

Additional Resources:
The Advocate for Human Rights: 612-341-9845 (for people in MN, ND, and SD)
National Asylum Helpline: 612-746-4674
ACLU-MN: 507-380-9838 (Southern Minnesota)
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid: 612-332-1441 (Anoka and Hennepin Counties)
Volunteer Lawyers Network: 612-752-6677
MN Attorney Generals Office:https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Brochures/pubKnowYourRightsWithICE.pdf

Walk-In Legal Clinics:
Park Avenue Legal Clinic, 3400 Park Avenue So., Minneapolis, MN
Waite House Legal Clinic, 2323 11th Avenue So., Minneapolis, MN
East Metro Clues Legal Clinic, 797 East 7th Street, St. Paul, MN
Northfield Cannon Valley Legal Clinic, 112 Spring Street No., Northfield, MN

Joshua M. Tuchscherer, Meshbesher & Spence, Ltd., MAJ President
Jenny E. Olson, TSR Injury Law, MAJ President-Elect
Cory P. Whalen, SiebenCarey, MAJ Vice-President
Jed Chronic, Maschka Personal Injury, MAJ Treasurer

Lindsey A. Carpenter, Meshbesher & Spence, Ltd., MAJ Secretary

01/23/2026

Minnesota Association for Justice's Statement on the Federal Immigration Actions in Minnesota.

For more resources for our members:

Mutual Aid Contributions:
https://www.standwithminnesota.com

MN Attorney Generals Office:https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Brochures/pubKnowYourRightsWithICE.pdf

MN Immigration Clearinghouse: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WtXeFPw_uc9PwM0TEb4J3DJMsJ5oZryw7cRwJbmi_54/edit?usp=sharing.

Additional Resources:
https://mnbars.org/?pg=MSBAAnnouncements&blAction=showEntry&blogEntry=136937

MSBA Statement:
https://mnbars.org/?pg=MSBAAnnouncements&blAction=showEntry&blogEntry=137028

Amicus Announcement:
https://mnbars.org/?pg=MSBAAnnouncements&blAction=showEntry&blogEntry=137183

MN ACLU Lawsuit:
https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2026/01/COMPLAINT-HUSSEN-v.-NOEM-1.pdf

11/24/2025

🚗💥 EVENT ALERT 💥🚗
Join us at the Minnesota Association for Justice's 2025 “Handling the Car Crash” program! Whether you’re an experienced trial attorney or new to personal injury work, this event is your chance to sharpen your skills, deepen your expertise, and connect with the Minnesota plaintiff bar community.

📅 Date & Time: December 10, 2025
📍 Location: Crescent Ridge Corporate Center - 1st Floor Training Room, 10900 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55305

🎯 Why attend?

Receive cutting-edge insights into auto-collision litigation.

View key developments & best practices in client representation.

Expand your network with fellow advocates and stay ahead in the game.

🔗 Register now: https://www.mnaj.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=312605&utm_source=cle-marketing&utm_medium=SM&utm_campaign=25CarCrash
Don’t miss out—spaces are limited!

11/10/2025

It isn't too late to register for the Succession Planning CLE on November 12th via zoom!

https://www.mnaj.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=304829&utm_source=cle-marketing&utm_medium=SM&utm_campaign=planning

11/03/2025

What advice would you give your 1L self?

That is our question of the month! DM us or respond to this post and you may be featured in the next magazine! Extra points if you have a picture of you from 1L year!

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