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Purpose:
The Children and the Law Section provides its members with opportunities
to network with other child advocates, enhance their professional effectiveness,
improve justice for children and contribute to the profession and the
community through opportunities for direct service. Benefits include:
Access to up-to-date information on critical issues affecting Minnesota’s
children and the law related to children’s issues through monthly
meetings, updates and CLE offerings. A forum for child advocates to meet
and address common concerns and issues through monthly meetings and an
annual meeting at the MSBA Convention, which include CLE segments. Opportunities
to meet, work with and build a network of contacts with child advocates.
Chances to contribute to the legal profession and the community through
projects such as the High School Law Clinics, the Children’s Law
Center of Minnesota and other opportunities. A vehicle for child advocates
to have a voice in decision-making through input to and representation
on local and statewide committees, commissions, task forces and court,
bar association and legislative groups.
Section Chair:
Gillian J Bloomquist
(763) 420-6700
MSBA Liaison:
Kim Basting
(612) 278-6323
- Last Updated 08/07/07 -