MSBA Consumer Litigation Section
Annual Report
2011-12
Thank you for making the Consumer Litigation Section a success! The Section will celebrate its one year anniversary on April 28. Your involvement translated into:
- four well-attended, timely continuing education programs
- valuable opportunities to network with colleagues
- active consumer litigation email discussion list – click here to join
Continue to be part of the success! Watch for your MSBA and Consumer Litigation Section renewal notice in May 2012 and join us for a successful year to come!
Section Membership
As of April 17, 2012, the Consumer Litigation Section has 159 members. This accounts for a 57% increase in Section membership since the Section’s creation in April 2011.
Continuing Legal Education Programs and Social Events
Program Title |
Date |
Event Code |
CLE Credit |
Attendees |
Consumer Litigation Section Annual Meeting and CLE featuring Professor Kathleen Engel |
4/17/12 |
163255 |
1.5 Standard |
71 |
The ABCs of Federal Consumer Credit Protection |
3/8/12 |
164759 |
1.0 Standard |
60 |
The new Dodd Frank ban on “abusive” acts and practices: No, you don’t know it when you see it |
11/14/11 |
161262 |
1.0 Standard |
34 |
Lori Swanson Presents Developments in the
Minnesota Attorney General's Office |
10/12/11 |
159936 |
1.0 Standard |
68 |
The Consumer Litigation Section plans to offer 4-6 CLE programs annually.
Legislation and Amicus Briefs
The Consumer Litigation Section did not submit any legislative proposals or amicus briefs during the 2011-12 term.
Section Elections/Continuing Council Members:
2012-13 Officers
Co-Chair: Jane Holzer
Co-Chair: Bryant Tchida
Treasurer: Kai Richter
Secretary: David Goodwin
Consumer Litigation Section At- Large Council Members
David Goodwin, Gustafson Gluek
Ellen Silverman, Faegre & Benson
Kai Richter, Nichols Kaster
Rob Shelquist, Lockridge Grindal
Leah Janus, Fredrikson & Byron
Galen Robinson, Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance
Mark Schroeder, Briggs & Morgan
The Section wishes to thank its outgoing Council Members for their service:
Alan Maclin, Co-Founder and Co-Chair
Brian Melendez, Council Member
Dan Hedlund, Secretary
Submitted By:
Alan Maclin and Jane Holzer, Section Co-Chairs, 2011-12
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