The Native Women in Law Experience

When:  May 13, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM (CT)

An HCBA and RCBA Signature Program: Provided at no charge for HCBA and RCBA members.

The 2024 Race & Equity Series presented by the HCBA & RCBA Diversity Committee. Co-Hosted by the Minnesota American Indian Bar Association (MAIBA).

Remote-only Participation | Live Zoom

Webinar Program:

Join us for an important panel discussion with Native women Tribal members and attorneys for a conversation of awareness, advocacy, and allyship in the Native community through the lenses and intersectionality of gender, race, and law.   

Panelists:

Veronica Newcomer, Tribal Attorney | White Earth Band of Ojibwe

Jessie Seim, General Counsel | Prairie Island Indian Community

Kaniah Konkoly-Thege, Chief Legal Officer and SVP Government Relations | Quantum Economic Development Consortium

Moderator:

Maya Missaghi, Co-Chair of RCBA Diversity Committee | Attorney at Volunteers of America MN and Missaghi Law, PLLC

CLE Credits:

1.0 Elimination of Bias CLE Credit applied for | Event Code: TBD 

Cost:

HCBA and RCBA Members: Free
Non-Members: $45
Law Students/New Admittees: Free

Affinity Bar Hosts Members: Free

Contact: Erikka Ryan | eryan@mnbars.org 

Registration Deadline: May 10, 2024. To register after that time, email the program manager.

Remote Participation: Remote instructions will be emailed to you the day prior to the event. A calendar file with a Zoom link is available for download in the automatic receipt.

Program Manager:  Geen Mui | gmui@mnbars.org

Payments/Cancellations: Please register online or over the phone by credit card whenever possible. If you must pay by check, please use this registration form. Need to cancel? Please see our cancellation policy .

Accommodations: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all members can participate fully. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please notify the program manager with at least 72 hours notice prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations. Thank you.