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SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:VLN is asking all new volunteers to participate in a 45-minute zoom orientation. This engaging and informative presentation will cover the basics of volunteering with VLN\, including our different volunteer opportunities\, what support we provide to volunteers\, and tips for making the most of your volunteer experience. \nThis training will be offered twice a month. Please sign up for the day and time that works best for you. \nRegistration is required. Click here to register. \nFor questions\, contact Deputy Director Muria Kruger at muria.kruger@vlnmn.org or by phone at (612) 752-6647.
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/vo-july-22-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T130000
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SUMMARY:Core Training: Eviction 201
DESCRIPTION:Details:\nIf you have been volunteering in Housing Court for a while or are just starting\, this training will help you spot and work effectively on issues for the benefit of your clients.  We will explain defenses to eviction actions for non-payment\, breach\, and holdover.  We will go over the requirements to properly start an eviction action\, how to read a ledger\, the Fritz defense\, shared meter issues\, and domestic violence lease terminations. \nPresenter:\nSonja Woodward is the Housing Program Manager and Resource Attorney for Volunteer Lawyers Network.  She has been with Volunteer Lawyers Network\, in various capacities\, since 2021.  Before that she was a labor attorney with California School Employees Association in San Jose\, California for 20 years.  With California School Employees Association\, she represented school employees who were not teachers or management in their disputes with their employers.     \nCLE: 1 hour of CLE Credit to be applied for. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/core-training-july-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T084500
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20250415T170315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T192541Z
UID:28020-1752739200-1752741900@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:VLN is asking all new volunteers to participate in a 45-minute zoom orientation. This engaging and informative presentation will cover the basics of volunteering with VLN\, including our different volunteer opportunities\, what support we provide to volunteers\, and tips for making the most of your volunteer experience. \nThis training will be offered twice a month. Please sign up for the day and time that works best for you. \nRegistration is required. Click here to register. \nFor questions\, contact Deputy Director Muria Kruger at muria.kruger@vlnmn.org or by phone at (612) 752-6647.
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/vo-july-17-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T124500
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20250610T145509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T145802Z
UID:28269-1751889600-1751892300@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:July Housing Law Chat & Chew
DESCRIPTION:The Chat and Chew is a time for VLN housing staff and volunteers to eat a (virtual) lunch together\, chat about a housing topic\, and socialize with one another. This is an informal event. There will be no power point presentations\, but instead a brief introduction to a topic by a VLN staff member\, followed by a discussion. Volunteers are encouraged to share stories of their experiences with housing cases with one another\, and maybe learn a little – and of course\, do some chewing too! This is casual and for all our volunteers – brand new and experienced alike! \nJoin us for the July Housing Law Chat & Chew\, where we’ll explore the importance of having an attorney at housing court clinics! We’ll discuss how VLN’s mission aligns with the work at our Anoka\, Hennepin\, and Ramsey County clinics\, highlight how staff step in to cover when volunteers aren’t available\, and showcase the powerful impact attorneys have through advice\, brief services\, and full representation for clients. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/t3hvhj__SKqVIhG2stQxRA
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/july-2025-housing-law-chat-chew/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T124500
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20250415T170009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T170109Z
UID:28018-1750766400-1750769100@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:VLN is asking all new volunteers to participate in a 45-minute zoom orientation. This engaging and informative presentation will cover the basics of volunteering with VLN\, including our different volunteer opportunities\, what support we provide to volunteers\, and tips for making the most of your volunteer experience. \nThis training will be offered twice a month. Please sign up for the day and time that works best for you. \nRegistration is required. Click here to register. \nFor questions\, contact Deputy Director Muria Kruger at muria.kruger@vlnmn.org or by phone at (612) 752-6647.
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/vo-june-24-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T084500
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20250415T165812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T165812Z
UID:28016-1749715200-1749717900@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:VLN is asking all new volunteers to participate in a 45-minute zoom orientation. This engaging and informative presentation will cover the basics of volunteering with VLN\, including our different volunteer opportunities\, what support we provide to volunteers\, and tips for making the most of your volunteer experience. \nThis training will be offered twice a month. Please sign up for the day and time that works best for you. \nRegistration is required. Click here to register. \nFor questions\, contact Deputy Director Muria Kruger at muria.kruger@vlnmn.org or by phone at (612) 752-6647.
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/vo-june-12-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20250522T142154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T142237Z
UID:28210-1748952000-1748955600@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:Core Training: ID Document Corrections in Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Details: Join VLN’s LGBTQ+ Legal Clinic for a CLE that will cover everything you need to know to help folks through name changes\, gender marker corrections on ID documents\, understand the current policy landscape\, and correctly identify any the common legal issues that arise.  The session will also cover an introduction to skills for trauma-informed lawyering\, working with trans and BIPOC clients\, and the risk management concerns around legal strategy in today’s landscape.  At the end of the session\, you will receive written reference materials to assist you in issue spotting and correctly advising clients with potential ID Document issues. \nPlease note: the views expressed by the panelists are entirely their own and do not express the views or opinions of their employers. \nPresenters:\nCB Baga is the Public Interest/DEI Counsel at Maslon\, LLP.  While still in law school\, CB founded the Pro Bono Volunteer Lawyers Network Queer/Trans Community Clinic in conjunction with community partners Family Tree Clinic and the Minnesota Trans Health Coalition.  For over 9 years\, this clinic has been striving to serve the unique legal needs of the queer/trans community in a culturally sensitive manner. \nDaniel Wassim is a judicial law clerk at U.S. District Court.  He was previously an associate at Dorsey & Whitney LLP. \nRocío Iglesias McKenzie specializes in legal work at the intersection of immigration law and human rights. She is also a Legislative Code attorney with Thomson Reuters and was previously a law clerk at Planned Parenthood of the North Central States.  Opinions expressed are solely her own and do not express the views or opinions of her employer(s). \nBrandon St. Germaine worked as a Suicide Prevention Specialist at Greater Twin Cities United Way for nearly 4 years.  They have also worked with trans youth through the Trevor Project and are a dedicated peer support for fellow disabled adults. \nCLE: 1 hour of CLE Credit to be applied for. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/core-cle-june-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250602T124500
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20250115T184213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T173626Z
UID:27522-1748865600-1748868300@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:June Housing Law Chat & Chew
DESCRIPTION:The Chat and Chew is a time for VLN housing staff and volunteers to eat a (virtual) lunch together\, chat about a housing topic\, and socialize with one another. This is an informal event. There will be no power point presentations\, but instead a brief introduction to a topic by a VLN staff member\, followed by a discussion. Volunteers are encouraged to share stories of their experiences with housing cases with one another\, and maybe learn a little – and of course\, do some chewing too! This is casual and for all our volunteers – brand new and experienced alike! \nOur June Housing Law Chat & Chew will be about mandatory expungements and the Court of Appeal case: 27-CV-HC-23-9413\, Sela Investments\, Ltd LLP vs. J. H. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mRsdez_GQA2Cnge7CvPEPA
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/june-housing-chew/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T124500
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20250415T165503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T203257Z
UID:28014-1748347200-1748349900@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:VLN is asking all new volunteers to participate in a 45-minute zoom orientation. This engaging and informative presentation will cover the basics of volunteering with VLN\, including our different volunteer opportunities\, what support we provide to volunteers\, and tips for making the most of your volunteer experience. \nThis training will be offered twice a month. Please sign up for the day and time that works best for you. \nRegistration is required. Click here to register. \nFor questions\, contact Deputy Director Muria Kruger at muria.kruger@vlnmn.org or by phone at (612) 752-6647.
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/vo-may-20-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20250415T155418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T155418Z
UID:28007-1747742400-1747746000@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:VLN Core Training:  Introduction to Merit-Screening  Criminal Expungement Cases
DESCRIPTION:Many people who are convicted of crimes in Minnesota state court suffer collateral consequences as a result of convictions long after the terms or their sentences are completed.  Many former defendants find themselves denied employment and rental housing opportunities as a result of the existence of their criminal records and the increasing availability of information regarding charges and convictions available online.  Volunteer Lawyers Network is currently experiencing a surge in potential clients who need free legal help determining whether and when their criminal records might be eligible for expungement.  If you are interested in helping people with this all-too-common legal problem but don’t know anything about criminal expungement\, then this CLE is for you.  This introductory CLE will explain how you can volunteer through Volunteer Lawyers Network to advise clients regarding the basics of criminal records expungement in Minnesota\, including the differences between statutory expungement\, inherent authority expungement\, and prosecutor-led expungement.  This CLE will cover come crime-free waiting periods that former defendants are required to meet in order to be eligible for statutory expungement.  The focus of this CLE will be on how Volunteer Lawyers Network operates our criminal expungement merit-screening services and how you can volunteer with VLN to help our clients! \nPresenters:\nElizabeth Fowlds is the Criminal Expungement Resource Attorney and Program Manager at Volunteer Lawyers Network\, a position she has held since July 2023. Prior to joining VLN\, Elizabeth practiced as a public defender in Sonoma County\, California; Mendocino County\, California; and Hennepin County Minnesota. \nGlen Drew is an attorney and the Director of Legal Programs at Volunteer Lawyers Network and previously coordinated operation of VLN’s Conciliation Court Clinic for over a decade.  Prior to joining VLN\, Glen was a volunteer in the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps. \nLocation: Zoom. Register here. \nCLE: 1 hour of CLE Credit to be applied for.
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/core-cle-may-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T131500
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20250415T150356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T150356Z
UID:28005-1746705600-1746710100@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:(Part 2) VLN and State Support Present: Chapter 7 Bankruptcies For Low-Income Clients
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Lawyers Network and Legal Services State Support present a two-part webinar on Chapter 7 bankruptcies for low-income Minnesotans. \nBoth sessions are presented by Chapter 7 panel trustee Mary Jo Jensen-Carter and attorney Janine Hedback. The seminar guides participants through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing and is designed for attorneys new to the practice of consumer bankruptcy. Topics include how to conduct the initial interview; completing the petition; attending the meeting of creditors; and an overview of the schedules and creditors’ rights. \nPlease Note: If you intend on attending both sessions of this training\, you need only register for the Zoom webinar one time. \nThis training is free. Registration is required. Register here.
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/may-8-cle-chapter-7/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T084500
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20250415T165116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T165116Z
UID:28011-1746691200-1746693900@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:VLN is asking all new volunteers to participate in a 45-minute zoom orientation. This engaging and informative presentation will cover the basics of volunteering with VLN\, including our different volunteer opportunities\, what support we provide to volunteers\, and tips for making the most of your volunteer experience. \nThis training will be offered twice a month. Please sign up for the day and time that works best for you. \nRegistration is required. Click here to register. \nFor questions\, contact Deputy Director Muria Kruger at muria.kruger@vlnmn.org or by phone at (612) 752-6647.
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/vo-may-8-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T131500
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20250415T150218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T150218Z
UID:28003-1746619200-1746623700@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:(Part 1) VLN and State Support Present: Chapter 7 Bankruptcies For Low-Income Clients
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Lawyers Network and Legal Services State Support present a two-part webinar on Chapter 7 bankruptcies for low-income Minnesotans. \nBoth sessions are presented by Chapter 7 panel trustee Mary Jo Jensen-Carter and attorney Janine Hedback. The seminar guides participants through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing and is designed for attorneys new to the practice of consumer bankruptcy. Topics include how to conduct the initial interview; completing the petition; attending the meeting of creditors; and an overview of the schedules and creditors’ rights. \nPlease Note: If you intend on attending both sessions of this training\, you need only register for the Zoom webinar one time. \nThis training is free. Registration is required. Register here.
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/may-7-cle-chapter-7/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T124500
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20250115T184106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T201819Z
UID:27521-1746446400-1746449100@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:May Housing Law Chat & Chew
DESCRIPTION:The Chat and Chew is a time for VLN housing staff and volunteers to eat a (virtual) lunch together\, chat about a housing topic\, and socialize with one another. This is an informal event. There are no power points\, just good conversation. A VLN staff member will kick things off with a quick welcome\, but the real focus is on open discussion. \nOn Monday May 5\, 2025 at 12pm\, we’re hosting an open office-hours-style Chat and Chew. Bring your questions\, ideas\, tricky case issues\, or thoughts you’ve been chewing on. Whether it’s something you’ve encountered in a clinic shift\, a housing law nuance you’re curious about\, or just something you’d like to bounce off others\, this is the space for it. New and seasoned volunteers alike are welcome to join in\, listen\, share\, and connect. \nAs always\, come for the chat\, stay for the chew! \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VIPLfEtaRJWHlajw4XXNMA
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/may-housing-chew/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20250401T160929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T160929Z
UID:27896-1746118800-1746126000@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:Silent Auction at the HCBA Bar Benefit
DESCRIPTION:The Hennepin County Bar Foundation is hosting their annual Bar Benefit on Thursday\, May 1 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Mosaic Venue\, 817 S 5th Ave #300 Minneapolis\, MN 55404. At the Bar Benefit\, VLN hosts our Silent Auction\, where items such as baseball tickets\, restaurant gift cards\, and experiences are available to bid on\, supporting VLN’s work in providing quality legal services to low income Minnesotans at zero cost. \nFor more information and tickets to the HCBA Bar Benefit\, click here.\nOnline bidding will be available closer to the event!
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/silent-auction-2025/
LOCATION:Mosaic Events Venue\, 817 5th Ave S\, Suite 300\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20250325T193913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T210724Z
UID:27863-1746014400-1746030600@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:Annual Housing Law Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Register now at https://vln.formstack.com/forms/2025ahls 
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/ahls25/
LOCATION:Fredrikson & Byron\, 60 South Sixth Street\, Suite 1500\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55402
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20250407T213707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T213736Z
UID:27987-1745841600-1745845200@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:VLN Core Training: Conciliation Court Basics
DESCRIPTION:Details: This presentation will give you the knowledge to give advice to and represent clients in conciliation court.  Topics include differences between conciliation court and district court\, basic questions for all clients\, and some example scenarios. Come learn how to navigate this unique venue within our court system. \nPresenter: Sebastian Ellefson is the Program Manager and Resource Attorney for VLN’s Civil and Administrative Law Program. Before his current position\, he was a Housing Resource Attorney at VLN and has worked for both the City of Chicago Department of Law and Cook County Court System. \nLocation: Zoom \nRegistration: Click here to register \nCLE: 1 hour of CLE Credit to be applied for.
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/core-cle-april-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T124500
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20250114T231208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T193223Z
UID:27511-1745323200-1745325900@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:VLN is asking all new volunteers to participate in a 45-minute zoom orientation. This engaging and informative presentation will cover the basics of volunteering with VLN\, including our different volunteer opportunities\, what support we provide to volunteers\, and tips for making the most of your volunteer experience. \nThis training will be offered twice a month. Please sign up for the day and time that works best for you. \nRegistration is required. Click here to register. \nFor questions\, contact Deputy Director Muria Kruger at muria.kruger@vlnmn.org or by phone at (612) 752-6647.
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/vo-april-22-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T084500
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20250114T231115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T192600Z
UID:27509-1744272000-1744274700@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:VLN is asking all new volunteers to participate in a 45-minute zoom orientation. This engaging and informative presentation will cover the basics of volunteering with VLN\, including our different volunteer opportunities\, what support we provide to volunteers\, and tips for making the most of your volunteer experience. \nThis training will be offered twice a month. Please sign up for the day and time that works best for you. \nRegistration is required. Click here to register. \nFor questions\, contact Deputy Director Muria Kruger at muria.kruger@vlnmn.org or by phone at (612) 752-6647.
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/vo-april-10-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T124500
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20250115T183944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T130950Z
UID:27520-1744027200-1744029900@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:April Housing Law Chat & Chew
DESCRIPTION:The Chat and Chew is a time for VLN housing staff and volunteers to eat a (virtual) lunch together\, chat about a housing topic\, and socialize with one another. This is an informal event. There will be no power point presentations\, but instead a brief introduction to a topic by a VLN staff member\, followed by a discussion. Volunteers are encouraged to share stories of their experiences with housing cases with one another\, and maybe learn a little – and of course\, do some chewing too! This is casual and for all our volunteers – brand new and experienced alike! \nOn April 7\, 2025 we will discuss the Habitability Fund.  What is it?  Where did it come from?  Who is eligible?  How do you apply?  What are we looking for in an application?  What are the guidelines for approval?  We will discuss all of these things and explaining when clients can get assistance paying rent into court.  \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KLnBVMioQUa7fj18ykMBNA
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/april-housing-chew/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T124500
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20250114T225616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T174445Z
UID:27507-1742904000-1742906700@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:VLN is asking all new volunteers to participate in a 45-minute zoom orientation. This engaging and informative presentation will cover the basics of volunteering with VLN\, including our different volunteer opportunities\, what support we provide to volunteers\, and tips for making the most of your volunteer experience. \nThis training will be offered twice a month. Please sign up for the day and time that works best for you. \nRegistration is required. Click here to register.  \nFor questions\, contact Deputy Director Muria Kruger at muria.kruger@vlnmn.org or by phone at (612) 752-6647.
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/vo-march-25-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20241028T184135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T175832Z
UID:27151-1742385600-1742389200@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:Core CLE: Housing Court Basics
DESCRIPTION:This CLE will provide an overview of volunteering in Housing Court and the legal framework for representing clients in typical cases in Housing Court and navigating through Zoom Court efficiently.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required. Click here to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0XHDHFJpSlyeo7EWYjRI8A#/registration
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/core-cle-march-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T084500
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20250114T225502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T174000Z
UID:27505-1741852800-1741855500@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:VLN is asking all new volunteers to participate in a 45-minute zoom orientation. This engaging and informative presentation will cover the basics of volunteering with VLN\, including our different volunteer opportunities\, what support we provide to volunteers\, and tips for making the most of your volunteer experience. \nThis training will be offered twice a month. Please sign up for the day and time that works best for you. \nRegistration is required. Click here to register. \nFor questions\, contact Deputy Director Muria Kruger at muria.kruger@vlnmn.org or by phone at (612) 752-6647.
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/vo-march-13-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250303T124500
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20250115T183817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T192052Z
UID:27519-1741003200-1741005900@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:March Housing Law Chat & Chew
DESCRIPTION:The Chat and Chew is a time for VLN housing staff and volunteers to eat a (virtual) lunch together\, chat about a housing topic\, and socialize with one another. This is an informal event. There will be no power point presentations\, but instead a brief introduction to a topic by a VLN staff member\, followed by a discussion. Volunteers are encouraged to share stories of their experiences with housing cases with one another\, and maybe learn a little – and of course\, do some chewing too! This is casual and for all our volunteers – brand new and experienced alike! \nFor March\, Samuel Savage\, in private practice\, has agreed to talk to us about the FDCPA notice and how we can potentially use it to our clients’ advantage. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8RIPISTLRUCkJxFCJNNxQA
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/march-housing-chew/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T124500
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20250114T225401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T172958Z
UID:27503-1740484800-1740487500@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:VLN is asking all new volunteers to participate in a 45-minute zoom orientation. This engaging and informative presentation will cover the basics of volunteering with VLN\, including our different volunteer opportunities\, what support we provide to volunteers\, and tips for making the most of your volunteer experience. \nThis training will be offered twice a month. Please sign up for the day and time that works best for you. \nRegistration is required. Click here to register. \nFor questions\, contact Deputy Director Muria Kruger at muria.kruger@vlnmn.org or by phone at (612) 752-6647.
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/vo-feb-25-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T084500
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20250114T225233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T172400Z
UID:27501-1739433600-1739436300@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:VLN is asking all new volunteers to participate in a 45-minute zoom orientation. This engaging and informative presentation will cover the basics of volunteering with VLN\, including our different volunteer opportunities\, what support we provide to volunteers\, and tips for making the most of your volunteer experience. \nThis training will be offered twice a month. Please sign up for the day and time that works best for you. \nRegistration is required. Click here to register. \nFor questions\, contact Deputy Director Muria Kruger at muria.kruger@vlnmn.org or by phone at (612) 752-6647.
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/vo-feb-13-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20241028T183700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T201910Z
UID:27148-1739361600-1739365200@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:Core CLE: Immigration 101 and Post Election Updates
DESCRIPTION:Details: This training will cover immigration basics for non-immigration practitioners\, how to identify clients who should be referred to an immigration attorney\, updates in immigration law\, policy and practice post-election\, and how non-immigration attorneys can volunteer to do an immigration case with VLN. \nPresenter: Colleen Beebe Purisaca manages the Immigration Program for Volunteer Lawyers Network.  She has been working with immigrants and refugees since the 1980s.  Prior to law school she was a BIA (now DOJ) Accredited Representative for Lutheran Social Service and the Immigrant Law Center of MN.  She has practiced immigration law as a lawyer since 1996 with the Immigrant Law Center of MN\, The Advocates for Human Rights\, Peace and Hope International\, and since 2015 the Volunteer Lawyers Network.  She helped start both the Park Avenue Legal Clinic and the Cambodian Asylum Project in 1997.  She is third culture\, bilingual\, and lives\, works and worships in the Latino community. \nCLE: 1 hour of CLE Credit to be applied for. \nRegistration is required. Click here to register.
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/core-cle-feb-12-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20250127T201503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T201503Z
UID:27586-1739268000-1739275200@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:Core Training: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status - The First Step of Obtaining the Predicate Order
DESCRIPTION:Details: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is a form of immigration relief for children who have been abused\, neglected or abandoned by a parent. SIJS provides a pathway to become lawful permanent residents. For a child to apply for SIJS\, they first need to have a state court or “predicate” order. During this training\, we will walk through obtaining a predicate order in different venues. \n\nFirst Hour: learn how to request a predicate order in family court for children under the age of 18. We will discuss the basics of a custody/third party custody/divorce case and adding in a request for special findings.\nSecond Hour: Discover how to request obtaining a predicate order in juvenile court for youth between the ages of 18-20. We will explore the fundamentals of an at-risk guardianship case and adding in the request for special findings.\n\nPlease note: each hour of this training is a separate CLE with its own CLE code. You are welcome to attend one or both CLEs. There will be some overlap in the CLEs. \nPresenter: Kara Rieke\, Family Resource Attorney\, VLN. Kara joined Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) as the Family Law Resource Attorney in 2016. After graduating from William Mitchell in 2004\, Kara worked at Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS) for nine years\, practicing in housing discrimination for one year and as a family law staff attorney for the remaining years. She also worked for over three years as a family court Guardian ad Litem. \nCLE: 2 hours of CLE Credit to be applied for. \nThis training is free. Registration is required. Please register by clicking here.
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/core-cle-feb-11-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250203T124500
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20250108T145734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T192030Z
UID:27399-1738584000-1738586700@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:February Housing Law Chat & Chew
DESCRIPTION:The Chat and Chew is a time for VLN housing staff and volunteers to eat a (virtual) lunch together\, chat about a housing topic\, and socialize with one another. This is an informal event. There will be no power point presentations\, but instead a brief introduction to a topic by a VLN staff member\, followed by a discussion. Volunteers are encouraged to share stories of their experiences with housing cases with one another\, and maybe learn a little – and of course\, do some chewing too! This is casual and for all our volunteers – brand new and experienced alike! \nFor February\, Steven Schmidt of MMLA’s Disability Law Center\, has agreed to talk with us about the intersection of disability law and housing law\, particularly around ICS housing and the eviction process \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fp-M78BRSby0eKHjQOh2Iw
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/feb-housing-law-chat-chew/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T124500
DTSTAMP:20260412T185601
CREATED:20241007T172243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T183842Z
UID:27102-1738065600-1738068300@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:VLN is asking all new volunteers to participate in a 45-minute zoom orientation. This engaging and informative presentation will cover the basics of volunteering with VLN\, including our different volunteer opportunities\, what support we provide to volunteers\, and tips for making the most of your volunteer experience. \nThis training will be offered twice a month. Please sign up for the day and time that works best for you. \nRegistration is required. Click here to register. \nFor questions\, contact Deputy Director Muria Kruger at muria.kruger@vlnmn.org or by phone at (612) 752-6647.
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/vo-jan-21-2024/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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