• VLN and State Support Present: Family Law Legislative Update

    Details: Minnesota has had significant changes to family law in the 2024 Legislative Session. Join us to discuss the changes to several important aspects of family law, including parenting time, attorney’s fees, temporary orders, and spousal maintenance. Presenters: Samantha J. Gemberling’s litigation practice is focused on helping clients navigate through difficult and emotional legal challenges,...

  • VLN and State Support Present: How to Determine if Minnesota Criminal Records can be Expunged? An Introduction to Merit-Screening Criminal Expungement Cases for Pro Bono Attorneys

    Details: Many people who are convicted of crimes in Minnesota state court suffer collateral consequences of the 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...

  • August Housing Law Chat & Chew

    Remote Via Webinar 600 Nicollet Mall,, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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...

  • Tri-Bar Event: Unpacking the MN Debt Fairness Act – What You Need to Know

    Fredrikson & Byron 60 South Sixth Street, Suite 1500, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    This CLE is a hybrid webinar and presented in partnership with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s Office, Volunteer Lawyers Network, and Fredrikson & Byron This CLE will cover the many changes to Minnesota’s laws on medical debt, bankruptcy, debt collection, and wage garnishment brought about by the Minnesota Debt Fairness Act signed into law in...

  • Introduction to Minnesota Criminal Expungement Training

    This training is for volunteers interested in taking on clients for criminal expungement. We will go over criminal expungement basics including the types of Criminal Expungements available in Minnesota, eligible offenses, required waiting periods, and the factors courts consider in their decision-making. Volunteers can learn more about criminal expungement and bring any questions they have....

  • September Housing Law Chat & Chew

    Remote Via Webinar 600 Nicollet Mall,, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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...

  • Riverfront Celebration 2024

    Nicollet Island Pavilion 40 Power Street, Minneapolis, MN

    Join us on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Nicollet Island Pavilion in celebrating the dedication of our volunteers and the courage of our clients in an evening reception of drinks and dinner. Reception will be followed by our program, highlighting a client and volunteer story, awarding our 2024 Volunteer of the Year and John D. Levine Distinguished...

  • October Housing Law Chat & Chew

    Remote Via Webinar 600 Nicollet Mall,, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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...

  • VLN Tabling at Mitchell Hamline School of Law

    Mitchell Hamline School of Law 875 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN

    Volunteer Lawyers Network will be tabling at Mitchell Hamline School of Law to do outreach to students on pro bono opportunities.

  • Volunteer Orientation

    Remote Via Webinar 600 Nicollet Mall,, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Starting October 1, 2024, 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. This training will be...