Regional Meeting- Minneapolis
Jun 05, 2026 @ 8:00AM - Jun 06, 2026 @ 11:30AM
Strengthening Your Judicial Core
District 10 (KS, MN, NE, ND, and SD) is hosting an inaugural regional conference on June 5 and 6, 2026. All members of the judiciary and legal community, especially those from Districts 7 (MI, OH, and WV), 8 (IL, IN, and KY), 9 (IA, MO, and WI), will be able to gather at the Thomson Reuters conference center and campus located in Eagan, MN - not far from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Conveniently, we have a discounted group rate at the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel, located less than a mile away from our Thomson Reuters meeting site.
Meeting Site:
Thomson Reuters Conference Center
2900 Ames Crossing Rd
Eagan, MN 55121
REGISTRATION:
| Registration Rates | Early Bird | Regular (starting 5/4) | Late (starting 5/22) |
| Member Rate | $250 | $280 | $300 |
| Non-Member Rate | $325 | $360 | $360 |
First 50 registrants receive Black's Law Dictionary, 12th Edition.
REGISTER HERE
Please contact jmihoc@nawj.org for any registration questions.
Cancellation Policy: The cancellation fee for persons who cancel on or before May 14, 2026, is $25. Registrants who cancel after May 14, 2026, will not be eligible for a refund.
Hotel Details:
We have a room block at the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel (2611 Nordic Wy, Eagan, MN 55121) at $209/night. Hotel reservations can be made via the following group reservation link: https://bookings.omnihotels.com/event/viking-lakes-minnesota/nawj-thomson-reuters
The room rate is $209/night. Room block rates run from June 1 to June 9, 2026, and will be available until May 12, 2026.
AgendA:
Information subject to change. All times are listed in Central Time.
| Friday | June 5, 2026 | |
| 8:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:45 AM | Welcome Remarks |
| 9:00 AM | U.S. Supreme Court Midterm Review with Ian Gershengorn |
| 10:30 AM | Session: A Modern Take on Media and the Courts |
| 11:45 AM | Preview of NAWJ 250 Anniversary Presentation |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch and Q&A: Shared Leadership Skills in the Courts and in Sports |
| 1:10 PM | Session: Writing Like the Best Judges and Attorneys with Ross Guberman |
| 2:35 PM | Session: AI as Applied in Today's Judicial Landscape |
| 3:50 PM | Session: A Judge's Role in Strategic Planning |
| 4:30 PM | Session: From Bar to Bench: Sharing Unique Perspectives |
| 5:30 PM | Welcome Reception |
| Saturday | June 6, 2026 | |
| 7:15 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:20 AM | Session: Ethics in the Courtroom |
| 9:20 AM | Session: Emerging Trend of State Constitutional Challenges |
| 10:30 AM | Session: Advancements in E-Discovery |
| 11:15 AM | Thank You Remarks and Box Lunch Distribution |
| 11:30 AM | Post Meeting Excursions |
The Saturday afternoon can be spent with family, friends, and fellow NAWJ members:
- We have tickets for the Twins v. Royals 1:10pm baseball game (excellent/limited seats are available on a first-come basis)
- For Prince fans, Prince Celebration 2026, June 3-7 will be a multi-day festival honoring Prince’s music and coincides with the 10th year anniversary of his passing.
- There is also the great Mall of America for shopping, with over 500 stores and lots of family activities. https://www.mallofamerica.com
- Last, of course, Minnesota is picturesque in June. You can take advantage of its beautiful June weather and explore the outdoors. We will scout out some fun hiking trails for you and your family and friends.
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