Collaborative Law Institute

Board & Member Retreat (Click here for details)
2026-01-14 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Knox) | CollabSuites, 3601 W. 76th St., Edina, MN, 55435
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CLI-MN Board and Member Retreat
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026Location: Colab Suites | 7650 Edinborough Way, Edina, MN 55435Training Room #330Who: 2026 Board Members and all CLI MembersMenu: AM refreshments and buffet lunchTime:2026 Board Members Only | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Morning Refreshments9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | CLI 2026 Board of Directors Planning Session
All CLI Membership Welcome | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM12:15 PM – 12:30pm Lunch served12:30 PM – 4:00 PM | CLI Board and Members
No fee to attendRSVP requested for planning and food & beverage counts
Janna Hefty | janna@harmonylegalmn.comKatrina Viegas | kviegas@btolawyers.comSandy Beeson | cli@collaborativelaw.org
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Film Presentation (Click here for details)
2026-02-12 15:00 - 18:00 | CollabSuites, 3601 W. 76th St., Edina, MN, 55435
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Split Up – The Teen Years | A film presentation
Date: February 12, 2026Location: Colab Suites | 7650 Edinborough Way, Edina, MN 55435 | Meeting, Room #330Schedule:3:00 PM – Arrival3:15 PM – Film Screening (50-minutes)4:00 PM – Group Discussion Moderated by Deb Clemmensen4:00 PM – Happy Hour hosted by Rebecca RandenFee:CLI Members: $20 (Discount at registration form for Emeritus and Student Members)Nonmembers $30Description: Split Up – The Teen Years is a ground-breaking documentary that reunites 12 young people, ten years after their parents’ divorce, as they reflect on their childhood experiences. The film offers an emotional and practical roadmap for teens navigating divorce, while serving as a powerful cautionary tale for divorcing parents.Cancellation: Refunds for registration will be processed if notice of cancellation is received by 2/6/26.Who Should Attend: CLI Members, Family Law ProfessionalsEducational Level: Overview
Questions?Registration: Sandy Beeson 952.405.2010 | cli@collaborativelaw.orgTraining Chairs:Louise Livesay-Al | louise@thelawshop.comRebecca Randen | rebecca@randenlaw.com

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2026-02-21 - 2027-12-31
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New Collaborative Experience Training 2026
2026-04-16 08:30 - 2026-04-24 16:30 | Edina Training Facility #330, 7650 W. 76th Street, #330, Edina, Minnesota, 55435
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Dates: Three full-days basic training + Tune-up in September.Thursday, April 16, 2026 (Happy Hour end of day Thursday scheduled for attendees at location TBD)Friday, April 17, 2026Friday, April 24, 2026Time: 8:30-4:30 (Detailed timing and agenda TBD)Location: 7650 W 76th St, Training Room #330, Edina, MN 55435
*Attendees must attend all sessions in order to complete the training and satisfy CLI membership requirements.
Attendance Fees:Members of CLI MN:CLI MN members who have NOT taken this training before: $350CLI MN members who have taken this training but would like a refresher: $150 (Please email cli@collaborativelaw.org for your registration code for this pricing.)CLI MN Student members: $200.00CLI MN Emeritus: $0CLI MN Annual Partners: $350.00
Non-CLI MN members: $645Not a member of CLI MN? (You will have the option of joining CLI MN at the selected member category rate and then attending the basic training for $350)Student – Not a member of CLI: $200
**Discount Code: If you have a discount code to attend the training, you will enter it prior to checking out.
Continuing Education Credits: Pending approval of 18 Standard credits for: CLE, Board of Psychology, and LMFT. A certificate of attendance for self-filling of other credentials will also be provided.
Cancellation: Refunds for registration will be processed if notice of cancellation is received by April 10, 2026.
Note: If fewer than five registrants sign-up for the training, the training will be cancelled and paid registrants will be refunded. Deadline to register is April 10th.
Description:Day I: Training on collaborative practice principles and fundamentals, the roles of the professionals on the interdisciplinary team, the paradigm shift, protocols of practice, the road map to resolution, and ethics.Day II: A demonstration of the collaborative model, one involving a neutral coach/facilitator through performances of 13 vignettes depicting a full-team collaborative case from start to almost finish. The vignettes will give detailed insight into the roles of the neutral coach/facilitator, both attorneys, the neutral child specialist, and the neutral financial professional. The different clients in the vignettes present the team with challenging legal, relational, financial, and parenting issues. The performance will be instructive, practical, and hopefully, inspirational. Day 2 is informative for the experienced collaborative practitioner as well as the new collaborative practitioner.
Day III: Focuses on completing a case, advocacy, and ethics in the Collaborative process, what happens when you hit bumps in the road, talking to clients about this process, connecting with your profession and resources to build your practice.
Educational Level: Advanced
Tune-Up Training: September 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – Noon will be based on a survey of attendees to learn where they feel additional instruction would be most helpful. (This follow-up session may or may not be additional CE credits.)
Training Committee Chairs:Louise Livesay-Al | louise@thelawshopmn.comRebecca Randen | rebecca@randenlaw.comFor questions on registration contact: Sandy Beeson: cli@collaborativelaw.org

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2026-05-19 - 2026-12-04

Summer Social - REGISTER TODAY! (Click here for details)
2026-07-16 18:00 - 21:00
This social is limited to 50 attendees. Registration required by 7/10/26.
Click here to registerTitle: CLI Summer Social – St. Croix River Boat CruiseDate: Thursday, July 16, 2026Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMLocation: 422 Mulberry St. E, Stillwater, MN 55082The Boat: The Lady ChateauBoarding: Starts at 5:45pm. Enter at the Fuel Dock on the river side of PD Pappy’s.The boat will depart promptly at 6pm.Please do not wear high heeled or dark-soled shoes.Parking: Public Parking is readily available in multiple lots near address above.
Registration Fees:CLI Members and Nonmembers: $50CLI Student Members: $30Annual Partners per benefit package
Cruise Sponsorships available | $250~One free attendee~Sponsor recognition in all Cruise Social marketingIf you wish to sponsor this CLI Cruise, Notify Sandy at cli@collaborativelaw.org and she will provide an invoice and a code for you to register at no charge.
Food & Beverages provided on the boat: TBDWho Should Attend: CLI members, family, and guests.
Social Committee Chairs:Brian Burns | brian@mnrelationshiprepair.comBrett Leschinsky | brett@mortgageforest.com
For questions on registration contact: Sandy Beeson: cli@collaborativlaw.org
