Community Calendar https://member.sband.org/events/event_list.asp Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:37:07 GMT Wed, 16 Jun 2027 04:00:00 GMT Copyright © 2027 State Bar Association of North Dakota Destination CLEs https://member.sband.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1979543 https://member.sband.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1979543 Destination CLE's (click here for more information) 

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]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT 2026 - 2027 SBAND High School Mock Trial Competition Registration Form (for Schools/Teachers) https://member.sband.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=2090410 https://member.sband.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=2090410 State Bar Association of North Dakota

2026 - 2027 High School Mock Trial Competition

Please click on REGISTER above and fill out the Registration Form

 

ABOUT STATE BAR ASSOCIATION OF NORTH DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL

The SBAND HSMT is a hands-on activity for high school students. Working with attorney and teacher coaches, participants prepare a hypothetical legal case and learn about our legal system while they develop important critical thinking, research, and presentation skills.

During competitions, mock trial teams present their cases in front of a panel of judges and jury members. From opening statements through closing arguments, each team has its own attorneys and witnesses and must be prepared to try both sides of the case.

For more mock trial information and resources visit our website.

MOCK TRIAL ROLES

Attorneys: Attorneys work in teams of 2 or 3 to present the case for their side. Duties include opening statements, direct and cross examination, and closing arguments.

Witnesses: Mock Trial cases have 3 witnesses for each side. Each witness takes the stand and answers direct and cross examination questions from team attorneys.

Timekeepers: Timekeepers for both teams work together to ensure accurate and fair time has been kept for both sides.

MOCK TRIAL QUICK FACTS

Open to grades 9 to 12

Teams of 6 to 9 students

Team resources housed on the mock trial website.

Mentoring available for coaches.

SBAND will help find you an attorney coach. 

IMPORTANT DATES

September 22, 2026: Registration Opens – FREE TO REGISTER/ PARTICIPATE!

November 20, 2026: Registration Deadline – FREE TO REGISTER/ PARTICIPATE! 

(Late registrations will be accepted until December 31, 2026)

November 23, 2026: Case Materials Available

State Competition: Saturday, March 20, 2027.

National Competition: May 13 -15, 2027 

EXCITING NEWS!

The winning team will get $10,000 to help with travel to Nationals!

 


]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT Webinar: Don't Be an AI Turkey: Learn AI's Latest Ethics Traps for Lawyers https://member.sband.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=2087774 https://member.sband.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=2087774 Holiday CLE Webinar Series with Stuart Teicher

Did you see national speaker Stuart Teicher at the annual conference this year?

If you did, then here's a chance to see more ... and if you didn't, then you simply must see what you're missing! 


A Premium CLE Series for Lawyers Who Like Their Ethics with a Side of Fun

October 21, November 4, December 8, January 20 @ 12:00 – 1:00

Get ready for a premium CLE webinar series with renowned legal educator and CLE Performer Stuart I. Teicher, Esq. This four-part series takes a fresh, entertaining approach to professional responsibility, using Halloween monsters, Thanksgiving disasters, New Year’s resolutions—and even college mascots—to explore the ethical challenges lawyers face every day.

Each webinar is $50. SBAND members may register for each program individually. Choose one, two, or enjoy the entire series!

 

 

November 4: Be Thankful for warnings about AI!

Don't Be an AI Turkey: Learn AI's Latest Ethics Traps for Lawyers

Approved for 1.0 CLE Ethics Credit (ND)

MN Credit will be applied for

Every Thanksgiving, something at the table turns out to be a disaster — the dish nobody likes or the casserole that falls on the floor. Professional legal educator Stuart Teicher, Esq. (known as The CLE Performer) serves up this year’s ethical misfire: the AI mistakes that are getting lawyers into trouble. Stuart breaks down where AI is currently failing lawyers, and what the rules require before you hit send.

Learning objectives include:

·         Dealing with Data Poisoning and Rule 1.1

·         The new issue of misgrounding and Rule 3.3

·         Safeguarding client confidences under RPC 1.6

·         And more

 

Meet Stuart Teicher

Stuart I. Teicher, Esq. is a professional legal educator who focuses on ethics law and writing instruction.   A practicing lawyer for over 30 years, Stuart’s career is now dedicated to helping fellow lawyers survive the practice of law and thrive in the profession.  Mr. Teicher teaches seminars, provides in-house training to law firms and legal departments. Stuart provides continuing legal education (CLE) instruction at law firm client events, and also gives keynote speeches at conventions and association meetings.

Stuart helps lawyers get better at what they do (and enjoy the process) through his entertaining and educational CLE “performances”.  He speaks, teaches, and writes— Thomson Reuters published his book entitled, Navigating the Legal Ethics of Social Media and Technology. His most recent book is entitled, How to Stop Hating the Law: A Path to Hope for Miserable Lawyers.

Mr. Teicher is a Supreme Court appointee to the New Jersey District Ethics Committee where he investigates and prosecutes grievances filed against attorneys.  Mr. Teicher also served on the New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics Fee Arbitration Committee. Mr. Teicher is an adjunct professor of law at Georgetown Law where he teaches Professional Responsibility, and for 15 years he was an adjunct professor at Rutgers University in New Brunswick where he taught undergraduate writing courses. He also taught both Professional Responsibility and Legal Writing at St. John’s University School of Law in New York City.

www.stuartteicher.com

stuart.teicher@iCloud.com

Tel: 732-522-0371

 

]]> Wed, 4 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT SBAND & LSND FREE Webinar: The UND Immigration Law Clinic: Expanding Access, Training Future Lawyers https://member.sband.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=2093852 https://member.sband.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=2093852 SBAND & LSND FREE Webinar: The UND Immigration Law Clinic: Expanding Access, Training Future Lawyers, and Serving North Dakota

 

Sponsored by the State Bar Association of North Dakota and Legal Services of North Dakota

 

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

12:00–1:00 p.m.

Approved for 1.0 CLE Credit (ND)

MN Credit will be applied for

 

SBAND & LSND FREE Webinar: The UND Immigration Law Clinic: Expanding Access, Training Future Lawyers, and Serving North Dakota

The presentation would introduce attorneys to the UND Immigration Law Clinic, including the types of matters the clinic handles, how law students are involved in providing services, the role the clinic plays in expanding access to immigration legal assistance in North Dakota, and opportunities for connection with the broader legal community.

Featuring Erick Resek, Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor at the UND School of Law and instructor with the UND Immigration Law Clinic.

Erick Resek is the Director of the Immigration Law Clinic at the University of North Dakota School of Law, where he also teaches a handful of doctrinal courses. Before joining UND in 2024, he practiced as a trial attorney in Virginia for five years. Erick is licensed to practice in Maryland and earned his law degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law. In his free time, he coaches the UND men’s soccer team and chess team, serves as a moot court coach, and advises multiple student organizations. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, playing soccer, and competing in chess tournaments.

Moderator: Zachary Tomczik

Zachary Tomczik is the Director of Pro Bono and Bar Engagement at Legal Services of North Dakota, where he works to expand pro bono participation, strengthen relationships with the private bar, and build partnerships that increase access to justice across the state. Before joining LSND, he practiced primarily in family law, criminal defense, and juvenile matters. Zachary is licensed to practice in North Dakota and Minnesota and earned his law degree from the University of North Dakota School of Law. He serves as President of the Grand Forks County Bar Association and as the Young Lawyers Representative on the State Bar Association of North Dakota Board of Governors. He is also involved with nonprofit and community organizations throughout the Grand Forks area.

 

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT 2026 Business & Corporations Section Seminar https://member.sband.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=2084318 https://member.sband.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=2084318 SAVE THE DATE!

2026 Business & Corporations Section Seminar

Thursday, December 3, 2026 (Prior to RPPT Seminar)

Proudly sponsored by SBAND & its Business & Corporations Section

Jasper Hotel

(701) 532-2150

215 Broadway N. Fargo, ND 58102

2026 State Bar Association Seminars Room Block Booking Link

They can also go to our website, www.jasperfargo.com, enter the dates of their stay and use the PROMO CODE: 7674123]]> Thu, 3 Dec 2026 05:00:00 GMT 2026 Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section Seminar Thursday & Friday, December 3 & 4, 2026 https://member.sband.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1938151 https://member.sband.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1938151 Registration Now! Brochure Coming Soon! 

2026 Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section Seminar  

IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL

A Zoom link will be emailed prior to the seminar to attendees who register for virtual attendance.

Thursday & Friday, December 3 & 4, 2026

BROCHURE COMING SOON! 

2026 Real Property, Probate & Trust Lawyers Section of SBAND - Contact info@sband.org to see if you are a member. 

Jasper Hotel

(701) 532-2150

215 Broadway N. Fargo, ND 58102

2026 State Bar Association Seminars Room Block Booking Link

They can also go to our website, www.jasperfargo.com, enter the dates of their stay and use the PROMO CODE: 7674123.

]]> Thu, 3 Dec 2026 05:00:00 GMT Webinar: Baby New Year is on its way .. Let's talk about ethics! https://member.sband.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=2087783 https://member.sband.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=2087783 Holiday CLE Webinar Series with Stuart Teicher

Did you see national speaker Stuart Teicher at the annual conference this year?

If you did, then here's a chance to see more ... and if you didn't, then you simply must see what you're missing! 


A Premium CLE Series for Lawyers Who Like Their Ethics with a Side of Fun

October 21, November 4, December 8, January 20 @ 12:00 – 1:00

Get ready for a premium CLE webinar series with renowned legal educator and CLE Performer Stuart I. Teicher, Esq. This four-part series takes a fresh, entertaining approach to professional responsibility, using Halloween monsters, Thanksgiving disasters, New Year’s resolutions—and even college mascots—to explore the ethical challenges lawyers face every day.

Each webinar is $50. SBAND members may register for each program individually. Choose one, two, or enjoy the entire series!

 

 

December 8: Baby New Year is on its way .. Let's talk about ethics!

Accidentally Giving Birth…to a brand new baby client

Approved for 1.0 CLE Ethics Credit (ND)

MN Credit will be applied for

Picture this: a friendly chat, a helpful tip, or a casual “I’ll take a look” turns into an unexpected delivery—a full-fledged lawyer-client relationship!  In this program, the CLE Performer, Stuart Teicher will uncover the sneaky ways these bonds form without you even noticing. He will explore real-life traps and arm you with the know-how to spot, manage, or dodge these unintended commitments while staying true to the Rules of Professional Conduct.

Learning objectives include:

  • Recognizing the Moment of Conception: Understand how Rule 1.18 (Duties to Prospective Clients) applies to casual conversations or initial consultations
  • Advice as the Spark of Life: Examine how offering legal advice—whether in a quick email, a barstool chat, or a social media reply—can ignite a lawyer-client relationship under Rule 2.1 (Advisor)
  • Communication: Delivering Clarity: Dive into Rule 1.4 (Communication) to see how failing to explicitly disclaim a client relationship when giving advice can birth unwanted duties

 

Meet Stuart Teicher

Stuart I. Teicher, Esq. is a professional legal educator who focuses on ethics law and writing instruction.   A practicing lawyer for over 30 years, Stuart’s career is now dedicated to helping fellow lawyers survive the practice of law and thrive in the profession.  Mr. Teicher teaches seminars, provides in-house training to law firms and legal departments. Stuart provides continuing legal education (CLE) instruction at law firm client events, and also gives keynote speeches at conventions and association meetings.

Stuart helps lawyers get better at what they do (and enjoy the process) through his entertaining and educational CLE “performances”.  He speaks, teaches, and writes— Thomson Reuters published his book entitled, Navigating the Legal Ethics of Social Media and Technology. His most recent book is entitled, How to Stop Hating the Law: A Path to Hope for Miserable Lawyers.

Mr. Teicher is a Supreme Court appointee to the New Jersey District Ethics Committee where he investigates and prosecutes grievances filed against attorneys.  Mr. Teicher also served on the New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics Fee Arbitration Committee. Mr. Teicher is an adjunct professor of law at Georgetown Law where he teaches Professional Responsibility, and for 15 years he was an adjunct professor at Rutgers University in New Brunswick where he taught undergraduate writing courses. He also taught both Professional Responsibility and Legal Writing at St. John’s University School of Law in New York City.

www.stuartteicher.com

stuart.teicher@iCloud.com

Tel: 732-522-0371

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> Tue, 8 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT Webinar: Celebrate the New Year (and College Bowl Season) with a mascot takedown! https://member.sband.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=2087789 https://member.sband.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=2087789  

 

Holiday CLE Webinar Series with Stuart Teicher

Did you see national speaker Stuart Teicher at the annual conference this year?

If you did, then here's a chance to see more ... and if you didn't, then you simply must see what you're missing! 

 

A Premium CLE Series for Lawyers Who Like Their Ethics with a Side of Fun

October 21, November 4, December 8, January 20 @ 12:00 – 1:00

Get ready for a premium CLE webinar series with renowned legal educator and CLE Performer Stuart I. Teicher, Esq. This four-part series takes a fresh, entertaining approach to professional responsibility, using Halloween monsters, Thanksgiving disasters, New Year’s resolutions—and even college mascots—to explore the ethical challenges lawyers face every day.

Each webinar is $50. SBAND members may register for each program individually. Choose one, two, or enjoy the entire series!

 

 

January 20, 2027 : Celebrate the New Year (and College Bowl Season) with a mascot takedown!

 

College Mascots and Professionalism!

Approved for 1.0 CLE Ethics Credit (ND)

MN Credit will be applied for

 

A knight rides across midfield in full armor. A storm cloud struts the sideline. A horse rears at the fifty-yard line like it owns the place. Then there's the giant vegetable, running the same routine with the same commitment. Professional legal educator Stuart Teicher, Esq. (known as The CLE Performer) reads these mascots as character studies: honor, force, loyalty, and the discipline to stay in character even when the costume is ridiculous. Lawyers build reputation the same way, one trait at a time, dignified or not.

Learning objectives include:

·         Recognizing how a knight mascot's code of honor reflects the aspirational ideal of treating opposing counsel with fairness and civility

·         Connecting a storm mascot's consistent, controlled power to the aspirational ideal of considering how personal conduct affects the image of the justice system

·         Applying the steady loyalty behind a workhorse mascot to the aspirational ideal of professional interdependence for the benefit of clients

·         Identifying the discipline behind an undignified mascot's full commitment to its role, and tying that discipline to the aspirational ideal of maintaining a high level of competence regardless of a case's profile

 

Meet Stuart Teicher

Stuart I. Teicher, Esq. is a professional legal educator who focuses on ethics law and writing instruction.   A practicing lawyer for over 30 years, Stuart’s career is now dedicated to helping fellow lawyers survive the practice of law and thrive in the profession.  Mr. Teicher teaches seminars, provides in-house training to law firms and legal departments. Stuart provides continuing legal education (CLE) instruction at law firm client events, and also gives keynote speeches at conventions and association meetings.

Stuart helps lawyers get better at what they do (and enjoy the process) through his entertaining and educational CLE “performances”.  He speaks, teaches, and writes— Thomson Reuters published his book entitled, Navigating the Legal Ethics of Social Media and Technology. His most recent book is entitled, How to Stop Hating the Law: A Path to Hope for Miserable Lawyers.

Mr. Teicher is a Supreme Court appointee to the New Jersey District Ethics Committee where he investigates and prosecutes grievances filed against attorneys.  Mr. Teicher also served on the New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics Fee Arbitration Committee. Mr. Teicher is an adjunct professor of law at Georgetown Law where he teaches Professional Responsibility, and for 15 years he was an adjunct professor at Rutgers University in New Brunswick where he taught undergraduate writing courses. He also taught both Professional Responsibility and Legal Writing at St. John’s University School of Law in New York City.

www.stuartteicher.com

stuart.teicher@iCloud.com

Tel: 732-522-0371

 

 

]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2027 17:00:00 GMT 2027 Jackrabbit Bar Conference https://member.sband.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=2055870 https://member.sband.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=2055870 The Jackrabbit Bar Conference is an annual weekend of camaraderie and social interaction among members of its constituent State Bar Associations: Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.

Save the Date! More Information Coming Soon!

]]> Thu, 3 Jun 2027 04:00:00 GMT 2027 SBAND Annual Meeting https://member.sband.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1826632 https://member.sband.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1826632 SAVE THE DATES!

2027 SBAND ANNUAL MEETING

June 16 -18, 2027

Delta Hotel, Fargo, ND (Delta Layout)

1635 42nd Street SW, Fargo, North Dakota, USA, 58103

Tel: +1 701-277-9000

 

Sleeping Rooms

2026 State Bar Association Seminars Room Block Booking Link

Delta Hotel, Fargo, ND 

Please see options below for booking Delta Hotel for rooms: 

SBAND Annual Meeting - State Rate Block

SBAND Annual Meeting - Regular Room Block Link

Last Day to Book : Monday, May 17, 2027

 

Sleeping Rooms

2026 State Bar Association Seminars Room Block Booking Link

Holiday Inn, Fargo, ND 

Please see the options below for booking the Holiday Inn for State Rates:

  1. Online Reservations:
    Use the following link to access the custom reservation page:

State Bar Association ND - Annual Meeting

Click the “View Prices” button at the top of the screen, then select your desired dates of stay.

  1. Phone Reservations:

Attendees may call the hotel directly at 701-282-2700 (Option 0). Please instruct them to ask for the State Bar Association ND - Annual Meeting room block to secure their reservation.

Please note that the cutoff date for reservations is May 16, 2027. Any unreserved rooms remaining after this date will be released from the block.

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