Topic: Ethics for Paralegals

There will be discussion regarding the Code of Ethics and various ethical scenarios for paralegals to consider when working on cases.

Speaker:  Kathryn Lammers

Kathryn Lammers heads H&L’s family law department. She is a skilled advocate with years of experience representing clients in all aspects of family law including trials, mediations, ENEs, moderated settlement conferences, and appeals. Ms. Lammers believes that being a good lawyer requires more than just an understanding of the legal issues. She believes agood lawyer has good instincts and empathy and can analyze the symptoms of larger issues and address both the symptoms and the issues intelligently and effectively.

She is a rule 114 qualified neutral and a qualified family law mediator. She is certified as a SENE and FENE mediator. She also serves as a Ramsey County and Hennepin County volunteer mediator. She is also a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Hennepin County Bar Association, Minnesota Bar Association, Douglas K Amdahl Inn of Court and the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and is a former member of the Minnesota Association for Justice. She serves as a mentor attorney for the University of St. Thomas mentor program. She has presented various CLEs at the Hennepin County Bar Association on the topics of bankruptcy and divorce and discovery issues. She recently presented at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law on the intersection of family law matters and tax issues. She has authored articles on School Choice in Minnesota and Third-Party Custody matters. Katie is on the bench and bar committee at the Hennepin County Bar Association working to bring the members of the bench in contact with members of the bar through education. She also serves as a volunteer investigator on the 4th Judicial District Ethics Committee.

Katie lives in Bloomington with her husband Mike and their two children. She enjoys running, working out, cooking, and reading mystery novels.

Remote attendance is available.

• Member Cost: Free
• Non-Member Cost: $15

CLE credit has been applied for this session.

Please RSVP by April 15th, 2021.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Amanda Bean or Jennessa Carlson at amandab@hllawfirm.com or mpa.jennessa@gmail.com.