2024 State Conference

A discussion group of staff members who work with or coordinate pro bono lawyers and projects to talk about challenges, developments, and opportunities.

Facilitator: Marcia Day, Volunteer Attorney Coordinator, Central Minnesota Legal Services

Legal aid organizations invest significant time and resources in data collection, yet harnessing this complex data effectively can be a challenge. However, those that succeed are empowered to better understand client needs and tailor their services accordingly. In this session, data expert Rachel Perry will present compelling, replicable examples of how legal aid organizations have successfully utilized data to enhance their client services. She will highlight the importance of collecting complete and accurate data and offer practical tips for improving data integrity. Additionally, Rachel will share key findings from her recent analysis of Minnesota's client and case data.

Who should come to this session? Whether you’ve entered data into your case management system, reviewed your organization’s data, or are simply dedicated to continually improving client services, this session is for you. Whether you're a data novice or a data expert, join us to discover how to make your data work for you and your clients!

CLE: 1.0 hour of Standard CLE credit

“There’s too many people to help and not enough time or resources.” The mission-driven nonprofit and legal sectors are known for their demanding environments, and staffs’ dedication is a key component to living out the mission and changing communities for the better. However, this intensity can lead to significant stress, feelings of burnout, and a sense of dissatisfaction for many dedicated professionals. Many think leaving their beloved work is the only response left to the overwhelm they feel and see. Yet, within our grasp, there is another world waiting for us—built from the pillars of radical hope, possibility, and interdependence.

Join us for a candid conversation on the challenges facing our community-centered work. Come ready to dream, to connect, and to build more sustainable mission-driven careers and organizations before we head back to our communities to do our critical work. Be ready to think through how we can cultivate vision with practical action based on your learning, insights, and connections built through the conference.

CLE: 1.5 hours of Standard CLE credit