Bassford Remele shareholders Jennifer Bovitz and Jessica Klander will present at The Minnesota Civil Litigation Update: Key Developments and Insights for 2025 course on March 19, 2025, hosted by Minnesota Continuing Legal Education.

Their session, "Complying with New Developments in Ethics and Professional Responsibility," will cover essential updates on noteworthy case law impacting lawyers, ABA Formal Opinions, and Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board Opinions.

Key takeaways include: 1) Confidentiality obligations for lawyers on Listservs; 2) Disciplinary actions for attorneys' conduct outside the courtroom; and 3) The impact of unprofessional communications. Plus, attendees will learn about the paths to disbarment, discipline, and disqualification from representing private clients.

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your professional knowledge and stay compliant with the latest developments in ethics and responsibility. Please feel free to contact Jennifer or Jessica for more information.

Contact Jennifer Bovitz or Jessica Klander for more information.

Jennifer Bovitz is a trial and appellate lawyer with decades of experience. She has demonstrated success in serious criminal, complex civil and appellate matters. Jennifer has successfully obtained full defense verdicts for healthcare clients and dismissals of regulatory complaints.

Jennifer litigates and serves as trial counsel in medical and legal malpractice cases and represents professionals in regulatory matters before the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility, Board on Judicial Standards, and all health licensing Boards. As a former prosecutor, Jennifer gained significant jury trial experience prosecuting serious felonies. In addition to her criminal and civil litigation and trial experience, Jennifer is an experienced ethics lawyer who served as a Managing Attorney at the Minnesota Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility, where she investigated and litigated attorney discipline and reinstatement matters. Jennifer incorporates wellness into all of her representations to ensure her clients are well-prepared for the road ahead.

Jessica Klander's practice focuses on defending lawyers, financial entities, healthcare providers, and other organizations against consumer financial protection claims, malpractice, and professional liability claims. In particular, she counsels organizations on privacy, data security, and governmental and regulatory affairs. She advises and represents healthcare organizations, collection agencies, and law firms against state and federal regulatory inquiries, civil investigative demands, and consumer lawsuits. Jessica serves as president-elect of the Hennepin County Bar Association and is on the insideArm Legal Advisory Board.

Bassford Remele proudly serves as local and national counsel for many major corporations and Fortune 500 Companies and is a go-to litigation firm representing local, national, and international clients in state and federal courts across the region. The firm provides comprehensive counsel and representation in litigation and dispute resolution, family law, and corporate matters, ensuring prompt and effective service for its clients.

Established in 1882, Bassford Remele is proud to be the oldest top-25 law firm based in Minnesota.

Bassford Remele | March 14, 2025