Regional Meeting- Minneapolis

District 10 is hosting an inaugural regional conference on June 5 and 6, 2026. All members, especially those from Districts 7 (Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia), 8 (Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky), 9 (Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin) will be able to gather at the Thomson Reuters conference center and campus located in Eagan, MN - not far from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Conveniently, we have a discounted group rate at the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel, located less than a mile away from our Thomson Reuters meeting site.

Meeting Site:

Thomson Reuters
2900 Ames Crossing Rd
Eagan, MN 55121

REGISTRATION:

REGISTER HERE

Please contact jmihoc@nawj.org for any registration questions.

Cancellation Policy: The cancellation fee for persons who cancel on or before May 14, 2026, is $25. Registrants who cancel after May 14, 2026, will not be eligible for a refund. 

Hotel Details:

We have a room block at the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel (2611 Nordic Wy, Eagan, MN 55121) at $209/night. Hotel reservations can be made via the following group reservation link: https://bookings.omnihotels.com/event/viking-lakes-minnesota/nawj-thomson-reuters

The room rate is $209/night. Room block rates run from June 1 to June 9, 2026, and will be available until May 5, 2026.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

With "Strengthening Your Judicial Core" as the conference theme, many will come away feeling recharged and reconnected. The program will include at least two keynote speakers:

1. Ian Gershengorn, who teaches about the U.S. Supreme Court at Harvard Law School, will provide us with an overview of the U.S. Supreme Court 2025/2026 term. Mr. Gershengorn served as an Acting U.S. Solicitor General in the Obama Administration, is a partner at Jenner & Block LLP, and is an adjunct professor at his alma mater.
    
2. Ross Guberman, well-known writing author, including Point Taken: How to Write Like the World's Best Judges. His consulting firm Legal Writing Pro LLC provides BriefCatch. Mr. Guberman is also a native Minnesotan.

We will also offer CLE programs on: Judicial ethics in the courtroom, AI and the courts, advancements in e-discovery, emerging trend of state constitutional challenges, media and the courts, and a “bar to bench” panelists offering their unique perspectives.  We are seeking 8-10 hours of CLE credit. Friday’s program ends with a 5:30pm onsite reception.

Saturday morning’s program will end at 11:30am. Boxed lunches will be offered as we begin the afternoon excursions.

The Saturday afternoon can be spent with family, friends, and fellow NAWJ members:

• We have tickets for the Twins v. Royals 1:10pm baseball game (excellent/limited seats are available on a first-come basis)
• For Prince fans, Prince Celebration 2026, June 3-7 will be a multi-day festival honoring Prince’s music and coincides with the 10th year anniversary of his passing.
• There is also the great Mall of America for shopping, with over 500 stores and lots of family activities. https://www.mallofamerica.com
• Last, of course, Minnesota is picturesque in June. You can take advantage of its beautiful June weather and explore the outdoors. We will scout out some fun hiking trails for you and your family and friends.