Richard Clem Continuing Legal Education


Richard Clem Continuing Legal Education
High quality, reasonably priced CLE opportunities


Minnesota Elimination of Bias On-Demand CLE

Complete Bias CLE Requirement for Only $39

Credit for this program has been approved from July 18, 2024 through July 17, 2026.

Minnesota attorneys may now completely satisfy their "Elimination of Bias" CLE requirement, and Iowa attorneys can satisfy thier "Diversity and Inclusion" requirement with this convenient on-demand program, at a cost of only $39.

To receive CLE credit, please follow these steps:

  1. Download the course materials at this link:
  2. Listen to the two hour audio program (or a portion of it, if you do not need the full credits). You can listen to or download the program by using the following links. Each recording runs a little over sixty minutes:
  3. If you have any substantive comments or questions about the program, you can call me or e-mail me, and I will respond promptly. You can reach me by phone at 612-378-7751, or by e-mail at clem.law@usa.net.

  4. During the program, you will be given six code numbers, three during each hour of the program. Write down the numbers you hear. They will be in the following format:
    • Bias Program:
      • B __ __ __
      • B __ __ __
      • B __ __ __
      • B __ __ __
      • B __ __ __
      • B __ __ __

  5. Send me the code numbers. You can send them to me by e-mail at clem.law@usa.net, by phone at 612-378-7751, or by U.S. Mail to: Richard Clem, PO Box 14957, Minneapolis, MN 55414. If paying online by credit card, you can also include the code numbers when making your payment.

  6. Make payment of the course fee. The fee for the entire program is $39. You can pay by check to Richard Clem, PO Box 14957, Minneapolis, MN 55414. You may also pay online at the link below.

If paying online, click the "Pay Now" link below. You will be able to enter the code numbers during the payment process. If you prefer, you can leave this field blank and send the code numbers to me separately.

Enter codes here, or e-mail:

Upon receipt of your payment, I will send you via e-mail a certificate of attendance. If you don't have an e-mail address, I can send this by U.S. Mail. I process these courses manually, so please allow time for me to respond. I will normally provide your certificate of attendance within 24 hours.

This program runs slightly over two hours. Each part of the program is approximately one hour in length. This programs were originally presented on May 2, 2022.

CLE Credit

Minnesota: Two CLE credits, including 2 elimination of bias credits approved, if taken between July 18, 2024, and July 17, 2026. Minnesota event code 509799. This program was previously approved as Minnesota Event Code 457456 between May 24, 2022 and May 23, 2024.
Iowa: Two CLE credits, indlucing 2 diversity and inclusion credits approved. Iowa activity number 402985. This program is eligible for credit between December 3, 2023, and December 2, 2024. (This program was previously approved for Iowa credit as Iowa Activity Number 379537 between May 4, 2022, and May 3, 2023.

Course Description

Elimination of Bias. Presented by Richard Clem. We'll start by looking at the rules governing bias within the legal profession, which is a subject covered by both the General Rules of Practice and the Rules of Professional Conduct. We will then see how well we are collectively doing as a profession and legal system in abiding by those rules. We will do so through the eyes of participants at a series of community dialogues at which community members were asked to describe their experiences and discuss ideas for advancing racial equality and fairness in the courts. All participants are welcome to share their insights.

Then, we will look at how well we are doing in meeting these requirements, as seen by various communities, including communities of color. In particular, we'll examine the suggestions made by members of the public at community dialogues held over the past several years by the Supreme Court's Committee for Equality and Justice. Originally presented May 2, 2022. 120 minutes (two parts).

Elimination of Bias Learning Goals

This program is offered for Minnesota Elimination of Bias credit, and meets the learning goals set by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education. Each segment is sixty continuous minutes, relates directly to the practice of law, and is designed to meet the first and third learning goals for elimination of bias courses:

We will begin by referencing the Supreme Court's 1993 report on the elimination of bias in the judicial system, and we will also look at how both the Rules of Professional Conduct and the General Rules of Practice require us as lawyers to avoid bias.

Then, we will look at how well we are doing in meeting these requirements, as seen by various communities, including communities of color. In particular, we'll examine the suggestions made by members of the public at community dialogues held over the past several years by the Supreme Court's Racial Fairness Committee. There will be opportunities for participants to discuss these suggestions, and to offer our own suggestions on how we can fulfill these professional obligations.

Interactive Component

This course has an interactive component in that the course presenter is available by telephone or e-mail for any questions or comments regarding the substantive content of the course. The course presenter may be contacted by telephone at 612-378-7751 or e-mail at clem.law@usa.net. Questions are usually answered within 24 hours. During the course, all attendees must make a note of the code numbers given during the program and submit them by e-mail to the course sponsor. The sponsor provides a certificate of attendance only upon recipt of the code numbers.

About the Speaker

Richard P. Clem is an attorney and continuing legal education (CLE) provider in Minnesota. He has been in private practice in the Twin Cities for over 25 years. He has a J.D., cum laude, from Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul and a B.A. in History from the University of Minnesota. His reported cases include: Asociacion Nacional de Pescadores a Pequena Escala o Artesanales de Colombia v. Dow Quimica de Colombia, 988 F.2d 559, rehearing denied, 5 F.3d 530 (5th Cir. 1993), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 1041 (1994); LaMott v. Apple Valley Health Care Center, 465 N.W.2d 585 (Minn. Ct. App. 1991); Abo el Ela v. State, 468 N.W.2d 580 (Minn. Ct. App. 1991). You can visit his web pages at RichardClem.com and w0is.com and his blog at OneTubeRadio.com.


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