James' Seminars

  • "Support in Trying Times: What Solo and Small Firm Lawyers Can Do For Ourselves, Our Clients, Each Other, and Our Community." MSBA Solo/Small-Firm Section, May 2016. Mr. Gempeler was a lead presenter to a group of solo/small-firm attorneys regarding how North Star handled its recent crises.
  • "Marketing and Networking Primer" Halunen Law, April 2016. Mr. Gempeler led a presentation on marketing and networking for associates and partners at a well-established and well-respected firm in an effort for that firm to better build and expand its brand.
  • "Everything But the Trial School" CLE, MSBA Criminal Law Section, March 2016. Mr. Gempeler was a lead speaker, along with an Assistant County Attorney and fellow expungement attorney, about the new expungement law and developments in its implementation over the past year. Attendees included State prosecutors and defense attorneys alike.
  • "Solo 101: The Whirlwind Tour" Solo/Small Firm Section of the State Bar Association, November 2015. Mr. Gempeler was the lead MC for the three-hour CLE and a moderator for the networking and marketing hour of the CLE, where he was both a moderator and panel member speaking about the do's and don'ts of networking and marketing to solo/small firm attorneys.
  • Expungement Law Update - Mr. Gempeler was a lead presenter on the new expungement law at the prestigious Richard T. Oakes American Inn of Court group. September 2015.
  • "The Minnesota Criminal Expungement Law: Updates One Year Later" Solo/Small Firm Section of State Bar Association, June 2015. Mr. Gempeler was a lead presenter on the new expungement law.
  • “Criminal Expungements” Military & Veterans Affairs Annual Meeting and CLE, May 2015. Mr. Gempeler was a lead speaker, detailing the new expungement law and its implications for veterans and service members.
  • “Expungement Law Update” Suburban Hennepin County Prosecutors Association CLE, May 2015. Mr. Gempeler was a lead speaker with the lead Hennepin County Attorney that handles expungements. Together, they provided an overview of the new law and even practice pointers applicable to both sides of the aisle.
  • "Everything but the Trial School" CLE, MSBA Criminal Law Section, March 2015. Mr. Gempeler was a lead speaker about the new expungement law, providing an overview of the new law and practice pointers to both State prosecutors and criminal defense attorneys.
  • “Expungement Law Update” West Metro CLE, October 2014. Mr. Gempeler was a lead speaker about the new expungement Law, educating dozens of fellow attorneys about the nuances of the new law and offering practice tips at the same time. Feel free to contact Mr. Gempeler for a copy of the outline provided to each audience members