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NUTS & BOLTS CLE PRESENTATION SCHEDULE – SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 – Drifters, Ft. Pierre (Central Time) Join us for the Statewide Swearing-In Ceremony at 3:00 PM CT at the State Capitol Rotunda, Pierre SD, with a reception to follow at Drifters! Please note that registration is required.

8:00-8:25 - Registration

8:25-8:30: - Opening Remarks - Lora, YLS President

8:30-9:45 - Appellate Advocacy - Justice DeVaney

9:45-10:00 - Break

10:00-10:45 - Administrative Proceedings - Frank Marnell 

10:45-11:00 - Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers - Becky Porter

11:00-11:15 - Break - Lunch Provided

11:15-11:30 - Introduction to A2J - Denise Langley

11:30-12:30 - Civility in the Profession/ Advocating for Yourself - Ernest Thompson

12:30-12:45 - Closing Remarks - Lora, YLS President

12:45-2:00 - Tour of the South Dakota Supreme Court - Justice Myren