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Jerry Lane

Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance (MMLA) has announced that Jerry Lane will be leaving his role as Executive Director in 2011.  MMLA is an urban-rural Legal Aid program serving 20 counties in central Minnesota, including Minneapolis.  Lane has been with Legal Aid for 41 years, serving as executive director of MMLA for the past 30.

MMLA will consider both internal and external candidates to fill the executive director position. Lane will continue in his role until his successor has been selected and then will assist with the transition.

“Legal Aid makes a difference in the lives of thousands of Minnesotans every year and will continue to serve our community’s most vulnerable.” Lane said in a press release announcing his retirement. “I have been privileged to serve our clients throughout my career. Time and again they have set an example for me of dignity, courage and generosity in the face of adversity the likes of which I have never had to endure. I look forward to the next chapter in our history. I remain committed to our staff, our supporters and our partners. I hope to help build our resources so we can be there for our clients when they need us in the future.”

“No one has been a stronger advocate for the rights of underprivileged individuals, children, seniors and persons with disabilities,” said Mary Knoblauch, chair of the Fund for the Legal Aid Society.  “Jerry’s name is synonymous with justice and he has made an indelible impact on the quality of life for citizens of our state.”