Recent Articles from Scott Carlson
2020 Attorneys of the Year: Andrew Carlson
When venerable Briggs and Morgan combined with Ohio-based Taft Stettinius & Hollister at the start of 2020, one of its Twin Cities’ partners saw an opportunity to help the newly merged law firms expand their pro bono programs.
In-House Counsel 2020: Mary Wawro
As general counsel at Minneapolis-based Ryan Cos. US Inc., Mary Wawro has had what she calls a “North Star” guiding her work.
In-House Counsel 2020: Boyd Johnson
At Minneapolis-based SPS Commerce Inc., Boyd Johnson is a unique general counsel in the world of multinational public companies.
2019 Attorneys of the Year: Nicholas G.B. May
Twin Cities employment lawyer Nicholas G.B. May enjoys representing plaintiffs in discrimination and civil rights cases.
2019 Attorneys of the Year: John Arechigo
As a criminal defense attorney, John Arechigo says his biggest challenge is “fighting for a fair process” so clients “get a fair shake.”
2019 Diversity & Inclusion: Jorge Saavedra
As a Latino attorney, Jorge Saavedra was concerned about how few Latino students enter the legal profession.
2019 Diversity & Inclusion: Mark Gordon
While dean of Mitchell Hamline School of Law, Mark Gordon launched an innovative program aimed at increasing diversity in the legal profession.
2019 Unsung Legal Heroes: Jimmy Selix
Over the past 14 years, Jimmy Selix has become a tech guru extraordinaire at Minneapolis-based Robins Kaplan LLP.
2019 Up & Coming Attorneys: Michael Cavallaro
Michael Cavallaro graduated from Hamline University School of Law and has since had “whirlwind” career.
In-House Counsel: Michael Skoglund
When venerable Briggs and Morgan combined with Ohio-based Taft Stettinius & Hollister at the start of 2020, one of its Twin Cities’ partners saw an opportunity to help the newly ...
Diversity & Inclusion: Pamela Hoopes
Minnesota Disability Law Center
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