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Breaking the Ice: Small-town practice fulfills Grand Marais native
Grand Marais attorney Tyson Smith discusses rural law practice, real estate law specialization, and serving clients across northern Minnesota.
Breaking the Ice: Wrongful death verdict ‘fulfilling on different level’
St. Paul attorney Megan Curtis wins $17M wrongful death verdict in rare case involving insanity defense, highlighting legal challenges and advocacy.
Breaking the Ice: Asian Pacific Bar president takes long-term view
Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar President Valerie Narcy is growing scholarships, mentorship, and career programs.
Breaking the Ice: ‘Winning for thousands’ drives policy advocate
Jessica Webster of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid wins the 2026 Becker Award for advancing public policy, legal services, and anti-poverty programs.
Breaking the Ice: ‘Lone wolf’ lawyer doesn’t mind symbolic wins
St. Paul attorney Paul Applebaum discusses his career, underdog cases, and a $17M wrongful death verdict for a victim’s family.
Breaking the Ice: Metro Surge challenging for MHBA president
Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association president Andrea Mejía Narváez reflects on leadership, immigration advocacy, and community support during Operation Metro Surge.
Breaking the Ice: Craft Food & Beverage Club offers low-pressure legal connections
Minneapolis employment attorney Corey Kobbervig connects lawyers through the Hennepin County Bar Association’s Craft Food & Beverage Club.
Breaking the Ice: Former U.S. prosecutor proud of state’s response to ICE
Former federal prosecutor Allen Slaughter returns to Robins Kaplan, bringing trial experience in Chauvin case, civil rights, and complex litigation.
Breaking the Ice: Staying ‘sharp’ with certification challenge
St. Paul attorney John Casserly earned civil trial specialist certification from the Minnesota State Bar Association, highlighting his medical malpractice defense work.
Breaking the Ice: Past policy work informs regulatory practice
Commercial litigator David Archer has been elected partner at Lathrop GPM, advising franchise, health care and regulated industry clients on litigation and compliance.
Breaking the Ice: ‘No case too big,’ Ciresi Conlin leader says
Jake Siegel, new managing partner at Minnesota's Ciresi Conlin, emphasizes a culture of excellence and the firm’s ability to handle large litigation cases.
Breaking the Ice: Industry experience aided law certification bid
Jessica Willes, a Minnesota attorney and single parent, passed the Minnesota State Bar Association specialist exam in real property law using her extensive industry experience.
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