For Sinloria Macrae, being born in Washington, D.C., to parents from Sierra Leone and growing up in Hastings has meant bridging gaps and “navigating newness.”
Read More »Breaking the Ice: Trademark practice merges science, advocacy
Patent and trademark attorney Austen Zuege analyzes intellectual property rights through cases involving a menu of food products — from breakfast cereal through ice cream — in a new article.
Read More »Breaking the Ice: Attorney enjoys helping families with special needs
Christy Vu DePasquale appreciates how much clients care for family members with special needs and their gratitude for her work as an attorney at the Autism Advocacy & Law Center.
Read More »Breaking the Ice: Mentorship, IP diversity efforts bring award
As Alexander Kim works to protect clients’ intellectual property rights, he’s also striving to diversify the IP field.
Read More »Breaking the Ice: Connecting with, welcoming other diverse attorneys
Alia Abdi appreciates the attorneys of color who have welcomed her into the profession. The Nilan Johnson Lewis associate strives to return the favor by welcoming newer ones.
Read More »Longtime Maslon litigator, prolific author David Herr dies
Longtime Maslon partner David F. Herr, regarded as a giant of Minnesota law for his decades of highly respected work as an appellate lawyer and complex case litigator, legal educator and prolific author on the law, has died. He was 71.
Read More »Breaking the Ice: Former state bar head takes up ‘specialist’ issue
Civil trial lawyer Michael Unger, a former Minnesota State Bar Association president, will represent the bar next month when the Minnesota Supreme Court hears proposed changes to advertising ethics rules.
Read More »Breaking the Ice: Attorney ‘happy every day’ in solo practice
For Cresston Gackle, launching his own firm was difficult and scary but ultimately the best decision he’s made.
Read More »Breaking the Ice: Legal education service builds lawyer’s network
Steve Plunkett has an attorney friend in almost every city in North America, thanks to his longtime volunteer leadership role with DRI, a membership organization for civil litigators.
Read More »Breaking the Ice: Attorney brings real estate experience to firm
Ballard Spahr partner Jim Walston, who has 35 years of professional and industry experience in national commercial real estate, has been named practice group leader for his firm's Real Estate Development and Transactions Practice Group.
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