Minnesota Lawyer

Melissa Muro LaMere draws inspiration to help future diverse lawyers from those who preceded her.

Ellie Krug has observed that people often are eager to learn how to be welcoming to “others.” She helps organizations work toward that goal as founder and president of Human Inspiration Works LLC.

Brad Colbert’s experience before he went to law school has helped shape his public defense focus of more than three decades.

Patrick Burns, who launched his eponymous firm five years ago, calls his practice dispute resolution.

Lauri Traub’s part-time jobs as a stay-at-home mom with three young children included driving a FedEx truck in Green Bay.

Long nights as an Army officer in Vietnam afforded John Degnan time to affirm his decision to apply to law school.

Ashley Lind, senior patent assistant at Fish & Richardson, is the gold standard of legal administrators, according to one of the firm’s principals.

Faris Rashid takes what he calls a practical approach to his work as a technology attorney at Greene Espel.

Brett Kelley learned to work under pressure and under fire during 10 years in the Army.

Alison Bure, a lawyer in Faegre Baker Daniels finance and restructuring group, has closed billions of dollars’ worth of deals.