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Breaking the Ice

Valerie Narcy
Apr 30, 2026

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.

Jessica Webster
Apr 23, 2026

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.

Paul Applebaum
Apr 16, 2026

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.

Andrea C. Mejía Narváez
Apr 9, 2026

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.

Corey Kobbervig
Apr 2, 2026

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.

Allen Slaughter
Mar 26, 2026

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.

John Casserly
Mar 19, 2026

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.

David Archer
Mar 12, 2026

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.

Jake F. Siegel
Mar 5, 2026

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.

Jessica Willes
Feb 26, 2026

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.

Emily C. Atmore
Feb 19, 2026

Breaking the Ice: Employment lawyer follows in father’s footsteps

Emily Atmore, an employment lawyer at Stoel Rives in Minneapolis, follows her father's footsteps while advising on paid leave laws and mentoring others.

Rochelle Hauser
Feb 12, 2026

Breaking the Ice: From file clerk to Henson Efron president

Rochelle Hauser has worked her way up from file clerk to president of Minneapolis-based Henson Efron.

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