Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

Lawyers in the News

generic legal image, gavel and books brown background
May 26, 2026

Walz names three new judges for 10th Judicial District

Gov. Tim Walz appointed Nathan Sosinski, Stacy St. George, and Kathryn Fodness as judges in Minnesota’s 10th Judicial District.

generic legal image, gavel and books brown background
May 18, 2026

Six recommended for 4th District bench

The commission on judicial selection recommends six candidates for three vacancies in Minnesota’s 4th Judicial District bench in Hennepin County.

Law books
May 11, 2026

Minneapolis-based Weinberg to lead Taft as next firmwide managing partner

Taft law firm announces Justin Weinberg as next managing partner, succeeding Robert J. Hicks in a planned leadership transition starting in 2028.

Lawyer and the law with a justice scale made of brass gold metal on a glowing background as a symbol of the legal advice, system in government and society in enforcing rights and regulations.
May 1, 2026

Mendota Heights lawyer disbarred for client neglect, misconduct

The attorney was disbarred by the Minnesota Supreme Court for repeated client neglect, missed hearings, and ethical violations across multiple cases.

Wooden gavel and book on wooden table, on brown background
Apr 30, 2026

Applications sought for 7th District judgeships

The commission on judicial selection seeks applicants for two 7th Judicial District judgeships in Minnesota following retirements of Judges Cashman and Kulick.

Wooden gavel and book on wooden table, on brown background
Apr 30, 2026

Applications sought for 2nd District judgeship

The Commission on Judicial selection seeks applicants for a judgeship vacancy in Minnesota’s 2nd Judicial District following Judge Joy D. Bartscher’s retirement.

Wooden gavel and book on wooden table, on brown background
Apr 23, 2026

Three recommended for 1st District bench

The commission on judicial selection recommends three candidates to fill the 1st Judicial District vacancy in Minnesota following Judge Caroline H. Lennon's retirement.

wooden gavel and books on wooden table, on brown background
Apr 20, 2026

Four recommended for 10th District bench

The commission on judicial selection recommends four candidates to fill vacancies in Minnesota’s 10th Judicial District following three retirements.

Law books
Mar 19, 2026

Former federal prosecutor Calhoun-Lopez joins Lathrop GPM

Thomas Calhoun-Lopez, former head of Violent and Major Crimes at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota, joins Lathrop GPM to bolster white-collar and investigations practice.

generic legal image, gavel and books brown background
Mar 16, 2026

Three recommended for 9th District judgeships

The Commission on Judicial Selection has recommended Max Schafer-LaCoursiere, Symon Schindler-Syme, and Eliza Scott for Minnesota’s 9th Judicial District judgeships.

Wooden gavel and book on wooden table, on brown background
Mar 10, 2026

Walz appoints Holli Mayer to 3rd District bench

Gov. Tim Walz appointed Holli Mayer as District Court judge for Minnesota’s 3rd Judicial District, replacing Judge Ross L. Leuning and serving in Freeborn County.

The Minnesota State Capitol is seen on June 29, 2021.
Mar 3, 2026

Kramer joins Uniform State Laws Commission 

Liz Kramer, Minnesota’s solicitor general, was appointed to the Commission on Uniform State Laws to serve until May 31, 2027, replacing the late Melissa Hortman.

Top News

See All Top News

Legal calendar

Click here to see upcoming Minnesota events

Expert Testimony

See All Expert Testimony