Applications sought for 1st District judicial vacancy
The application process is now open for a vacancy in the 1st Judicial District. This seat will be chambered in Shakopee in Scott County.
Former federal prosecutor Slaughter rejoins Robins Kaplan
Former federal prosecutor Allen Slaughter has rejoined Robins Kaplan LLP in Minnesota, focusing on civil rights and complex litigation matters.
Three recommended for 3rd District judgeship
The Commission on Judicial Selection recommends John Brooks, Holli Mayer, and Sarah Palm for the 3rd Judicial District judgeship in Minnesota.
Walz appoints Susan DeVos to 5th District bench
Susan DeVos has been appointed by Gov. Tim Walz as a district court judge in Minnesota’s 5th Judicial District, serving Blue Earth County and surrounding areas.
Three recommended for 5th District judgeship
The Commission on Judicial Selection recommended three candidates to fill a district court vacancy in Minnesota’s 5th Judicial District.
Walz appoints John Fitzgerald to 8th District bench
Gov. Tim Walz has appointed Meeker County prosecutor John Fitzgerald as a District Court judge in Minnesota’s 8th Judicial District.
Walz appoints Adams, Bovitz to 10th District judgeships
Gov. Tim Walz appointed Madelyn Adams and Jennifer Bovitz as district court judges in Minnesota’s 10th Judicial District.
Messerli Kramer combines with Gries Lenhardt Allen
Messerli Kramer and Gries Lenhardt Allen combine to form a 65-attorney firm.
Walz appoints Heidi Hovis to 7th District bench
Gov. Tim Walz appoints public defender Heidi Hovis as a District Court judge in Minnesota’s 7th Judicial District, with chambers in Long Prairie.
Cozen O’Connor, Moss & Barnett finalize merger
Cozen O’Connor has completed its merger with Minneapolis-based Moss & Barnett, expanding its Midwest presence and growing its real estate practice.
Taft completes merger with Morris, Manning & Martin
Taft Law completes its merger with Morris, Manning & Martin, expanding into Atlanta and Washington, D.C., and creating a 1,250-lawyer Am Law 100 firm.
Walz appoints Rasmusson, Beane to Court of Appeals
Gov. Tim Walz appoints Lisa Beane and Judge Anne Rasmusson to the Minnesota Court of Appeals following upcoming judicial retirements.
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