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Applications invited for 10th District bench
Two 10th District judge seats open in Kanabec and Isanti counties. Applications due June 20; commission seeks candidates reflecting state's diversity.
‘It’s OK not to be OK’: One attorney’s journey to mental health
Larkin Hoffman President Joe Fittante shares his struggle with anxiety and depression to help normalize mental health issues in the legal profession.
Carlton Fields opens office in Minneapolis
Carlton Fields expands to Minneapolis, boosting its national product liability and class action practice.
Nelson elected Dorsey & Whitney managing partner
Dorsey & Whitney LLP elects Peter Nelson as managing partner for a three-year term beginning July 1, succeeding Bill Stoeri.
Three recommended for 9th District bench
Minnesota panel recommends three candidates to fill Judge Askegaard’s seat in Aitkin County’s 9th Judicial District after his retirement.
Judge Lehmann elected chief judge in 1st District
Judge Christopher Lehmann will begin a two-year term as chief judge of Minnesota’s 1st Judicial District on July 1, following a judicial election.
Chief administrative law judge position open
The governor is accepting applications for chief administrative law judge; term begins July 1. Deadline to apply is May 21 at 4 p.m.
Victoria Elsmore appointed Ramsey County judge
Victoria Elsmore will replace the late Judge Patrick C. Diamond and will be chambered in St. Paul in Ramsey County.
Walz appoints Kelly Staples to 1st District bench
Kelly Staples will replace Judge David L. Knutson and will be chambered in Hastings in Dakota County.
Six recommended for 4th District judgeships
The Commission on Judicial Selection has recommended six candidates for consideration to fill the vacancies in Minnesota’s 4th Judicial District.
Applications sought for 7th District judgeship
This seat will be chambered in Little Falls in Morrison County.
Members selected for new State Board of Civil Legal Aid
Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson signed an order appointing members to the new State Board of Civil Legal Aid, according to a news release.
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