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2022 Diversity & Inclusion Awards
Minnesota Lawyer is pleased to recognize members of the legal community for their contributions to diversity in the practice of law in its sixth annual Diversity and Inclusion Awards.
A focus on change
The role of diversity and inclusion leaders at a law schools and firms has evolved and become more prominent over time.
2022 Diversity & Inclusion: The Carlson Caspers Inventor Spotlight Authors
Looking for a way to celebrate diversity, the intellectual property and litigation firm Carlson Caspers Vandenburgh & Lindquist, PA created an “Inventor Spotlight” series on its website to highlight innovators.
2022 Diversity & Inclusion: City of Bloomington Legal Racial Equity Action Team
Five years ago, the city of Bloomington decided to start taking racial equity seriously.
2022 Diversity & Inclusion: Transgender Student Rights Group
The beginning of each school year can be intimidating on several fronts. For transgender students, the usual anxieties of returning to school are compounded with additional concerns, as they may be singled out for unfair treatment, bullying and abuse of their rights.
2022 Diversity & Inclusion: Wanton Injustice Legal Detail
George Floyd’s murder by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020 ignited a wave of advocacy by Twin Cities organizations looking to improve the lives of people of color.
2022 Diversity & Inclusion: Gerardo Alcazar
Gerardo “Jerry” Alcazar was an undergrad at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee when he noticed a relative lack of students of color in his classes.
2022 Diversity & Inclusion: Erin Bryan
Often the most effective change comes from within, and at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, firm partner Erin Bryan is helping create that change.
2022 Diversity & Inclusion: Amy B. Conway
When she’s not busy with her labor and employment practice — and sometimes even when she is — Stinson LLP partner Amy Conway advocates for those whose voices aren’t always heard.
2022 Diversity & Inclusion: Judge Juanita C. Freeman
If an effort to promote diversity, equity and inclusion is anywhere near State District Court Judge Juanita C. Freeman, it’s a good bet she will be part of it.
2022 Diversity & Inclusion: Cresston Gackle
Throughout his legal career, Cresston Gackle has been committed to representing those in need in the juvenile and family courts of Minnesota.
2022 Diversity & Inclusion: Jenny Gassman-Pines
In a profession that historically has lacked racial and gender diversity, Jenny Gassman-Pines devotes significant time and effort to helping make legal practice a more diverse and inclusive profession.
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