Minnesota Lawyer is honored to recognize our inspiring examples of diversity and inclusion.
Read More »2019 Diversity & Inclusion: Judge Wilhelmina Wright
The roots of U.S. District Court Judge Wilhelmina Wright’s connection to equality and diversity go back to one of the most important discrimination-centered verdicts in U.S. history.
Read More »2019 Diversity & Inclusion: Lola Velazquez-Aguilu
Lola Velazquez-Aguilu has promoted greater diversity of the judiciary for years.
Read More »2019 Diversity & Inclusion: Summra Shariff
Summra Shariff has been a champion for diversity and inclusion in the legal profession since law school.
Read More »2019 Diversity & Inclusion: Surya Saxena
Assistant United States Attorney Surya Saxena contributed to a continuing legal education program earlier this year in Duluth that focused on how implicit biases may cause racial inequities in federal criminal cases.
Read More »2019 Diversity & Inclusion: Sapientia Law Group
Back in 2011, six local attorneys took a bold step when they founded a diversity-focused law firm, Minneapolis-based Sapientia Law Group.
Read More »2019 Diversity & Inclusion: Jorge Saavedra
As a Latino attorney, Jorge Saavedra was concerned about how few Latino students enter the legal profession.
Read More »2019 Diversity & Inclusion: Aarik Robertson
Aarik Robertson challenged himself to become a lawyer to show other American Indian students that they could too.
Read More »2019 Diversity & Inclusion: Roshan N. Rajkumar
When deciding on whether to attend law school at the University of Minnesota or his alma mater, Boston College, Roshan N. Rajkumar faced a tough decision.
Read More »2019 Diversity & Inclusion: Arleen A. Nand
Looking back over her legal career so far, Arleen A. Nand feels grateful for more experienced women lawyers who mentored her and helped pave the way.
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