Minnesota Lawyer

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.

The role of diversity and inclusion leaders at a law schools and firms has evolved and become more prominent over time.

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.

Five years ago, the city of Bloomington decided to start taking racial equity seriously.

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.

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.

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.

Often the most effective change comes from within, and at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, firm partner Erin Bryan is helping create that change.

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.

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.