Chief U.S. District Court Judge John Tunheim recalls spending a year putting together a scrapbook on Minnesota’s past for an elementary school history class.
Read More »2020 Diversity & Inclusion: Office of the Minnesota Attorney General
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office presented a daylong continuing legal education program on bias and hate crimes for a simple reason: They’re still a problem.
Read More »2020 Diversity & Inclusion: Uzodima Franklin Aba-Onu
Uzodima Franklin Aba-Onu had a busy summer. He helped organize a silent protest held in June by the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers (MABL) to protest the death of George Floyd during a police arrest.
Read More »2020 Diversity & Inclusion: Catherine Ahlin-Halverson
As public interest counsel at Maslon LLP, Catherine Ahlin-Halverson leads the Minneapolis firm’s community and pro bono initiatives.
Read More »2020 Diversity & Inclusion: Holly Dolejsi
For Robins Kaplan partner Holly Dolejsi, having George Floyd killed in her neighborhood, and staying during the increasingly violent protests, gave her a new perspective on diversity and inclusion she didn’t expect.
Read More »2020 Diversity & Inclusion: Keith Ellison
Generosity and inclusion are the guiding values of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, according to his official online biography.
Read More »2020 Diversity & Inclusion: Athena Hollins
In past years, Athena Hollins has met considerable resistance when trying to inform those in the legal community about systemic racism and its implications. But not this year.
Read More »2020 Diversity & Inclusion: Tisidra Jones
Addressing diversity, equity and inclusion within the legal profession is laudable, but there also needs to be work done at a legislative policy level. That’s where Tisidra Jones is making an incredible impact.
Read More »2020 Diversity & Inclusion: Alexander Kim
Diversity and inclusion require people who can advocate for their own group, and people who can be an ally to others. Alexander Kim does both.
Read More »2020 Diversity & Inclusion: Adine Momoh
As the daughter of West African immigrants, St. Paul native Adine Momoh has “lived and breathed” diversity and inclusion her entire life.
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