Minnesota Lawyer

Each year Minnesota Lawyer recognizes a group of new attorneys off to a fast start in their legal careers and legal professionals making impacts within the companies and communities they serve.

The following collection of profiles highlights those whose work and passion should finally get their due, along with those whose talent shines bright, even at the beginning of their careers. Their work is inspirational.

A law office is only as good as its personnel, and most offices would be lost without competent professionals in the human resources department.

The stereotype of a librarian’s day is studious, bookish and perhaps even reclusive.

In her 33 years working as a legal administrative assistant at two different Twin Cities law firms, Dawn Van Alstine said she has felt like a hero at times, but never an unsung one.

Susan Trombley, a self-described third-generation civil servant, says helping people is her core guiding principle.

Whether it’s technology or litigation support, Jennifer Stegora is leading the way.

The SPCAO Victim Witness Team, though a relatively new unit, is already making an impact.

Helping to start a law firm isn’t easy even when there isn’t a pandemic.

Ann Potter didn’t expect to be a database whiz.