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Sumbal Mahmud
Aug 14, 2025

Breaking the Ice: Mahmud honored for service to profession

Honored for 20+ years of service, Sumbal Mahmud wins the MSBA President’s Award for her impact on disability rights, DEI, and legal education.

Jul 9, 2025

Massachusetts frees defendants amid public defender crisis

Defendants are being released in Massachusetts as public defenders protest low pay. The Lavallee protocol forces courts to drop charges or release detainees.

Lenore Millibergity
May 29, 2025

Breaking the Ice: Immigrant advocate honored for legacy of service

Lenore Millibergity’s efforts to help immigrants who have suffered violence, often domestic violence, has been among her most rewarding work at the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.

Caryn Boisen
May 8, 2025

Breaking the Ice: Calling for pro bono work amid ‘justice crisis’

Larson King partner Caryn Boisen, recipient of this year’s Ramsey County Bar Association Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award, encourages other attorneys to provide pro bono legal services.

Kathleen O’Connor
Mar 26, 2025

Breaking the Ice: Saving clients’ housing motivates pro bono service

Longtime volunteer Kathleen O’Connor has helped more than 500 clients of Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services with housing, family and other matters.

Apr 17, 2008

Report from Washington, D.C.: MSBA lobbies for Legal Aid

Attorney Sumbal Mahmud, cited for her “unwavering presence” in service to the profession, has received the recipient of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s 2025 President’s Award. “When something matters — ...

Apr 8, 2008

Legal aid presents "Masters of the Courtroom"

Attorney Sumbal Mahmud, cited for her “unwavering presence” in service to the profession, has received the recipient of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s 2025 President’s Award. “When something matters — ...

Dec 21, 2007

'Tis the season

Attorney Sumbal Mahmud, cited for her “unwavering presence” in service to the profession, has received the recipient of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s 2025 President’s Award. “When something matters — ...

Dec 3, 2007

Running in a Winter Wonderland

Attorney Sumbal Mahmud, cited for her “unwavering presence” in service to the profession, has received the recipient of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s 2025 President’s Award. “When something matters — ...

Jul 8, 2007

NYC Legal Aid lawyer loses focus

Attorney Sumbal Mahmud, cited for her “unwavering presence” in service to the profession, has received the recipient of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s 2025 President’s Award. “When something matters — ...

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