legal careers

Jun 11, 2026

Breaking the Ice: Pursuit of fairness fueled nontraditional path

Rochester family law attorney Lilie McRoberts discusses her path to law, mediation practice and making divorce more accessible.

Apr 30, 2026

Breaking the Ice: Asian Pacific Bar president takes long-term view

Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar President Valerie Narcy is growing scholarships, mentorship, and career programs.

Jan 22, 2026

Breaking the Ice: Pro bono work ‘really builds fellowship’

Scott Cloutier, senior corporate counsel at U.S. Bancorp, discusses pro bono work, LegalCORPS volunteering, and career lessons.

Jan 5, 2026

Coalition marks 20 years advancing diversity in law

Twin Cities Diversity in Practice marks 20 years of recruiting, retaining, and advancing attorneys of color in Minnesota’s legal community.

Nov 6, 2025

Breaking the Ice: Competitive drive fuels ‘New Lawyer’ honoree

Hellmuth & Johnson litigator Jack Edell applies the competitive mindset he honed in sports to courtroom success, earning the HCBA Outstanding New Lawyer Award.

Jul 21, 2025

Itch for a niche: Some lawyers thrive in specialized practices

From equine law to hockey teams and surrogacy, Minnesota attorneys are carving out unique legal niches rooted in passion, chance, and specialized demand.

Jun 2, 2025

Applications invited for 10th District bench

Two 10th District judge seats open in Kanabec and Isanti counties. Applications due June 20; commission seeks candidates reflecting state's diversity.

Apr 21, 2025

Applications sought for 7th District judgeship

 This seat will be chambered in Little Falls in Morrison County.

Mar 5, 2025

Breaking the Ice: Attorneys team again to lead tax practice

Rafi W. Mottahedeh and Joel Peters-Fransen, former Big Law tax lawyers, in-house counsel and colleagues, are working together again as shareholders and co-chairs of Winthrop & Weinstine’s national tax practice.