legal profession

Jul 6, 2026

Hennepin County Bar Association announces 2026-2027 board leadership

The Hennepin County Bar Association named Norman Pentelovitch its 2026-27 president, leading the HCBA board and executive committee.

May 21, 2026

Why Minnesota Lawyer is proud to endorse Best Places to Work in Law Firms

Minnesota Lawyer endorses the Best Places to Work in Law Firms program to help firms improve culture, attract talent, and build lasting success.

Dec 16, 2025

Minnesota Lawyer announces 2025 Attorneys of the Year

Minnesota Lawyer announces its 2025 Attorneys of the Year, honoring outstanding Minnesota lawyers, firms and legal teams across diverse practice areas.

May 12, 2025

Long undocumented immigrant becomes attorney

Juventino Meza, long undocumented and facing barriers, is now a sworn-in attorney in Minnesota after years of persistence and support from his community.

Apr 30, 2025

Attorneys, public invited to Law Day event May 1

Lawyers will reaffirm commitment to the rule of law and judicial independence at Law Day event held May 1 at Hennepin County Government Center.

Aug 7, 2013

Lawyers’ Perception in the U.S.

Stereotypically, the public seems to highly dislike lawyers. Encouragingly, however, the public’s perception of the lawyers they have worked with show a different result.

Jun 14, 2012

The NBA Playoffs, the Bar Exam, and You

The bar exam and the playoffs have a few common keys to success.

Apr 25, 2012

Rhyme and Reason

Advice to a young lawyer in verse

Dec 13, 2011

The RAP Genre

One of the joys of having a legal education is the ability to nitpick movies with law-related themes. A look at the Rule Against Perpetuities in The Descendants.

Nov 18, 2008

Survey says: Male equity partners earn over $87,000 a year more than female equity partners

The Hennepin County Bar Association (HCBA) has announced its board. At the helm is Norman Pentelovitch, the association’s 108th president. “I am honored to lead the HCBA at a moment ...