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Minnesota lawyers tell U.N. of ICE enforcement impacts
Minnesota attorneys told the U.N. Human Rights Council that intensified ICE immigration enforcement is harming immigrant communities, courts, and civil liberties.
Ex-U.S. prosecutors Thompson, Jacobs launch firm
Former Minnesota federal prosecutors Joseph Thompson and Harry Jacobs launch Thompson Jacobs PLLC, focusing on white collar defense and complex litigation.
2025 Attorneys of the Year
This award shines a light on attorneys who have made an impact on the Minnesota legal community over the last year.
Breaking the Ice: Pro bono tax prep ‘fun’ for Ballard Spahr partner
Ballard Spahr partner Katie LaGrange blends commercial finance work with pro bono tax service, volunteering hundreds of hours with Prepare + Prosper.
Breaking the Ice: New Robins Kaplan partner ‘felt called’
Former Hennepin County prosecutor Raoul Shah has been promoted to partner at Robins Kaplan, focusing on personal injury, medical malpractice and civil rights.
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.
Breaking the Ice: Volunteer bridges business law access gap
Madigan, Dahl & Harlan associate Sequoia Rutan supports entrepreneurs through LegalCORPS, expanding access to business law services in Minnesota.
Breaking the Ice: State CLE board chair lauds in-person education
Taft’s Minneapolis partner-in-charge, Justin Weinberg, is working to ensure that lawyers have access to continuing legal education that will help them keep pace with changes in the law, technology and client needs as chair of the Minnesota CLE Board of Directors.
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.
Breaking the Ice: Seeking ‘high impact’ on religious liberties
After 24 years at General Mills, attorney Brent Robbins is championing religious liberty in Minnesota and nationwide with the Upper Midwest Law Center.
Breaking the Ice: Attorney prioritizes ‘peace’ in defining success
Associate attorney Sheena Denny of Aafedt Forde shares her path through law school, collegial workers’ compensation practice, and leadership roles.
Breaking the Ice: Award ‘greatly meaningful’ to ethics expert Serdar
Messerli Kramer attorney George Serdar wins MSBA Professional Excellence Award for legal skill, ethics, mentorship, and leadership in Minnesota law.
Legal Tech
- New dedicated coverage of tech challenges facing law firms and legal departments
- Gemini Legal launches DraftEngine for civil litigation forms
- Lawyers continue to grapple with AI ethical issues
Top News
- Applications sought for 5th District judgeships
- Federal judge denies online casino’s arbitration bid
- Legal group warns abortion opponents to stop ‘twisting’ mom’s story
- Ramsey County sues DHS over Thao investigation records
- Breaking the Ice: Immigration roundtables offer connection, strategy
Expert Testimony
- Perspectives: It’s not ‘football’ here, but soccer cases abound
- AI prompts used by experts may be discoverable
- Perspectives: 250th anniversary recalls Declaration decisions
- Perspectives: ‘Pentagon Papers’ case at 55 not far from Near
