FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:October 7, 2024Contact: Ellie Andersonellie.anderson@state.mn.us 612-594-1721Governor Walz Appoints Jessica Fralich to Fill Sixth Judicial District Vacancy[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment of Jessica Fralich as District Court
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By Bridget Gernander
Effective July 1, 2025, the State Board of Civil Legal Aid will become a stand-alone agency in the Judicial Branch, joining the State Board of Public Defense as another important access-to-justice institution for Minnesotans unable to afford…
Pro bono work is part of our duty
By Samuel EdmundsAs I reflect on my journey in the legal profession, one chapter stands out as particularly formative: my early years as a criminal prosecutor. During that time, one of the opportunities I had was to handle criminal expungement…
Lightning round: Ethics tips
BY SUSAN M. HUMISTON
Got a few minutes? Here are several legal ethics tips to improve your practice.
Want to avoid an ethics complaint? Communicate often and well with your client, even (especially) the bad news.
Even if there is…
Go a little slower. You’ll get more done.
Spread the word: Judicial elections matter
The results of the MSBA’s poll of our attorney members for the three contested statewide judicial races and several local district court races offer valuable insights into how our members view these crucial races: They overwhelmingly favor the incumbents in…
Greater Minnesota Legal Opportunity Map
Did you know there’s a Greater Minnesota Legal Opportunity Map?
It’s an interactive map that includes full-time and part-time attorney positions as well as other opportunities, such as judicial clerkships, firm buyouts, and mentoring relationships. You can even filter for…