About
The Bernard P. Becker Legal Services Staff award is presented annually to attorneys, paralegals, administrators or other staff employed by a private, nonprofit agency that provides legal services to low-income eligible clients. The Becker Student Volunteer Award is presented to a law student who has demonstrated a commitment to the provision of legal services to low-income persons.
Most Recent Awards
Legacy of Excellence
Laura Melnick, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
Gwen Updegraff, Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota
Emerging Leader
J. Singleton, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, Legal Services State Support
Advocate
Milca Dominguez de Corral, Legal Assistance of Dakota County
Law Student
Ashley Meeder, University of Minnesota Law School
Previous Recipients
Nominations
Nominations for the 2022 awards will be open: January 2022.