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Since 1933, The Hennepin Lawyer has been a respected resource for articles about the legal profession and developments in the law—particularly as they relate to practice in Hennepin County, as well as providing news on the local legal community and bar association. HCBA members receive copies of the current digital edition via email. 
A Breeze Along the River
Ian Taylor, Jr.
Jun 25, 2021
Diamond was determined to speak to her brother, Prince, alone. He was guarded when their family asked why he decided to enroll in community college two years after dropping out of University and she wanted to learn more. An early morning walk was the only way they could talk without interruption. Prince agreed.
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Clinical Trial: An ALS Memoir of Science, Hope and Love
Robert K. Ranum
Jun 25, 2021
After I was diagnosed with ALS in 2016, I began writing a memoir to tell my story. I may be the luckiest ALS patient alive, if you can call someone lucky with a disease that generally causes death three to five years after diagnosis.
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Ethics: Antacid, Anyone?
Eric T. Cooperstein
Jun 25, 2021
In this month's Ethics column, Eric T. Cooperstein talks about the importance of trusting your "gut" when reviewing potential problem clients.
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HCBF Grantee Spotlight: Rainbow Health
Jun 25, 2021
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Professional Development: Originals
Lisa Buck
Jun 25, 2021
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A New Stage for CLE
Will Ashenmacher
Jun 25, 2021
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Inside View: Art is Blooming
Will Ashenmacher
Jun 25, 2021
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Counseling Creatives
Wynne Reece
Jun 25, 2021
Attorney Wynne Reece shares tips and advice for lawyers representing professional creatives.
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Being an Attorney and an Author: An Interview with John Medeiros
John Medeiros
Jun 25, 2021
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The Pro Bono Experience
Sunny Beddow, Sarah Dannecker
Apr 30, 2021
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10 Questions with Allison Cole
Apr 30, 2021
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President's Page: Promoting Access to Justice
Esteban A. Rivera
Apr 30, 2021
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Inside View: Our Role as Lawyers
Ayah Helmy
Apr 30, 2021
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Perspectives on 2020 From Hennepin County Chief Public Defender Kassius O. Benson
Kassius O. Benson
Apr 30, 2021
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Ethics: Hot Prospects
Eric T. Cooperstein
Apr 30, 2021
In this month's Ethics Column, Eric T. Cooperstein discusses ethical ways to connect with potential clients.
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Senior Lawyers and Judges Section Plans Launch
Barbara Jones
Apr 30, 2021
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Hennepin County Attorney’s Office: An Update from the Office
Apr 30, 2021
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Rethinking Pretrial Detention
Judge JaPaul J. Harris
Apr 30, 2021
This issue of the Hennepin Lawyer explores the law and community, and this article will focus on how the pretrial release decision directly affects the community.
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Professional Development: Building a StoryBrand
Lisa Buck
Apr 30, 2021
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The Prison-to-Law Pipeline Can Transform the Legal Discipline
Elizer Darris, Emily Hunt Turner, and John Goeppinger
Apr 30, 2021
The Prison-to-Law Pipeline (PLP) is a program that opens the door to ABA-approved paralegal degrees and ABA-accredited law degrees for currently incarcerated Minnesotans.
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Oct 24, 2023
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Hennepin County Bar Association Honors 10 with 2023 Excellence Awards
May 02, 2023
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Apply for HCBA Leadership Positions by 7/29/22
Jul 15, 2022
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