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.
The Solo Side: Learning to Say No as a Solo
Jun 29, 2022
In his latest Solo Side column, Cresston shares why it's important to set boundaries and limits as a solo.
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What Do You Do When You're Not Practicing Law?: Writing and Music
Jun 29, 2022
Rachel Zaiger writes about how writing poetry and playing the piano helps clear her mind when she's stuck on a problem at work.
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10 Questions: Kenneth Udoibok
Jun 21, 2022
Kenneth Ubong Udoibok, a solo practitioner, shares what brought him to the U.S., the challenges of being a solo practitioner, and what else he is passionate about.
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What Do You Do When You're Not Practicing Law?: Hot Yoga & Coffee
Jun 21, 2022
Inti Martínez-Alemán shares two things that have helped him mentally and physically outside of his law practice: hot yoga and coffee.
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What Do You Do When You're Not Lawyering?: Elevate
Jun 15, 2022
Attorney Chris Pham shares why he started "Elevate Our Network" a weekly networking event geared towards diverse professionals in the Twin Cities.
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CLE Recap: Commemorating George Floyd's Murder with Action
Jun 13, 2022
On May 27, local legal leaders gathered to discuss progress, problems, and possibilities with the justice system two years after George Floyd's death as part of the May 2022 CLE Series on Racial Equity and Justice.
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2022 1L Diversity Clerkship
Jun 03, 2022
Welcome to our 2022 1L Diversity Clerkship participants and employers.
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What Do You Do When You're Not Practicing Law?: Learn a New Song on the Piano
Jun 01, 2022
Alice Sherren's dream is to play the song Rhapsody in Blue on a grand piano. Read how she's tackling that, and how this endeavor is helping her become a better lawyer.
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What Do You Do When You're Not Practicing Law?: Ride Horses
May 31, 2022
Attorney Larina Alton shares her story of how horseback riding helps her recharge after a long day at work.
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Meet HCBF President Matt Ralph
May 18, 2022
HCBF President Matt Ralph talks about leading the Foundation in 2021-22 and how members can support the HCBF.
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What Do You Do When You're Not Practicing Law?
May 17, 2022
Aaron Frederickson introduces the upcoming series, "What Do You Do When You're Not Practicing Law?" and how learning how to SCUBA helped him gain a better appreciation for life.
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Congress Passes Law Invalidating Forced Arbitration Agreements for Sexual Assault/Harassment Claims
May 11, 2022
Attorney Janell Stanton examines the impact of the recently passed law ending forced arbitration of sexual assault, and what employers should be aware of.
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Imposter Syndrome: Embrace it
May 10, 2022
Many attorneys know the feeling of "Imposter Syndrome." Attorney and mindfulness advocate Mike Millios shares how he's faced Imposter Syndrome in his professional life and how he's learned to conquer it.
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Three Tips for Successful Partnering with Inside Counsel on Appeals
May 03, 2022
Attorney Kyle R. Kroll provides three tips on how to partner with in-house counsel on appeals based on wisdom he learned from his mentor, Tom Boyd.
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Five Questions with Dean Anthony Niedwiecki
May 03, 2022
Mitchell Hamline School of Law Dean Anthony Niedwiecki answers five questions about leading Mitchell Hamline and other issues facing the legal community.
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Five Questions with Dean Robert K. Vischer
Apr 22, 2022
University of St. Thomas School of Law Dean Robert K. Vischer answers five questions about leading UST law and other issues facing the legal community today.
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The DEI Discussion: Law Schools
Apr 15, 2022
In her second column, Ayah Helmy looks at some of the challenges that BIPOC law students face throughout their time in school and then entering the professional world, and why experienced lawyers should care about these issues.
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Five Questions with Dean Garry Jenkins
Apr 15, 2022
University of Minnesota Law School Dean Garry Jenkins answers five questions about the future of the bar exam, wellbeing, changes over the last two years, student activism in response to world events, and how the bar association can help law students.
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Retirement: How to Handle It
Apr 11, 2022
Retirement can be a hard concept for many lawyers to grab. The HCBA Senior Lawyer and Judges section recently held a few CLEs to help prepare lawyers for that step.
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10 Questions with Katheryn Gettman
Apr 08, 2022
Cozen O’Connor attorney Katie Gettman answers 10 Questions about her practice and her life outside of the law.
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