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. The Hennepin Lawyer magazine is published six times per year. A subscription to the publication is included with HCBA membership.
Making My Way in Minnesota A New Lawyer on the Move
Aug 24, 2020
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Taking the Leap into Solo Practice as a New Attorney
Aug 24, 2020
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Meet Nicole Kettwick: 2020-21 HCBA Secretary
Aug 24, 2020
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Meritocracy or Mirrotocracy? Reexamining Hiring Practices of New Lawyers
Jessica Timmington Lindstrom
Aug 24, 2020
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Minnesota’s 2020 Law Graduates Leaders in Resilience and Compassion
Aug 24, 2020
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New Lawyers Spotlight: Working From Home
Aug 24, 2020
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New Lawyers Leadership and Career Journeys: Reflections and Wisdom from Past Section Chairs
Aug 24, 2020
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New Lawyer…ing During COVID-19
Aug 24, 2020
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2020 HCBA Excellence Award Winners
Jun 29, 2020
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HCBF Grantee Spotlight: Children's Law Center of Minnesota
Jun 29, 2020
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10 Questions with Aalok Sharma
Jun 29, 2020
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Video Meetings: The Right Way
Jun 29, 2020
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Professional Development: Getting Gritty
Jun 29, 2020
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Reform It. Change It. Pass It On.
Jun 29, 2020
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Serving in Interesting Times
Jun 29, 2020
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An Interview with Chief Judge Toddrick S. Barnette
Jun 29, 2020
Judge Toddrick S. Barnette was elected chief judge of Hennepin County District Court in May. His term began on July 1, 2020. He is the first chief judge of color in Minnesota. Judge Barnette was appointed to the Hennepin County bench in 2006, and previously served as assistant chief judge.
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Epiphanies & Insights on ADR for New Lawyers
Jun 29, 2020
As a young attorney, I discovered very quickly that the scenarios I learned in law school didn’t generally relate to actual day-to-day practice. Since law school places only slight emphasis on alternate dispute resolution (ADR), I encourage law firms to provide more training and real-world experience in ADR. Additionally, I hope new lawyers can learn from my personal experience and gain new insight.
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Remote Hearing Technology
Jun 29, 2020
This article will focus on the importance of “the record,” practical tips for using remote hearing technology, and some larger concerns about security and the right to public access. I want to be very clear: I am not suggesting that remote hearing technology is appropriate for every judicial officer and every case type—particularly in criminal cases.
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Handling Cases with Self Represented Parties
Jun 29, 2020
Self-represented litigants, or pro se parties that represent themselves in court without full representation by counsel, are fairly common in various areas of law. An attorney needs to adjust her trial strategy and expectations in several ways when it comes to handling these cases.
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