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Trailblazers: Legal Aid Society
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Racey Rodne
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May 18, 2022
This month's Trailblazers article features the Minnesota Legal Aid Society, an organization that provides legal aid to people in need. Learn more about the role of the Legal Aid Society in the 1975 landmark decision of Hiehle v. Linkins, which protected welfare aid allocated to families.
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Five Questions with Dean Anthony Niedwiecki
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Dean Anthony Niedwiecki
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May 18, 2022
As part of our "Five Questions with the Dean" series, Mitchell Hamline Law School Dean Anthony Niedwiecki answers five questions about the bar exam, student activism, wellbeing, and other pertinent issues.
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Law School
Five Questions with Dean Robert K. Vischer
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Dean Robert K. Vischer
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May 10, 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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Law School
Five Questions with Dean Garry Jenkins
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Dean Garry Jenkins
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May 05, 2022
University of Minnesota Law School Dean Garry W. 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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Law School
Why I Use a Therapy Dog in My Practice
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Rachel T. Schromen
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May 05, 2022
One of Rachel Schromen’s most valuable assistants in her law practice is a furry, black and white Cavatzu named Mabel. She shares how having a certified therapy dog has helped in her practice.
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Meet RCBA Member Allyson Kerr
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Apr 28, 2022
Meet RCBA member Allyson Kerr. She is the co-chair of the RCBA Family Law Section and is an associate attorney at Tuft, Lach, Jerabek & O’Connell, where she practices in the area of family law.
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Five Things You Might Not Know About the Minnesota State Law Library
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Sarah Larsen
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Apr 19, 2022
The Minnesota State Law Library’s mission is to promote access to justice by providing useful, timely, and responsive library services and legal information to the judiciary, legal community, and the public.
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Publications
Ethics: How to Draft a Withdrawal Letter
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Eric T. Cooperstein
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Mar 25, 2022
In part two of this month’s Ethics Column, Eric Cooperstein shows how to draft a withdrawal letter from a client.
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Ethics
Meet RCBA Member Charlie Shafer
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Mar 25, 2022
Meet Charlie Shafer, the Social Chair of the RCBA New Lawyers Section. Learn more about what inspired him to become an attorney, how he got his start, and lessons he’s learned along the way.
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Trailblazers: Lena Smith
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Racey Rodne
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Mar 22, 2022
This month’s Trailblazers article features Lena Smith, the first African American woman attorney in Minnesota. Learn more about Smith’s career as an attorney and the many ways she fought against social barriers and racial covenants.
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Ethics: Someone, Please, Get Me Out of Here!
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Eric T. Cooperstein
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Mar 18, 2022
In the first of a two-part series, Eric Cooperstein walks attorneys through the process of when and how to withdraw representing a client—and how to do it ethically.
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Ethics
President's Page: Alternative Dispute Resolution as a Path to Culturally Specific Agreements
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Mónica Dooner Lindgren
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Mar 01, 2022
In her March President’s Column, RCBA President Mónica Dooner Lindgren discusses the importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution and the many ways it can benefit clients and increase access to justice.
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The Solo Side: Going Solo Doesn’t Mean Going it Alone
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Cresston Gackle
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Feb 28, 2022
In this month’s Solo Side column, Cresston Gackle discusses why it’s important to create connections as a solo practitioner and how having a mentor can help you feel like you’re not alone in your practice.
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Solo Practice
Trailblazers: Tina Burnside
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Racey Rodne
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Feb 23, 2022
Tina Burnside is a local historian, museum founder, art curator, journalist, author, playwright, and civil rights attorney. Learn more about her journey to becoming an attorney and her passion for celebrating African American history in the latest article of our Trailblazers series.
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Meet RCBA Member Royee Vlodaver
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Feb 15, 2022
Meet RCBA member Royee Vlodaver, longstanding co-chair of the RCBA Real Estate Section. In this Q&A session, Vlodaver discusses how he came to choose his practice area, some of the lessons he’s learned and advice he’s received throughout his career, and more.
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Meet RCBA Member Jacob Glass
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Jan 20, 2022
Meet RCBA member Jacob Glass, in-house counsel for Enbridge Energy and a member of the Minnesota American Indian Bar Association and the RCBA Board of Directors. Learn more about how he chose to focus on Indian and energy law, how clerkships helped him in his career, and lessons he’s learned from mentors.
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Trailblazers: Judge Diane E. Murphy
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Racey Rodne
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Jan 18, 2022
The third installment of the RCBA Diversity Committee’s Trailblazers Series highlights Judge Diane E. Murphy, the first woman to serve on the Federal District Court of Minnesota and the U.S. Court of Appeals Eighth Circuit.
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7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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Lisa Buck
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Jan 14, 2022
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has been a bestseller for over 30 years. In this month’s Professional Development column, Lisa Buck summarizes the 7 Habits and how they can be put into practice.
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Professional Development
Meet RCBA Member Abdifatah Mohamed
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Jan 03, 2022
Meet Abdifatah Mohamed, a civil rights attorney with Mohamed Zain, LLP and a member of the RCBA Board of Directors. In this Q&A he reflects on his involvement with the RCBA and his journey to a career in law.
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The Solo Side: Laying the Foundation for a Solo Firm on Pro Bono and Low Bono Practice
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Cresston Gackle
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Jan 03, 2022
In our new column, The Solo Side, attorney Cresston Gackle will share practice tips and advice from his view a solo practitioner. In the inaugural column, Gackle writes about how he found opportunities to grow his business in an overlooked place: low bono and pro bono legal work.
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Pursuing our Mission through the Storm
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Mónica Dooner Lindgren
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Dec 20, 2021
In her January column, RCBA President Monica Dooner Lindgren reflects on how the Association has continued to promote its mission in spite of the struggles of the pandemic. Read more about RCBA programming throughout 2021, its efforts to support the local legal community, and how our members have supported each other and continued to make a difference in the communities they serve.
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President's Page
Trailblazers: Fredrick Lamar McGhee
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Dec 14, 2021
This article is part of a monthly series highlighting local DEI trailblazers, written by RCBA Diversity Committee Members.
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Meet RCBA Member Andrew Rorvig
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Dec 06, 2021
Meet Andrew Rorvig, a trial attorney with McEllistrem Fargione Rorvig & Moe P.A. and current RCBA treasurer.
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Ramsey County Bar Foundation Raises more than $40,000 at Annual Bench & Bar Benefit
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Nov 30, 2021
On Thursday, November 18, the Ramsey County Bar Foundation (RCBF) held its annual Bench and Bar Benefit virtually. This annual program is a fundraiser for the RCBF to honor Pro Bono service and support the legal services community.
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Trailblazers: Margaret Seelye Treuer
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Racey Rodne
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Nov 24, 2021
This is the first in a monthly series of short articles highlighting local DEI trailblazers written by RCBA Diversity Committee Members. This article highlights Margaret Seelye Treuer, the first female American Indian attorney in Minnesota and the first female American Indian judge in America.
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Meet RCBA Member Samantha Ivey
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Nov 23, 2021
Samantha Ivey practices family law at Atticus Family Law, S.C. She is co-chair of the New Lawyers Section, the New Lawyers Section Representative, and an RCBA Board Member.
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Meet a Member
Meet RCBA Member Racey Rodne
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Nov 09, 2021
Meet RCBA member Racey Rodne, co-chair of the New Lawyers Section and a member of the Diversity Committee. In this Q&A session, Rodne shares how he became involved with the RCBA, what led him to a career in personal injury law, and can even recommend the best place in town for a great burger.
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Judicial Stress and Resiliency: Research and Recommendations
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Joan Bibelhausen
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Nov 05, 2021
The judicial survey was conducted pre-Covid, but as was noted in the article, between the survey and publication, judges and the judicial system faced unprecedented stress and tests of their resilience.
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Well-Being
Judge
RCBA Honors William Kronschnabel with Annual Pro Bono Award
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Nov 01, 2021
The Ramsey County Bar Association is honoring William (Bill) Kronschnabel with its 2021 Pro Bono Award.
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Pro Bono Award
Community Engagement Helps Us Be Champions for Our Legal Community
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Monica Dooner Lindgren
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Sep 01, 2021
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President's Page
Introducing RCBA Vice President: Victoria Elsmore
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Nick Hansen
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Sep 01, 2021
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Profiles
RCBA Leadership
Ramsey County's ICWA Calendar
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Amy Schroeder Ireland
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Sep 01, 2021
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Barrister Articles
Ramsey County Courthouse Remodels and Repurposes Mothers Room
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Racey Rodne
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Jul 06, 2021
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Barrister Articles
Ramsey County Attorney's Office Creates Sentencing Review Unit: Q&A with Michelle Monteiro, Assistant Ramsey County Attorney
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Michelle Monteiro
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Jul 06, 2021
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Barrister Articles
Meet 2021-22 RCBA President Monica Dooner Lindgren
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RCBA
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Jul 06, 2021
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President's Page
10 Questions
Professional Development: Originals
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Lisa Buck
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Jun 25, 2021
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Professional Development
Professional Development: Building a StoryBrand
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Lisa Buck
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Apr 30, 2021
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Professional Development
Foundation Focus: Loan Repayment Assistance Program of Minnesota
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Amanda Idinge
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Apr 30, 2021
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Foundation Focus
Looking Back ...
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Susan Buckley
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Apr 30, 2021
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Barrister Articles
President's Page
The Future of the Bar Exam: Q&A with Associate Professor Leanne Fuith
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RCBA
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Apr 01, 2021
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Leading the Way, Leaving a Legacy
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Susan Buckley
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Mar 31, 2021
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President's Page
Barrister Articles
The RCBA Placement Service: Q&A with Placement Director Sabina Zeenat
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RCBA
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Mar 31, 2021
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Placement Service
The International Barristers' Cup
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Susan Buckley
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Mar 03, 2021
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Barrister Articles
Lessons from Legal Clinics: Volunteering Builds Skills and Serves the Community
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Ryan Peterson
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Mar 03, 2021
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Barrister Articles
Pro Bono
Professional Development: Atomic Habits
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Lisa Buck
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Dec 30, 2020
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Professional Development
Talk Like TED
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Lisa Buck
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Oct 29, 2020
Lisa Buck summarizes Carmine Gallo's Talk Like TED: The 9 Public Speaking Secrets of the World’s Top Minds, which breaks down the most popular TED presentations to identify what made them so effective and how you can learn from them to become a more engaging speaker.
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