Barrister Newsletter

The official publication of the Ramsey County Bar Association

Shopping Suits: The Mall of America turns 30

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Marshall H. Tanick

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Aug 16, 2022

As the Mall of America (MOA) in Bloomington celebrates its 30th anniversary this month, the iconic Minnesota site for shopping and other activities and pursuits looks back on a legacy of three decades of litigation.

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Lawsuits

Death Support: How Volunteering as a Death Doula Made Me a Better Lawyer

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Aug 04, 2022

My father’s death was a pivotal moment for me as I not only said goodbye to my dad, but I also learned intimately about the experience of death and, frankly, how unprepared I was for it. I wanted to be able to talk and think about death in a productive way while also holding space for my friends, family, and clients in a more effective way.

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Well-Being

Getting to Know Kenya Bodden, 2022-2023 RCBA President

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Jul 27, 2022

RCBA President Kenya Bodden (Thompson Coe, LLP) spoke with us about the community impact of the RCBA, trial law as a form of teaching, and shares great advice that’s stuck with him through his career.

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RCBA Leadership

Getting to Know Victoria Elsmore, 2022-2023 RCBA President-Elect

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Jul 20, 2022

As part of our "Getting to Know 2022-2023 RCBA Leadership" series, President-Elect Victoria Elsmore of the Ramsey County Court discusses the origins of her legal career and her dream career: croissant taste-testing.

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RCBA Leadership

Getting to Know Andrew Rorvig, 2022-2023 RCBA Vice President

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Jul 13, 2022

As part of our "Getting to Know 2022-23 RCBA Leadership" series, Vice President Andrew Rorvig shared with us a professional milestone he'll never forget and the lessons to be learned from coaching youth sports.

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RCBA Leadership

The Solo Side: Learning to Say No as a Solo

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Cresston Gackle

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Jul 12, 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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Solo Practice

Getting to Know Racey Rodne, 2022-23 Treasurer & Secretary of the RCBA

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Jul 06, 2022

RCBA secretary and treasurer Racey Rodne shares a valuable book recommendation and recounts a great piece of advice he was given.

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RCBA Leadership

President's Page: Connecting Through This Year's Bar Accomplishments

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Mónica Dooner Lindgren

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Jun 22, 2022

In her final President's Page column, Mónica Dooner Lindgren reflects on the achievements of the Ramsey County Bar Association. By focusing on the RCBA mission statement "working to improve the quality and accessibility to justice" Dooner Lindgren and the RCBA have been able to accomplish so much in the 2021-22 bar year.

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President's Page

New to the Bench: Hon. Jacob Kraus

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Hon. Jacob Kraus

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Jun 07, 2022

Judge Jacob Kraus discusses his path to taking the bench, accessibility in the courtroom, and the tragic condition of being a Minnesota sports fan.

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Judge Bio

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 Hoehle v. Likins, which protected welfare aid allocated to families.

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Trailblazers

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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Well-Being

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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Meet a Member

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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Meet a Member

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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Trailblazers

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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President's Page

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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Trailblazers

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 a Member

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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Meet a Member

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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Trailblazers

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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Meet a Member

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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Pro Bono
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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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Trailblazers

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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Meet a Member

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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RCBF

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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Trailblazers

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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Meet a Member

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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Barrister Articles
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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Barrister Articles

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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Barrister Articles
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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Professional Development

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Aug 04, 2022

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Ramsey County Bar Association Honors Two with 2022 Awards

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Ramsey County Bar Foundation awards 2021-2022 grants

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Barrister Newsletter

The official publication of the Ramsey County Bar Association

Shopping Suits: The Mall of America turns 30 (?)

Marshall H. Tanick (?)

Aug 16, 2022

Death Support: How Volunteering as a Death Doula Made Me a Better Lawyer (?)

Aug 04, 2022

Getting to Know Kenya Bodden, 2022-2023 RCBA President (?)

Jul 27, 2022

Getting to Know Victoria Elsmore, 2022-2023 RCBA President-Elect (?)

Jul 20, 2022

Getting to Know Andrew Rorvig, 2022-2023 RCBA Vice President (?)

Jul 13, 2022

The Solo Side: Learning to Say No as a Solo (?)

Cresston Gackle (?)

Jul 12, 2022

Getting to Know Racey Rodne, 2022-23 Treasurer & Secretary of the RCBA (?)

Jul 06, 2022

President's Page: Connecting Through This Year's Bar Accomplishments (?)

Mónica Dooner Lindgren (?)

Jun 22, 2022

New to the Bench: Hon. Jacob Kraus (?)

Hon. Jacob Kraus (?)

Jun 07, 2022

Trailblazers: Legal Aid Society (?)

Racey Rodne (?)

May 18, 2022

Five Questions with Dean Anthony Niedwiecki (?)

Dean Anthony Niedwiecki (?)

May 18, 2022

Five Questions with Dean Robert K. Vischer (?)

Dean Robert K. Vischer (?)

May 10, 2022

Five Questions with Dean Garry Jenkins (?)

Dean Garry Jenkins (?)

May 05, 2022

Why I Use a Therapy Dog in My Practice (?)

Rachel T. Schromen (?)

May 05, 2022

Meet RCBA Member Allyson Kerr (?)

Apr 28, 2022

Five Things You Might Not Know About the Minnesota State Law Library (?)

Sarah Larsen (?)

Apr 19, 2022

Ethics: How to Draft a Withdrawal Letter (?)

Eric T. Cooperstein (?)

Mar 25, 2022

Meet RCBA Member Charlie Shafer (?)

Mar 25, 2022

Trailblazers: Lena Smith (?)

Racey Rodne (?)

Mar 22, 2022

Ethics: Someone, Please, Get Me Out of Here! (?)

Eric T. Cooperstein (?)

Mar 18, 2022

President's Page: Alternative Dispute Resolution as a Path to Culturally Specific Agreements (?)

Mónica Dooner Lindgren (?)

Mar 01, 2022

The Solo Side: Going Solo Doesn’t Mean Going it Alone (?)

Cresston Gackle (?)

Feb 28, 2022

Trailblazers: Tina Burnside (?)

Racey Rodne (?)

Feb 23, 2022

Meet RCBA Member Royee Vlodaver (?)

Feb 15, 2022

Meet RCBA Member Jacob Glass (?)

Jan 20, 2022

Trailblazers: Judge Diane E. Murphy (?)

Racey Rodne (?)

Jan 18, 2022

7 Habits of Highly Effective People (?)

Lisa Buck (?)

Jan 14, 2022

Meet RCBA Member Abdifatah Mohamed (?)

Jan 03, 2022

The Solo Side: Laying the Foundation for a Solo Firm on Pro Bono and Low Bono Practice (?)

Cresston Gackle (?)

Jan 03, 2022

Pursuing our Mission through the Storm (?)

Shopping Suits: The Mall of America turns 30

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Marshall H. Tanick

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Death Support: How Volunteering as a Death Doula Made Me a Better Lawyer

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Getting to Know Kenya Bodden, 2022-2023 RCBA President

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Getting to Know Victoria Elsmore, 2022-2023 RCBA President-Elect

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Getting to Know Andrew Rorvig, 2022-2023 RCBA Vice President

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The Solo Side: Learning to Say No as a Solo

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Cresston Gackle

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Getting to Know Racey Rodne, 2022-23 Treasurer & Secretary of the RCBA

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President's Page: Connecting Through This Year's Bar Accomplishments

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Mónica Dooner Lindgren

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New to the Bench: Hon. Jacob Kraus

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Hon. Jacob Kraus

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Trailblazers: Legal Aid Society

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Racey Rodne

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Five Questions with Dean Anthony Niedwiecki

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Dean Anthony Niedwiecki

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Five Questions with Dean Robert K. Vischer

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Dean Robert K. Vischer

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Five Questions with Dean Garry Jenkins

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Dean Garry Jenkins

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Why I Use a Therapy Dog in My Practice

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Rachel T. Schromen

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Meet RCBA Member Allyson Kerr

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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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Ethics: How to Draft a Withdrawal Letter

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Eric T. Cooperstein

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Meet RCBA Member Charlie Shafer

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Trailblazers: Lena Smith

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Racey Rodne

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Ethics: Someone, Please, Get Me Out of Here!

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Eric T. Cooperstein

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President's Page: Alternative Dispute Resolution as a Path to Culturally Specific Agreements

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Mónica Dooner Lindgren

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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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Trailblazers: Tina Burnside

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Racey Rodne

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Meet RCBA Member Royee Vlodaver

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Meet RCBA Member Jacob Glass

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Trailblazers: Judge Diane E. Murphy

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Racey Rodne

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7 Habits of Highly Effective People

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Lisa Buck

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Meet RCBA Member Abdifatah Mohamed

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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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Pursuing our Mission through the Storm

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Mónica Dooner Lindgren

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Trailblazers: Fredrick Lamar McGhee

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Meet RCBA Member Andrew Rorvig

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Ramsey County Bar Foundation Raises more than $40,000 at Annual Bench & Bar Benefit

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Trailblazers: Margaret Seelye Treuer

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Racey Rodne

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Meet RCBA Member Samantha Ivey

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Meet RCBA Member Racey Rodne

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Judicial Stress and Resiliency: Research and Recommendations

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Joan Bibelhausen

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RCBA Honors William Kronschnabel with Annual Pro Bono Award

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Community Engagement Helps Us Be Champions for Our Legal Community

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Monica Dooner Lindgren

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Introducing RCBA Vice President: Victoria Elsmore

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Nick Hansen

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Ramsey County's ICWA Calendar

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Amy Schroeder Ireland

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Ramsey County Courthouse Remodels and Repurposes Mothers Room

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Racey Rodne

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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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Meet 2021-22 RCBA President Monica Dooner Lindgren

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RCBA

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Professional Development: Originals

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Lisa Buck

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Professional Development: Building a StoryBrand

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Lisa Buck

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Foundation Focus: Loan Repayment Assistance Program of Minnesota

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Amanda Idinge

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Looking Back ...

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Susan Buckley

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