Bernard P. Becker was a champion of the rights of the disadvantaged. During his legal career, he worked with the Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis and served as a U.S. Magistrate and a professor at William Mitchell College of Law, where he inspired students with a passion for justice.
The Becker Legal Services Staff award is presented annually to attorneys, paralegals, administrators, or other staff employed by a private, nonprofit agency that provides legal services to low-income eligible clients. The Becker Student Volunteer Award is presented to a law student who has demonstrated a commitment to providing legal services to low-income persons.
The deadline for nominations is February 24, 2020. Visit www.mnbar.org/becker-awards for more details.