This month we congratulate the winners of several annual MSBA awards, recognized at the recent MSBA Virtual Convention.
- 2020 MSBA Lifetime Achievement Award (given to an experienced member of the state bar who has continually displayed commitment and contributions to the bar, the legal profession, and/or the public throughout their career): William (Bill) Pentelovitch, Maslon LLP
- 2020 MSBA Professional Excellence Award (given to one or more attorneys who are actively involved in the legal profession and who combine excellence in professional service with outstanding service to and on behalf of the Minnesota State Bar, the legal profession, or the public): Jack Rice, Rice Law Office, P.A.
- 2020 Presidents Award (given to recognize a member’s outstanding support and assistance to the Association and its mission): The Honorable Walter Mondale [Read 2019-2020 MSBA President Tom Nelson's remarks on presentation of the award.]
- 2020 Elmer H. Wiblishauser Award (given to the author of the best article to appear in Bench & Bar during the prior bar year, as chosen by members of the MSBA Publications Committee): Michael Boulette & Jennifer Colich, “The Myth of the Invincible Prenup” (September 2018)