News Release Archive

Hennepin County
Bar Association

News Release Archive

2010 Releases Media Inquiries	06/17/2010: Eric Cooperstein Begins Leadership Track At The Hennepin County Bar Association Read the News Release 06/16/2010: Courtney Ward-Reichard Becomes 92nd President of the Hennepin County Bar Association Read the News Release 05/13/2010: Michael O. Freeman and Judith Bevis Langevin Recognized for Commitment to Diversity Read the News Release 05/13/2010: HCBA Honors Two with the 2010 Advancement of Justice Award Read the News Release 05/13/2010: HCBA Honors Two for Dedication to Professionalism Read the News Release 03/16/2010: Legal Community Remains Generous in Tough Economy at Annual Bar Benefit Read the News Release 03/12/2010: HCBA Recognizes Members for Pro Bono Service Read the News Release
2009 Releases Media Inquiries	09/11/2009: HCBA Hosts Annual Judges Social Read the News Release 06/15/2009: Chris Morris is 91st President of the Hennepin County Bar Association Read the News Release 06/15/2009: Thomas Jensen Joins Leadership Track at HCBA Read the News Release 05/26/2009: HCBA Recognizes Two for Dedication to Professionalism Read the News Release 05/26/2009: Fredrikson & Byron Recognized by HCBA for Commitment to Diversity Read the News Release 03/23/2009: Bar Benefit Raises Record Amount for Local Legal Charities Read the News Release
2008 Releases Media Inquiries	09/25/2008: Lawyers Rock Out for Justice Read the News Release 09/09/2008: Public Forums Prepare the Public for Judicial Elections Read the News Release 06/29/2008: Mary Vasaly Becomes 90th President of the HCBA Read the News Release 06/29/2008: HCBA Welcomes Two to Its Executive Committee Read the News Release 05/22/2008: HCBA Honors Two for Dedication to Professionalism Read the News Release 05/22/2008: Gray Plant Mooty Law Firm Recognized for Commitment to Diversity Read the News Release 05/22/2008: HCBA Honors Richard Nigon with the 2008 Advancement of Justice Award Read the News Release 03/31/2008: Bar Benefit Raises Record Amount for Local Legal Services Read the News Release 02/27/2008: 16 Area High Schools Meet the Legal Community at Legal Expo 2008 Read the News Release
2007 Releases Media Inquiries	10/19/2007: Bar Association Sponsors Leadership Training Focused on Non-Profit Service Organizations Read the News Release 06/19/2007: Hennepin and Ramsey County Bar Associations Take Steps to Improve Access to Legal Services Read the News Release 06/13/2007: Sonia Miller Van-Oort Becomes 89th President of the HCBA Read the News Release 06/13/2007: Courtney Ward-Reichard Steps Onto Five-Year Leadership Ladder in Bar Association Read the News Release 06/13/2007: Cyrenthia Jordan to Lead New Lawyers of the Hennepin County Bar Association Read the News Release 05/24/2007: HCBA Honors Two for Dedication to Professionalism Read the News Release 05/24/2007: HCBA Recognizes Contributions to Diversity in the Law Read the News Release 05/24/2007: HCBA Honors Helen Palmer with 2007 Advancement of Justice Award Read the News Release 05/17/2007: Thomas Heffelfinger to Address Bar Association Annual Meeting May 24 Read the News Release 03/27/2007: Bar Benefit Raises Over $100,000 for Legal Services Read the News Release 03/07/2007: Wish Upon a Prom Invites Public Participation Read the News Release 01/11/2007: HCBA Recognizes Members for Pro Bono Service Read the News Release
2006 Releases Media Inquiries	11/17/2006: Lawyer Referral Now Available Online 24/7 Read the News Release 10/10/2006: Innovative Training Programs Develops Community and Business Leaders Read the News Release 10/02/2006: Bar Associations Announce Results of Judicial Plebiscites Read the News Release 06/27/2006: Michael W. Unger is New President of the HCBA. Read the News Release 06/27/2006: Christopher Morris Begins Five-Year Ladder in Bar Association Leadership Read the News Release 06/27/2006: Elizabeth Larsen to Lead New Lawyers of the HCBA Read the News Release 05/25/2006: HCBA Honors Two for Dedication to Professionalism Read the News Release 05/25/2006: Law Firms Recognized for Commitment to Diversity Read the News Release 04/14/2006: HCBA Attorneys Offer Free Legal Advice at Minneapolis Urban League Read the News Release 03/13/2006: Over 800 Teens to Meet Legal Community at Legal Expo Read the News Release 03/09/2006: Bar Benefit Raises Over $100,000 for Legal Services Read the News Release
2005 Releases Media Inquiries	11/08/2005: HCBA Commits to Equipping Effective Leaders for Nonprofit Boards Read the News Release 06/28/2005: Hennepin County Bar Foundation Makes Record Grant Donations Read the News Release 06/22/2005: Marlene Garvis is New President of the HCBA Read the News Release 06/22/2005: Mary Vasaly Begins Five-Year Ladder in Bar Association Leadership Read the News Release 06/22/2005: Lori Semke to Lead New Lawyers of the HCBA Read the News Release 06/03/2005: National Figures Highlight Nonprofit Leadership Program Graduation Read the News Release 05/19/2005: HCBA Honors the International Leadership Institute with 2005 Advancement of Justice Award Read the News Release 05/19/2005: Bowman and Brooke LLP Recognized for Commitment to Diversity Read the News Release 05/19/2005: HCBA Honors Two for Dedication to Professionalism Read the News Release 04/25/2005: Attorneys Offer Advice about Advance Health Care Directives "Living Wills." Read the News Release 03/24/2005: Free "Living Will" Forms Available Online Read the News Release 03/22/2005: 25th Annual Bar Benefit Receives Record Contributions for Legal Services Read the News Release 03/18/2005: HCBA Recognizes Lawyers for Pro Bono Service. Read the News Release 03/14/2005: 600 Teens Meet the Legal Community at Legal Expo 2005. Read the News Release 02/01/2005: HCBA Seeks Nominations for Advancement of Justice Award. Read the News Release 01/26/2005: Wish Upon a Prom Invites Public Participation. Read the News Release
2004 Releases Media Inquiries	11/18/2004: HCBA Commits to Equipping Effective Leaders for Nonprofit Boards. Read the News Release 07/12/2004: HCBA Calls for Special Legislative Session. Read the News Release 07/09/2004: Minnesota Judges and Lawyers to Reenact Landmark Civil Rights Case -- Brown vs. Board of Education -- For the Public on July 22 in Downtown Minneapolis. Read the News Release 05/21/2004: Brent Routman Assumes Leadership of Hennepin County Bar Association Read the News Release 05/21/2004: Sonia Miller-Van Oort Begins Five-Year Leadership Track for the Hennepin County Bar Association Read the News Release 05/21/2004: Halleland Lewis Nilan Sipkins & Johnson Recognized for Commitment to Diversity Read the News Release 05/20/2004: HCBA Honors George Williams, Volunteer ad Litem, with Advancement of Justice Award Read the News Release 04/20/2004: Bar Association Takes Stand Opposing Constitutional Amendments of Same Sex Marriages Read the News Release 03/22/2004: Bar Benefit 2004 Hits New Record in Contributions for Legal Services. Read the News Release 02/23/2004: 600 Teens Meet the Legal Community at Legal Expo 2004 Read the News Release
2003 Releases Media Inquiries	12/01/2003: "Welcome Back" Reception For Attorney Richard Hendrickson Read the News Release 11/14/2003: Past Bar Leaders Return to Old Haunts Read the News Release 06/10/2003: Dornik Dons Leadership Mantle of HCBA. Read the News Release 06/10/2003: Bar Association Welcomes New Leaders Read the News Release 06/04/2003: Professor Neil W. Hamilton Recognized for Professionalism in the Practice of Law Read the News Release 06/03/2003: Judge Kevin Burke Recognized by Bar for Professionalism Read the News Release 06/03/2003: Blackwell Igbanugo P.A. Recognized fo Read the News Release 05/22/2003: Lori S. Holmes Receives Advancement of Justice Award. Read the News Release 04/15/2003: Bar Association Attorneys Offer Free Legal Advice for Law Week. Read the News Release 03/23/2003: 700 Teens Meet Legal Community at Legal Expo 2003 Read the News Release 03/17/2003: Bar Benefit 2003 Raises Record Contributions for Legal Services Read the News Release
2002 Releases Media Inquiries	10/15/2002: Bar Association Announces Results of Judicial Candidate Plebiscite Read the News Release 10/09/2002: Health Care Directives Available for National Health Care Decisions Week - October 20-26th Read the News Release 07/03/2002: "A View of the Bench" Web Site Unveiled By HCBA Read the News Release 06/20/2002: Holloway Takes Helm of Hennepin County Bar Association Read the News Release 06/04/2002: State Board of Public Defense Recognized for Diversity Read the News Release 04/18/2002: Trudy Halla Recognized for Professionalism in the Practice of Law Read the News Release 04/09/2002: Marlene Garvis Begins Five-Year Leadership Track for the HCBA Read the News Release 03/29/2002: Bar Benefit Raises Record Contributions for Legal Services Read the News Release 03/29/2002: HCBA Recognizes Lawyers for Outstanding Service to Community Read the News Release 03/14/2002: 750 Teens Meet Legal Community at Legal Expo 2002 Read the News Release
2001 Releases Media Inquiries	06/28/2001: Brian Melendez Accepts Presidency of the Hennepin County Bar Association Read the News Release 06/28/2001: Brent Routman Begins Five-Year Leadership Track for the Hennepin County Bar Association Read the News Release 06/26/2001: HCBA Selects West LegalEdcenter as Its Exclusive Continuing Legal Education Online Provider Read the News Release 05/25/2001: Attorney Clinton Schroeder Recognized for Professionalism in the Practice of Law Read the News Release 04/19/2001: Free Legal Information During Law Week (May 1-4) at City Center Read the News Release 03/26/2001: Legal Community Teaches Teens about Law at Legal Expo Read the News Release 03/21/2001: Bar Benefit Raises Record Contributions for Legal Services Read the News Release

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