2009 Releases  

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9/11/2009:  HCBA Hosts Annual Judges Social
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6/15/2009:  Chris Morris is 91st President of the Hennepin County Bar Association
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6/15/2009: 
Thomas Jensen Joins Leadership Track at HCBA
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5/26/2009:  HCBA Recognizes Two for Dedication to Professionalism
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5/26/2009: 
Fredrikson & Byron Recognized by HCBA for Commitment to Diversity
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3/23/2009: Bar Benefit Raises Record Amount for Local Legal Charities Read the News Release

  2008 Releases  

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9/25/2008:  Lawyers Rock Out for Justice  Read the News Release

9/09/2008:  Public Forums Prepare the Public for Judicial Elections  Read the News Release

6/29/2008:  Mary Vasaly Becomes 90th President of the HCBA
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6/29/2008:
HCBA Welcomes Two to Its Executive Committee
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5/22/2008:
HCBA Honors Two for Dedication to Professionalism
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5/22/2008:
Gray Plant Mooty Law Firm Recognized for Commitment to Diversity
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5/22/2008:
HCBA Honors Richard Nigon with the 2008 Advancement of Justice Award
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3/31/2008:
Bar Benefit Raises Record Amount for Local Legal Services
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3/10/2008:
HCBA Recognizes Members for Pro Bono Service
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2/27/2008:
16 Area High Schools Meet the Legal Community at Legal Expo 2008
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  2007 Releases  

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10/19/2007:
Bar Association Sponsors Leadership Training Focused on Non-Profit Service Organizations
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6/19/2007:
Hennepin and Ramsey County Bar Associations Take Steps to Improve Access to Legal Services
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6/13/2007:
Sonia Miller Van-Oort Becomes 89th President of the HCBA
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6/13/2007:
Courtney Ward-Reichard Steps Onto Five-Year Leadership
Ladder in Bar Association
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6/13/2007:
Cyrenthia Jordan to Lead New Lawyers of the Hennepin County Bar Association
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5/24/2007:
HCBA Honors Two for Dedication to Professionalism
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5/24/2007:
HCBA Recognizes Contributions to Diversity in the Law
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5/24/2007:
HCBA Honors Helen Palmer with 2007 Advancement of Justice Award
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5/17/2007:
Thomas Heffelfinger to Address Bar Association Annual Meeting May 24
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3/27/2007:
Bar Benefit Raises Over $100,000 for Legal Services
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3/07/2007:
Wish Upon a Prom Invites Public Participation
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1/11/2007:
HCBA Recognizes Members for Pro Bono Service
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  2006 Releases  

11/17/2006:
Lawyer Referral Now Available Online 24/7
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10/10/2006:
Innovative Training Programs Develops Community and Business Leaders
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10/02/2006:
Bar Associations Announce Results of Judicial Plebiscites
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6/27/2006:
Michael W. Unger is New President of the HCBA.
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6/27/2006:
Christopher Morris Begins Five-Year Ladder in Bar Association Leadership
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6/27/2006:
Elizabeth Larsen to Lead New Lawyers of the HCBA
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5/25/2006:
HCBA Honors Two for Dedication to Professionalism
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 5/25/2006:
Law Firms Recognized for Commitment to Diversity
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4/14/2006:
HCBA Attorneys Offer Free Legal Advice at Minneapolis Urban League
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3/13/2006:
Over 800 Teens to Meet Legal Community at Legal Expo
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3/9/2006:
Bar Benefit Raises Over $100,000 for Legal Services
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3/09/2006:
HCBA Recognizes Members for Pro Bono Service
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  2005 Releases  

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11/8/2005:
HCBA Commits to Equipping Effective Leaders for Nonprofit Boards
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6/28/2005:
Hennepin County Bar Foundation Makes Record Grant Donations
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6/22/2005:
Marlene Garvis is New President of the HCBA
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6/22/2005:
Mary Vasaly Begins Five-Year Ladder in Bar Association Leadership
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6/22/2005:
Lori Semke to Lead New Lawyers of the HCBA
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6/03/2005:
National Figures Highlight Nonprofit Leadership Program Graduation
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5/19/2005:
HCBA Honors the International Leadership Institute with 2005 Advancement of Justice Award
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5/19/2005:
Bowman and Brooke LLP Recognized for Commitment to Diversity
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5/19/2005:
HCBA Honors Two for Dedication to Professionalism
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4/25/2005:
Attorneys Offer Advice about Advance Health Care Directives "Living Wills."
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3/24/2005:
Free "Living Will" Forms Available Online
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3/22/2005:
25th Annual Bar Benefit Receives Record Contributions for Legal Services
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3/18/2005:
HCBA Recognizes Lawyers for Pro Bono Service.
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3/14/2005:
600 Teens Meet the Legal Community at Legal Expo 2005.
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2/1/2005:
HCBA Seeks Nominations for Advancement of Justice Award.
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1/26/2005:
Wish Upon a Prom Invites Public Participation.
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  2004 Releases  

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11/18/2004:
HCBA Commits to Equipping Effective Leaders for Nonprofit Boards.
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7/12/2004:
HCBA Calls for Special Legislative Session.
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7/9/04:
Minnesota Judges and Lawyers to Reenact Landmark Civil Rights Case -- Brown vs. Board of Education -- For the Public on July 22 in Downtown Minneapolis.
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5/21/2004:
Brent Routman Assumes Leadership of Hennepin County Bar Association
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5/21/2004:
Sonia Miller-Van Oort Begins Five-Year Leadership Track for the Hennepin County Bar Association
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5/21/2004:
Halleland Lewis Nilan Sipkins & Johnson Recognized for Commitment to Diversity
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5/20/2004:
HCBA Honors George Williams, Volunteer ad Litem, with Advancement of Justice Award
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4/20/2004:
Bar Association Takes Stand Opposing Constitutional Amendments of Same Sex Marriages
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3/23/04:
HCBA Recognizes Lawyers for Pro Bono Service
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3/22/04:
Bar Benefit 2004 Hits New Record in Contributions for Legal Services.
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2/23/04:
600 Teens Meet the Legal Community at Legal Expo 2004
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  2003 Releases  

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  2002 Releases  

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10/15/2002:
Bar Association Announces Results of Judicial Candidate Plebiscite
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10/09/2002:
Health Care Directives Available for National Health Care Decisions Week - October 20-26th
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07/03/2002:
"A View of the Bench" Web Site Unveiled By HCBA
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06/20/2002:
Holloway Takes Helm of Hennepin County Bar Association
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06/04/2002:
State Board of Public Defense Recognized for Diversity 
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05/30/2002:
Trudy Halla Recognized for Professionalism in the Practice of Law 
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04/18/2002:
Bar Association Offers Public Programs for Law Week 2002 
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04/09/2002:
Marlene Garvis Begins Five-Year Leadership Track for the HCBA 
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03/29/2002:
Bar Benefit Raises Record Contributions for Legal Services 
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03/29/2002:
HCBA Recognizes Lawyers for Outstanding Service to Community 
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03/14/2002:
750 Teens Meet Legal Community at Legal Expo 2002 
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  2001 Releases  

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