The Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) has recognized 91 Fredrikson attorneys as North Star Lawyers. North Star Lawyers are MSBA members who have provided 50 hours or more of pro bono services to low-income individuals or organizations that serve economically disadvantaged individuals during a calendar year. In 2025, 722 MSBA members made the commitment to serve people with limited means and cumulatively provided nearly 80,000 hours of legal services with a value of more than $24 million in free legal advice and support.
The MSBA recognized the following Fredrikson attorneys as 2025 North Star Lawyers:
| Kristy L. Albrecht Abdulla A. Ali Carter D. Allen Claire E. Beyer Erin M. Boggess Louisa C. Botten Jordan B. Boudreaux Aly Brandvold Annie K. Brooking David P. Bunde Trysten J. Cisney Nathan D. Converse Ryan Cox Collin P. Crosswhite Amber D. Crow Clinton E. Cutler Luke P. de Leon Cara S. Donels Janet M. Dorr James E. Dorsey Rachel L. Dougherty Devin T. Driscoll Erin M. Edgerton Hall Kara M. Ellingson Judy S. Engel John J. Erhart Ryan S. Espere Grant D. Fairbairn Jeremy P. Greenhouse Laurie E. Hartman William P. Hefner |
Megan Helstrom Bridget A. Hoffmann Christian V. Hokans Loan T. Huynh Alethea M. Huyser Leah C. Janus John M. Koneck Ann M. Ladd Dan Lenhardt Nena M. Lenz Kenneth S. Levinson Jessica D. Manivasager Barbara Marchevsky Christopher J. Markuson Emani Y. Marshall-Loving Aramis J. Mendez Amanda M. Mills Ayesha Mitha Deqa O. Mohamed Eric Y. Nakamura Peder J. Nestingen Dylan Nguyen Andrew M. Nick Penny S. Oleson Shantal M. Pai Hannah M. Peterson Christopher D. Pham Jennifer R. Pusch Steven J. Quam Robin M. Radke Maliya G. Rattliffe |
Michael S. Raum Nathan A. Rice Anthony R. Rodriguez Ashley J. Roth Jeremy T. Ruppert Dylan B. Saul Mac J. Schneider Manda M. Sertich Margaret G. Severson Sandra Smalley-Fleming Richard D. Snyder Miriam Solomon Anupama D. Sreekanth Ellen T. Stojak John H. Stout Sarah Theisen Roxanne N. Thorelli David B. Tibbals Benjamin R. Tozer Panhia Vang Jonathan B. Vessey Monica Villanueva-Nelson Matthew P. Webster Tim Will Marie E. Williams Chantal M. Wilson Allison O. Woodbury Rachel M. Yadlosky Ryan C. Young |
Pro bono service is at the heart of the legal profession. Fredrikson has a long, strong history of providing pro bono legal services to individuals and organizations. We applaud the MSBA for promoting and recognizing pro bono work and proudly recognize our lawyers for their service. Now, more than ever, Fredrikson remains committed to providing pro bono legal services to those in need. For more information about Fredrikson’s pro bono efforts, visit our Pro Bono page.
The MSBA is committed to eliminating barriers to access for low-income Minnesotans by connecting members with opportunities to partner with legal services in representing clients. Through presentations, trainings, recognition and articles, the MSBA promotes the value and importance of pro bono work. View the complete list of 2025 North Star Lawyers (PDF).
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