LGN Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day

On Monday, several LGN government relations team members were fortunate enough to spend the first official Minnesota state holiday of Indigenous Peoples’ Day with the Indian Health Board at a site blessing for the new Menaandawiwe Wellness Campus in Minneapolis. The Lockridge Grindal Nauen GR team has the privilege of representing the Indian Health Board at the Capitol, and were thrilled to be able to support their efforts to secure state capital support for this visionary project, which will expand available medical, dental, counseling, and recovery services. LGN team members joined Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan, US Senator Tina Smith, DHS Commissioner Jodi Harpstead, Senators Kunesh, Wiklund, and Mohamed, and Representative Sencer-Mura (and Representative Heather Keeler who was with us in spirit but honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day in her own community). Finally, we heartily thank Dr. Patrick Rock, IHB’s CEO and Medical Director, for the opportunity to support your leadership and vision.

LGN Partner Interviewed for Article Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Minnesota Environmental Policy Act

LGN partner David Zoll was interviewed for an article celebrating and reflecting on the 50th anniversary of the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act.  The Act, which requires the preparation of an environmental impact statement for projects with the potential to adversely affect the environment, is one of the cornerstones of Minnesota environmental law.  The article draws on the experiences of advocates, regulated parties, government officials, and attorneys to highlight the Act’s history and continuing importance.

Class Act, LGN’s Softball Team, Completes 2023 Season

Class Act, Lockridge Grindal Nauen's softball team for the Hennepin County Bar Association's Annual Lawyer League, finished out a fantastic 2023 season!  Law firms and government units field teams that come together from across the Twin Cities to play and build camaraderie, and LGN has had a team with Gustafson Gluek and Zimmerman Reed for more than a decade! This year, associates Aaron Hove and Paul Buchel captained the team to a 6-3-1 season and a playoff berth.

LGN Associate Attends the Collaborative Bar Leadership Academy

LGN Associate Arielle Wagner attended the Collaborative Bar Leadership Academy as part of the 2023 cohort. The CBLA is an annual, multi-day program for diverse bar association leaders, which provides leadership training and professional development programs which will benefit current and future leaders of bar associations, and the legal profession overall. This year’s CBLA was hosted in Minneapolis, MN from June 25-27. 

LGN Sponsors Twin Cities Cardozo Society 22nd Annual Dinner

LGN was proud to sponsor the Twin Cities Cardozo Society's 22nd Annual Dinner on June 22nd. Steve Hunegs, Alan Milavetz, and Judah Druck were honored at the event for their commitment to serving the Jewish and general communities of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The Twin Cities Cardozo Society is a place for Jewish attorneys, judges, and law students to network and serve the community. They strengthen bonds among legal professionals through educational, social and philanthropic activities, and offer opportunities for communal involvement and leadership.

LGN Sponsors WithAll Golf Tournament

LGN was proud to sponsor a WithAll’s golf event on June 5 at the Minikahda Club in Minneapolis! WithAll provides resources and education to parents, teachers, coaches, and health providers so they can help kids develop a positive body image and relationship with food. WithAll also provides recovery support grants to folks in treatment for an eating disorder. 

We are honored to be a partner in this important work. LGN associate Derek Waller serves on the board of WithAll and he attended the event with colleagues from LGN’s health law practice, including David Asp, Jennifer Jacobs, and Kristen Marttila.

LGN Partner Joins Neighborhood House Board of Directors

Greg Myers

LGN partner Gregory J. Myers recently joined the Board of the St. Paul-based service agency Neighborhood House, which was formed in 1897 to assist recently arrived Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe. Today Neighborhood House provides services to more than 15,000 people per year in the areas of food security, housing stability, adult education and literacy, and early childhood and family education.

LGN has had a long relationship supporting Neighborhood House programs.

LGN Sponsors Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Gala

LGN was proud to sponsor Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s Black Tie and Hard Hat Gala this past weekend and clearly, LGNers Jess Lindeen, Amos Briggs, Kevin Matzek, and Eura Chang were thrilled to attend (photobooth & all!) We have the privilege of representing Twin Cities Habitat at the Capitol and supporting their work to meaningfully address Minnesota’s racial homeownership gap and advance Black homeownership. As part of this work, Twin Cities Habitat advocated for a new $100 million First Generation Down Payment Assistance Program that will begin this summer.

LGN Prepares Care Package for National Guard Service Members

Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. associate attorney Catherine Peterson and her unit were thrilled to receive a care package, which included popcorn, from LGN.

LGN was proud to prepare a care package for Catherine, a Captain in the National Guard, and her fellow Service Members, who are currently mobilized with the North Dakota Army National Guard. CPT Peterson and her company command team, CPT Caleb Hamilton and 1SG David Dreher, are displaying a Certificate of Appreciation for LGN in front of their unit popcorn machine.

Special thanks to LGN Senior Counsel, Maureen Kane Berg, and the LGN Wellness Committee, for spearheading this effort.

Class Act Competes in Lawyer League Co-Ed Softball Season

Class Act is Lockridge Grindal Nauen's softball team that participates in the Hennepin County Bar Association's Annual Lawyer League.  Law firms come together from across the Twin Cities to play and build camaraderie in the local legal community all summer long. Class Act is off to a hot 2-0 start!