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2024 North Star Honorees

We are proud to announce attorneys Anne Haaland, Lloyd Stern, Elizabeth Drotning Hartwell, Christopher Burns, Lisa Spencer, Caitlin Deal, Dylan Wallace, Sarah J. Hewitt, Scott A. Neilson and Katy Graves have been named 2024 North Star Lawyers by the Minnesota State Bar Association. This newly released list honors attorneys who each donate 50 hours or more of pro bono legal services in the past year. In total, the MSBA recognized over 800 North Star Lawyers who collectively provided more than 92,000 hours of free legal assistance – an estimated value of $28 million. This recognition…
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Allison Plunkett Presenting CLE at Upcoming Mitchell Hamline Alumni Event

Allison Plunkett Presenting CLE at Upcoming Mitchell Hamline Alumni Event

Allison Plunkett will be presenting a CLE (Continuing Legal Education) at the upcoming Mitchell Hamline Alumni golf tournament on July 19, 2021. The presentation is titled, “Ethical Pitfalls for Attorneys Representing Closely Held Companies.” Attendees will learn about the common ethical considerations and pitfalls that may arise under the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct when advising closely…

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Eric Friske Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID Reappointment

Eric Friske Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID Reappointment

Eric Friske has been reappointed by Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan to another term on the Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design, effective June 23, 2021 through January 6, 2025. He was previously appointed by Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton for the term 2017–2021. Eric presently serves as Chair of…

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Henson Efron Named a Star Tribune Top Workplace

Henson Efron Named a Star Tribune Top Workplace

We are proud to announce Henson Efron has been named one of the Top 175 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health and satisfaction. The analysis is produced by the Star Tribune and includes responses from over 76,000 employees at public, private and nonprofit organizations. “The…

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Recent Firm Press Coverage

Recent Firm Press Coverage

We recently moved to our new location within the Capella Tower and the media has highlighted our new space! This new location reflects the 45-year-old firm’s vision of a modern workplace. It supports how the nature of work has evolved over the past year and incorporates flexibility that will continue into the future.  To read our…

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2020 North Star Lawyers

2020 North Star Lawyers

We are proud to announce Henson Efron attorneys Christopher Burns, Jaime Driggs, Katy Graves, Anne Haaland and Scott Neilson have been recognized as 2020 North Star Lawyers by the Minnesota State Bar Association. The MSBA recognized over 757 North Star Lawyers who, in 2020, certified that they provided at least 50 hours of pro bono…

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New Point of View

New Point of View

We are pleased to announce that this May, Henson Efron is moving to Capella Tower, which is just across the street from our current location. We’re excited to welcome you into our new space as we continue to provide you with high quality legal services. OUR NEW ADDRESS EFFECTIVE MAY 17, 2021225 South 6th St,…

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Anne Haaland and Scott Emery Named Firm Shareholders

Anne Haaland and Scott Emery Named Firm Shareholders

Henson Efron is pleased to announce attorneys Anne Haaland and Scott Emery were elected the firm’s newest Shareholders, effective January 1, 2021.  Anne Haaland is part of the firm’s Family Law practice group. She handles cases involving divorce, custody and parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance and complex property division. Anne has been recognized as…

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Stuart Williams Professional Recognitions

Stuart Williams Professional Recognitions

Henson Efron is proud to announce attorney Stuart Williams has been recognized by Twin Cities Business as a Notable Hero in Health Care for years of service on multiple Minnesota health licensing boards, including the Boards of Medical Practice, Pharmacy and Nursing. Stuart has also been named among the state’s 100 Most Influential Health Care…

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Henson Efron Named 2021 Best Law Firms by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

Henson Efron Named 2021 Best Law Firms by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

Henson Efron has been ranked in the 2021 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 10 practice areas. These rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, feedback from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part…

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