Access to Justice

Making sure Minnesotans have access to justice has been a passion for me since my earliest days as a lawyer. I represented for free victims of domestic abuse, a family with a disabled son seeking assistance, individuals fleeing torture and seeking asylum in the United...

Protecting the Rights of Minnesotans

One of the fundamental jobs of a judge is to protect the individual rights of Minnesotans and to make sure that the powerful are held accountable to the law. The government must follow the law just like you and me. As a lawyer, I founded the group Access for...
MSBA Poll Results

MSBA Poll Results

First, we’re pleased to announce that Minnesota lawyers have spoken, and more than 90% prefer Justice Paul Thissen over his opponent for the Minnesota Supreme Court! According to a recent survey by the Minnesota State Bar Association of its members – many of...

Racial Justice and the Minnesota Courts

In recent months, we all have witnessed more than ever the real pain, sadness, and anger of so many of our neighbors and fellow Minnesotans.The fact of racial inequality has been staring us in the face since before the founding of our country. And as we know, racial...