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For the 2026 Excellence Awards cycle, individual HCBA members can be nominated for recognition in one or more of the following categories:
Nominations are due on Monday, August 10. Reach out to Andrew Olson at aolson@mnbars.org with questions.
In May, the Civil Litigation Section organized a tour of the newly renovated courtrooms at the Hennepin County Government Center and took part in a roundtable discussion with the Judges in the Hennepin County Civil Division. Daniel Wassim offers a few takeaways from the tour, including insights on new courtroom technology.
The Minnesota Lawyer Referral and Information Service (MNLRIS)—a program of the Hennepin and Ramsey County Bar Associations—can help you grow your practice by connecting you with pre-screened clients looking to hire an attorney.
Events Spotlight
Thursday, June 25, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Zhora Darling
Celebrate the end of the 2025–2026 bar year with the HCBA New Lawyers Section. Join us at Zhora Darling for a happy hour featuring one complimentary drink, light appetizers, great conversation, and the chance to connect with fellow attorneys as we wrap up another bar year together.
Tuesday, June 23, at 8:30 a.m.
Gray Fox Coffee in the Dayton's Project
Join us at Gray Fox Coffee for Coffee & Counsel, a relaxed and welcoming gathering designed for new attorneys to connect. Your first drink is on us!
Thursday, June 25, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Hometowne Pizza
Celebrate the Mental Health Law Section's first anniversary with an evening of pizza, arcade games, bingo, cake, and camaraderie as we reflect on a successful inaugural year. We'll also hold our 2026–2027 Council election, with nominations accepted from the floor. Whether you're already a member or you're just getting involved, join us!
HCBA News
The HCBA, RCBA and MSBA offices will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
Legal Community News
The HCBA is co-sponsoring a candidate forum for the Hennepin County Attorney Primary Election on June 25th at 7 pm in Golden Valley.
Governor Tim Walz has announced the appointment of Theresa Bea, Nicole Blissenbach, and Sean Cahill as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. These seats will be chambered in Minneapolis in Hennepin County.
