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Holley Horrell Elected to Serve as Vice Chair of the Children's Law Center of Minnesota's Board of Directors
The Children's Law Center promotes the legal rights and well-being of children and youth, and its staff and volunteers provide direct representation of children and youth in the child welfare system as well as advocate for changes in the systems that affect their lives.
Greene Espel Recognized in 2024 "Best Law Firms" Among Nation's Top Firms
The firm has been ranked in the first tier in Minneapolis – the highest ranking available in each city – in nine practice areas.
Chambers USA 2023 Recognizes Greene Espel for Litigation in Minnesota; Jeanette Bazis, Sybil Dunlop, and Kate Swenson Named Notable Practitioners
This year’s recognition highlights the firm’s “widely respected litigation group able to provide expertise across a range of commercial disputes, including both class actions and single-plaintiff claims.”
Greene Espel Congratulates Nicholas Scheiner on His Elevation to Our Partnership
Nick's unique skills and experience will add to the depth of our partnership—particularly in Investigations, a key area of our practice.
John Baker and Kate Swenson Receive Amicus Service Award from International Municipal Lawyers Association
Through the Amicus Service Award, IMLA seeks to recognize the lawyers who have been actively involved in legal advocacy for and on behalf of local governments and IMLA, and who have done exemplary work to protect and advance local government interests.
Press Mention: John Baker Comments on Case That Could Eliminate the Quo Warranto Writ from Minnesota Law
In litigation now pending before the Minnesota Supreme Court, the state's solicitor general has argued for the elimination of the quo warranto writ—a common law cause of action to force a government agency to identify the authority for its official actions.