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Surya Saxena Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers
Founded in 1950, the College is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Jenny Gassman-Pines Recognized by Minnesota Lawyer as 2024 Top Women in the Law Honoree
Minnesota Lawyer’s Top Women in Law recognition celebrates the outstanding achievements of women in Minnesota’s legal community.
Greene Espel Attorneys Recognized on the 2025 Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch Lists
Best Lawyers compiles its annual recognition by a comprehensive peer review survey which is designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
Minnesota Lawyer Names Erin Emory and Emily McAdam as 2024 Up & Coming Attorneys
Each year, Minnesota Lawyer selects a small group of attorneys in their first ten years of practice who distinguish themselves through their professional accomplishments, leadership, and service to the community.
Finance & Commerce Recognizes Greene Espel as a 2024 Empowering Women Company
The Empowering Women awards shine a light on companies and organizations that have demonstrated tangible efforts and documented results in supporting and elevating women in business across Minnesota.
Greene Espel Attorneys Recognized on the 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Only a small percentage of attorneys in each state are named each year to these annual lists—no more than 5 percent to the Super Lawyers list and no more than 2.5 percent to the Rising Stars list.
Sybil Dunlop Recognized by Minnesota Lawyer as a 2023 Attorney of the Year
She is recognized in the “Diversity & Inclusion” category as part of the Application Support Committee of the Infinity Project.
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.”
After 104 years, the Minnesota Law Review Elects its First Black Editor-In-Chief
The Minnesota Law Review recently elected Brandie Burris as editor-in-chief, making her the first Black law student to lead the publication in its 106-year history.
5 Ways Firms Can Avoid Female Attorney Exodus During Pandemic
Law 360 offers five ways firms can avoid female attorney exodus during pandemic. It's not fair, but it is a reality that many women are bearing the brunt of childcare/on-line education while simultaneously trying to keep moving up the ladder at their law firms.
Award: Greene Espel Receives Nods for Diversity and Inclusion
Greene Espel is honored to celebrate dual recognitions for its contributions to diversity and inclusion in the legal industry.
The DEI Report: The Latest News and Research in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practices
Restructure Your Organization to Actually Advance Racial Justice
There's been an influx of interest in DEI of late. This HBR piece explores how to prevent your organization from merely hosting a one-off training and, instead, think about how to truly advance equity and inclusion for Black employees. How do we do that?
Sybil Dunlop Recognized as a 2018 Diversity & Inclusion Honoree by Minnesota Lawyer
Greene Espel attorney Sybil Dunlop was selected as one of the 2018 Diversity and Inclusion Honorees. The honor celebrates those in the legal profession who go above and beyond in their efforts to create a more diverse and inclusionary community.
The Women Attorneys of Greene Espel Reflect on Key Lessons
In celebration of Women's History Month, we honor the women of Greene Espel for their tremendous contributions to our firm, our profession, our clients, and their communities. Throughout the month, we will spotlight some of their stories and inspirations in their continuous efforts to advance women's rights and ensure equality in our profession and beyond.