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Legal Aid Launches FairHousingMN.org
Today, Legal is launching a new online resource of information for housing providers, renters, cities, homeowners, public agencies and you! FairHousingMN.org is designed to help you answer important questions about fair housing and understand how you can help to further fair housing in your cities and neighborhoods. Check it out today.
MDLC Voter Hotline
Election Day is Tuesday, November 6! Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC) Hotline MDLC will staff a hotline out of our office on Election Day while the polls are open to answer questions ...continue reading
William Mitchell Law Review includes an article about civil legal services in Minnesota
The most recent issue of the William Mitchell Law Review includes an article about civil legal services in Minnesota written by Ron Elwood, Supervising Attorney at the Legal Services Advocacy ...continue reading
A Healthier U 2012: A Wellness Expo for people with disabilities
Thursday, August 9, 2012, 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Earle Brown Heritage Center 6155 Earle Brown Drive Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Minnesota Disability Law Center has partnered ...continue reading
Justin Page has won the Minnesota Lawyer 2012 Up & Coming Attorney Award
Congratulations to Justin Page for winning the Minnesota Lawyer 2012 Up & Coming Attorney Award. Read Story The honorees will also be recognized at an awards dinner Sept. 12, 2012. Learn More ...continue reading
Settlement expands high school track events for disabled students
MPR News posted an article on a lawsuit settlement that changes how disabled athletes compete in Minnesota State High School League events. Minnesota Disability Law Center Attorney Justin Page ...continue reading
Anne Henry Honored by Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
Anne Henry from the Minnesota Disability Law Center was honored by Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota with the agency’s 2012 Movement of Hope Award. The award was given in recognition for ...continue reading
Executive Director Cathy Haukedahl to receive MSBA’s 2012 David Graven Public Service Award
Congratulations to Cathy Haukedahl who will receive the MSBA’s 2012 David Graven Public Service Award which is awarded to the lawyer who best exemplifies the high standards of the profession ...continue reading
Election and voting forum impressive
Click here to read an article about an Election Law and Voting Rights forum in the Brainerd Dispatch. ...continue reading
Governor Dayton appoints MMLA attorney Sarah Hennesy to fill Seventh Judicial District vacancy
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Sarah E. Hennesy as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. Ms. Hennesy will be replacing the Honorable Steven P. ...continue reading