Despite decades of lip service to the importance of diversity in the legal community, the upper ranks of most law firms still fail to accurately reflect the gender and ethic makeup of practitioners or the population at large. What accounts for this lack of progress, and what methods can be used to change it? This…keep reading
Dear Judge Richard Posner: Recently, you sat for an interview with Professor Luigi Zingales at the University of Chicago — which the Chicago Tribune reported on — that is causing concern for many lawyers. Specifically, on the subject of judicial appointments, you said: [Politicians] do not care about quality beyond a minimum. A very low minimum. They care…keep reading
Aleida Ortega Conners Associate Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. What is your area of practice? My main area of practice is in international and corporate transactions. This includes both domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, with the cross-border component focused on Latin America. I also assist clients in setting up and maintaining operations abroad. Most of…keep reading
Roshan Rajkumar Partner Bowman and Brooke TCDIP Board Co-Chair What is your area of practice? Civil Litigation – Defense Why are you unique? I am one of only two Sri Lankan attorneys in my firm, and the only Sri Lankan law firm partner I am aware of in the Twin Cities. How did you do…keep reading
Apur Patel Deputy General Counsel, Optum UnitedHealth Group TCDIP Board Member What is your area of practice? I am part of a large in-house legal function for a big company. I support our technology business and generally focus on technology transactions and supporting the international operations of our technology hubs in India and the Philippines….keep reading