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Special Event
2010 Senior Counselors Dinner recognizing the Class of 1960 will be held on Thursday, April 29 at the Midland Hills Country Club. Tickets are available for $55. To reserve your spot or for more information contact Joni Fenner.
The Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) is guided by the Mission and Goals of the Association and the desires of its membership. Additionally, the MSBA has established the following
Bylaws,
Articles of Incorporation, and Organizational Structure.
MISSION:
- To aid the
courts in the administration of justice.
- To apply the
knowledge and experience of the profession to the public good.
- To maintain in
the profession high standards of learning, competence, ethics and public
service.
- To conduct a program
of continuing legal education.
- To organize into
the MSBA the entire bench and bar of Minnesota and correlate the activities of
the affiliated associations.
- To provide a
forum for the discussion of subjects pertaining to the practice of law, the
science of jurisprudence and law reform, and to publish information relating
thereto.
- To cooperate
with other bar associations and organizations to further MSBA objectives.
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GOALS:
Access/Quality
Justice
The MSBA
commits to a partnership with Minnesota courts to provide meaningful access for Minnesotans and to maintain a quality
justice system.
Acceptance/Inclusion
The MSBA
commits to principles of equality and fairness and will clearly demonstrate the
value of diversity to the legal community.
Technology
The MSBA
commits to develop technology resources to: a) assist members in becoming more
successful by applying technology in their practices and b) make the MSBA more
efficient in delivering services to its members.
Professionalism
In
cooperation with the court and law schools, nurture the lifelong quest for
professionalism by promoting professionalism ideals and implementing programs
which develop a sense of professionalism.
Communications
and Community Education
Position Minnesota’s legal profession as a positive
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The MSBA governance structure includes two bodies, the Assembly and the Council. Under the Bylaws, the Assembly, within the meaning of the Minnesota Nonprofit Corporation Act, is the board of directors and has the power and functions of such a board. The Council implements the policies of the Assembly.
Staff Contacts
Tim Groshens
Executive Director
P. 612.278.6335
Joni Fenner
Assistant to the
Executive Director
P. 612.278.6307
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