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Congratulations to CB Baga (pronouns: they/them), who has been named to the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40 list. The association recognizes legal professionals who have distinguished themselves in their field and have demonstrated a profound commitment to LGBTQ+ equality. In addition to CB’s work as public interest/DEI counsel for Maslon, they founded the Pro Bono Volunteer Lawyers Network Queer/Trans Community Clinic in conjunction with community partners Family Tree Clinic and the Minnesota Trans Health Coalition.

CB Baga Recognized Among Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40 by National LGBTQ+ Bar Association CB Baga, public interest/DEI counsel for Maslon, has been named to the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40 list. The association recognizes legal professionals who have distinguished themselves in their field and have demonstrated a profound commitment to LGBTQ+ equality. Aw...

Maslon is pleased to welcome attorney Jack Austin to the firm’s Estate Planning Group. Jack enjoys helping clients gain peace of mind by planning for their future needs and guiding family wealth to the next generation. A leader among his peers, he is often asked to present on probate and estate planning topics.

Maslon Welcomes Estate Planning Attorney Jack Austin to the Firm Jack brings more than a decade of experience advising clients on estate planning and probate and trust administration. He enjoys helping clients gain peace of mind by planning for their future needs and guiding family wealth to the next generation.

Congratulations to Minnesota Wills for Heroes and its program director, Susan Link, who recently logged 20,000 completed estate plans for first responders. The Minnesota State Bar Association program provides basic, no-cost estate planning services to the families of police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, and corrections officers with the help of both attorney and non-attorney volunteers. Pictured left: A Rosemount firefighter becomes the 20,000th first responder to work with Wills for Heroes on an estate plan; his wife was number 20,001; right: Susan Link and Andrea Bischoff from Maslon, with Wills for Heroes committee board member Kip Steincross. Learn more: https://mnbars.org/?pg=wills-for-heroes

Lawyers and clients are increasingly using artificial intelligence ("AI") and finding incredible efficiencies. But two separate decisions from federal courts in February raise significant concerns.

Caution: Potential Privilege Waiver Pitfalls in AI Use by Clients Lawyers and clients are increasingly using artificial intelligence ("AI") and finding incredible efficiencies. But two separate decisions from federal courts in February demonstrate that clients should be cautious about inputting attorney communications or work product into public AI platforms bec...

Congratulations to Maslon trial attorney Bill Pentelovitch, who has joined the advisory board of Groundwork Legal, a Minnesota-based nonprofit, public interest law firm dedicated to advancing justice and democracy. Groundwork Legal drives impact litigation, improves government systems at their roots by engaging with state and local government agencies, and advances policy and public education on key legal issues.

Bill Pentelovitch Joins Advisory Board of Groundwork Legal Bill Pentelovitch, an attorney in Maslon's Litigation Group, has been invited to join the advisory board of Groundwork Legal. Groundwork Legal is a Minnesota-based nonprofit, public interest law firm dedicated to advancing justice and democracy. The organization uses the full power of the law to str...

Congratulations to Gemma Jo, who has been named to the board of directors of the International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation, Minnesota chapter. Gemma is a financial services attorney who assists clients in corporate trust representation, commercial financing transactions, debt restructurings, loan workouts, and the pursuit of creditor remedies in bankruptcy and other insolvency proceedings.

Gemma Jo Joins IWIRC Minnesota Chapter Board of Directors Gemma Jo, an attorney in Maslon's Financial Services Group, has been named to the Minnesota chapter board of the International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC). IWIRC promotes professional development and connects women worldwide as the premier organization for women in the r...

Congratulations to Steve Schleicher, partner and chair of Maslon’s Investigations & White Collar Defense Group, who has been selected to serve as vice chair of the American College of Trial Lawyers Minnesota chapter. https://www.maslon.com/steve-schleicher-named-vice-chair-of-the-american-college-of-trial-lawyers-minnesota-chapter

They saw a need, they responded. Kudos to Maslon's associate attorneys who each, without exception, contributed to the 2025 Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid Associates' Campaign—which also exceeded its dollar goal. Their financial support will help Legal Aid address the unmet legal needs of our community’s most vulnerable. Thanks also to Partner Julian Zebot, Fund for Legal Aid chair, and attorney Mary Knoblauch, longtime Fund board member and former chair. https://www.maslon.com/maslon-achieves-100-participation-in-2025-associates-campaign-for-legal-aid

Eighty years and counting! We celebrate our anniversary this year with deep gratitude to the many clients who have placed their trust in us. Individuals, closely held companies, and large multinational corporations alike partner with Maslon to develop forward-looking legal strategies that will advance their most important goals.

Along with providing exemplary legal services, Maslon proudly sustains the values inspired by our founders: respecting diversity, taking care of firm members, and giving back to the broader community—including through pro bono legal service to improve access to justice.

Maslon Celebrates 80 Years of Dedicated Service to Clients in Minnesota and Nationwide Maslon’s founding story is one of considerable challenges and fierce determination—anchored by a profound commitment to Minnesota.

Amy Swedberg joins Jeffrey Arnesen and Tom Jaeb on Jan. 14 for the MBBI Minnesota seminar What to Do When Deals Go Sideways. Register here: https://members.mbbi.org/event-6472981

NEW PARTNER: Congratulations to financial services attorney Erin Snyder on her election to Maslon's partnership, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Since joining Maslon in 2018, Erin has been an integral part of both the commercial lending and corporate trust practice teams.

Attorney Erin Snyder Elected to the Firm's Partnership Maslon is pleased to announce that Financial Services attorney Erin Snyder has been elected to the law firm's partnership, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The election acknowledges her tremendous skill, experience, professionalism, and commitment to client service.