MINNEAPOLIS – June 11, 2025 – Winthrop & Weinstine is proud to announce that 24 attorneys from the firm have been named “North Star Lawyers” by the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA). Those recognized each contributed at least 50 hours of pro bono legal services in 2024. The North Star Lawyer program seeks to change lives through donations of time, talent, and resources to help achieve justice for those who otherwise could not afford it.

The provision of pro bono services is a core tenant of Winthrop’s culture, and our attorneys are encouraged to engage in pro bono opportunities that align with their strengths and values. In 2024, Winthrop attorneys dedicated over 1950 hours of pro bono services to organizations throughout the community.

Winthrop & Weinstine’s 2024 North Star Lawyers are:

  • Sarah Bauer
  • Eleanor (“Elle”) Borden
  • Tom Boyd
  • Bill Burdett
  • Olivia Cooper
  • Tammera (“Tami”) Diehm
  • Peter Economou
  • Robert Grimsley
  • Cianna Halloran
  • Beth Harper
  • Devon Holstad
  • Christopher Hussey
  • Katherine (“Katie”) Johnson
  • Kyle Kroll
  • Colton Messer
  • Alyssa Namken
  • Mike Petschel
  • Max Shapiro
  • Tim Sitzmann
  • Michele Vaillancourt
  • Nick Valle
  • Jeremy Walls
  • Alexandra (“Alex”) Wilkie
  • Jessica Willes

To learn more about the MSBA North Star Lawyers program, visit the MSBA website here.