The recognition highlights lawyers in their first 10 years of practice who have already distinguished themselves by their achievements. The criteria for selection includes professional accomplishment and leadership service to the community and the profession.

The North Star Lawyer program recognizes MSBA members who provide 50 hours or more of pro bono legal services per year to those who otherwise could not afford representation.

The fourth annual series at Lake Harriet brings family, friends, and the larger community together on selected Fridays during the June and July portion of the Music and Movies in the Park Series.

The award was presented to Maslon for participation in ILCM's Cancellation of Removal Project Pilot—which pairs volunteer attorneys with low-income immigrants to represent them in their Cancellation of Removal cases.

The article reports on a recent lecture at the St. Paul Seminary whose CLE credit was revoked—a first for the CLE board—following the efforts of the Minnesota Lavender Bar Association.

Maslon serves as Special Insurance Coverage Counsel in the Archdiocese's Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Reorganization, representing the 200 parishes.

In addition, Keiko will serve as a member of the Executive Committee and co-chair of the Grants Committee for the 2018-2019 FBA year.

The rankings are the result of extensive client interviews and research to assess technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client.

For more than 30 years, NAELA has been recognized as the leading professional organization for attorneys specializing in elder law and special needs planning.