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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid @legalaidmn.bsky.social · 14h

It's pro bono week and we want to salute all the people who lend their time and legal expertise to making life better for our clients. This includes our law clerks like Yessenia Gutierrez who's a 3L at UMN Law School and bona fide attorneys like Aron Mosez.
#ProBonoWeek #LegalAid

Portrait of Yessenia Gutierrez, a law student, with a quote about their gratitude for opportunities involving community engagement, legal aid for immigrants, and plans post-graduation.

Attorney Aaron Mosecz smiling at a restaurant, with potted plants in the background. Text describes their commitment to community and pro bono work.

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid @legalaidmn.bsky.social · 2d

Cheers to Legal Aid attorneys staffing our community clinics! They bring justice to Minneapolis neighbors. TONIGHT, at Surly's Brewing, help bring more of them to fight for #HousingRights #ConsumerRights, #ImmigrantRights #HumanRights. Walk-ins welcome! OR buy your tix now https://bit.ly/4nV6KOq

Group of seven professionals smiling and standing in front of a "Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid" sign indoors.

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid @legalaidmn.bsky.social · 3d

We are proud of Sumbal Mahmud for being selected as one of Minnesota Lawyer's Top Women in Law 2025 honoree! Her professional accomplishments and leadership does not go unnoticed. Sumbal continues to trailblaze in order to ensure that justice is accessible to all Minnesotans!

Promotional banner for '2025 Top Women in Law' featuring Sumbal Mahmud, representing Minnesota Disability Law Center and Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid.

Individual standing in front of a wooden wall with illuminated text that reads 'Top Women in Law'.

A trophy of 2025 Top Women in Law award with the name Sumbal Mahmud, presented by the Minnesota Disability Law Center and Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid.

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid @legalaidmn.bsky.social · 5d

Cheers! Raise a glass to justice with Legal Aid Tuesday, Oct. 21, 5-8 p.m. Join us at Surly Brewing Co. to bring more Legal Aid lawyers to Minneapolis neighborhoods.
https://fundraise.givesmart.com/f/5i2q/n?vid=1l37l5
#LegalAid #CommunityClinics

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid @legalaidmn.bsky.social · 7d

—Jay Wilkinson, Jim Rubenstein, Ann Cofell.

Search Laurie Davison on our website to learn more about her legacy, which included two trips to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid @legalaidmn.bsky.social · 7d

Our deep gratitude belongs to Scott and his wife Barbara, along with Kathie Farhione and Laurie's contemporaries, among the most brilliant legal minds in our organization's storied history, who made the time to witness this occasion: Jerry Lane, Mike Fargione, Eric Janus, Kathleen Davis, Anne Henry—

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid @legalaidmn.bsky.social · 7d

Scott shared these words as he parted with this cherished artifact of Laurie's legacy, "You know, I have a lot of nostalgic value for some things, but I decided the nostalgic value here is not nearly as much as the possible useful value in having this briefcase be used by a Legal Aid lawyer."

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid @legalaidmn.bsky.social · 7d

—She (Robertson) does it in the same way Laurie did with that passion for justice while also supporting lawyers with less experience and treating them well in that process.”

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid @legalaidmn.bsky.social · 7d

Former Deputy Director Ann Cofell agreed wholeheartedly with consensus that Anne be the recipient of Laurie's briefcase, “Laurie would be so proud of Anne and the work she does.—

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid @legalaidmn.bsky.social · 7d

Anne championed the effort to dedicate the library to Laurie's legacy, and according to those who knew both Laurie and Anne, she has carried on the verve and passion for legal challenges just as Laurie did.

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid @legalaidmn.bsky.social · 7d

Scott was Laurie's husband, who along with their two sons survived Laurie following her passing from pancreatic cancer in 1997. The presentation took place in what is now known as the “Laurie Davison Memorial Civil Rights Law Library” on the third floor of our Minneapolis offices.

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid @legalaidmn.bsky.social · 7d

Attorney Anne Robertson got the surprise of a lifetime. The briefcase that once belonged to legendary Legal Aid Attorney, and star Litigator, Laurie Davison was presented to Anne by Dr. Scott Dyer.
#LegalAid #Legacy

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid @legalaidmn.bsky.social · 8d

As a #MNLeg working group studies seclusion in schools and possibility of making it legal for K-3 students with disabilities, listen to the words of students who experienced it. Legislative Advocate Ryan Haenze shares stories from our young clients. .https://youtu.be/uGobFwvp22o?start=3174&end=3340

Seclusion Working Group - 10/08/25

YouTube video by Minnesota Senate Media Services

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid @legalaidmn.bsky.social · 9d

Support Legal Aid in the community! Buy your ticket to "Legal Aid Lights the Way;" Help phenomenal attorneys like Gabrielle Maginn protect the rights of our neighbors with more attorneys at Minneapolis community clinics. Join us, Tuesday, Oct. 21 at Surly Brewing! https://bit.ly/3KX0yqx
#LegalAid

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid @legalaidmn.bsky.social · 9d

As Latine Heritage Month comes to a close, we’re highlighting the voices of our colleagues. Hear from Belky Hernandez, Karen Ortiz and Dania Barrera Carrasco as they share what their Latine heritage means to them.
#LatineHeritageMonth #LegalAid

Three people smiling at the camera, arranged in a triangular layout against contrasting indoor backgrounds.

Quote by Law Clerk Dania Barrera Carrasco expressing pride in her Mexican heritage and her role in providing reassurance and comfort to clients from similar cultural backgrounds in the legal field.

Text in image: "I am proud to have grown only speaking Spanish because it now means I can use my language skills to advocate and provide services to the clients that come into our offices! Being Latina means being a safe space especially for members of my community! — Intake Specialist Ortiz

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid @legalaidmn.bsky.social · 13d

"Being Latino is pride in where I come from and commitment to lifting others as I move forward. I help people navigate FMLA, job searches, career growth. It's more than paperwork, it’s ensuring people know their rights, feel seen & are protected from injustice." - Jesus Segovia
#LatineHeritageMonth

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid @legalaidmn.bsky.social · 14d

Attorney Laurie Davison left us far too soon. A brilliant litigator, she led our senior law unit and argued before the U.S. Supreme Court, twice! On the occasion of her birthday, we revisit her legacy and news of the library named in her honor in this piece written a year ago.
https://bit.ly/3Nm2WoM

Legal Aid celebrates life of legend, birth of library - Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

On the occasion of her birthday, Legal Aid Lawyer Laurie Davison is remembered this Oct. 11 by colleagues as a generous mentor and brilliant legal scholar. She pursued cases that changed law, improved lives and got the attention of the U.S. Supreme Cour...

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid @legalaidmn.bsky.social · 15d

It’s knowing that when our communities are targeted, we speak up, and we show up for each other.

Latine heritage isn’t just history- it’s us, right now, in how we are choosing to show up in the world."

#LatineHeritageMonth #LegalAid

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid @legalaidmn.bsky.social · 15d

—generations who have endured, thrived, and dreamed fiercely.

To me, my culture is resilience. It’s the strength of our communities, the beauty of our traditions, languages and dialects, and the creativity that shines brightly through our music and art. —

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid @legalaidmn.bsky.social · 15d

What does Latine Heritage mean to me? Attorney Michelle Gonzalez shares:

"My culture and my heritage are both the heartbeat of my identity. It’s the warmth of the handmade tortillas my Abuelita used to make, the rhythm of cumbia echoing through family parties, and the stories passed down from —

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid @legalaidmn.bsky.social · 16d

The Department of Human Services has made the decision to terminate the housing stabilization program and Legal Aid has something to say about that. https://mylegalaid.org/news-stories/legal-aid-responds-to-termination-of-housing-support-program/

Legal Aid responds to termination of housing support program - Statement - Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

STATEMENT (Minneapolis, Minn): As the Department of Human Services seeks reforms to the Housing Stabilization Supports program, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid offers these comments.

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid @legalaidmn.bsky.social · 20d

We are one week away from our Fourteenth Annual Access to Justice Luncheon, a fundraiser for Legal Aid's St. Cloud office.

Reserve your spot at: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/ItJswA?vid=1lc8yy

To donate please visit: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/dubAlg?vid=1lc8wu

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid @legalaidmn.bsky.social · 21d

— sent to collections. My colleague Kathryn Koch and I tailor our presentation to focus on these issues that disproportionately impact Somali renters." - Mateen Shah

Get your ticket now! Oct. 5 is the last day.
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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid @legalaidmn.bsky.social · 21d

During our weekly outreach at CAIRO, Somali renters have come to us with various problems they're experiencing with their landlords. Most commonly, these issues include lack of fulfilled maintenance requests, withheld security deposits, and inflated post-moveout ledgers that have been —

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid @legalaidmn.bsky.social · 21d

"Somali renters face a lot of unique challenges. Although many may have a conversational fluency in English, that is not always sufficient when interpreting leases or communicating with landlords.

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