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Celebrating Women in the Law

Q: Who are some female role models or mentors who have inspired you in your journey?

A: My female partners, attorneys, and colleagues at Bassford. And my family.

I am surrounded by amazing female partners, attorneys, and colleagues at Bassford, and I am regularly inspired by their work and the way they live their lives. I have also been deeply impacted by the women in my family, READ MORE

Celebrating Women in the Law

Q: Have you faced any gender-related challenges in your career, and how have you navigated them?

A: Yes.

I had my first child while I was in law school, and my second child 8 weeks before I took the bar exam. As a second-time parent, I knew I would not be able to sit for the bar exam without extra time to allow me to pump milk for my daughter... READ MORE

Celebrating Women in the Law

Q: Who are some female role models or mentors who have inspired you in your journey?

A: Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Ruth Bader Ginsburg has always been a role model for me. Her unwavering dedication to equality and justice, coupled with her efforts to empower women, are truly inspiring... READ MORE

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15 Lawyers Selected to The Best Lawyers in America List

The following lawyers have been included in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America: Norman M. Abramson, David M. Dahlmeier, Danielle W. Fitzsimmons, Edward F. Fox, Kevin P. Hickey, Jeffrey D. Klobucar, Michael A. Klutho, (Minneapolis Consumer Law Lawyer of the Year), Janine M. Loetscher, Christopher R. Morris, Stephen O. Plunkett, Kelly A. Putney, Lewis A. Remele, Jr., Alan I. Silver (Minneapolis Trust and Estate Lawyer of the Year), Steven M. Sitek, and Mark R. Whitmore. (Minneapolis Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year)

Seven Lawyers Named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

The following lawyers have been included in the 2024 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch: Daniel R. Olson, Jessica L. Klander, Patrick D. Newman, Casey D. Marshall, Kyle Willems, Aram V. Desteian, and Anu Chudasama.

Lew Remele is Top-Vote Getter in 2023 Super Lawyers

Bassford Remele is pleased to announce that Lewis A. Remele, Jr. is the top vote-getter in this year's Minnesota Super Lawyers rankings. This is the eighteenth time Mr. Remele has received this honor.

10 Lawyers Named to 2023 Rising Stars List

Bassford Remele is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have been named to the 2023 Minnesota Rising Stars list: Tal A. Bakke, Anu Chudasama, Aram V. Desteian, Jessica L. Kometz, Beth L. LaCanne, Cameron D. Lallier, Casey D. Marshall, Patrick D. Newman, Bryce D. Riddle, and Kyle S. Willems.

Bassford Remele Attorneys Recognized for Pro Bono Service

Bassford Remele is committed to serving its community and is pleased to announce that the following lawyers have been recognized as North Star Lawyers by the Minnesota State Bar Association: Andrew L. Marshall, Jessica Klander, and Shannon E. Eckman.

Anu Chudasama Receives State Bar of Wisconsin Founder's Award

Congratulations to Bassford Remele Shareholder Anu Chudasama, who was the 2023 State Bar of Wisconsin’s Nonresident Lawyers Division Founder’s Award recipient.

Al Silver Honored with Minnesota ICON Award

Alan Silver has received the 2021 Minnesota ICON Award from Minnesota Lawyer. The ICON Award recognizes individuals with proven success throughout a lengthy and accomplished career. The honorees are leaders in their field who have been active in their communities and in mentoring the next generation. Al’s years of achievement, keen ability to lead, succeed in the courtroom, and inspire others contributed to his selection. Al's feature in Minnesota Lawyer can be found here.

Firm Featured in Attorney at Law Women's Issue

Bassford Remele was featured in Attorney at Law's Women in Law issue. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to the firm's ability to deliver well-rounded legal counsel and advocacy to our business clients.