685 North Star Lawyers provided more than 70,000 hours of pro bono service, for a total value of $17 million in free legal help during 2022. Each Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) member designated as a North Star Lawyer provided at least 50 hours of pro bono service to Minnesotans with low incomes.

The MSBA is also proud to announce that in a random drawing of all eligible organizations submitted, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS) was selected as the recipient of the first $5,000 North Star Lawyer Award from the Minnesota State Bar Foundation. Thank you to all the North Star Lawyers who nominated their partner organizations, and to the organizations who make pro bono happen every day.

See the full list of North Star Lawyers here and reach out to kdrahos@mnbars.org with any training, recruiting, or other pro bono needs. The MSBA is proud to support the legal aid and pro bono community in their efforts to increase justice access in our state.