2016 LEGAL AID ANNUAL REPORT

WORKING TOGETHER

Expanding impact with community partnerships 2016 MID-MINNESOTA LEGAL AID BOARD

Robert A. McLeod, President Sara McGrane, First Vice President Larry N. Jensen, Second Vice President Eric Rucker, Past President Timothy M. Kelley, Treasurer Cathy Haukedahl, Secretary

Shari Aberle Stan Alleyne Jorge Arrellano Patrick M. Arenz Andrew M. Carlson Michael Elliott Michael T. Feichtinger Anna K.B. Finstrom Brigid Fitzgerald Julie Kisner Thomas G. Kramer Dorraine A. Larison John P. Mandler David M. March Sue McGuigan Nataisia McRoy Rebecca Nathan Christopher R. Smith Rachna Sullivan Mai Thor Kimberly Washington DEAR FRIENDS,

In 1913, Legal Aid opened its doors with one attorney, who quickly had more work than he could handle. A partnership with the newly-founded University of Minnesota Law School Clinic expanded services and opportunities for clients, law students and Legal Aid, beginning our tradition of working with partners in our community.

We thank you for being among our most important partners. We appreciate your financial and volunteer support as we seek new ways to ensure the laws work as they were meant to, protecting the rights of Minnesotans regardless of financial resources. Now more than ever, partnerships are fundamental to Legal Aid’s impact. our To advocate for In this report, you’ll read about collaborations across the spec- mission the legal rights trum of our work, from well-established community clinics to of disadvantaged brand new partnerships in cooperation with various neighbor- hood organizations to meet specific needs. people to have safe, healthy and We have intentionally developed new strategies for meeting our clients where they go in their every-day life to solve their prob- independent lems — the doctor, neighborhood organizations, domestic violence lives in strong shelters and government offices. Working closely with other orga- nizations, we can achieve more holistic representation and better communities. leverage of both Legal Aid and community resources.

We provide trainings in a variety of settings to help our clients understand their rights, and to advocate for themselves. We give people education and advice to self-represent because we lack the resources to represent everyone who needs our help. We also train our partners, who in turn help us educate their clients on their legal rights, identify issues an attorney can help with, and gather the information and documentation needed for efficient and effective advocacy. This enables Legal Aid to help more people, and to continue our investment in advocacy to make sys- tems more effective and fair.

As a supporter of Legal Aid, you support all of the community organizations with whom we partner. Thank you for all you do to bring access to justice to families and individuals, to the organiza- tions they turn to for help, and to our community as a whole.

Cathy Haukedahl, Executive Director

Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 | 3 MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP Legal Help at Medical Clinic Improves Health Outcomes

“My husband and I were living in a truck. The county stopped my food support and said I had to pay them $25/month. I started selling my things so I could buy food. When I told my doctor, she said there was a lady from Legal Aid right there at the health clinic who might be able to help me.” — Laura

ormer Staff Attorney Heidi Hovis worked SOLVING LAURA’S DILEMMA with the Medical-Legal Partnership “Heidi was the first person to really focus on (MLP) at the CentraCare Family Health me as a whole person,” says MLP client Laura FCenter in St. Cloud since its inception Alexander. “She didn’t just look at one problem. in 2014 through late 2016. The goal of the MLP, She asked questions and opened things up. Then initially funded by a grant from Blue Cross Blue she started to fix things, little by little.” Shield (BCBS), is to improve patient health by addressing legal needs. After seeing two years of Heidi found that Laura and her husband were health benefits to their patients through the MLP, eligible for food support, so instead of paying $25 CentraCare has agreed to a three-year plan to every month, they should have had $180 coming take on the funding for a full-time attorney at the in. But then suddenly, the benefits stopped. health center. “I had just helped with the renewal form, so I was Meanwhile, four smaller rural clinics with widely surprised,” says Heidi. “We called, and the county varying populations and legal needs have pitched said they’d received notice from Arizona that in to pay half the salary of another St. Cloud Laura was employed there.” attorney. The other half is funded by a University of St. Thomas fellowship. The attorney travels Laura had never been to Arizona in her life. between clinics and, like Heidi, also has an office Heidi helped her leap the paperwork hurdles at Legal Aid where he can draw on the resources to prove that she was not working out of state. of the organization, including the expertise of Eventually, the county reinstated the benefits colleagues. along with a retroactive payment for the months without support. Of the 299 MLP patients seen in the past year, 40% had more than one legal issue, up to as many “Many times, it’s just a matter of advocacy and as 8 legal needs for one patient. Initially 86% of paperwork,” Heidi says. “A lot of our clients have the patients felt those legal issues affected their been told ‘no’ by the system for so long, they don’t health. Six months later, 78% of the same patients think they can fight it so they just go without. felt that getting legal help had reduced their Although Laura is a U.S.-born citizen, she grew stress and anxiety levels. up in Mexico and is not fluent in English, so the

4 | Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 forms alone were a barrier. We eventually discov- care, expanding on-site services to address food ered her Social Security number had been used in security. Second Hand Harvest, working in coor- five other states. She was a victim of identity theft.” dination with the MLP, will operate a food shelf in the clinic, help patients to apply for food support, Laura and her husband now have an apartment. and screen for other legal issues. They are both working, paying rent, grateful for the help, and turning to Heidi for other questions “CentraCare is doing some serious groundbreak- as they arise. ing,” says Heidi. “A one-stop shop with a holistic view on meeting client’s basic needs can change “This is a huge advantage of the MLP,” says Heidi. the way we think about both medical and legal “The scope is so wide that I can assist clients services. It makes sense when you think about who might not otherwise qualify for our services. health care spending and return on investment.” I can tackle their legal problems one at a time, sort things out, and be sure they are receiving the “Having a lawyer at the clinic is a great idea,” services guaranteed by law.” agrees Laura. “Heidi came like an angel in our lives. She found a solution for every problem EXPANDING ON-SITE PARTNERSHIPS we had.” Encouraged by the success of the medical-legal partnership, the CentraCare Family Health Center is building an even wider network of holistic

Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 | 5 YOUTH LAW PROJECT AND SAFE HARBORS SHELTERS Charting a New Course for Sexually Exploited Youth

t the age of 15, Josie* was taken from the only home she’d ever known because an older relative had been arranging “dates” for her with adult men. She was separated from her beloved brother and taken to Aa local shelter.

As of 2014, the state of Minnesota no longer treats minors like Josie as criminals. Under the Safe Harbor Law, sexually exploited youth cannot be charged with delinquency prostitution charges for that exploitation. Instead, they are funneled to the child protection side of juvenile law. The shelters are locked from the out- side but not the inside; if teens want to leave, they can.

MMLA Supervising Attorney Irene Opsahl is the go-to person for Safe Harbor legal support. She brings more than 25 years of experience with Legal Aid’s Youth Law Project to the statewide network of advocates who work with sexually exploited children.

6 | Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 “That kid walks out of the meeting with Irene grasping the legal concepts and feeling empowered.”

LISTENING TO AND EMPOWERING state for consultation. She helps advocates, pros- YOUTH AFTER TRAUMA ecutors, agency providers and law enforcement “Someone like Josie may not see herself as a come together to explain and expand options. child, and she isn’t looking to be saved,” says Irene. “Many kids in ‘the life’ don’t identify as vic- “I treat my youth clients to the extent possible tims of exploitation. The challenge is to help them like any adult client,” says Irene. “It’s the ethical understand the services that are available, and to rule for lawyers. But at the same time, you have to help the system understand which services they be aware that they are kids, and most of them are need. When someone is ready to accept help, the victims of trauma.” door has to be open right now — not next week.” “Irene has an aerial view,” says Quisha. “She sees When Irene gets involved with a case, advocates the kids as more than their present situation, and find that county officials are more forthcoming she talks to them about the big picture. Irene tells with information. She holds service providers them what they can do under the law. She takes accountable, which helps to keep checks and complex legal issues and makes them understand- balances in place. She also empowers the kids able to a kid with a 5th-grade reading level. That themselves, making sure they are involved in the kid walks out of the meeting with Irene grasping decisions about their lives. the legal concepts and feeling empowered.”

“We take care of kids’ immediate needs like food, Irene sees her work with Safe Harbors as a clothing and shelter,” says Quisha Stewart, Safe culmination of everything she’s learned in her Harbor Division Director at The Link, an organiza- career. She has tremendous respect for her clients tion that provides shelter and supportive services and their resiliency. Thanks to Irene’s interven- for sexually exploited youth. “We look to their tion, Josie stayed at the shelter until a plan was physical, emotional and mental health. But Irene’s in place. She received schooling, counseling and support is pivotal because it’s transformative for other services, and the county kept her properly the kids and everyone who advocates for them. informed of her options. When it came time to Using that gentle way she has, she brings in the determine placement, Josie participated in the kids’ real-life questions and raises the issues most decision. important to them.” “The kids remember Irene’s name,” says Quisha. Sarah Florman, program manager at Brittany’s “They call us back and ask for her number. She’s Place, another support organization for this popu- diligent, and she treats these kids as though she’s lation, agrees. “Irene doesn’t just tell them ‘this is billing a thousand dollars an hour.” how it’s going to be.’ She has a dialogue, listens to their concerns and tells them the real-world *A pseudonym is used to protect the privacy of the client. truth. She’s such a strong advocate. They feel like if Irene walks into a room and says what ought to happen, the other adults might actually listen.”

TRAINING ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH In addition to regular visits to metro-area shelters, Irene provides statewide trainings and legal tips for Safe Harbors Navigators. She connects youth advocates with local legal services and is available to advocates and youth throughout the

Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 | 7 PRO BONO EVICTION EXPUNGMENT WORKSHOPS Pro Bono Partnership Creating Pathways to Stability

y old landlord is in jail now,” says screened clients who have relatively straightfor- Dianna Jones. “He was a slumlord ward cases. We offer support throughout, helping and they finally got him.” with any questions that arise. We try to set every- M one up for success — both clients and lawyers.” BUILDING A WRONGFUL EVICTION CASE Katie Giedt from UnitedHealthcare worked on Not long ago, Dianna and her three children lived Dianna’s case. She attended the training and, a with bedbugs, cockroaches and numerous repair week later, met with Dianna at Whittier Clinic. problems. With seven evictions on her record, Together, they went over Dianna’s documented Dianna had little hope of moving. Legal Aid evidence of rent payment, bedbugs and repair represented her, getting five of those evictions issues, and Katie drafted the motion. Soon she expunged. And then, just as Dianna was prepar- will represent Dianna at Hennepin County ing to move, the landlord filed two more. Housing Court.

Even if an eviction is without merit and the tenant “It’s substantive law, working with a real client,” prevails in court, it stays on the record. A separate says Katie. “Litigation isn’t part of my work in my motion and hearing is required to expunge the present position, so I’m happy to get the oppor- eviction. tunity. The case is concrete and contained, which makes it easy to work into my schedule. Dianna “Some landlords use evictions to retaliate against was in a terrible situation, and I appreciate the tenants who complain about substandard hous- chance to help out someone in our community.” ing,” says MMLA Pro Bono Director Kirsten Olson. “They appear to file on tenants for the TRAINING ATTORNEYS ON purpose of destroying the tenants’ rental history. HOUSING LAW Landlords understand that a single eviction can The expungement workshop is an excellent first make it almost impossible for a client to find new, step for attorneys who have never worked in affordable housing.” housing before. For some, it’s their first appear- ance in a courtroom. They have the full support of Dianna is one of the 64 clients — some with Legal Aid housing attorneys and they can see tan- multiple expungements — served by Legal Aid’s gible results. Although the first goal is for clients Pro Bono Eviction Expungement workshops. The to get service, the secondary goal is to give more workshops, held every other month at Whittier attorneys training and experience. Clinic in south Minneapolis, partner with volun- teer attorneys to extend the reach of Legal Aid’s “Many of the lawyers we train help clients through housing unit. our workshops,” says Kirsten. “Others work with the Volunteer Lawyers Network or help clients “We provide full training and mentoring for the independently. There is a huge unmet need for attorneys,” says Kirsten. “We then pair them with expungement help, and the more lawyers with

8 | Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 training, the better. It can take up to six months to “I’ve told a lot of people about it,” she says. “It’s so get an expungement, even with a lawyer.” great to work with someone who cares about what these landlords are doing. They take your money The workshop can’t guarantee success — that and they don’t want to take care of the property. depends on the referee — but the workshop These workshops give us a voice.” pairings almost always result in expungement. In addition to straightforward facts, Kirsten looks for MOVING FORWARD AFTER clients with the most urgent need. SUCCESSFUL EXPUNGEMENT Dianna is in culinary school and is very relieved to “A clean record opens a whole new category of be out from under the evictions. She has her new housing with responsible landlords,” she says. kitchen set up like a restaurant and plans to have “There’s also a generational impact. A move to safe her own food truck. Without housing worries, she housing makes a significant change in the lives of and her kids can focus on school. everyone in the family.” “This apartment has an awesome management Although Dianna had worked with Legal Aid previ- company,” she says. “I have no complaints at all.” ously, this was her first time attending a workshop at Whittier. She had complete confidence in the process with Legal Aid’s support, and she appreci- ates the convenient location.

Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 | 9 LEGAL AID AND SAFE AVENUES Working Together on Behalf of Domestic Violence Victims

aren* was violently assaulted by her ex-boyfriend, who threatened to find her wherever she went. When she arrived in Minnesota, she went to the police to be sure the out-of-state pro- Ctection order was valid. The police officer told her she would have to apply for a new order.

“She was so afraid he’d find her here, and we didn’t know how to advise her,” says Dee Peterson, Outreach Coordinator at Safe Avenues, a Willmar organization that provides advocacy, parent-child visitation services and emergency shelter for victims of domestic and sexual violence. “But we were pretty sure Legal Aid could help.”

Legal Aid’s Willmar office has a strong partnership with Safe Avenues. The two programs work closely, exchanging information and trainings and supporting one another’s work.

10 | Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 “Whether or not Legal Aid directly represents the client, we work together for everyone’s benefit, and it strengthens our relationship and makes us all more effective.”

COLLABORATORS WITH We are then better able to convert their experi- COMMON GOALS ences into legal arguments that will hopefully “With most non-profits, resources can be thin,” translate to someone who might not have had the says Legal Aid Supervising Attorney Dan Morris. same experiences, but who has the power of deci- “We have to make the most of what we can with sion over their safety and their children.” what we have. Our partnership serves a similar population in the same community, and we have a “You see a huge change when the clients have lot of the same goals.” representation at an order for protection (OFP) hearing,” says Jen. “Most of our clients don’t have Part of the intake process at Safe Avenues is an any experience in court, and it’s intimidating. It’s a assessment of potential legal questions or difficul- tremendous relief to have someone who under- ties. The advocates pass the information to Legal stands speak on their behalf.” Aid, help to gather any pertinent documentation, and explain Legal Aid’s role. The attorneys meet CONFIDENTIALITY A KEY with clients at the shelter at designated appoint- TO CAREN’S CASE ment times. In Caren’s case, Dan went back to the office and did some research. He learned how to confiden- “The appointment with a lawyer is so important,” tially register an out-of-state OFP with local law says Dee. “When clients arrive, their lives are usu- enforcement in Minnesota. ally in total chaos. That legal appointment helps to give them self-respect and hope. They don’t Legal Aid staff has also toured Harmony Visitation have the money, they don’t have the means, but Center so they thoroughly understand the proce- they are treated with respect and given answers. dures and protections in place for Safe Avenues The lawyers don’t sugarcoat things. They give it to clients and their children when it comes to them like it is.” parent-child visitation.

LEARNING TO WALK IN “I can tell them that I’ve been there and it’s a THE CLIENT’S SHOES good environment, right down to the specific Dan and the other attorneys have been thor- toys on hand,” says Dan. “Because I can directly oughly trained by Safe Avenues staff. They have address their fears, they trust me a bit more as we learned how to put themselves in the clients’ problem-solve each step of their case.” shoes and to understand the decisions made under duress. “Legal advice is often key in our clients’ decision- making,” says Jen. “Legal Aid gives them the facts “Legal Aid understands the dynamics of domes- and helps them thoroughly understand the conse- tic violence,” says Jen Johnson, Safe Avenues quences of various decisions. They begin to take Executive Director. “Many lawyers don’t, and that the critical steps from chaos to solutions. They can be an added burden to the victims.” can see a direction to go with their future.”

“So much of being an advocate is about credibil- *A pseudonym is used to protect the privacy of the client. ity and connection with clients,” says Dan. “Safe Avenues taught us how to ask the questions, and how to sit with someone who has been through trauma in an empathetic and understanding way.

Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 | 11 DISABILITY RIGHTS COLLABORATIVE Expanding Access in Greater Minnesota

alaine Remes is the Minnesota MDLC is a statewide program of MMLA, and one Disability Law Center’s (MDLC) Legal of its biggest challenges is advocating for clients Advocate in southern Minnesota, in Greater Minnesota across great distances. Dand she is on a mission. A single- Southwest Minnesota’s resources are scattered person outpost of the MDLC based in Mankato, across a very large rural area. County agencies, she works with other advocacy organizations, school systems and other advocacy groups’ lim- county workers and agencies, ombudsman offices, ited resources are stretched thin. schools and courts to ensure that people with disabilities have access to the services and pro- tections guaranteed by state and federal law. KNITTING A WEB OF ADVOCACY RESOURCES Dalaine’s strategy is to knit existing resources together into a workable web. She connects vari- ous advocacy organizations that help people with disabilities get employment supports, transition from school to work, and access other services that enable them to live in their communities and become more independent. Her efforts have resulted in the formation of the Southern Minnesota Advocates Network, which includes other advocates, county personnel, service providers, family members of persons with dis- abilities and guardians.

“We support each other, network, and provide ideas for better, stronger, faster advocacy,” explains Dalaine. “When we have success, we share what we did and how we did it. We strat- Dalaine relies on the amplification of egize to help our clients and families get results, and we discuss how to seek solutions for systems resources that comes with a knowledgeable, issues like the very limited integrated employ- connected team. ment opportunities in rural or small towns in Minnesota.” “I communicate with both service providers and the people who need services,” says Dalaine. This collaborative approach led to a successful “When you’re in touch with enough people, you outcome for Clara, a 16-year-old with develop- begin to see patterns of problems in smaller mental disabilities and mental health diagnoses. towns and rural areas. You see the barriers, the She was living with her family, but the situation challenges, and also the possibilities. The farther became untenable for lack of needed services. you get from the metro area, the less understand- Clara’s family had been frustrated in its attempts ing and education there is about what legal to get disability support services from the county, avenues are out there.” even with help from the ombudsman’s office.

12 | Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 When Clara was improperly moved out of the substance and the procedure of the programs and family home into a juvenile detention center, the systems. MDLC trainings provide basic information ombudsman’s office reached out to the Network for on legal rights to help people advocate for them- help. Building on the ombudsman’s efforts, MDLC selves and their loved ones. agreed to assist by filing an appeal with the state Department of Human Services to obtain mental Dalaine also reaches out to service providers and health services for Clara. government agencies. She gives presentations on MDLC’s priorities and services and shares While the appeal was pending, MDLC success- information and ideas. She encourages service fully advocated for Clara to be released from the providers — like the ombudsman in Clara’s case — juvenile detention center and placed in a children’s to bring their challenges forward so they can residential treatment facility with mental health work with DLC and people with disabilities to and other services. As a result of this collabora- solve problems. tive advocacy, Clara, her family, and her treatment team developed a person-centered plan that When working with the Southern Advocates enabled Clara to move to a new small, fully-staffed Network, government agencies or schools, self- residential setting in her home community near advocates and clients and colleagues at MDLC, her family and her school. Dalaine relies on the amplification of resources that comes with a knowledgeable, connected team. EMPOWERING PEOPLE THROUGH SELF-ADVOCACY EDUCATION “In my work, I’m standing side by side with my The foundation of Dalaine’s work is education and friends,” says Dalaine. “I’m lucky to know so many training. One of MDLC’s key goals is for people self-advocates and allies in action.” with disabilities to become their own advocates. Empowerment requires knowledge of both the *A pseudonym is used to protect the privacy of the client.

Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 | 13 Innovative Community Partnerships

Sometimes, people who need help the most don’t know their rights have been violated. Or if they do, they don’t know who or how to ask for help. As Legal Aid looks for innovative ways to work with limited resources, community partnerships are key to extending the reach of services to people who might not know how to contact — or feel comfortable contacting — a law office.

THE CARDOZO CLINIC — housing, government benefits, health care The Cardozo Clinic has served north — and stay to answer questions. They provide Minneapolis for more than 10 years. The Cardozo information and build trust, which is so important Society, an organization of Jewish judges, lawyers in working with immigrant communities.” and law students with a commitment to justice, provides volunteer attorneys. The Minneapolis Urban League provides the office, and Legal Aid provides the administrative support and legal backup. Every Monday, anyone from the com- munity can walk into the Urban League office and sign up for 20 minutes of free help from a Cardozo Society lawyer. The volunteer provides legal advice and referrals and, if time allows, may negotiate with a landlord, draft a power of attor- ney or write a demand letter.

“The benefit of human, face-to-face connection is so important on both sides,” says Legal Aid Supervising Attorney Jay Wilkinson. “For clients, to have someone with knowledge of the law listen carefully and sympathetically can make an enormous difference. For the volunteers it’s an ISUROON extraordinary opportunity to serve justice. Even Staff Attorney Greger Calhan heads up a new if the attorney can’t provide all the answers or fix outreach project from his office at Isuroon, a the problem in those 20 minutes, they can give woman-led program in south Minneapolis focus- the client an idea of the shape and boundaries of ing on the needs of East African immigrants. A the legal system and help them to take the next few months into the project funded by the Pat step forward.” and Tom Grossman Family Fund of the Minnesota Community Foundation, Greger is seeing a steady SIEMPRE PADRES stream of clients with legal concerns. Elsa Marshall, Legal Aid’s Education for Justice coordinator, organizes Legal Aid outreach with “My Peace Corps experience in Chad and a number of local agencies and clinics. She also Mauritania left me with appreciation and respect manages the collection of fact sheets on www. for African communities in Africa and in the lawhelpmn.org, a statewide resource for legal diaspora,” he says. “I learned that you really advice and education. can build trust and rapport cross-culturally, but it takes time and consistent demonstration of “Siempre Padres, a parent support program at follow-through.” Urban Ventures Colin Powell Center, is a great example of our work with local agencies,” Elsa Some of the issues Greger sees are straightfor- says. “We’re in our third year with them. Attorneys ward and can be explained on the spot. Others give educational presentations on specific topics are more complicated such as immigration, debt

14 | Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 collection and family law. At its core, the project grew up with a personal interest in improving focuses on individual client representation, helping urban conditions. recent immigrants understand and exercise their legal rights here in the United States. But Greger “Dayton was a dying industrial town when I was also wants to continue outreach with public educa- growing up there in the 1980s,” says Joshua. “I tion and advocacy. found that troubling, and I was always wonder- ing how to make cities better. This project is an “The goal of the project is not only to provide con- amazing opportunity, drawing on all aspects of my crete services to individuals who need them, but education and background. It’s a perfect fit.” to show Muslim immigrants that they are welcome here. We want to help that community navigate the Joshua is new to the Twin Cities and understands complexities they encounter, and understand the that the first part of the job is to understand the rights afforded to them.” community in which he’s working. The Northside neighborhoods were among those most severely NORTHSIDE RESIDENTS affected by the 2011 tornado and then by the REDEVELOPMENT COUNCIL foreclosure crisis. So far, Joshua is seeing questions Another new partnership with the Stinson of property ownership, absent landlords, liens and Leonard Street law firm and Northside Residents concerns around a major neighborhood construc- Redevelopment Council (NRRC) draws on the tion project and a historic site designation. unique talents of Staff Attorney Joshua Ladd. The project is modeled after the very successful Adopt “There is a lot of tension in the area,” he says. “It’s a Neighborhood Project in Kansas City. really important as an outsider to immerse myself in the community, be present, and meet stakehold- The goal in Kansas City — and now here, on ers and residents. I’m starting to walk through the north side of Minneapolis — is to provide processes with them, help them understand the legal assistance to reduce blight, retain qual- points of influence and grasp what the legal reali- ity, affordable housing and improve community ties mean to them.” economic development in low-income neighbor- hoods. Joshua, with a part-time office at NRRC, The collaborations with Siempre Padres, Isuroon will focus on the Near North and Willard-Hay and NRRC are the most recent examples of Legal neighborhoods. Aid innovations to address the shifting needs in our state. As with the longstanding Cardozo Clinic In addition to his legal expertise, Joshua brings a and ongoing outreach efforts, the goal is to foster master’s degree in urban and regional planning relationships with community partners and extend to the work. He is a native of Dayton, Ohio and services where the need is the greatest.

Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 | 15 2 16 Community Awards

MINNESOTA JUSTICE mentorship to me and the his appreciation for the FOUNDATION’S other newer staff has been boots-on-the-ground work of ADVOCATE AWARD invaluable.” civil legal aid practitioners. The Minnesota Justice We wanted to thank him Foundation presented its for years of service and for 2016 Advocate Award to Ann all the help he has brought Conroy, Office Manager/ to our client communities Training Coordinator with through his efforts. It’s good Legal Services State Support. work, and it changes lives.” The honor recognizes Ann’s demonstrated commitment to expanding services to low- MINNESOTA STATE income and disadvantaged BAR ASSOCIATION clients for more than 18 years. BERNARD P. BECKER LEGAL SERVICES PARTNER IN JUSTICE STAFF LEGACY OF As office manager and train- Ron Elwood, Supervising ing coordinator, Ann has a EXCELLENCE AWARD Attorney of the Legal The Minnesota State Bar unique and multi-faceted Services Advocacy Project role at State Support. She Association conferred its (LSAP), received a Partner Legacy of Excellence Award supports both the statewide in Justice award from Legal legal aid community and on staff attorneyMike Services of Northwest Persellin for his career-long the public who turn to State Minnesota (LSNM). Support for civil legal refer- commitment to excellence in the legal services field. The rals and information. Ron has been with LSAP for award recognizes exemplary almost 20 years. He brings dedication to providing his signature energy and zealous and skilled legal rep- enthusiasm to advocating at resentation for low-income the legislature for policies and disadvantaged clients. that best serve people with low incomes throughout the Mike has had a lengthy state. He specializes in con- career as an all-around utility sumer, landlord/tenant, tax, player for MMLA. For his first policy and utility law. 17 years, he served clients as a staff attorney and in LSNM Executive Director “We are thrilled with this management, stepping in and Anne Hoefgen says, “Often out of these roles as the pro- recognition for Ann,” says the work of the legislature State Support Supervising gram’s needs demanded. In feels far away from those of 2000, he began to specialize Attorney Mary Kaczorek. us in Greater Minnesota, but “Ann’s work is not the most in senior poverty law, and his Ron reminds us that without current practice centers on visible to the commu- good policies we are ham- nity, but her impact is felt Social Security, debt collec- strung in our ability to help tion and Medical Assistance throughout our work. She clients in the best ways pos- is truly the backbone of the appeal issues. sible. At the same time, Ron State Support team. Her is always the first to express

16 | Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 the profession in the first 10 years of their practice. Steven Thal, a respected immigra- tion attorney in private practice, nominated Rebecca for her outstanding work on behalf of immigrant youth. Civil legal aid creates a significant economic Rebecca represents children benefit for Minnesota in asylum and special immi- A recent client wrote: “I want grant juvenile cases (SIJS), a to congratulate you on a job task that can be especially LEGAL AID well done and to express challenging because of the deep gratitude for the hard trauma many unaccompanied work and dedication, both children go through before, of which bore the desired during and after their journey result: winning. I also want to to the U.S. ROI thank you for the kindness, sympathy and high regard that you showed towards me For every in both words and deeds. Please be assured that such feelings are truly and unre- $1.00 servedly reciprocal.” invested in civil legal aid MMLA Deputy Director Greg Marita says, “Mike has been serving MMLA, the legal services community, his col- “Rebecca is a brilliant, tena- leagues and clients for over cious, passionate lawyer,” 30 years. Many, many, many says Managing Attorney of us would have easily and Peggy Russell. “She is rec- willingly signed on to this cli- ognized as a national expert ent’s letter.” on the representation of unaccompanied children. In UP & COMING addition to direct representa- ATTORNEYS OF 2016 tion, she devotes significant time to training and mentor- Minnesota Lawyer selected ing other attorneys on SIJS MMLA Staff Attorney cases and appeals. Rebecca Rebecca Scholtz as one of works tirelessly on behalf of $3.94 the Up & Coming Attorneys the young and vulnerable, in economic benefits of 2016. The Up & Coming and she is a highly valued Attorneys award recognizes are returned to member of our staff.” lawyers who have made the community significant contributions to

Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 | 17 REVENUE FINANCIALS Miscellaneous 2.9%

REVENUE & EXPENDITURES | 2016 $14 Court Awarded Attorney Fees 2.6% REVENUE Fellowship & Clerks 1.4% United Ways $534,745 Federal 2,963,979 State Support & LSAP 3.0% State 4,153,100 $12 Foundations 1,047,100 LSAC 9.4% Local Government 846,901 Fund for Legal Aid REVENUE 1,300,000 Fund for Legal Aid 9.7% Legal Services Advisory Committee (LSAC) 1,256,802 $10 Miscellaneous 2.9% State Support and LSAP 396,261 Fellowships/Clerks$14 Court Awarded Attorney Fees 2.6% 191,072 Foundations 7.8% Attorney Fees Fellowship & Clerks 1.4% 345,787 United Ways 4.0% Miscellaneous 393,065 $8 TOTAL State Support & LSAP 3.0%$13,428,812 $12 EXPENDITURES Poverty Law LSAC 9.4% $8,585,855 $6 Disability Law 2,143,329 Fund for Legal Aid Administration $10 9.7% 1,236,380 LSAP 641,980 State Support Foundations 7.8% 488,168 State 30.9% Fundraising 412,127 $4 EXPENDITURES $14 United Ways 4.0% Local 6.3% Fundraising 3.1% TOTAL $8 $13,507,839 Prior Reserve 2,686,981 Federal 22.1%

and Contracts State Support 3.6% Year End Reserve 2,607,954 $2 Government Grants Grants Government $12 LSAP 4.8% $6 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | 12.31.16 Dollars in millions Administration 9.2% ASSETS 0 $10 CURRENT ASSETS State 30.9% $4 EXPENDITURES Cash and Cash Equivalents $2,592,379 $14 Disability Law 15.9% Receivables: Local 6.3% Fundraising 3.1% Grants and Contracts 1,438,168 Federal 22.1% $8 Pledges and Other and Contracts 165,263 State Support 3.6% $2 Prepaid Expenses Grants Government 60,466 $12 LSAP 4.8% TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 4,256,276

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, at cost 1,302,524 $6 Dollars in millions Administration 9.2% Less Accumulated Depreciation0 (509,916) TOTAL PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (NET) 792,608 $10 Poverty Law 63.6%

OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS Disability Law 15.9% Funds Held by Community Foundation 2,534,483 $4 Client Escrow Funds 11,747 TOTAL OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS 2,546,230 $8 TOTAL ASSETS $7,595,114 $2 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES $6 Accounts Payable $343,753 Poverty Law 63.6% Dollars in millions Client Trust Deposits 11,747 0 Accrued Expenses 342,139

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES $697,639 $4 NET ASSETS Unrestricted Net Assets 4,249,308 Temporarily Restricted Net Assets 900,568 Permanently Restricted Net Assets 1,747,599 $2 TOTAL NET ASSETS 6,897,475 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $7,595,114

Dollars in millions 0 18 | Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 GIVING REPORT | 2016 FOUNDATIONS Allianz American Immigration Lawyers Association YOU CAN HELP EXPAND Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation OUR REACH Catholic Charities of new Ulm Diocese The number of Minnesotans seeking legal assistance continues Center for New Americans to rise. Your support ­— whether through sharing your time or making a monetary donation — makes it possible for us to meet CentraCare Health increasing demands and provide much needed assistance for Community Action Partnership of Suburban Minnesotans struggling to meet their basic needs. When you Hennepin contribute to Legal Aid, you contribute to a stronger commu- Equal Justice Works nity. You make someone’s day a bit brighter. You change lives Federal Bar Association- for the better. Minnesota Chapter Mazon We hope you’ll consider a contribution based on what works best for The McKnight Foundation you. Consider these options: Minneapolis Foundation Make a monetary donation. Any amount allows us to provide Minnesota Justice invaluable help to people in need. Visit our site at mylegalaid.org/ Foundation donate to make an online donation, or contact our office to discuss Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome your contribution. Morgan Family Foundation Extend your legacy with planned giving. Making a planned Northwest Area gift to Legal Aid ensures that your passion for justice will be part of Foundation your legacy, leading by example, for others to give back. Learn more Northwest Minnesota at: mylegalaid.org/give-and-share. Foundation Otto Bremer Foundation Volunteer. If you are an attorney, you can share your talents directly Robina Foundation with clients in need. To learn more visit mylegalaid.org/get-involved. Share Our Strength Skadden Fellowship To learn more or seek assistance, contact us Foundation via email, phone or the web. Stearns Benton Bar Association [email protected] Stevens Square 612-746-3744 Foundation mylegalaid.org/donate West Central Initiative Fund Legal Aid makes every effort to properly acknowledge each of our donors. If we have misspelled or inadvertently omitted your name, please let us know. We will correct it in future publications.

Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 | 19 UNITED WAYS Greene Espel PLLP Roman M. Silberfeld Gislason & Hunter L.L.P. Greater Twin Cities Gustafson Gluek PLLC Twin Cities Business Karla Gluek and Jim United Way Sorboro Jill and Dan Gustafson UnitedHealthcare United Way Central Goetz & Eckland P.A. Hogan Lovells US LLP Wells Fargo & Company Minnesota Susan and Michael Grimes Larkin Hoffman Daly & Zelle LLP United Way of West Lindgren Ltd. Foundation Jim and Sharon Hale Central Minnesota Zimmerman Reed, PLLP Vince and Deb Louwagie Halunen Law Merchant & Gould P.C. Hanson Bolkcom Law THE LANE SOCIETY FELLOW Group, Ltd. ($75,000–$100,000+) Bruce and Tracy Mooty ($2,500–$4,999) John and Cynthia Hart Fredrikson & Byron Moss & Barnett, A 3M Foundation Professional Association Hellmuth & Johnson PLLC Aafedt, Forde, Gray, The Pat and Tom Nilan Johnson Lewis Monson & Hager, P.A. Henson & Efron, P.A. Grossman Family Fund Renee and Fred Pritzker American Immigration Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Robins Kaplan LLP Lawyers Association Thomson Reuters Andrea Kaufman and Jim Minnesota-Dakotas Phyllis J. Welter Jacobson U.S. Bank Chapter Timothy Kelley and Tove William and Ann Hart Best Buy Company Inc. Kooda CHAMPIONS OF Wernz Blackwell Burke P.A. JUSTICE Peter and Mary Kiedrowski Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. ($50,000–$74,999) Kathleen Blatz Bob and Andrea Kircher Warren D. Woessner and Dorsey & Whitney LLP Patricia Bloodgood and Iris C. Freeman Mary L. Knoblauch and Christopher Cleveland Faegre Baker Daniels Martin A. Carlson Foundation Jeffrey Bouslog Kurtzman Carlson BUILDER Stinson Leonard Street Daniel F. Caffrey Consultants LLP ($5,000–$9,999) Cargill Law Ann Marie Hirsch and Anonymous Eugene M. Link Carlson Barnes & Thornburg LLP PILLAR Anne Lockner Richard and Jennie Carlson ($25,000–$49,999) Best & Flanagan LLP Lommen Abdo, P.A. Christensen Group Gray Plant Mooty Carlson, Caspers, Christopher Madel Foundation Vandenburgh, Lindquist & Ciresi Conlin LLP Schuman, P.A. John Mandler Lindquist & Vennum LLP Conlin Law Firm LLC Michael V. Ciresi Meagher & Geer, P.L.L.P. Maslon LLP Jan Conlin and Gene Goetz Steve and Amy Culbert Medica Schwegman Lundberg Dady & Gardner, P.A. Woessner Jeff H. Eckland Medtronic, Inc. DLA Piper LLP Richard M. Hagstrom Steven E. Rau and Dykema Christine L. Meuers KEYSTONE Clayton Halunen Eckland & Blando LLP ($10,000–$24,999) Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Mark and Beth Kimball Anonymous Douglas and Susan Elsass Insurance Company Knopf Family Foundation Anthony Ostlund Baer & Epiq Morrison Sund PLLC Louwagie P.A. Barbara J. Linoff Felhaber Larson Erik Nelson Joseph W. Anthony Martin R. Lueck and Financial Advisors LLC Nichols Kaster, PLLP Mallory K. Mullins Bassford Remele, P.A. Charles A. Flinn and Pauly, DeVries Smith & Thomas and Susan Elizabeth A. Hayden Deffner, L.L.C. Briggs and Morgan, P.A. Mielenhausen Foley & Mansfield Norman Perl Jim and Julie Chosy Tom Pfeifer Charitable Foundation Ravich Meyer Kirkman Laura and Benjamin Rust Consulting/Kinsella Terence M. Fruth McGrath Nauman & Tansey, Cooper Media P.A. Gaskins, Bennett, Birrell, Fox Rothschild LLP Steven A. Schumeister Schupp LLP Paul H. Ravich John and Denise Graves

20 | Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 BY THE NUMBERS CASES CLOSED | AREA OF LAW

Other 1.7% Keeping kids in school 1.4%

Working toward Disability Law 10.4% citizenship 13.3% Protecting consumers 5.0%

Keeping families safe 9.2% 10,955 Preventing cases closed homelessness 28.3% Economic stability 30.6%

Andrea and Jim ADVOCATE CommunityGiving Fafinski Mark & Johnson, Rubenstein ($1,000–$2,499) P.A. Kevin and Katie Conneely Allen Saeks Anonymous Michael and Mary Eric Cooperstein and Katie Feichtinger Schechter Dokken Kanter Thomas J. Abood Oberle CPAs Jeanne M. Forneris Gerard and Kathleen Courey, Kosanda & Rachel Zimmerman Scobie Albanese Zimmer, P.A. Joe Genereux and Shannon Riley Thomas Shroyer Arthur, Chapman, Cousineau McGuire Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, Chartered Rolf and Mary Gilbertson Siegel Brill P.A. P.A. Ingrid and Chris Culp John and Joanne Gordon Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Brian H. Batzli Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A. John W. and Kathleen P. Cathy Ellen Gorlin Jeanette M. Bazis Curran Jerry W. Snider Clifford and Kim Greene C. Robert Beattie Clint Cutler Rick and Nancy Solum Gregerson, Rosow, Patricia A. Beithon Kathleen and Joseph Daly Johnson & Nilan, Ltd. Stoel Rives LLP Berg, Debele, DeSmidt & Julie Daulton Randy and Kirsten Target Corporation Law Rabuse, P.A. Gullickson Department DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C. Tom Berg Hall Law, P.A. Peter Walsh Gregory Dyer Mimi and Dick Bitzan Mike Hall Barbara Y. Welke and R. Scott Dyer William R. Welke Steven C. Bruess Laurie Hanson and Kim John Eisberg and Susan Dayton Penny Wheeler Michael and Jesseca Kline Cockson Mark L. Heaney WILLIS TOWERS WATSON The Environmental Law Ann Cofell Group, Ltd. Robert and Mary Ellen Hennessey William and Lorraine Cofell Larry D. Espel

Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 | 21 Hunegs, LeNeave & Kvas Kathleen M. Newman + Esta Stecher Donna Avery and Thomas Associates, P.A. Kigin Richard Ihrig and Dr. Mary J. Streitz Colleen Cooper John Orenstein Baillon Thome Jozwiak & Rachna and Michael Wanta LLP Eric S. Janus and Carolyn Patterson Thuente Sullivan Chalmers Pedersen, P.A. Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd. Peter J. Timmons Scott and Michelle William Z. Pentelovitch Alain M. Baudry Mavis and Bob Van Johnson and Dr. Vivian Fischer Sambeek Lee and Barbara Bearmon Bradley M. Jones Kathleen Flynn Peterson Roberta Walburn Richard A. Beens David Kantor Steve Pincus and Michelle John R. Wald and Marianne Tom Beimers Strangis Samuel L. Kaplan T. Remedios Chris Bercaw Beth Polozker Thomas C. Kayser Waldeck Law Firm, P.A. Julie Berman Michael Ponto Brad and Heidi Keil John Weinard, Jr. Bernard E. Boland Quinlivan & Hughes, P.A. Kennedy & Graven, Steven Wells Steve A. Brand Chartered Melissa Raphan and Tom Robin Ann Williams Rock Bremer Law, P.C. Mark and Beth Kimball John W. Windhorst, Jr. Charitable Fund of The Redstone Law Firm LLP Kate Brennan Minneapolis Foundation Allison Woodbury Patrick J. Rooney Ashley Brosius John M. Koneck Matthew L. Woods Ross & Orenstein LLC Tyler D. Candee Katherine A. Lawler Zamansky Professional Rotman Family Fund Andrew Carlson Association Jeannine L. Lee and C. of the Minneapolis Barbara Carlson Roger Finney Foundation Julian C. Zebot Martin and Peggy Carlson Krisann Kleibacker Lee and Jerry and Lou Rotman Joe Lee Bryan Carter Eric Rucker Glenn and Tori Leitch David Cialkowski Kathleen Smith Ruhland Accredited Investors Bradley G. Clary Sheva and Tom Sanders ACHIEVED FOR Wealth Management OUR CLIENTS Senator Norm Coleman Edward J. Sandor Long, Reher, Hanson & T.J. Conley Price, P.A. David and Marina $6,126,540 Schlesinger Bill and Joanne Lovegren IN DOLLAR Hon. Francis Connolly Pat Schmatz Stephen P. Lucke BENEFITS Lydia Crawford Jacqueline M. Schuh J. Christopher Cuneo William H. Manning BY PROTECTING Ronald and Janet Schutz Pam and Rick Cunningham Richard G. Mark EXISTING, Sarah L. Shelton Michael C. McCarthy OR GAINING Carrie J. Devall Joseph N. Shneider Dan McDonald NEW INCOME/ Katherine Devlaminck Matthew Shors Robert McLeod BENEFITS Hon. Mel Dickstein and Linda Foreman William R. Sieben Meshbesher & Spence, Ltd. Joe and Genie Dixon Hon. Kristin Siegesmund Millennium PATRON Donohue Novak at Law Pharmaceuticals Matching Sisters of the Order of St. ($500–$999) Gift Program Benedict Anonymous Peter A. Donohue Joel Mintzer and Heidi Michael L. Snow Steven Kalin/Ken James R. Dorsey Schneider Sherman/James Cargill Daniel J. Spiegel Logan Drew Lee R. Mitau and Karin J. Shari and Ryan Aberle Birkeland Roger V. Stageberg Kathleen Edmond Joseph Alexander and David L. Mitchell Stearns Benton Bar Andrew S. Ehard Association Bridget Manahan David and Mary Jo Eide Keith Moheban Jeffer Ali and Syusan Barbara Muller Davis-Ali Stephen R. Eide David R. Mylrea Kris Arneson Janet Embretson

22 | Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 Brad P. Engdahl Engelmeier & Umanah P.A. PLANNED GIVING Paul Engh Susan S. Enlow Legacy for Justice Sandra Feist We thank the following people who made gifts to Legal Aid through Charles S. Ferrell estate planning. Planned gifts offer a way to support Legal Aid in its Fish & Richardson, P.C. second century. If you made a planned gift, let us know so we can show our appreciation. Robert and Linda Fisher Terrence J. Fleming Anonymous James H. Kaster Bradley A. Forrest Stephen Befort Thomas and Victoria Keller Franz Hultgren Evenson, Bruce W. Blackburn Robert King, Sr.* P.A. Patricia Bloodgood and Christopher Tom King Cleveland Stephen Froehle Nancy Kleeman Stephen Bubul Garfinkel Marsh LLC Mary L. Knoblauch and Martin A. Carlson Rebecca A. Chaffee Ellen Gavin Maury S. Landsman Jan Conlin and Gene Goetz Robin Caneff Gipson Jeremy Lane and Susan Lane Thomas J. Conlin and Kathleen Marron Laurie Glapa Richard G. Lareau Laura and Benjamin Cooper GNP Company Vince and Deb Louwagie Eric Cooperstein and Katie Oberle GoldenbergLaw, PLLC Nancy Malmon Pam and Rick Cunningham Peter J. Goss Seymour and Susan Mansfield Michael R. Cunningham Joe Green and Trudi The Honorable David Minge Hon. James and Katherine Dehn Anderson Bill and Chouhei Mullin Joe and Genie Dixon William L. Greene Paul and Terry Nelson James E. Dorsey and Dee Gaeddert LB and Pamela Guthrie Thomas F. Nelson Jeff H. Eckland Dan Hall Cara Lee Neville Jim and Joy Erickson Neil W. Hamilton Michael and Anne O’Rourke Jim Farrell* and Barb Farrell Bruce and Patricia Hanson Gregory and Michelle Pulles Michael and Mary Feichtinger Sam and Mirja Hanson Paul H. Ravich Frederick E. Finch Harrington Langer & Jerry and Lou Rotman Donald and Arvonne Fraser Associates Allen Saeks The Honorable Linda Gallant Christopher J. Haugen Clint and Carolyn Schroeder John and Joanne Gordon Haukedahl Financial Steven and Jill Sicheneder Services The Deanne and John Greco Charitable Warren R. Spannaus Cathy and Mark Haukedahl Fund of the Lutheran Community Foundation Roger V. Stageberg John Hayes Susan and Michael Grimes Michael and Marilyn Sullivan Dan Hedlund and Robin Richard M. Hagstrom Preble Janice M. Symchych Sam and Mirja Hanson Tom Tinkham Jeffrey D. Hedlund Kent and Judy Harbison Richard and Lynn Voelbel Hessian & McKasy P.A. David L. Hashmall Warren D. Woessner and Iris C. Freeman Calvin P. Hoffman Cathy and Mark Haukedahl Brenda Wolfe Thomas E. Holloran Harry and Kathleen Hohman Rebecca Palmer and Lloyd Zimmerman Pamela Hoopes John S. Holten* Andy Horstman Richard Ihrig and Dr. Colleen Cooper *Deceased Jennifer Huang

Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 | 23 Theresa Murray Hughes Sara McGrane Lauren W. Routhier Susan Humiston Joseph P. Mehrle Safety Center Inc. THROUGH OUR Martha Ingram Meyer & Njus P.A. James R. Safley HEALTH CARE Mark Jacobson Minnesota Twins Baseball Reyes Salazar Morales OUTREACH Club Sally Johnson Ellen G. Sampson Chris Mitchell Deb and Kevin Kaczorek Drew P. Schaffer MORE THAN Cynthia Moyer 1,800 Thomas and Victoria Keller Ruth Shnider Bill and Chouhei Mullin FAMILIES AND Kathy Kimmel Steven and Jill Sicheneder Brian and Nicole Murphy INDIVIDUALS Andrew Lagatta SiebenCarey RECEIVED Howard S. Myers III Matthew W. Lasley Soule & Stull LLC HEALTH Charles Nauen Larry LaTarte Michael Sprunger INSURANCE Blake R. Nelson Courtney A. Lawrence Maria Christu and Kevin Nicholas J. Nelson Staunton VALUED AT Raymond M. Lazar Lillian M. Niedzielski Jennifer Stoos and Daniel MORE THAN Matthew L. Levitt Tysver $12 MILLION Dan Nordin Mr. and Mrs. Gary Levitz Mark and Mary Streed Tara Norgard John C. Levy Keiko L. Sugisaka Jonathan Nygren Nicholas M. Lewandowski Michael and Marilyn FRIEND Bruce and Paulette Hon. David Lillehaug Sullivan ($1–$499) Odegaard Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Christina M. Szitta Anonymous Alexandra Olson Peterson, A Professional TCF National Bank Legal Rukia Mohamed Abdi Association Cory D. Olson Department Robert P. and Roberta L. John and Mary Lindstrom Tonja M. Orr Philip and Harriet Terry Abdo Norm and Pat Linnell Jon Parritz Tewksbury & Kerfeld, P.A. Ibrahim Mohamed Greer E. Lockhart Chuck and JoAnne Abdulahi Tom Tinkham Parsons Sam and Sarah Lockner Frank Abramson Lynn Truesdell 7-Eleven Legal Department Amanda Lorentz Reed Ackerman Natalie I. Uhlemann Walter A. Pickhardt Lubov Anderson, LLC Tyler Adams Robert H. K. Vischer Delila F. Pierce Paul Luehr and Kathy Wade C. Adamson Albert Vredeveld Woodruff Christopher A. Pinahs Advance Consulting LLC Terry L. Wade John W. Lundquist Piper Jaffray Companies Steven Aggergaard Christopher Walsh Mackenzie Law Office Karl Procaccini Sheri Ahl Stephen Warch Law Office of Katherine L. Catherine Prody Marguerite Ahmann MacKinnon Britt Robson and Robbie Glenn Purdue Weisel Klay C. Ahrens Madigan, Dahl & Harlan, Jim Porter and Elyse P.A. Todd Werner Samuel Aintablian II Rabinowitz Malkerson Gunn Martin Westman, Champlin & John G. Albanese Galen E. Rahmlow LLP Koehler, P.A. Bradley Allen Denise S. Rahne Seymour and Susan Katie and Norman Barrett Stan Alleyne Mansfield Brent L. Reichert Wiik Richard B. Allyn Marco Technologies, LLC Thea Reilkoff James L. Young Greta Alquist Paul Markwardt Paula and Walter Richey Mitch Zamoff Charlene Altman Brandon C. Mason Sharon Roberg-Perez Kristin K. Zinsmaster Erin Altman Tim Matson Robert Half Legal Angela and Rick Amado Heather M. McElroy Bob Rosenbaum Maria Fatima Amaya

24 | Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 ASSOCIATES’ CAMPAIGN Congratulations and thank you The 2016 Associates’ 100% PARTICIPATION EMERGING LEADERS Congratulations to these firms – Emerging Leaders are associates Campaign was the 100% of their associates donated who give personal gifts of $500 or strongest ever, raising to the 2016 One Hour of Sharing more to the Associates’ Campaign. more than $105,000! Associates’ Campaign. Thank you to these generous donors. Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd. Anonymous TOP DONATING FIRMS Bassford Remele, P.A. Ashley Brosius The Associates’ Campaign Best & Flanagan LLP carries out a friendly competition Hugh D. Brown to benefit Legal Aid’s clients. Ciresi Conlin LLP Katherine Devlaminck Firms are grouped by number of Cozen O’Connor associates and compete for the Logan Drew top spots. This year’s top-donating DeWitt Mackall Crounse & firms in each category are: Moore S.C. Laurie Glapa Dykema Dan Hall 45+ Associates Eckland & Blando LLP Christopher J. Haugen Robins Kaplan LLP Felhaber Larson Calvin P. Hoffman 26-36 Associates Foley & Mansfield, PLLP Jennifer Huang Stinson Leonard Street LLP Fox Rothschild LLP Larry LaTarte 15-25 Associates Moss & Barnett, A Professional Gray Plant Mooty Courtney A. Lawrence Association Greene Espel PLLP Amanda Lorentz 7-14 Associates Halunen Law Brandon C. Mason Carlson, Caspers, Vandenburgh, Henson & Efron, P.A. Brian and Nicole Murphy Lindquist & Schuman, P.A. Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Nicholas J. Nelson 1-6 associates Greene Espel PLLP Jones Day Dan Nordin Kennedy & Graven, Chartered Alexandra Olson Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. Christopher A. Pinahs Lommen Abdo, P.A. Karl Procaccini Maslon LLP Galen E. Rahmlow Merchant & Gould, P.C. Thea Reilkoff Meshbesher & Spence, Ltd. Lauren W. Routhier Nilan Johnson Lewis Drew P. Schaffer Robins Kaplan LLP Thomas Schram Stoel Rives LLP Ruth Shnider Zelle LLP Kristin K. Zinsmaster Zimmerman Reed, PLLP

Raimundo Amaya Barry J. Anderson Eric S. Anderson and Maria Paz Rebecca S. Janalee Aurelia Angeles Barbara Amram Carolyn G. Anderson Kurt M. Anderson Brian Apel Catherine Bitzan David Anderson Amundsen Paul H. Anderson Sally L. Appelbaum Dennis Anderson John and Mary Lou Wesley D. Anderson Gregory Arenson Elizabeth Walker Anderson Amundson

Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 | 25 BY THE NUMBERS Kathleen Crawford-Bernick John Bowden and Mark Bernick CASES CLOSED | OFFICES Thomas and Elizabeth OFFICES Bertelson Law Offices, P.A. Boyd Pro Bono 3.9% Eli K. Best Amy Boyle Minneapolis 40.0% John F. Beukema Brian L. Boysen DLC 10.4% Joan Bibelhausen Vadim Braginsky Kevin and Elizabeth Calvin Branton Willmar 8.5% Bieging Thomas Braun Tim Billion Sarah L. Brew Jevon Bindman Nancy W. Brick Danielle Bird Sahr A.M. Brima Thomas L. Bird St. Cloud 37.2% Jeff Brockmann Kate Bischoff Elizabeth Brodeen-Kuo Patrick J. Bisenius Michael and Tara Broich Donald Bitzan Patrick M. Arenz Tony and Monica Barranco Hugh D. Brown Brian Bix Sharon D. Armstrong Carol Barrymore Tiara R. Brown Sheryl A. Bjork Katherine Arnold Allan Baumgarten Kate Bruce Hon. Louise Bjorkman Suneel Arora Kate Baxter-Kauf Jennifer Bruess Boyd Black Farhia Hassan Arte Joseph Bazan Dixie Brunet David Black George Ashenmacher Jovita Valdovinos Becerra Colin Bruns Bruce W. Blackburn Cooper S. and Barbara Z. E. Casey Beckett Daniel Bruzzone Ashley Courtney Blanchard Ed Beckmann Kate Bryant Raha Assadi-Lamouki Mark J. Blando Laura F. Bednarski David L. Buck Jennifer Athanases Nancy Blomgren Alexander J. Beeby Maria Santos Bueso John Austin Joshua A. Bobich Michelle Beeman Erica Buffington Sarah M. Fleegel Averbeck Sandra Yaeger Bodeau Stephen Befort Ann M. Burkhart Shannon Awsumb Emily Bodtke Jesse Beier Thomas Burman Senbeta Ayansa Marilyn Boeddeker Toni A. Beitz Liz Burnett Teresa Ayling Doug Boettge Hannah Belknap Jamie Buskirk Audrey Babcock Monica Bogucki Brian B. Bell Edwin J. Butterfoss Eric Bachinski Angela M. Bohmann and Rose Beltrone Jonathan M. Bye Jonathan Riehle Randall Bachman Oscar Ovidio Benitez Susie Byers David and Kelly Bolgrien Kathleen Bader Roberto Jose Benitiez Ezekiel Z. Byrd Roger Bonn BAE Systems Joni and Patrick Bennett Mary P. Byrn Lance Bonner Shauro Bagchi Sarah B. Bennett Martha Adela Caballero Kenneth J. Bonneville Alexander M. Baggio Sharon G. Benson Garrett Caffee William S. Borchers James L. Baillie John M. Benzian Sam Calvert Gayle A. Borchert Beth Barbosa Mikhail Andreyevich Bill Cameron John W. Borg Zeanta B. Barclift Berdnik Stuart V. Campbell Bard Borkon William Barnard Sara Bergan Margaret A. Cargill William Bornstein Maxine Barnett BerganKDV, Ltd. Foundation Raina Borrelli Timothy M. Barnett Thomas F. Berndt Joel Carlson Alvin Bous Eliie Barragry Hon. Ivy Bernhardson Thomas D. Carlson

26 | Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 Mark J. Carpenter Corporate Benefit Nikola L. Datzov Julie Duckstad Administrators Phillip C. Carruthers Mary Davidson Allison Duerr Barb Corson Manuela De Jesus Chris Davis Matt Duffy Cartagena Alice A. Coudron Kathleen Davis and Ron Melinda Dugas Jason R.S. Cassady Timothy D. Couture Inkala Gregory Duhl Joe Ceronsky Emily Cowing Marquita Davis Eriks Dunens Emily Chad Kristi Cox Rachel Davis Erin Dungan Eric Chad Prentiss Cox and Marisa Aaron Decker Katz Marianne E. Durkin David Chalfant Sarah Deer and Neal Axton Roberta A. Craig Skip Durocher Carol Chomsky and Steven Dane DeKrey Jim and Lynne Crist Kieran and Natalie Dwyer Liss Robert and Jane DeMay Jodie Crist Jim Dwyer Peter Christian Christopher Demet Andrew W. Crouse Nathan J. Ebnet Brian R. Christiansen Kaitlyn Dennis Deborah L. Crowley Deborah Eckland Hon. Regina M. Chu Matthew DeRuyter Michael Cummings Jennifer Ede Michael Chutich and Susan Jody O. DeSmidt Gretz Siyi Dai Christine Eid Aram V. Desteian Maria Cisneros Annamarie Daley Kyle Eidsness Devereux Development Christian Clapp Elyssa Danahy Consulting Sarah K. Myhrom Eisenman James Hayden Clark, III Barbara Jean D’Aquila Patty Devoy Deborah Eisenstadt Sarah Claypool John Darda Erik Didrikson Juliana Elchert and Daniel Hollenhorst Hon. Edward J. Cleary Chuck Diessner Shamso Ali Elmi David Cleveland Jennifer Dietz Ami ElShareif Kathy Cobb Mark DiPietro Ron Elwood James R. Coben Michael Dirksen Greg L. Emmerich David and Stephanie Cofell IN MINNESOTA, Tim and Kim Dirr John G. and Amelia J. John W. Cofell THERE IS Joseph Dixon III Engberg Earl Cohen Hon. Kathleen Doar Martha Engel Lisa Cohen and Amy ONE David J. Dobmeyer Jason and Dani Engelhart Jacobson PRIVATE Stan and Carol Dobrin Nicole Engisch Bradford W. Colbert ATTORNEY Sarah Doerr Henry G. Ensel Susan M. Coler FOR EVERY 366 Brendan J. Dolan Michael Erbele Rachel Kitze Collins POTENTIAL Holly Dolejsi Carl and Paula Erdmann Dr. Joan Collins-Marotte PAYING Nick Dolejsi Amy Erickson David Comstock and Carol CLIENTS Hornbeck Timothy Donarski Becky Erickson Mike and Lori Condon COMPARED TO Timothy Dordell Jim and Joy Erickson Ryan Connell Ryan Dornberger Sarah Erickson ONE Aleida Conners James E. Dorsey and Dee Dave and Rhona Espenson LEGAL AID Gaeddert Corey M. Conover J. Evans ATTORNEY Chris Dougherty Erin Conti JoAnn Evenson FOR EVERY Janel Dressen Amy Conway 2,977 Michael J. Everett Judah A. Druck Sam Cook LOW-INCOME Evan P. Everist Joe Dubis Emily Cooper INDIVIDUALS Exchange Club of St. Jessica DuBois Cloud

Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 | 27 Rob Fafinski Michael Friedman

CENTENNIAL CIRCLE Emma Fazio Charles Frisch Thank you to our very generous Centennial Circle Annelisa Feider Deborah Frishberg donors — individuals who gave $2,500 or more. We Thomas D. Feinberg Eric M. Friske commend these donors for lauching Legal Aid into a second century of providing economic security, Stuart and Joanna Charles G. Frohman Feldman housing and safety for clients. Roger and Carole Anonymous Knopf Family Foundation Edwin Ariel Fernandez Frommelt Caballero Joseph W. Anthony Ann Marie Hirsch and Leanne R. Fuith Marta Isabel Fernandez Eugene M. Link Amy B. Funk Kathleen Blatz Caballero Barbara J. Linoff Bonita Funk Patricia Bloodgood and Elvin R. Fernandez Christopher Cleveland Anne Lockner Genevieve Gaboriault William Fernandez Jeffrey Bouslog Vince and Deb Louwagie Helen Gaebe (Willa Pearls) Will Fetzer and Gordon Daniel F. Caffrey Martin R. Lueck and Gandy Mallory K. Mullins Maureen A. Gaedy Jennie and Dick Carlson Christopher Madel Tom and Siri Fiebiger Bobbi McAdoo and Jim Jim and Julie Chosy Gahlon John Mandler Joseph M. Finley, Jr. Michael V. Ciresi Maggie H. Garborg Steven E. Rau and Bruce A. Finzen Jan Conlin and Gene Christine L. Meuers Steve Gaskins Goetz Gina Fiorini Thomas and Susan Ayn Gates Laura and Benjamin Lindsay K. Fischbach Mielenhausen John Geelan Cooper John Fischer Bruce and Tracy Mooty Steve and Amy Culbert Jerry Geis Brigid M. Fitzgerald Erik and Karen Nelson Jeff H. Eckland Bonnie and Mark Genereux W. Knapp and Danielle Norman Perl Douglas and Susan Elsass Fitzsimmons Molly Gherty Tom and Betsy Pfeifer Charles A. Flinn and Clinton C. Fladland John F. Gibbs Elizabeth A. Hayden Renee and Fred Pritzker John P. Flaten Grant Gibeau Terence M. Fruth Paul H. Ravich Adina R. Florea Sarah Gibson Karla Gluek and Jim Jerry and Lou Rotman Sorboro Sheryl C. Florentino Jennifer E. Giesen Andrea and Jim John and Denise Graves Rubenstein John P. Fonder Britt Gilbertson Susan and Michael Grimes Allen Saeks Ivan K. Fong Cynthia and Bob Gilbertson The Pat and Tom Steven A. Schumeister Whitney Fore Grossman Family Fund Hon. Lorie S. Gildea Rachel Zimmerman Jamie Forman Jill and Dan Gustafson Scobie Jessica Gilder-Schwartz Elizabeth M. Fors Richard and Deirdre Thomas Shroyer Lori-jean Gille Hagstrom Edward J. Foss Roman M. Silberfeld Mark Girouard Jim and Sharon Hale Judy C. Foster Jerry W. Snider Christian J. Girtz Clayton Halunen Daniel Witt Fram Rick and Nancy Solum Drew Glasnovich John and Cynthia Hart Nicole Frank Peter Walsh Homer and Bette Goldberg Andrea Kaufman and Jim Richard S. Frase Barbara Y. Welke and Jacobson Jeff Goldenberg William R. Welke Donald and Arvonne Timothy Kelley and Tove Fraser Ilyse Goldsmith Phyllis J. Welter Kooda Damon Fraser Neil Goldsmith William and Ann Hart Peter and Mary Wernz Allison J. Frasier Gregory Golla Kiedrowski Penny Wheeler Lucas J. Frasz Mark and Beth Kimball Matthew Gollinger Warren D. Woessner and Bob and Andrea Kircher Gwendolyn Freed Roxy Gonzalez Iris C. Freeman Mary L. Knoblauch and Jack M. Fribley Hallie Goodman Martin A. Carlson

28 | Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 Tim Goodman Kent and Judy Harbison Brad Heitzinger Lucas Hjelle Mark C. Gordon Kyle Hardwick Jerry Helfand David Jon Hoiland Dadri Anne-Graham Jonathan M. Harris David G. Hellmuth Morgan L. Holcomb Kate Z. Graham Shubha Harris Susan and David Hellstrom Benjamin Holly Kathleen Graham Amelia Selvig Hartman Della Mae Helmer Erica Holzer Deborah Grant Kyle Hartnett Cara Helper Lisa Hondros Michelle Grant Aden Kamil Hassan Charles Hempeck Hon. Carol A. Hooten Mary Grau Yussuf A. Hassan Trisha Hendrickson Rebecca and Andrew Horgen James Gray Luke Hasskamp Pete and Carolyn Hendrixson Anna Horning Nygren David Green Robert J. Hauer, Jr. Stephen Hennessy Ariel Howe George Griller Kathryn E. Hauff Peter C. Hennigan Dennis R. Hower Contance Gruen Michael Haukaas Edwing Samuel Herrera Hon. Juan G. Hoyos Luke Grundman Wade Hauser Mary Kathryn Hess Plow Htoo Fred Grunke Van and Elizabeth Hawn Sarah J. Hewitt Kevin J. Hughes Rosemary and Robert Charles Haynor Gubrud Bernadette Hightower- Rachel Hughey Brett Hebert Hughes Maria A. Guevara Theodore E. Huisman Eugene L. Heck James R. Hilbert Oralia Armida Guevara Maren Hulden Kirsten Hedberg Christine Hinrichs Bethany Gullman Caitlin Hull Andrew Hedden Miranda Hirner Nancy and Ralph Benjamin W. Hulse Adrian D. Hegeman Gundersen J. Michael and Clairssa Jordan Humphrey Doug Heidenreich Hirsch Gretchen Gurstelle Kathryn J. Hund Dianne Heins William Hittler Dannie H. Gustafson Pegg A.K. Gustafson Sonam Gyatso Anne R. Haaland Kit Hadley thank you Brian and Kendra Hagen TO OUR 5TH ANNUAL ST. CLOUD ACCESS TO JUSTICE LUNCHEON SPONSORS Brian Hagerty HON. BERNARD BOLAND (RET.), GILBERT MEDIATION, LLC Hon. Jill Flaskamp HONS. CHARLES FLINN & ELIZABETH HAYDEN Halbrooks Melissa Haley Peggy K. Hall Dan Haller Andy Halper Carolyn Ham Sam Hamer Mawerdi A. Hamid Rachel and Tom Hamlin Jazz A. Hampton Christian Hansen Loren Hansen Brad and Lisa Hanson

Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 | 29 BY THE NUMBERS Andrew J. Kabat Alexandra B. Klass RACE CASES CLOSED | RACE Mary Kaczorek Benjamin Klassen Susan M. Kadlec Nancy Kleeman African American RogerAGE Kahler-Kokosh and Hon. Allan W. Klein Joe Kokosh-Kahler Julia Dayton Klein and African Born Ben Kajer Scott Klein <5 American Indian Kristina Kaluza Jesse J. Klick Mari Kaluza5–18 Heather Kliebenstein Asian Red Lime Creative Studio Andrew E. Kline 19–59 Chicano/Latino Phil Kaplan Jeffrey Klobucar Hon. Mark60–64 J. Kappelhoff Kathleen Klos Multi-racial Ben D. Kappelman Peter B. Knapp and Prof. 65+ Lucinda Jesson White Robert Karon Lisa Knazan and Dennis J. Robert Keena Not Known/Refused 4000 0 1000 2000 3000 Levendowski5000 6000 7000 8000 Caren and Mark Keljik Nathan Knoernschild

0 2000 3000 4000 5000 Michael and Marilyn Kelley 1000 Ginger A. Knutsen Monica A. Kelley Alan Koenck Jared Kemper Ed and Christelle Kohler Janelle Kendall Steve Hunegs and Jenifer Benjamin Johnson Adam Kohnstam Robins Patty Kennedy David G. Johnson John Kohring Agatha Huot Joseph D. Kenyon Harold L. Johnson Stephen M. Komarec Laura Hupp Kim Keprios and John Iain Johnson Raymond J. Konz Eric and Lee Hurd Everett Jackie Johnson Deborah Walker Kool Imeabasi Ibok Steven C. Kerbaugh Jeffrey S. Johnson Deanna Koopmeiners Amarachi Ihejirika Brent Kettelkamp Jenna K. Johnson Chelsea C. Koranda Abdirahman H. Ismail Sarah Keuper Jennifer L. Johnson Jillian Kornblatt Leora Maccabee Erin Keyes Joann Johnson and Abby Michelle L. Kornblit Robert D. Jacob Brogden Salima Khakoo Ted Koshiol Angela Jacobs Kaitlyn J. Johnson Dina Khaled Kate Kosiek Jill R. Jacobson-Ree Karl Johnson Sam Khoroosi Geoffrey H. Kozen Andrew James Katie Johnson Duane D. Kick and Dennis W. Kick and Wendy Linda Krach, M.D. John P. James Patrick Johnson Richards Amber Kraemer K. Tace James Ronald and Sharon Adam Kiedrowski Johnson Valeria J. Kraemer Frank Janes Chandra Kilgriff Tom Johnson Liz Kramer Sheryl Jansen Robert J. King, Jr. Jason P. Johnston Maria Kramer Cindy Jarvi Roger W. Kipp Scott W. Johnston Fredrick R. Krietzman Jon Jay Jane Kirshbaum Brenda L. Joly Karla Krueger Kate Jaycox Jennifer Kitchak James and Amy Jonas Lauren M. Krueger Christopher Jensen Heidi Kitrosser Shelly Jonas Scott Krueger Larry and Ann Jensen Rachel Kitze Dan and Linnea Josephson Anne C. Kruger Matt Jensen L. Kiuru-Ribar Ann E. Juergens Katherine Kruse School Law Center Jessica Klander Steph Jussila Kristine A. Kubes Abdiaziz Ahmed Jimale Nora Klaphake

30 | Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 Maureen Kucera-Walsh Stephanie Laws Eric Lindenfeld Brieanna Maershbecker Andrew C. Kuettel Alyssa Lawson Daniel T. Lindquist Hon. Frank J. Magill Karen and Greg Kugler John Lawson Laura Lindsay Tom Mahlum Nicholas Kuhlmann Meredith Leake Meggen Lindsay Maryanne and John Mahowald B.J. Kuhn and William Alyssa Leary Lynn Linné Sjoholm Charles K. Maier Marcus A. LeBeouf Rick Linsk Abdullahi A. Kulane Eloise J. Maki Joel A. Lebewitz Molly Littman Samuel Kunde Jeffrey Maleska Jason Lee Richard Liu Frank Kundrat Nancy Malmon Jenny Lee James M. Lockhart Jamie Kurtz Patricia Maloney Lindsey W. Lee Britta Loftus Brad Kuxhausen Emily Maltz John M. Lefevre, Jr. Travis Logghe Benjamin R. Kwan Peter J. Manderfeld Marshall and Paula Lehman Renee C. Loxtercamp Amanda La France David Mann Ashleigh Leitch Ude Lu Christopher LaCasse Tessa A. Mansfield Alicia Reyes Leiva Patrick Lucke James W.A. Ladner William E. Manske Michael N. Leonard Andrew Luger and Ellen Katie Lagrange Luger David and Kerstin March Leonard, O’Brien, Spencer, Virgilio Lainez Gale & Sayre, Ltd. Ari B. Lukoff Ruth S. Marcott Michael Laird Evelyn Levine Robert Lund Gregory J. Marita Cameron Lallier Shui Li Roderick Macpherson Susan Markey Dimitrios Lalos Cyri Wiggins Maggie Madden Beatriz Marrinan Melissa Muro LaMere Christina Lindberg Robert Madden Casey Marshall Richard Landon Benjamen Linden Benosi and Kathleen Caroline Marsili Maduka Maury S. Landsman Barry Landy Robin Sharpe Landy Jeremy Lane and Susan Lane thank you Roger Lang TO OUR 2016 LAW DAY DINNER UNDERWRITERS TJ Lang Jim Langdon Kathy Langer Carol Lansing William and Linda Lapp Dorrie and Scott Larison Bert W. Larson Daniel and Khamara Larson George E. Larson Steve and Joan Larson Linda LaSota John Lassetter Suzanne Laukka Jeff Allyn Lavik

Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 | 31 Christiana Martenson Elizabeth W. Merchant Paul S. Moe Lisa Nelson Bradley J. Martinson Cassandra Batchelder Matt and Laura Moehrle Evan Nelson Merrick Matthew Mason Jim and Carol Moller Greg Nelson Gregory Merz Michael Mason Adine S. Momoh Steve Meyer and Kari Ike Messmore Nelson Cali Mastny Walter F. Mondale Brittany Mitchell Michael Kari and Ben Nelson Nancy V. Mate Jesse D. Mondry Laura Mick Kristen Nelson John Matheson Monroe Moxness Berg PA Alison and Patrick Midden Laura Nelson Rory C. Mattson Nicholas J. Monson Tessa and Matt Mielke Rick W. Nelson Ann Matvick Hon. Ann Montgomery and Ted Smetak Scott and Barbara Nelson Tricia L. Matzek Jose Monzon Lorenzo Steven C. Nelson Emily Mawer Charles Moore Eva Neubeck Peter R. Mayer Jack Moore Terrance C. Newby John P. Mazzitelli Kevin Moore Mary Jo Nichols Barbara McClure ACCORDING TO Nathaniel Moore Andrew Nick Michael McConnell THE 2015 ACS Brianna Mooty Matthew Nielsen Patrick McDavitt SURVEY Tom Moran Seth A. Nielsen William and Maryan McDonald THERE ARE Jennifer C. Moreau Emily Niles Peter J. McElligott 220,363 Christopher Moreland Mary Nimmerfroh Alison McElroy PEOPLE LIVING Amber Moren Lauren Nuffort Kiel McElveen BELOW THE Hon. Dan and Jean Moreno Carl J.L. Numrich Pari McGarraugh POVERTY LINE Miguel Eduardo Moreno Erica Nutzman Colleen McGarry Laura Morgan Aaron Nyquist Abi McGibbon IN THE MMLA Brandie Morgenroth Georgia M. O’Brien SERVICES AREA Robert McGillivray and Scott Moriarity Elizabeth Odette Andrea Fike Colleen Moriarty Carl Ohrn and Peggy Kelly McGinty Reichert Dina Mikhailenko Lydia Morley Catherine R. Mcgraw-Haffa Josh Oie Caitlin Miles-Gehlen Beth T. Morrison Jeff McGuire Hon. Allen L. Oleisky Cassandra Miles Fred L. Morrison Jaclyn D. McKay Jill Oleisky Dan and Jackie Millea James A. Morrow Megan McKenzie Laura Nelson Brittney M. Miller Hon. Patricia Moses Mary C. McKinley Kristen Olsen Hon. Laurie J. Miller Wayne Moskowitz David McKinney Daniel R. Olson LeAnne Miller Mark Muller E. Anne McKinsey Jacqueline Olson Marcus Miller Michael and Laura Mullin Laura J. McKnight Jennifer Olson Nan Miller Matt Murphy Lindsay McLaughlin Kerry Olson The Honorable David Emma Murray J. Qortney McLeod Minge Rajin Singh Olson Sandra Nadeau Kathryn McMurray James Minor Tyler K. Olson Julie Nagorski Grant M. McNeilly Armeen Mistry Ann and Funbi Olusina Arleen Nand Bryan Mechell A. Mitchell Dennis M. O’Malley Susan and Sandy Narayan João Medeiros Tessa Mlsna Serena O’Neil Robert R. Nardi Carole M. Megarry MN School Social Workers Irene Opsahl Tyler L. Nasiedlak Assoc. Blanca Nely Mejia Sarah Lynn Oquist Joshua T. Natzel

32 | Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 RACE Will Orlady Matthew J. Piehl BY THE NUMBERS Rita Ormsby AfricanAndrew American J. Pieper CASESAGE CLOSED | AGE Michael and Anne Kathy Piro O’Rourke African Born Haley Waller Pitts <5 Jeffrey andAmerican Julie Oseid Indian Marcus Ploeger Ron Osterbauer 5–18 Asian Edward Pluimer Holly Osterland 19–59 Chicano/LatinoAllison M. Plunkett Shannon O’Toole Steve Plunkett 60–64 Tom PackMulti-racial Lauren Pockl Mary Anne Page 65+ Richard W. PodvinWhite Jonathan Palmer Emily Polachek Not Known/Refused 4000 Sherri Pankow 0 1000 2000 3000 5000 6000 7000 8000 Paula Polasky Lilia E. Panteleeva 4000 0 1000 2000 Popham3000 Law Office 5000 Sangki Park Joshua E. Porte Elizabeth M. Parker Angela Porter Hon. Denise D. Reilly Anne Robertson Jacqueline May Parkison Eugenio Portillo Jen Randolph Reise Michael and Lael Roshni Patel Robertson Priya Premo David Rephan and Jason Elizabeth Patton Bryan Hon. Susan Robiner Stephen M. Premo James Pechacek Brittany Resch Donald W. Robinson Chrisopher Proczko Linda Peck Jennifer A. Reussè David and Pam Rochlin Patricia Provencher Patricia A. Pedersen Vince C. Reuter Kristy Rodd Sarah Pruett Rogel Benedicto Pena Hon. Peter M. Reyes, Jr. Anne F. Rodriguez Michael Pysno Lisa Lodin Peralta Julie Reynolds Sarah E. Roeder Hon. Jay Quam Monique M. Perdok Stacey Rice Elizabeth Roetker Anne Quincy Manuel Perez Mejia Violet Richardson Evelyn L. Rosenbush Laurie Quinn Justin H. Perl John Richter Bud Rosenfield Elise Radaj Adam Perry Bryce Riddle Lauren O. Roso Thomas J. Radio Michael J. Persellin Nora Riemenschneider Betsey Lund Ross Jason S. Raether Sarah Person Jordan S. Rife Randi Ilyse Roth Katherine Rahlin Jeff Peters Peg Ring Susan R. Roth Shona Ramchandani Colin F. Peterson DJ Ringquist Scott D. Rothenberger Williams Jose Ramirez Douglas R. Peterson Diana M. Ringuette L.J. and Carly Rotman Hon. Jane Ranum Janna Peterson James A. Ringwald Brynhild Rowberg Faris Rashid Jeff Peterson Alexander S. Rinn Michael Rowe Ashleigh Raso Hon. Randolph W. Sarah Riskin Kristin Heebner Dean Earl Raths Peterson Joshua Rissman Elena D. Rozwadowski Andrea L. Ravich Richard Peterson Lauren Ritchie Alex L. Rubenstein Jared M. Reams Henry Pfutzenreuter Ruth Rivard Steve Rubin Lori Rebischke Christopher Pham Denis O. Rivera Erik D. Ruda Mack H. Reed Joseph Phelps Glenda Efigenia Rivera Gordon Rudd Steven Y. Reeves Mary Pheng Jeremy D. Robb Kathryn Rudd Hon. M. Jacqueline Regis Patricia T. Phill Roben Law, PLLC Bob Rueter Julia Reiland Sarah Johnson Phillips Justina Roberts

Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 | 33 Tammy Jo Schemmel Hal Shillingstad

LAW FIRM GIVING TO THE FUND Tony and Jennifer Richard and Linda Schiefert Shinofield Legal Aid is grateful to the following law firms Hon. Patrick and Professor Kathryn Short supporting The Fund for Legal Aid at the level Elizabeth Schiltz of $300 per lawyer in 2016. Darcy Shukla Anthony Schlehuber Rhona Shwaid Anthony Ostlund Baer & Maslon LLP Jolene Schley Louwagie P.A. Amanda M. Sicoli Michael W. Unger John M. Schmid Bremer Law, P.C. Christopher Siebenaler Moss & Barnett, A Steven Schmidt Burke & Thomas, PLLP Professional Association Philip Sieff Laura Sahr Schmit Ciresi Conlin LLP Pauly, DeVries Smith & Sally Silk Conlin Law Firm LLC Deffner, L.L.C. Peter A. Schmit Alan Silver Popham Law Office Eckland & Blando LLP Jacqueline and Matt Tyler Simmons FriedemannFoarde, Ravich Meyer Kirkman Schmitt PLLC McGrath Nauman & Rafael Simon-Latamblet Tansey, P.A. Chris Schmitter Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. Anneliese Simons Robins Kaplan LLP Briar Schnuckel Fruth, Jamison & Elsass, J. Noble Simpson PLLC Ross & Orenstein LLC Rebecca Scholtz Rachel Simpson Goetz & Eckland P.A. Schwegman Lundberg Thomas Schram Woessner Saraswati Singh Greene Espel PLLP Scott E. Schraut Smith, Gendler, Shiell, Gregory Singleton Gustafson Gluek PLLC Sheff, Ford & Maher, P.A. Debra L. Schroeder Peter Sipkins Hanson Bolkcom Law Stinson Leonard Street Bill and Ruth Schroeder Group, Ltd. Foundation Hon. Thomas Sipkins Eric Schulman Hogan Lovells US LLP Tewksbury & Kerfeld, Sitzmann Hunegs, LeNeave & P.A. Jim Schultz William E. Sjoholm Kvas Unger Law Office Ryan Schultz Brittany Skemp Kathleen M. Newman + Zamansky Professional Mark Schuman Associates, P.A. Association Michael Skoglund Schumeister Family Gille Law PLLC Zelle LLP Stacey Slaughter Mackenzie Law Office Zimmerman Reed, PLLP Jacob T. Schutz Ellen E. Smart JT Schuweiler Ann Montgomery and Ted Nadeem Schwen Barbara and Mike Rummel Lara R. Sandberg Smetak Sally Scroggin Dennis M. Ryan Melinda Sanders Barb Smith Tom and Julie Seidelmann Steven J. Ryan Jesse Sater Caleb Smith Justin Seitz Timothy Rye Lucas Satterlee Christopher R. Smith John N. Sellner Mike Sacchet Arthur and Roberta Kate and Rolf DeVries Saunders Alison Sachs Jon Seppelt Smith Jenny Sautter Behdad Sadeghi Antonio Serrano Levi J. Smith Bradley Savola James Sadkovich Patrick Seul Ryan C. Smith, Ph.D Michael Sawers The Saint Paul Foundation Douglas D. Shaftel Susan Smith Amie Penny Sayler Richard A. Saliterman Cindy and Joel Shapiro Hon. Tracy M. Smith Margaret Sayre Christopher Sall Shira Shapiro Joseph G. Socha M. Patricia Schaffer Amy Salmela Tania Shapiro-Barr Joel and Elayne Sommers Patrick Schaffer and Tracy Peggy Sammons Summra Shariff Christopher D. Soper Jensen Jim Samples Warren and Loann Daniel E. Soto David Robert Schaps Shepard Teresa Sanchez-Patino Souk Souriyamath Joseph Schauer Jim Sherburne Ben Sandahl Warren R. Spannaus Hon. Heidi S. Schellhas Barbara L. Shiels

34 | Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 Ephraim Sparrow Stephen and Margaret Ellen and Jim Van Joseph J. Wang Swanson Iwaarden Speeter & Johnson Shan Wang Adam Szymanski David M. Vander Haar Anupama Sreekanth David J. Warden Marshall Tanick Judy VanOsdel Nia Chung Srodoski Kate Wasylik Theresa Taniguchi Jose Oswaldo Vargas St. Cloud Unitarian Mary and George Watson Universalist Fellowship Troy Tatting Mary Vasaly James P. Watts Susan Stabile and David Eric Taubel Brandon Vaughn Jordan Weber Drueding Anne R. Tavernier Rachelle Velgersdyk Matthew Webster Ross D. Stadheim Hillary Taylor Ryan O. Vettleson Eric Wedepohl Theresa Stadheim Mary Taylor Richard and Lynn Voelbel Janice E. Weichel Duane D. Stanley Nicholas Teichen Susan Voeltz David Weissbrodt G. Stark Michelle M. Tessier Devona Wells Viktar Stasiukevich Tchao Thao Katie Welsch Emily and Matt Stearns Jason and Megan Andrea E. Welter Jonathan Stechmann Thibodeaux Patricia Welter Jacob Steen Chris E. Thoemke Amanda Welters Andrew and Janelle Steil Jessica Thomas 74% OF HOUSEHOLDS Kathryn Wendt Robert A. Stein John F. Thomas Brian D. Wenger Jeramie R. Steinert Timothy L. Thompson SERVED BY MMLA Ashley Wenger-Slaba Ann M. Steingraeber William Thomson HAD INCOME AT Thomas Wentzell Sue Steinwall Mai Thor OR BELOW 125% Mark Wernick Jon and Sarah Stensland Kelsey Thorkelson OF THE POVERTY Allyson Werntz John Stern and Sofia Ashley Thronson LEVEL Andersson-Stern John Wertz Kristine A. Tietz 91% OF Chris and Leo Stern Katrina Wessbecker Mary E. Timms HOUSEHOLDS Daniel J. Stewart Emily Wessels Anna M. Tobin Peter Stiteler SERVED BY MMLA Jacob Westlund James R. Todd Claire E. Stokes HAD INCOME AT Brandon Wheeler and David Torgelson Vicky Le Kathryn Stolpman OR BELOW 200% Eric C. Tostrud Adam Wickens Paige Stradley OF THE POVERTY Tiana Towns LEVEL Tom and Vickie Wicks Thomas and Michele Benjamin Tozer Streitz Virgil Wiebe Travelers Josh Strom Natalie Volin lehr Nicole Wiebold Annie Trimberger Frederik Struve Jerry and Connie Von Korff Janet and Karl Wied Alyssa M. Troje Nicole Strydom Paula Duggan Vraa Charles Wikelius Edward Tully Ana Maria Studer Mark and Katie Vyvyan Brianna Wilcox Samara Tungap Nadine Studer-Maiers Julie Wahlstrand Anthony Wilkie Samuel Tunheim Sheila Stuhlman Brian Wallenfelt Jay Wilkinson Pedro Turcios Jack Sullivan Jon Wallerick Danyelle Williams U.S. Bank Foundation Marcia Summers Jane Walsh Judith Willis Michael W. Unger Barbara Sutton Thomas J. Walsh Elizabeth Winchell Katherine and Paul Vaaler Andrew Swanson Rozella Walz Jaime Wing Silvia Valladares Scott G. Swanson Pamela J. Wandzel Todd M. Winter Patrick van der Voorn

Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 | 35 David Wippman In Honor of Ann Cofell In Honor of Hubert In Honor of Ann Newhall Humphrey Leslie Witterschein Maxine Barnett William Thomson Jordan Humphrey Cathy Wogen In Honor of Colleen Daly In Honor of Patrick Kathleen and Joseph Daly In Honor of Robert A. Newman Matt Wolf Humphrey Anonymous John M. Woodward In Honor of Hon. Michael Jordan Humphrey J. Davis In Honor of Christopher J. Joanna L. Woolman Thomas and Elizabeth Boyd In Honor of Robert and Pabian Linda K. Wray Mary Hunter David H. Pabian In Honor of Helen William Hittler Xcel Energy Foundation Eisenman In Honor of Justin Page Matching Program Sarah K. Myhrom Eisenman In Honor of Mary Kaczorek Anonymous Ye Xu John and Denise Graves In Honor of Michael Elliott In Honor of Betsy Parrell Xiong Yang George E. Larson In Honor of Andrea Martha Ingram Kaufman Karen L. Yashar and Jeff In Honor of Jeffrey Ellis In Honor of Patterson Goldenberg Steve Hunegs and Jenifer Jacqueline May Parkison Robins Thuente Pedersen, P.A. Ryan Young Amy Salmela In Honor of Hon. Donovan In Honor of Jeremy Lane YourCause, LLC W. Frank Chuck and JoAnne Parsons In Honor of Jason Pfeiffer Sarah Zach Thomas and Elizabeth Boyd Luke Hasskamp In Honor of Hon. David Lynn and Ron Zamansky In Honor of Thomas Fraser Lillehaug In Honor of Anne Quincy Jorge Arturo Zelaya Donald and Arvonne Fraser Anonymous Andy Halper X. Kevin Zhao In Honor of Charles G. In Honor of Justice David In Honor of Jerry F. Christopher Ziolkowski Frohman Lillehaug and Winifred Rotman Joe Ceronsky Smith L.J. and Carly Rotman John M. Zwier Brandon Wheeler and Vicky In Honor of Hon. Conrad Le In Honor of Pat Schmatz Gaarenstroom Anonymous HONORARY GIFTS Benjamin Klassen In Honor of Lindquist & In Honor of Nicholas Vennum LLP In Honor of Michael and Walker Anderson In Honor of Genevieve Rachel Simpson Karen Schmid Gaboriault Elizabeth Walker Anderson John M. Schmid Anonymous In Honor of Mandel Legal In Honor of Jack Bilski Aid Clinic, Chicago, IL In Honor of Rebecca In Honor of Dr. Fairfield Scholtz Mary Taylor Jeff H. Eckland Goodale Howard S. Myers III In Honor of Bruce W. Anonymous In Honor of Thomas Marek Blackburn Anonymous In Honor of Steven A. In Honor of John Gould Schumeister Paul G. Mohrbacher Anonymous In Honor of Sarah Anonymous In Honor of Paul James McBroom Richard B. Allyn Bliss In Honor of Luther Amie Penny Sayler Granquist Paula Duggan Vraa George D. Carroll Martin and Peggy Carlson In Honor of Ronald I. Emily Cowing In Honor of Monica and Meshbesher John Bogucki In Honor of Florence and Daniel J. Spiegel Kathleen Edmond Jerome Gray Anonymous Stuart and Joanna Feldman Ryan Connell In Honor of Ike Messmore In Honor of Hannah B. Bolt Molly Jean Given Nietfeld Robin Sharpe Landy In Honor of Cathy Anonymous Haukedahl In Honor of Mabel and Kofi Mr. and Mrs. Gary Levitz David Comstock and Carol Michael W. Unger T. Momoh Cassandra Batchelder Hornbeck Adine S. Momoh Merrick In Honor of Anne Henry In Honor of Richard A. Robins Kaplan LLP Kim Keprios and John In Honor of Nate Nelson Bowman Everett and Megan Hoye Schumeister Family Bard Borkon Anonymous Steve and Joan Larson In Honor of Reid Shaw In Honor of Jim Clark Eriks Dunens Anonymous Rachel Hughey

36 | Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 In Honor of Roger V. In Memory of Dennis R. In Memory of Sarah MATCHED GIFTS Stageberg Johnson Shella-Stevens Stan and Carol Dobrin Mark and Mary Streed Scott Shella-Stevens Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota In Honor of Stinson In Memory of Ken In Memory of William Margaret A. Cargill Leonard Street LLP Kohnstamm Siebert Foundation Shubha Harris Adam Kohnstam Anonymous Dorsey & Whitney In Honor of Jay Wilkinson In Memory of Nancy Kwam Nancy W. Brick Foundation Phillip C. Carruthers Anonymous Ann Cofell Faegre Baker Daniels LLP Pamela Hoopes In Honor of Laura Wilson In Memory of Miles Lord Felhaber Larson Shona Ramchandani Anonymous Janna Peterson Foundation

Ronald and Sharon Johnson In Memory of Joyce Fish & Richardson, P.C. Suzanne Laukka Strouts Foley & Mansfield Andrea Kaufman James R. Safley Charitable Foundation Arthur and Roberta In Memory of Janice R. Franz Hultgren Evenson, CLIENTS SERVED Saunders Tarvestad P.A. Anonymous SPOKE Joseph N. Shneider Gray Plant Mooty Foundation In Memory of Phyllis J. In Memory of Thomas B. 21 DIFFERENT Welter Greene Espel PLLP McRoberts LANGUAGES Anonymous Marcus Miller Mark and Beth Kimball Sally L. Appelbaum Charitable Fund of The In Memory of Nicholas Minneapolis Foundation MEMORIAL GIFTS Edward Midden Jennifer Bruess Maslon LLP In Memory of Roger Cobb Alison and Patrick Midden Mike and Lori Condon Medtronic, Inc. Kathy Cobb In Memory of Steve Moon Dannie H. Gustafson Millennium Theresa Murray Hughes Anonymous David G. Johnson Pharmaceuticals Matching In Memory of Laurie N. In Memory of John W. Dan McDonald Gift Program Davison Mooty Merchant & Gould P.C. Nilan Johnson Lewis Gregory Dyer Brianna Mooty Steve Meyer and Kari Patterson Thuente In Memory of John In Memory of Art Sauter Nelson Pedersen, P.A. Dennison Ann Cofell 7-Eleven Legal Department Rotman Family Fund Jim Samples Pat Schmatz Andrea E. Welter of the Minneapolis Foundation In Memory of Sidney S. In Memory of Linda Janet and Karl Wied Feinberg The Saint Paul Foundation Schoep John M. Woodward Thomas D. Feinberg Anonymous Travelers In Memory of DePaul In Memory of Joseph U.S. Bank Foundation In Memory of Ommar Willette Moore Finley Shariff John and Mary Lindstrom UnitedHealthcare Joseph M. Finley, Jr. Summra Shariff Xcel Energy Foundation In Memory of Lloyd Matching Program Graven YourCause, LLC Charles Nauen

In Memory of Dr. Lois M. Heaney Mark L. Heaney Legal Aid is the recipient of the Charities Review Seal, awarded to In Memory of John W. nonprofits exemplifying quality, ethics, accountability and transparency. Hoopes, Jr. Andrea Kaufman Thank you to Ken Friberg Photography & Studio In Memory of Marjorie Hoopes and Red Lime for donating their talent and time.

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Legal Aid Annual Report 2016 | 37 2016 THE FUND FOR LEGAL AID BOARD Rachel Zimmerman Scobie, Chair Keith S. Moheban, Vice Chair and Leaders in Giving Chair Andrea J. Kaufman, Fund Director and Secretary Peter H. Walsh, Treasurer Taylor D. Sztainer, Associates’ Lead Co-Chair Courtney A. Lawrence, Associates’ Lead Co-Chair

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>St Cloud 110 Sixth Avenue South Suite 200 St. Cloud, MN 56301 Telephone: (320) 253-0121

>Willmar Minnesota Disability Law Center 415 S.W. 7th Street >Minneapolis P.O. Box 1866 430 1st Avenue North Willmar, MN 56201 Suite 300 Telephone: (320) 235-9600 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Telephone: (612) 332-1441 Legal Services Advocacy Project 2324 University Avenue West >Duluth Suite 101 301 West First Street Midtown Commons Suite 528 St. Paul, MN 55114 Board of Trade Building Telephone: (651) 222-3749 Duluth, MN 55802 Telephone: (218) 722-5625 Legal Services State Support 2324 University Avenue West, >Mankato Suite 101B 12 Civic Center Plaza Midtown Commons Suite 3000A St. Paul, MN 55114 Mankato, MN 56001 Telephone: (651) 228-9105 Telephone: (507) 389-9826

>Fertile P.O. Box 572 Fertile, MN 56540 Telephone: (218) 945-3154

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