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Jim Long Receives Minnesota Law Review Distinguished Alumnus Award
April 16, 2026
Maslon is pleased to announce that litigation attorney Jim Long is the 2026 recipient of the Minnesota Law Review Distinguished Alumnus Award. The Minnesota Law Review presented the award at its annual banquet on April 16.
Jim represents clients in the areas of antitrust law, franchise law, and dealer/distribution law in multiple state and federal courts across the country. He has successfully tried cases to juries in antitrust, franchise, dealer termination, and breach of contract cases; responded to state AG, DOJ, and FTC investigations; worked on numerous arbitrations; and argued appeals in the Seventh and Eighth Circuit appellate courts in addition to several state appellate courts.
Jim also serves on Maslon's pro bono committee and devotes many hours to pro bono work each year, including as a volunteer attorney with the Children’s Law Center of Minnesota.
Jim served on the law review while studying for his J.D. at the University of Minnesota Law School, where he now teaches Antitrust Law.

