These awards recognize attorneys, who are earlier in their careers, for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.

Best Lawyers employs a survey process designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.

Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the "Lawyer of the Year," making this accolade particularly significant.

Amy is one of only 11 Minnesota attorneys recognized for remarkable skills in financing, structuring, litigating and creating a pathway forward for companies seeking a chance in these challenging times.

Steve is one of four seasoned attorneys and trial lawyers selected to provide pro bono counsel as part of the larger attorney team from the Minnesota Attorney General's Office and the Hennepin County Attorney's Office under the leadership of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.

The case was filed by Maslon attorneys to stop Legacy Medical Supplies, LLC et al. in their alleged attempt to use 3M's famous trademarks to falsely claim affiliation with 3M and profit from selling 3M-branded N95 respirators at an enormous markup during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Minnesota Super Lawyers designation is given to only 5 percent of Minnesota attorneys each year.

The Minnesota Rising Stars designation is given to only 2.5 percent of Minnesota attorneys each year.

The Appellate Practice Section of the MSBA helps educate appellate practitioners, offers opportunities for those practitioners to connect with the bench, and provides pro bono training and opportunities in the appellate arena.