The award will be presented to the Maslon team for their pro bono representation of Douglas Tyrone Armstrong that resulted in the vacation of his death sentence in late 2017.

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.

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.

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 "Top 10" list represents Minnesota lawyers who received the highest point totals during the nomination, research, and peer review process.

The recognition highlights lawyers in their first 10 years of practice who have already distinguished themselves by their achievements. The criteria for selection includes professional accomplishment and leadership service to the community and the profession.

The North Star Lawyer program recognizes MSBA members who provide 50 hours or more of pro bono legal services per year to those who otherwise could not afford representation.

The fourth annual series at Lake Harriet brings family, friends, and the larger community together on selected Fridays during the June and July portion of the Music and Movies in the Park Series.

The award was presented to Maslon for participation in ILCM's Cancellation of Removal Project Pilot—which pairs volunteer attorneys with low-income immigrants to represent them in their Cancellation of Removal cases.