This year's honorees were recognized for their professional achievements, leadership, and contributions to the broader Twin Cities community.

The Francis McGovern Writing Award is bestowed upon selected individuals for outstanding research and writing that promotes the use of special masters.

The Pro Bono Challenge is a commitment made by major law firms around the country in which firms must devote a certain amount of their billable hours to the provision of pro bono legal services.

Lawyers and law professors are elected to be Fellows based on their outstanding reputation, exceptional skill, and substantial contributions to the field by lecturing, writing, teaching and participating in bar activities.

The article discusses new defenses and employee training that "help companies battle serious cybersecurity threats."

The segment discusses the legal strategy behind solving "one of the biggest mysteries in Minnesota."

The article discusses the extensive art collection on display at the firm and details the origins of the collection, stemming from the 1930s, "when Sam Maslon first began haunting the galleries and ateliers of New York, Minneapolis and elsewhere in search of collectible art for both his office."

As the current ACLU-MN Board Chair and longtime engaged attorney, Bill joins with other key representatives of the legal community to pay tribute to Samuelson's significant contributions.

The magazine states, "The business professionals on the list are the linchpins in their company; the connectors in their industry; the remarkable players in the Minnesota business community with a knack for getting things done."

Magistrate Judge Schultz took the oath of office in the U.S. Courthouse in St. Paul on February 7, 2017.