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Samantha Bates Joins Advisory Board of Groundwork Legal
February 24, 2026
Samantha Bates, an attorney in Maslon's Litigation Group, has been invited to join the advisory board of Groundwork Legal. Groundwork Legal is a Minnesota-based nonprofit, public interest law firm dedicated to advancing justice and democracy. The organization uses the full power of the law to strengthen the foundation of our democracy so that every person has the opportunity to live free from discrimination. Groundwork Legal drives impact litigation, improves government systems at their roots by engaging with state and local government agencies, and advances policy and public education on key legal issues.
To learn more about the organization’s work, go to: Groundwork Legal.
At Maslon, Samantha specializes in government and internal investigations as well as complex business litigation. With extensive trial experience, she leverages her deep expertise to represent both corporations and individuals in high-stakes matters, including investigations, white-collar criminal defense, and complex civil litigation.

