Steve Schleicher Is Honored with the 2021 Distinguished Service Award from the Pennsylvania Innocence Project

Maslon is pleased to announce that Steve Schleicher, a partner in Maslon's Litigation Group and co-chair of the Government & Internal Investigations Group, was chosen to receive the 2021 Distinguished Service Award from the Pennsylvania Innocence Project.

Steve and fellow attorney Jerry Blackwell were honored for their pro bono work as special prosecutors in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. The two discussed the case in a fireside chat at the virtual awards ceremony, which took place Oct. 20.

In July 2020, Steve was one of four attorneys from private practice and in house selected to serve on a pro bono basis as part of the larger prosecution team, which includes representatives from the Minnesota Attorney General's Office and the Hennepin County Attorney's Office—all working under the leadership of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. Steve continues his service as the trial of the other three former police officers charged in George Floyd's death approaches.

For more information about the Pennsylvania Innocence Project, go to: PA Innocence Project.

Steve is a renowned trial lawyer with deep experience in high profile cases. He concentrates his work on high stakes criminal and civil litigation, government and internal investigations, and appellate practice. During the trial of Chauvin for Floyd's murder, Steve received high praise for his prominent role conducting jury selection and witness examination. His devastating cross-examination of the defense use-of-force expert received national acclaim, and his powerful closing was viewed as a pivotal factor in the trial verdict.

To learn more about Steve’s contributions, go to: Maslon Partner Steve Schleicher Continues Service as Special Assistant Attorney General on AG Ellison's Prosecution Team in the Trial of Derek Chauvin.