Jerry Blackwell on Legal Diversity: A Professional Obligation
Firm founder and CEO, Jerry W. Blackwell, has long been viewed as a thought leader in the Twin Cities legal community. Minnesota Lawyer magazine sought his insights in its article, Statements on Diversity & Inclusion. The magazine also highlighted statements from Tom Nelson – president of the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA), Ann Anaya – […]
Emily Ambrose One of America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators
Emily A. Ambrose, Blackwell Burke attorney, was named to the America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators®. Selection is by invitation only and is reserved for the most exceptional Civil Defense Litigators throughout the nation. Only the top 100 qualifying defense litigators in each state receive this honor. With these high standards for selection to America’s […]
Blackwell Burke proudly sponsors the MABL Foundation Scholarship Gala
With a theme of “Keep moving forward,” the 2019 MABL Foundation Scholarship Gala honored five students from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and the University of St. Thomas School of Law. The students demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and a deep commitment to addressing issues that impact the black community. In addition to the scholarship recipients, […]
Blackwell Burke Sponsors Reimagining Justice Conference
Blackwell Burke P.A. was a proud sponsor of the Reimagining Justice Conference organized by the Minnesota Justice Research Center (MJRC), which was recently hosted by Target. This important annual event brings together thought leaders and criminal justice stakeholders from across the Midwest to reimagine and transform our criminal justice system. Target’s General Counsel, Don Liu, […]
Blackwell Burke team walks to help end breast cancer
At Blackwell Burke we care about our community and strive to give our time, money, and talent in ways both large and small. We are passionate about supporting non-profit organizations that make a difference in our community and in the world. Our team participated in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk […]
Jerry Blackwell Honored for Work on MN Commission on Judicial Selection
Congratulations to Jerry W. Blackwell and the members of the Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection appointed under Mark Dayton on being honored in the 3rd annual Minnesota Lawyer Diversity & Inclusion Awards. The Commission on Judicial Selection solicits and evaluates judicial candidates and makes recommendations to the Governor for appointment. Under Mark Dayton the Commission […]
Blackwell Burke P.A. is proud to announce continued sponsorship of VLN’s annual Riverfront Celebration.
Blackwell Burke P.A. is proud to announce continued sponsorship of VLN’s annual Riverfront Celebration. The September 12th “Partners in Justice” event is devoted to providing pro bono legal services to individuals with low-incomes.
Blackwell Burke Defeats One of Nation’s Largest MDLs – More than 5,000 Cases Dismissed
Blackwell Burke won a landmark victory for 3M Company in the federal Bair HuggerTM Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) securing the dismissal of one of the ten largest MDLs in the country. The MDL court dismissed the more than 5,000 cases against 3M after it entered summary judgment for 3M and granted the firm’s motion to exclude […]
Blackwell Burke P.A. Attorneys Selected Among Minnesota Monthly’s Best Lawyers
Blackwell Burke P.A. founding partner, CEO and chairman, Jerry W. Blackwell, partner, Corey L. Gordon, and partner Benjamin W. Hulse have been selected among Minnesota’s Best Lawyers by Minnesota Monthly Magazine. Jerry W. Blackwell serves as national and trial counsel for several major corporations and has litigated in federal and state courts in 47 […]
Blackwell Burke P.A. Sweeps Three BTI Consulting Group Awards for 2019
Three is a magic number for Blackwell Burke P.A. After announcing that it won the Benchmark Litigation Minnesota Firm of the Year Award for the third straight year, the firm has also been named to the Client Service A-Team List for the third year running. Not only that, but it received a total of three […]