Blackwell Burke P.A. Welcomes Emily A. Babcock
Blackwell Burke P.A. is pleased to announce that Emily A. Babcock has joined the firm today as an associate. Ms. Babcock clerked for the Honorable Jill Flaskamp Halbrooks and the Honorable Kevin G. Ross, both of the Minnesota Court of Appeals. She is a summa cum laude graduate of William Mitchell College of Law. While pursuing her […]
Brendan M. Kenny Joins Blackwell Burke P.A.
Blackwell Burke P.A. is pleased to announce that Brendan M. Kenny has joined the firm today as an associate. Mr. Kenny was previously a Deputy Attorney General in the California Attorney General’s Office in San Francisco. Mr. Kenny defended the State of California in constitutional litigation in trial and appellate courts. He received his law […]
Blackwell Burke P.A. Chairman Jerry W. Blackwell to Speak at 2012 Food Safety Summit
Blackwell Burke P.A. chairman and founding partner Jerry W. Blackwell will be speaking at the 2012 Food Safety Summit. Mr. Blackwell’s presentation will take place on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. The Summit will be attended by food industry professionals including food manufacturers, processors, and distributors as well as academics and regulators. Mr. […]
Blackwell Burke P.A. Partner Corey L. Gordon to Speak at Grocery Manufacturers Association Conference
Blackwell Burke P.A. partner Corey L. Gordon will present at the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) 2012 Food Claims & Litigation Conference: Navigating Change in Food-Related Litigation. The GMA Conference is being held February 21-23, 2012 in Dana Point, California. Mr. Gordon’s presentation will take place on Wednesday, February 22. The GMA is the main trade group […]
Mary S. Young Joins Blackwell Burke P.A.
Blackwell Burke P.A. is pleased to announce that Mary S. Young has joined the firm. Ms. Young was previously an associate at Lane Powell PC in Seattle, Washington, where she practiced in the complex litigation group. Her experience includes defending clients against class action claims in a broad range of substantive legal areas. Ms. Young is a cum laude graduate of […]
Jerry W. Blackwell Named 2011 Super Lawyer
Blackwell Burke P.A. founding partner, Jerry W. Blackwell, was recently named a 2011 Super Lawyer. The honor recognizes attorneys in Minnesota based on peer nominations and through independent research. Mr. Blackwell has been named Super Lawyer every year since 2002. His Super Lawyer profile is available here. Mr. Blackwell is a founding partner and Chairman of the Board […]
Governor Dayton Appoints Jerry W. Blackwell to the Urban Initiative Board
Today Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton appointed Jerry W. Blackwell to serve on the Urban Initiative Board. The Urban Initiative Board will evaluate methods to enhance urban development, minority business enterprises, and create jobs. The Board will also administer the Urban Initiative Loan Program. The Program was created to support the growth of minority owned and […]
Blackwell Burke P.A. Partner Benjamin W. Hulse to be Panelist at Association for Corporate Growth Conference on June 21, 2011
Blackwell Burke P.A. partner Benjamin W. Hulse will participate as a panelist at the Association for Corporate Growth’s (ACG) 2011 Upper Midwest Connection Conference in Minneapolis on Tuesday, June 21st. Brian Boyle, Food and Beverage Specialist with McGladrey Capital Markets, will moderate the panel entitled, “The Changing Landscape of the Food and Beverage Industry.” The […]
Blackwell Burke P.A. Partners to Present at GMA Foodborne Illness Litigation Conference on May 5, 2011 in Chicago
Blackwell Burke P.A. partners Jerry W. Blackwell and Corey L. Gordon will present a session entitled, “The Wizard of Oz and the ‘Expert’ Behind the Curtain: Deconstructing Junk Science and Winning your Case” on Thursday, May 5, 2011, at the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) Foodborne Illness Litigation Conference in Chicago. The GMA is the main […]
Governor Dayton Appoints Jerry W. Blackwell to the Minnesota Commission on Judicial Appointments
Today Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton announced his appointment of Jerry W. Blackwell as an at-large member of the Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection. The Commission solicits judicial candidates, evaluating their credentials, and recommending candidates to the Governor for appointment. Governor Dayton’s press release is available here. Mr. Blackwell is a founder and Chairman of the Board […]