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 […]
Blackwell Burke P.A. Sponsors Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association Gala
Blackwell Burke P.A. was a proud sponsor of the 14th Annual Gala of the Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association (MHBA). The MHBA is committed to unifying and organizing all members of the Hispanic legal community to promote legal professionals and to serve as an advocate for the Hispanic community in MN. The Hon. Peter M. Reyes, […]
Blackwell Burke P.A. Lawyers Showcase Mock Trial at the 2019 GMA Legal Conference.
Blackwell Burke founder and CEO, Jerry Blackwell, and Partner, Corey Gordon, teamed up with jury research firm, Litigation Insights, and senior inhouse heads of litigation from General Mills, Conagra Brands, and Nestle in a first-of-its-kind innovative mock trial presentation and panel at the Grocery Manufacturers’ Association (GMA) 2019 Legal Conference in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. […]