21 Taft Minneapolis attorneys have been selected by the Minnesota State Bar Association as 2025 North Star Lawyers. These attorneys display a strong commitment to consistent pro bono service within their community. Honorees volunteered at least 50 hours of pro bono service in the 2025 calendar year.

The following Minneapolis attorneys have achieved North Star Lawyer recognition for 2025.

• Erik W. Allerson
• Thomas J. Basting Jr.
• Chris Brown
• Jennifer L. Brown
• Andrew M. Carlson
• Alina Y. Combs
• John M. Degnan
• Laura Kvasnicka Dinakar
• Hannah S. Fereshtehkhou
• Ann Huntrods
• James M. Keuning
• Kristina S. Knudsen
• Dimitrios C. Lalos
• Rachel E. Lochner
• Michael J. Moberg
• Adam M. Niblick
• Trish Palermo
• Peter Postma
• Sean Smallwood
• Brayanna J. Smith
• Shehla P. Tauscher

For more information on the North Star Lawyer recognition, visit here.