Who We Are
The ATJ Committee is dedicated to advancing solutions that help all people, and particularly people with lower incomes or limited access to legal assistance, obtain the legal help and resources they need to receive equal justice.
We do this work by convening a wide range of attorneys, experts and leaders representing all sectors of the legal community from across Minnesota to share information and best practices, advance initiatives that increase access to justice, advocate for policy changes, and develop resources to support and communicate the importance and value of pro bono and civil legal aid work.
What We Do
The ATJ Committee conducts its work primarily through affiliated ATJ Subcommittees:
Becker Award Subcommittee
Civil Justice Subcommittee (a subcommittee of the Minnesota Judicial Branch’s Committee on Equality and Justice)
Policy Subcommittee
Pro Bono Council
Resource Development Subcommittee
Meeting Schedule
The committee meets five times per year from 8:30 - 9:45 AM.
2024-25
Tuesday, September 17th
Tuesday, November 19th
Tuesday, January 21st
Tuesday, March 18th
Tuesday, May 20th
Subcommittee meetings are held during the alternating months.
Leadership & Staffing
The ATJ Steering Committee, consisting of two co-chairs and the chair of each subcommittee, acts as a leadership team and guides the committee’s overall work. Committee members work closely with MSBA staff members.
Co-Chairs 2024-25
Anna Beadle, Executive Director, Minnesota Justice Foundation
Kiri Somermeyer, Executive Director, Corporate Institute, Business Law Clinic, University of Minnesota Law School
Staff Liaisons
Nancy Mischel | 612-278-6331
Dana Miner | 612-278-6340