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Members of Minnesota’s legal community will trade gavels for guitars when Law Law Palooza takes over the historic Greysolon Ballroom tonight.
The fundraiser and gala, presented by Justice North, features live performances from attorneys, judges and others in the legal field. The evening aims to support Justice North’s work to expand access to civil legal services for low-income residents across northern Minnesota.
Minnesota’s only all-judge band, The Reasonable Doubts, will headline the event, joined by The Courthouse Follies and The Luke Boyz.
A highlight of the night will be the presentation of volunteer attorney awards from the 6th Judicial District, 9th Judicial District and Justice North. This year’s honorees include Ron Cayko, Jenna Jahn, Sara Swanson, Yvonne Novak, Cheryl Prince, Miranda Ridlon, Heather Taylor Ducharme, Katelynn Schwandt, Mark Vavreck and J. Steve Nys.
An advance ticket is required to attend, and tickets are not available at the door. However, the public can participate in the online silent auction, which features items and experiences to raise funds for Justice North programs.
There is no formal dress code for the event. Organizers have encouraged attendees to wear whatever feels comfortable, ranging from jeans to formal wear.
Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Greysolon Ballroom in downtown Duluth. Proceeds from the evening will benefit Justice North’s mission of promoting equal access to justice throughout the region.
Howie writes from Duluth, where he’s been poking the city’s sacred cows since before half the current council learned to parallel park. He runs HowieHanson.com, a one-man newsroom powered by caffeine, sarcasm, and an allergy to PR spin. Part columnist, part historian, part irritant, he still believes in telling the truth — even when it makes the room uncomfortable.