The Bernard P. Becker Legal Services Staff award is presented annually to attorneys, paralegals, administrators or other staff employed by a private, nonprofit agency that provides legal services to low-income eligible clients. The Becker Student Volunteer Award is presented to a law student who has demonstrated a commitment to the provision of legal services to low-income persons.
2019 Nominations
Nominations for the 2019 awards are due February 28, 2019. The form explains criteria for nominations.
Becker Nomination Form 2019
Contact: Sherri Knuth at (612) 278-6330.
2018 Winners
Legacy of Excellence:
Gerald Kaluzny, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
Irene Opsahl, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
Advocate:
Ruth Ruch, Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota
Emerging Leader:
Anne Applebaum, Immigrant Law Center
Law Student:
Mimi Levin, University of St. Thomas
Previous Winners Table