Minnesota Chapter Federal Bar

Minneapolis, MN ยท Founded 1996

Legal professional organization serving federal practitioners

Primary audience
Community Members
Work area
Social Services
Topic
Community Support
Contact
Adam Hansen
Website Contact

About Organization

Minnesota Chapter Federal Bar Association strengthens the federal legal system and administration of justice by serving the interests and needs of the federal legal profession, providing education and networking for attorneys practicing in federal courts. Based in Minneapolis, MN, the chapter serves hundreds of members and generates $0.2 million in annual revenue supporting the federal bar.

What They Focus On

Service Delivery

Provides programs meeting identified community needs with quality, consistency, and cultural responsiveness

Stakeholder Engagement

Builds relationships with participants, partners, and supporters advancing shared goals

Organizational Sustainability

Maintains operational capacity through sound management, diverse funding, and strategic planning

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$247K

+46.5% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$286K

+16.1% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$191K

-17% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $246,781 $285,896 $191,231 0
2022 $168,413 $246,344 $230,346 0
2021 $283,016 $258,053 $308,236 0
2020 $99,603 $123,968 $283,273 0
2019 $155,496 $202,775 $301,401 0
2018 $237,681 $295,586 $348,680 0
2017 $241,926 $261,324 $406,585 0

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community priorities through data analysis, stakeholder input, and environmental scanning

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based interventions addressing identified needs with measurable outcomes

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through qualified staff, volunteers, and community partners

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Monitors results, collects feedback, and adjusts strategies for continuous improvement

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Minnesota Chapter Federal Bar

Core Programs

Implements strategic initiatives aligned with organizational mission and community priorities

Outreach Services

Engages stakeholders through communication, education, and relationship building activities

Resource Development

Secures funding and partnerships supporting program sustainability and organizational growth

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Minnesota Chapter Federal Bar.

AH

Adam Hansen

Past President - Long-Range Planning Committee
1 hrs/week
DH

Daniel Hedlund

Director And Long-Range Planning Committee
1 hrs/week
HE

Honorable Elizabeth Cowan Wright

President-Elect
1 hrs/week
JB

James Becker

Director And Vice President, Special Events
1 hrs/week
KB

Katherine Barrett Wiik

President
1 hrs/week
HD

Honorable David T Schultz

VP - Legal Education
1 hrs/week
HD

Honorable Donovan Frank

Long-Range Planning Committee
1 hrs/week
HD

Honorable Doug Micko

VP - Special Events
1 hrs/week
HJ

Honorable John Docherty

VP - Diversity And Inclusion
1 hrs/week
HK

Honorable Kate Menendez

VP - Monthly Meetings
1 hrs/week
HS

Honorable Susan Richard Nelson

Long-Range Planning Committee
1 hrs/week
HT

Honorable Tony Leung

Long-Range Planning Commit
1 hrs/week
KL

Kelly Laudon

Long-Range Planning Committee
1 hrs/week
MO

Megan Odom

Affinity Bar Liason Coordinator
1 hrs/week
VT

Vildan Teske

Long-Range Planning Committee
1 hrs/week

Milestones

1996

Organization Founded

1996

Established as nonprofit corporation serving community needs

2022

Program Expansion

2022

Enhanced service delivery reaching more individuals and strengthening community partnerships

2023

Continued Operations

2023

Maintained service delivery and organizational stability despite external challenges

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AK
Aaron Knoll Director & VP - Diversity And Inclusion 1.00 hrs/week
AA
Abou Amara Director 1.00 hrs/week
AM
Adine Momoh Director & Strategic Initiatives Coordinator- Chai 1.00 hrs/week
AA
Alia Abdi Director 1.00 hrs/week
AS
Alyssa Schaefer Chair - Bar Talk Committee 1.00 hrs/week
AM
Amanda Mills Chair - Mentorship Committee 1.00 hrs/week
AC
Amy Conners Director & Chair, White-Collar Crime Practice Grou 1.00 hrs/week
AM
Ann Motl Director & Chair - Mentorship Committee 1.00 hrs/week
AB
Arthur Boylan Director 1.00 hrs/week
BL
Barry Landy Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
BR
Brittany Resch Director & Pro Se Project Co-Chair 1.00 hrs/week
CJ
Cassandra Jacobsen Director & Assistant Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
CW
Chelsea Walcker Chair - White-Collar Crime Practice Group 1.00 hrs/week
CJ
Christine Jordan Director & VP - Legal Education 1.00 hrs/week
CP
Christopher Pham Director 1.00 hrs/week
CM
Courtland Merrill Chair - Intellectual Property Practice Group 1.00 hrs/week
DG
David Goodwin Director - Pro Se Project Co-Chair, And VP, Eighth 1.00 hrs/week
DD
Devin Driscoll Chair - Bar Talk Committee 1.00 hrs/week
DR
Donna Reuter Chair - Bar Talk Committee 1.00 hrs/week
EM
Elizabeth Mc Scheibel Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
EM
Emily McAdam Director & VP - Membership 1.00 hrs/week
FA
Frank Aba-Onu Director 1.00 hrs/week
GW
Greta Wiessner Chair - Newer Lawyers Committee 1.00 hrs/week
HL
Hannah Leiendecker Chair - Law School Outreach Liason 1.00 hrs/week
HE
Honorable Eric Tostrud Chair - Golf Tournament Committee 1.00 hrs/week
HH
Honorable Hildy Bowbeer Chair - Civil Discovery Practice Group 1.00 hrs/week
HK
Honorable Kesha L Tanabe Chair - Justice & Democracy Centers Committee 1.00 hrs/week
HW
Honorable William Fisher Chair - Community Outreach Committee 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Jeanette Bazis Chair - National Convention Committee 1.00 hrs/week
JJ
Jeffrey Justman Director & Chair - Mass Tort, Multi-District Litig 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Joseph Balthazor Chair - Newer Lawyers Committee 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Joseph Cassioppi Director & Chair - Long-Range Planning Committee 1.00 hrs/week
KB
Kate Baxter-Kauf Chair - Mass Torts, Multi-District Litigation, And 1.00 hrs/week
KS
Keiko Sugisaka Director 1.00 hrs/week
KF
Kelly Fermoyle Chair - Digital Communications Committee 1.00 hrs/week
KM
Kristen Marttila Director & VP - Monthly Meetings 1.00 hrs/week
KR
Kristen Rau Director & VP - Legal Education 1.00 hrs/week
KK
Kyle Kroll Director & VP - Monthly Meetings, Chair, National 1.00 hrs/week
LJ
Laura Johnson Director 1.00 hrs/week
LB
Lisa Beane Chair - Law School Outreach Liason 1.00 hrs/week
MA
Manny Atwal Director & Chair - Community Outreach Committee 1.00 hrs/week
MR
Michael Rowe Director 1.00 hrs/week
ML
Michelle Looby Chair - Digital Communications Committee 1.00 hrs/week
NT
Natasha Townes Robinson Director & VP - Diversity And Inclusion 1.00 hrs/week
NL
Nathan Louwagie Director & National Council Delegate 1.00 hrs/week
NS
Nicholas Scheiner Chair - White-Collar Crime Practice Group 1.00 hrs/week
NR
Niloy Ray Chair - Civil Discovery Practice Group 1.00 hrs/week
PM
Peter McElligott Chair - Golf Tournament Committee 1.00 hrs/week
PE
Prof Elizabeth Bentley Director & Chair - Justice & Democracy Centers Com 1.00 hrs/week
RZ
Rachel Zimmerman Scobie Director 1.00 hrs/week
RC
Rory Collins Director & VP - Membership 1.00 hrs/week
SW
Samuel Walling Chair - Community Outreach Committee 1.00 hrs/week
SB
Shannon Bjorkland Director & Chair - Justice & Democracy Centers Com 1.00 hrs/week
SR
Sharon Roberg Perez PHD Chair - Intellectual Property Practice Group 1.00 hrs/week
SN
Sheila Niaz Chair - Intellectual Property Practice Group 1.00 hrs/week
SM
Simeon Moreby Chair - Civil Discovery Practice Group 1.00 hrs/week
SS
Stacey Slaughter Chair - Mass Torts, Multi-District Litigation, And 1.00 hrs/week
SS
Surya Saxena Director & Long-Range Planning Committee 1.00 hrs/week
TG
Timothy Griffin Director 1.00 hrs/week
VS
Vanessa Szalapski Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$11K Grants Given
1 Organizations

Top Grantees

1 total
MS
Minnesota State Bar Association MINNEAPOLIS, MN
$11K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

2 Registrations
1 Client

Clients 1 total

F
Federal Bar Association
2 filings

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Minnesota Chapter Federal Bar

Phone

(612) 766-7628

Social

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90 South Seventh Street 2200 Minneapolis, MN 55402