PPlease join the ACS MSP Lawyer Chapter, The Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society, and MSBA Appellate Section to learn about Justice Thissen, his path to the Minnesota Supreme Court, views on trial and appellate practice, and tips for appearing before the Supreme Court.

Please join us in person! Lunch will generously be provided by Fredrikson & Byron, P.A..

Justice Paul Thissen was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court by Governor Mark Dayton in 2018. Before his appointment, Paul worked as a practicing lawyer in Minnesota for twenty five years representing clients in complex litigation and advising health care and long-term care clients in transactional and regulatory matters. He also worked as an appellate public defender and chaired his firm’s pro bono committee. From 2003-2018, Paul served in the Minnesota House of Representatives including serving as Speaker of the House. He and his wife Karen have three children.