ACS Minnesota: A Conversation with Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Sarah Hennesy

Please join the ACS Minnesota Lawyer Chapter to learn about Justice Sarah Hennesy and her path to the Minnesota Supreme Court, views on appellate practice, and advice for appearing before the Court.

Justice Hennesy was appointed Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court on April 22, 2024, and sworn in on May 13, 2024. She previously served for 12 years as a District Court Judge in Mille Lacs and Stearns Counties and as Chief Judge of the Seventh Judicial District. Justice Hennesy is a graduate of Drake Law School and Central College. Her career includes work as an appellate public defender, private criminal defense attorney, and attorney with Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid. She enjoys hiking, running, baking, singing, and reading, and lives in Minnesota with her husband and two children.

The conversation will be moderated by Adam Miller, Deputy General Counsel and Director of Judicial Appointments for the Office of Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan, and Chair of the ACS Board of Advisors.

Light refreshments will generously be provided by Gustafson Gluek.

Featuring:

Hon. Sarah E. Hennesy, Associate Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court

Adam Miller, Deputy General Counsel & Director of Judicial Appointments Office of Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan