Stinson Attorneys Featured in Minnesota Law School Magazine Highlighting Impact of Pro Bono Work

04.26.2024

Stinson LLP Partners Amy Conway and David Ezrilov and attorneys Adam Mikell, Billy Price and Zachary Taylor are featured in a University of Minnesota Law School magazine article, "Staying Connected While Helping Small Businesses Succeed."

The attorneys, who are all Minnesota Law School alumni, discuss the impact of the law school's Business Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic. They supervise current University of Minnesota Law School students and assist in providing transactional-based pro bono services, supporting small businesses, nonprofits and entrepreneurs.  

The attorneys say the clinic serves as a reminder of how attorneys can use the law as a vehicle for change and of the good they can do with their education and training. "The impact we have feels very tangible. It's not just drafting a contract or drafting a lease," Mikell said. "You're helping someone with their lifelong dream of owning a company. It's a deeper connection. You're learning their stories and what they want to accomplish."

In addition to providing transactional pro bono services at the Business Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic, the attorneys also assist in family, immigration and expungement matters with other legal services organizations.

Conway guides clients through complex workplace issues, managing risks inherent to navigating all facets of the employment relationship. She advises clients on equal pay, discrimination, harassment, and employee relations matters, and leads internal investigations into complaints and manages audits of employment practices. Conway graduated magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2010.

Ezrilov focuses his practice on mergers, acquisitions and general corporate transactions, helping clients navigate the lifecycle of their business. Ezrilov counsels entrepreneurs, family-owned business and other closely held business in manufacturing, technology, credit reporting, appraisal management, distribution, building materials and construction. Ezrilov graduated cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1994.

Mikell assists in helping clients navigate complex corporate finance matters in a variety of industries. He graduated cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2023.

Price utilizes his background in business to assist in private business matters. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2022.

Taylor assists businesses throughout their lifecycle, from formation and governance to complex transactions and succession planning. Taylor also helps businesses comply with the Corporate Transparency Act. He graduated cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2023.

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