DRI, The Voice of The Defense Bar, appointed Mark Fredrickson as State Representative for Minnesota at DRI’s 2015 Annual Meeting in Washington DC. He will serve a three year term acting as DRI’s liaison to the Minnesota civil defense community. DRI is the largest civil defense bar organization in the country, at approximately 22,000 members, and takes a leading role in continuing education, advocacy, including Amicus Briefs in the U.S. Supreme Court and testimony before Congress regarding issues important to its members, and in supporting the efforts of State and Local Defense Organizaions, like the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association. Mark’s appointment is another example of Lind Jensen’s continued leadership in the defense bar. If you have questions about DRI or believe that DRI can be of assistance to you in defending your client’s case, please give Mark a call or visit DRI’s web site: www.DRI.org

Also, at the DRI annual meeting, the MDLA received the Rudolph Janata Award as 2014-15 Outstanding State and Local Defense Organization. Mark Fredrickson, who was President and President emeritus of MDLA from 2013-2015 was present for the awards ceremony. This award reflects the successful leadership provided by the MDLA to the local defense bar and is the culmination of many years of hard work by a number of MDLA members and leaders. Congratulations to the MDLA on this well deserved award.