Fredrikson Honored with Champions of Justice Award

Fredrikson has been honored with a Champions of Justice Award by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). The award is given for the work of Fredrikson’s government relations professionals Andy Pomroy, Kevin Goodno and Jeff Hayden in advocating for increased legal aid funding at the state legislature. Fredrikson was described as “a shining example of legal and advocacy excellence intertwined with unwavering dedication to social justice” by the Minnesota LSC.

The Champions of Justice Award is bestowed upon individuals and organizations who are protecting the promise of justice for all.  

Pomroy is an effective strategist and advocate who leads clients to success with the state legislature and other policy makers. A campaign, legislative, communications and government relations strategist, Pomroy utilizes creative analysis and innovative methods to move decision makers’ opinions and actions. He works to understand the motivations of legislators and works to connect his clients’ causes with their goals.

Goodno is a respected and experienced attorney and advocate, effectively representing clients on complex policy and political issues before state legislative, agency and executive branch decision makers. He serves as government relations counsel for clients in his areas of special expertise — health care, social services and tax policy.

As a strategist and advocate, Hayden brings the perspective of an experienced former state legislator with a demonstrated history of working collaboratively within the state legislature and various state agencies to his government relations and policy work. Hayden’s background provides him with a deep understanding of the legislative process and relationships with key stakeholders. He works on several issues, including health and human services and equity policy, and economic justice.

LSC is the single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans in the nation. Established in 1974, LSC operates as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that promotes equal access to justice and provides grants for high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income Americans. LSC distributes more than 90% of its total funding to 130 independent nonprofit legal aid programs with more than 800 offices.

Fredrikson & Byron is a leading Midwest law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally and globally. With a reputation as the firm “where law and business meet,” our attorneys bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to work with clients and operate as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counselors. The firm’s 375+ attorneys are based in Minneapolis, with offices in Ames, Bismarck, Des Moines, Fargo, Madison, Mankato, St. Paul, Saltillo, Mexico, and Shanghai, China. Learn more at fredlaw.com, LinkedIn or @FredriksonLaw.