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Aaron Street, Advisory Board Chair
Contact Information:
Aaron Street, PublisherLawyerist Media, LLC
Email: AaronStreet@lawyerist.com<
Twitter: @AaronStreet
Aaron Street is the Publisher of Lawyerist.com -- the leading law practice blog providing attorneys with guidance on marketing, technology, ethics, careers, and law practice management. Aaron serves as the Advisory Board Chair of the Institute for Law and Politics at the University of Minnesota and previously served as the institute's Executive Director. Aaron earned his B.A. in political science and his J.D. from the University of Minnesota. Following law school, he worked as a corporate strategy consultant and later as an election law attorney. He has held leadership roles in local, state, and federal election campaigns. Aaron currently serves on the Minneapolis Charter Commission, the Board of YMCA Youth in Government, and the Advisory Board of FairVote Minnesota. Aaron also writes a personal blog, CitizenNext.com.
Education:
J.D., University of Minnesota Law School, cum laude, 2004.Articles Editor, Minnesota Journal of Global Trade, 2003-2004.
Russian Law and Public Policy Program at St. Petersburg University, Summer 2002.
B.A., University of Minnesota, political science, Phi Beta Kappa, 2001.
University of Minnesota President's Student Service and Leadership Award, 2000 and 2003.
Experience:
Lawyerist Media LLC, Publisher, March 2009-present.Publisher of the top law blog on topics of lawyer marketing, legal ethics, technology, and law practice management.
Institute for Law and Politics, Executive Director, March 2007-December 2008.
Coordinate research and programs for national research center on issues of law and politics.
University of Minnesota Law School, Interim Chief of Staff, February 2008-March 2008.
Coordinate projects for Dean's Office and senior staff of the law school.
Law Firm of Weinblatt and Gaylord, Attorney, May 2006-December 2006.
Election law and campaign finance attorney.
Thomson Global Strategy Group, Consultant, Sept. 2004-May 2006.
Corporate strategy consultant for legal information publisher.
Minnesota Food First Coalition, Coordinator, July 2000-June 2001.
Managed membership services and legislative agenda for statewide non-profit dedicated to hunger and sustainable agriculture.
Internships:
Office of Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura, Fall 1999.The White House, Office of Political Affairs, Summer 1999.
Minnesota State Senate, Spring 1999.
District Office of United States Senator Paul Wellstone, Fall 1998.
Community Activities:
University of Minnesota Institute for Law and Politics, Advisory Board Chair, 2009-present.Minneapolis FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association, Board of Directors, 2009-present.
Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government, Board of Directors, 2008-present.
FairVote Minnesota, Advisory Board, 2008-present.
Commissioner, Minneapolis Charter Commission, 2006-present.
Citizens League, 2005-present.
Civic Leadership Program Development Committee
Policy Advisory Committee
MAP150 Redistricting Project Advisory Committee
Minnesota Secretary of State's Ranked Choice Voting Issues Group, 2007-2008.
Co-Chair, Legislation and Rules Subcommittee
Minnesota State Bar Association Civic Education Committee, 2007-2008.
Treasurer, Keith Ellison for U.S. Congress Campaign, 2006-2007.
Governor Ventura Appointed Member, Minnesota Higher Education Services Council, 2000-2002.
Advisor, YMCA Youth in Government, 1999-2002.
University Service:
Law School Class of 2004 Reunion Committee, 2009.Law School Admissions Committee, 2003-2004.
Student Representative to the Board of Regents, 2002-2003.
Board of Regents Finance & Operations Committee, 2002-2003.
Board of Regents Facilities Committee, 2002-2003.
Football Stadium Policy and Steering Committee, 2002-2003.
All-University Honors Committee, 2001-2003.
Executive Vice President & Provost (EVPP) Search Committee, 2002.
Student Search Committee for Dean of the Law School, 2001-2002.
Student Service Fees Selection Committee Chair, 2001-2002.
Student Senate Vice Chair, 1999-2000.
University Senate Consultative [Executive] Committee, 1999-2000.
Memberships:
Citizens League.Minneapolis Club.
University of Minnesota Alumni Association - Lifetime Member.
University of Minnesota Law School Alumni Association.
FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association.