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January 12, 2026. Soule & Stull is pleased to announce that Eric Hylden has joined the firm as ADR Counsel. Eric will offer Alternative Dispute Resolution services, including mediation, arbitration, and special master assignments. Governor Tim Pawlenty appointed Eric Hylden to the Sixth Judicial District Court in 2007 and he won election in 2008, 2014, and 2020. Eric was chambered in the Duluth Courthouse. He retired in 2025. As judge, he handled every case type, presided over 100 jury trials, and served for many years as Presiding Civil Judge in Duluth. “We are delighted that Eric will join our ADR practice,” Melissa Stull said. “Eric has extensive experience in civil cases as trial lawyer and trial judge. With his skills and knowledge, he can help lawyers and judges resolve and manage their most challenging cases.” To learn more about Eric, see his professional biography.

August 18, 2025. George Soule spoke today at a Minnesota CLE seminar on 2025 U.S. Supreme Court Update. Kate Swenson and George discussed SCOTUS rulings on Civil Rights and Constitutional Freedoms. Other speakers addressed the Court’s Emergency Docket and other important decisions.

August 12, 2025. Soule & Stull is proud to announce that Minnesota Lawyer has named Bethany Anderson a 2025 Up & Coming Attorney. Bethany is an outstanding Associate Attorney at Soule & Stull. Before joining the firm, she clerked for two years at the Minnesota Court of Appeals, working for four judges. A brilliant and thoughtful legal analyst and writer, Bethany is lead author for some of the firm’s most important legal submissions. From her experience at the Court of Appeals, she understands what judges want to know and how to effectively communicate strong legal arguments. Bethany played a pivotal role in a case the firm tried in federal court in 2023. She is a primary contact for several of the firm’s clients. Bethany understands the organization, business, and products of our clients, and they trust her to gather information and manage discovery. She consistently deals with our clients with professionalism and integrity. Bethany is an outstanding lawyer with a bright future in the Minnesota legal community, and we are thrilled to see her receive this well-deserved recognition.

June 26, 2025. George Soule joined a panel today with four other Minnesota lawyers to discuss “Where Do We Go From Here? – The Changing DEI Landscape” at the 2025 Minnesota State Bar Convention. The panel discussed the past, present, and future of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs and legal considerations.

June 3, 2025. Soule & Stull is delighted to announce that Erin Abramovitz has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Erin will focus her practice on civil litigation, including product liability, commercial, medical negligence, and automotive warranty. Prior to joining Soule & Stull, Erin clerked for a district judge in Hennepin County, counseled non-profits regarding statutory and regulatory compliance, and honed her litigation skills working in federal worker’s compensation. Before beginning her legal career, Erin spent five years working as a case manager in foster care in Dallas, Texas, where she grew in her love of advocating for others. Outside of work, Erin enjoys spending time outside and stays active in the winters with cross country skiing and Peloton workouts—and has lots of opinions about the best instructors. Erin grew up in Minnesota and is deeply familiar with the highs and lows of rooting for Minnesota sports. She is excited to explore the many Twin Cities coffee shops with her husband and daughter.

May 8, 2025. Soule & Stull is proud to support University of Minnesota women’s basketball players Amaya Battle, Mara Braun, Mallory Heyer, and Nia Holloway. Soule & Stull partners George Soule, Melissa Stull, and Ike Messmore recently had dinner with these amazing student athletes, along with George’s mentee Julianna Acierno and Melissa’s daughter Emma. We discussed the athletes’ studies, training, and upcoming season. We continue to follow their progress and wish them luck!  

May 7, 2025. Soule & Stull secured a win for a pro bono client when the Minnesota Board of Pardons—comprising the Governor, Attorney General, and Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court—voted unanimously to grant the client’s clemency petition. Attorney Ike Messmore, who represented the client before both the Board and the Clemency Review Commission, praised the pardon decision as demonstrating that there is a path forward for honest and hardworking Minnesotans who take responsibility for their actions. Soule & Stull thanks Professor Brad Colbert at Mitchell Hamline for his assistance.

  January 24, 2025. George Soule presented today at a seminar – Indian Law and Tribal Courts in Minnesota – at the Minnesota Justice Center in St. Paul. George joined Court of Appeals Judge Sarah Wheelock, Tribal Court Judges Megan Treuer and Shauna Coons, and ICWA Attorney Jody Alholinna to discuss Tribal Courts and Indian law issues with appellate court judges, law clerks, and others. Court of Appeals Judge Keala Ede introduced the seminar. George spoke about his experience as a Tribal Court of Appeals Judge for five Minnesota Tribes, Rule 10 of the Minnesota Rules of General Practice (Tribal Court Orders and Judgments), and civil and criminal jurisdiction in Tribal Courts.  

January 2, 2025. Soule & Stull has renewed its NIL partnership with Minnesota Women’s Basketball players Amaya Battle, Mara Braun, Mallory Heyer, and Nia Holloway. The four student-athletes played at Twin Cities’ high schools and joined the Gophers together in 2022. Juniors now, the four are key contributors to the team’s success. The athletes attended Soule & Stull’s Spring Lawn Party and visited with guests. The athletes are “skilled, confident, and amazing young women,” Partner George Soule said. “We are proud to support their athletic and academic journeys.”

December 18, 2024. This holiday season, Soule & Stull participated in the Adopt-a-Family program, which supports families that have fallen on hard times. The firm “adopted” two local families and purchased gifts on the families’ Christmas gift lists. Mikayla Harris initiated and led the project, with able assistance from Alison Jacobs and Kirstin Slaney. Mikayla and her team got to know the families and did the shopping – with vigor! The gifts will soon be delivered and will hopefully bring some holiday cheer to all involved. Happy Holidays!