Two Minnesota Law Alums and U of M’s Barbara Frey Named ‘Minnesota Icons’
Two Minnesota Law alums, Senior U.S. District Court Judge Ann Montgomery ’74 and Gerald L. Seck '69, along with Barbara Frey, director emeritus of the University of Minnesota’s Human Rights Program, were recognized as “Minnesota Icons” by Finance and Commerce and Minnesota Lawyer.
“The Minnesota Icon Awards recognize individuals with proven success throughout a lengthy and accomplished career,” release announcing the awards says. “These honorees are leaders who have left their indelible mark on Minnesota’s business and legal communities.”
Montgomery has served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota since 1996. She assumed senior status in 2016.
Seck, a shareholder at Larkin Hoffman in Minneapolis has been a lobbyist at the Minnesota Legislature since 1971. He lobbies on a variety of issues for a variety of clients, including governmental entities and private organizations.
Frey, an affiliated faculty member at the Law School, headed the Human Rights Program in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota since it was founded in 2001. She took on emeritus status last July.
The honorees will be feted at a Dec. 8 celebration and networking event from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lumber Exchange Event Center in Minneapolis.
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Hon. Anne Montgomery '74, Gerald Seck '69, and Affiliated Faculty Member Barbara Frey