Kari Jensen Thomas, Leonard, Street and Deinard’s Recruiting Manager, has been elected president of Minnesota Women Lawyers (MWL). She assumed the gavel at the organization’s June 21 annual meeting.

Kari will serve a two-year term as MWL president. In this role, she will lead the 1,200-member volunteer organization, with special emphasis on:
-connecting the four generations of women attorneys in the legal workplace;
-increasing the pipeline of women of color in the profession; and
-addressing the lack of female attorneys in leadership roles in Minnesota.

“Kari brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role as president, having served in many MWL leadership positions over the past years,” said Debra Pexa, MWL’s executive director. “Her dedication and enthusiasm for MWL is inspiring. We look forward to a fabulous year under Kari’s leadership."