Veteran Trial Attorney and Former Federal Prosecutor Joins UMLC

The Upper Midwest Law Center is excited to announce Richard “Rick” Morgan has joined the organization as Senior Litigation Counsel, bringing more than 40 years of experience in trial litigation, federal prosecution, complex civil litigation, white collar investigations, and military justice. Morgan has tried more than 50 cases to verdict and has held senior litigation roles […]

Upper Midwest Law Center Expands Legal Team with New Trial Counsel and Paralegal

Martha Astor and Andrew “AJ” Gubash join UMLC as the organization continues growing its constitutional litigation work The Upper Midwest Law Center announced two new additions to its growing legal team: Martha A. Astor, who joins as Trial Counsel, and Andrew “AJ” Gubash, who joins as Paralegal. The new hires come as UMLC continues to expand its docket of […]

Join Our Team: We’re Hiring a Legal Secretary

About the Role The successful candidate ideally will possess 1+ years of complex civil litigation experience and the ability to manage a sophisticated and fast-moving docket. This person will report to the Senior Litigation Attorney. We place a premium on a positive attitude and high energy. While UMLC’s preference is for candidates based in Minnetonka, […]

Apply Now: Summer Law Clerk Fellowship

The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) is accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Law Clerk Fellowship, a paid public-interest legal opportunity for motivated law students interested in constitutional law, civil liberties, and the rule of law. About Upper Midwest Law Center UMLC is a nonprofit public-interest law firm based in the greater Minneapolis area. The […]

UMLC Welcomes Renowned Attorney Rachel K. Paulose as Senior Litigation Attorney

The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) is proud to announce that Rachel K. Paulose has joined the organization as Senior Litigation Attorney. Paulose brings a wealth of legal experience and a historic record of public service, advocacy, and courtroom success. In 2006, Paulose made history as the first Indian American woman confirmed by the U.S. […]

Upper Midwest Law Center Welcomes Brent Robbins as the Latest Addition to Legal Team

The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) is pleased to welcome Brent Robbins to its legal team. As a steadfast advocate for religious freedom, Brent joins UMLC as Counsel, Religious Liberty, bringing a wealth of experience to aid UMLC in its commitment to liberty and justice. Prior to joining UMLC, Brent worked at General Mills for […]

A Note from Doug Seaton, President of UMLC

On August 7th, after five years of dedicated work for UMLC and its clients, James Dickey will be departing to take a position at a different firm. I want to personally thank James for his many contributions to our mission. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors. I want to assure you […]

Join Our Team: Senior Litigation Attorney

Are you an experienced attorney with a passion for liberty and a desire to make a tangible difference? The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to join our dedicated team in suburban Minneapolis. About the Upper Midwest Law Center: Founded in 2019 by seasoned labor and employment attorney Doug Seaton, […]