Summer 2016 | Page 34

COMMUNITY CORNER News About SBAND Members Ebeltoft . Sickler . Lawyers Hires New Associate Ebeltoft . Sickler . Lawyers PLLC recently added lawyer Allison Mann to its legal team. She will primarily focus her practice in the Business Solutions, Personal Planning, and Organizational Consultants Teams. Prior to joining Ebeltoft . Sickler . Lawyers, Allison was a law clerk at Barnes & Thornburg, LLP, in Minneapolis, Minn. Allison graduated magna cum laude from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis. Breyer Joins Einarson Law Office Cassey Breyer is joining Einarson Law Office. Breyer is originally from Langdon and holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of North Dakota (UND) and also graduated from the UND School of Law in May 2013. In January 2014, she began working as an Assistant State’s Attorney in McHenry County; she was elected as a State’s Attorney later that year. Breyer is licensed in the state of North Dakota and has experience in many areas of law. During her time as a State’s Attorney, Breyer prosecuted all criminal offenses, juvenile court proceedings, and mental health committals. She has experience working with law enforcement, administrative agencies, victims, and witnesses. At Einarson Law Office, Breyer will handle cases in the areas of divorce, custody, wills and planning, probate, collections, real estate, guardianships, contract disputes, and juvenile law. Breyer primarily staffs the Cavalier location, but also sees clients in Grafton by appointment. She began full time on July 1. 34 THE GAVEL Howard Named Minot YWCA Woman of Distinction Judith Howard, attorney at Howard & Associates, was named one of the 2016 Minot YWCA’s Women of Distinction. The award was presented at the Women of Distinction Awards Banquet in March, which is an annual event that recognizes and honors women in a variety of areas ranging from business to education to volunteerism, who have contributed significantly and serve as a role model to other women. The awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence, leadership, and integrity in their fields and in the community, serving as role models for other successful women. Howard was one of twelve Women of Distinction and received the award in the Professional category. Howard, a Minot native, has been