Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Paul Thissen joins host Steve Francisco for an informative discussion about the work of the MN Supreme Court and the state’s lower courts.
Appointed to the Supreme Court in 2018 by former Gov. Mark Dayton, Justice Thissen also discusses his previous career as an attorney and his tenure in the Minnesota Legislature, including serving as Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives. The interview also touches upon the Supreme Court’s role in disciplining attorneys for misconduct, ranging from reprimands to suspensions to disbarment.
Finally, Justice Thissen shares his thoughts about the politicization of some courts and the danger that this poses to the public perception and acceptance of judicial decisions.
