Jennifer S. Bovitz Appointed to Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District
January 14, 2026
Bassford Remele proudly congratulates shareholder Jennifer S. Bovitz on her appointment as a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District by Governor Tim Walz.
During her distinguished career at Bassford Remele, she has been a trusted advisor and accomplished trial and appellate lawyer. Her practice focused on medical and legal professional liability, health care litigation, and professional responsibility matters. She also served as Associate General Counsel for the firm. Known for her integrity, fairness, and deep understanding of ethics in the legal profession, Jennifer also served as Managing Attorney at the Minnesota Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility, where she investigated and litigated attorney discipline and reinstatement matters. Her previous public service includes serving as a prosecutor.
A respected leader in the legal community, Jennifer has shared her deep knowledge as a frequent CLE presenter and ethics columnist, as well as adjunct faculty at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Beyond her professional accomplishments, she has demonstrated an enduring commitment to public service through community involvement, including coaching mock trial teams, mentoring law students, volunteering with Friends in Need Food Shelf, and serving on local advisory boards.
“Jennifer’s appointment is a reflection of her exceptional legal skills, dedication to upholding the highest ethical standards, and commitment to justice,” said Jessica Klander, President/Chair of the Bassford Remele Board. “We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition of her outstanding contributions to the profession and to the community.”
Bassford Remele extends heartfelt congratulations to Jennifer and expresses gratitude for her leadership, mentorship, and service to the firm and its clients.
The press release from the Office of Governor Walz can be found here.
Bassford Remele proudly serves as local and national counsel for many major corporations and Fortune 500 Companies and is a go-to litigation firm representing local, national, and international clients in state and federal courts across the region. The firm provides comprehensive counsel and representation in litigation and dispute resolution, family law, and corporate matters, ensuring prompt and effective service for its clients.
Established in 1882, Bassford Remele is proud to be the oldest top-25 law firm based in Minnesota.
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