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The Rule of Law Under Pressure: Procedural Justice in Crisis Response

The Rule of Law Under Pressure: Procedural Justice in Crisis Response

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The Rule of Law Under Pressure: Procedural Justice in Crisis Response
About the Program

In the wake of George Floyd’s murder in May 2020, cities across the country faced prolonged periods of protest, civil unrest, and a critical reckoning with institutional legitimacy. In Saint Paul, Minnesota, the city met the moment through an intentional and collaborative approach that prioritized procedural justice, constitutional policing, and data-driven crisis response. The result? Over 423 consecutive days of protests without a single civil rights lawsuit filed against the Saint Paul Police Department.

Led by Saint Paul City Attorney Lyndsey Olson, a 24-year Army veteran and legal strategist, this course offers a behind-the-scenes look at how local officials, law enforcement, and community can partner to use the law to uphold rights, de-escalate tension, and protect both public safety and community trust during moments of profound social crisis.

Speaker(s)
Lyndsey Olson
Lyndsey M. Olson

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Saint Paul City Attorney's Office

Lyndsey Olson has served as the Saint Paul City Attorney since 2018, appointed by Mayor Melvin Carter. She leads a team of nearly 100 legal professionals in Minnesota’s second-largest municipal law office, guiding all legal operations for the City of Saint Paul with a focus on equity, innovation, and access to justice.

A 2003 graduate of Hamline School of Law, Lyndsey has also been an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota Law School. From 2013 to 2018, she was the first woman to serve as General Counsel for the Minnesota National Guard and Department of Military Affairs. A Colonel in the Minnesota National Guard JAG Corps, she is the first female Staff Judge Advocate of the 34th Infantry Division, a combat veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and a Bronze Star recipient. She is also a 2020 graduate of the U.S. Army War College.

Lyndsey is a nationally recognized legal leader, frequently speaking at CLEs and contributing to legal scholarship. Her honors include Minnesota Business Journal’s “Top In-House Counsel” and “40 Under 40,” Minnesota Lawyer’s “Attorney of the Year,” and she is a Litigation Counsel of America Fellow. She currently chairs Ramsey County’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and serves on several boards, including Ramsey County Volunteers in Corrections, Central Minnesota Legal Services, and the Minnesota County Attorneys’ Association.

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Accreditation
Credit Hours:
1.00
Specialty Area:
None
Credit Type:
General
Original Air Date:
August 15, 2025
Accredited in:
California

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