Roberta Walburn is a Minneapolis attorney who has been named among the most influential members of the legal profession in state history and recognized by the University of Minnesota for “shaping the legal landscape for the benefit of society.” Previously, she worked as a reporter for the Star Tribune and as a legislative assistant to U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone. She also served as a law clerk to U.S. District Judge Miles Lord. Her debut book, Miles Lord: The Maverick Judge Who Brought Corporate America to Justice, was a finalist for the 2018 Minnesota Book Awards.