Minnesota State Bar Association
Jill Prohofsky serves as the Chief Child Support Magistrate for the Minnesota Judicial Branch since July 2002, overseeing the IV-D child support program and hearing cases across all ten judicial districts. Previous roles include Assistant Chief Child Support Magistrate and Child Support Magistrate, with extensive experience in adjudicating child support matters. In addition to their judicial responsibilities, Jill Prohofsky holds an adjunct professor position at the University of Minnesota Law School and serves on the Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board. Other contributions include leadership roles in the Minnesota State Bar Association and the Minnesota State Bar Foundation, and previous directorial experience at Catholic Charities Law Center. Jill Prohofsky earned a JD from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1993 and a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan in 1990.
Minnesota State Bar Association
Founded in 1883, the Minnesota State Bar Association is the oldest professional association for attorneys in Minnesota. For licensed attorneys in Minnesota, membership is voluntary. Membership is open to any attorney licensed to practice law in any state. Membership is also available to law students, paralegals, and law management associates. MSBA members are leaders in their communities, participating in statewide programs such as the High School Mock Trial Program and Wills for Heroes. The MSBA advocates vigorously to ensure adequate support for the state court system, and promotes legislation to advance the cause of justice in Minnesota. Partnering with other statewide agencies, it is an ally in the effort to deliver quality legal services to all Minnesotans. The MSBA is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all members can participate fully. Please contact us if there are reasonable accommodations that would allow you to participate more fully within the Minnesota State Bar Association.