Spencer Fane is pleased to announce attorney Johanna Hyman has been elected to the School Board for Hopkins Public Schools in Minnesota.
Hopkins Public Schools is a nationally recognized E-12 Minnesota public school district that serves approximately 7,200 students in the Twin Cities metro. Johanna, a proud mother of two Hopkins students, will begin her term for the district in 2026. This new leadership role will expand her considerable community involvement, which includes volunteer attorney work for Minnesota’s Springboard for the Arts, Advocates for Human Rights, and Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis, as well as work with the Twin Cities Cardozo Society and Minnesota Women Lawyers.
“I’m deeply honored and grateful to the voters of the Hopkins school district for their confidence, support and belief in me,” she shared with The Sun Sailor. “This election reflects the voices of so many parents, educators and community members who believe it’s time to make positive change – a proactive, collaborative approach to progress that restores trust, strengthens academic excellence and ensures every student has the opportunity to thrive.”
At Spencer Fane, Johanna Hyman advises on local, national and international complex business disputes and transactions. Her clients range from retail organizations, and financial institutions, to technology, media, and entertainment companies. Johanna prides herself in using creative and aggressive strategies as a general outside counsel to help her clients achieve their business objectives.