Paula Beck blends legal acumen with a passion for community enhancement to lead commercial real estate and development firm Sherman Associates through complex projects like the historic transformation of office buildings including Northstar Center in Minneapolis and St. Paul’s Landmark Towers. At the Minneapolis-based firm, Beck leads diverse teams and coordinates with external law firms. Colleagues say she leads by example, setting a high bar for responsiveness, transparency, and unwavering support for her team. Committed to inclusivity at Sherman and beyond, Beck mentors future lawyers of color through Twin Cities Diversity in Practice, a nonprofit association of more than 70 law firms and corporate legal departments.