Newville has won victories at the Minnesota Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals, and various state and federal trial courts. He led the successful fight for marriage equality in two states, secured protections for vulnerable Minnesota workers, and has emerged as a respected advocate in civil rights litigation. Newville is a frequent speaker at civil rights events, community forums, colleges, and law schools. He has taught numerous continuing legal education courses, has been published in legal publications, and often appears in the media.

For six consecutive years, Thompson Reuters has recognized Newville as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, a rare distinction awarded to attorneys under 40 based on a combination of peer nominations and objective criteria. In 2016, the Minnesota Lavender Bar Association awarded Newville The Equality and Justice Award. He was also one of 25 attorneys recognized nationally by The Advocate.

Newville serves on the Federal Practice Committee for the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, a committee that works to improve the administration of justice in Minnesota’s federal courts. Newville also serves as an investigator on the Hennepin County (4th District) Ethics Committee, has served on the board of the Minnesota chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association, and regularly volunteers as a judge for national and regional mock trial and moot court competitions.