1. Mark J. Carpenter
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., magna cum laude, 1993
College: Kenyon College, B.A., summa cum laude, 1991
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., magna cum laude, 1993
Practice Area: Insurance, Contracts, Insurance, Employment & Labor Issues, Landlord/Tenant, Transportation, Consumer, Solo and Small Firm, Agricultural Law, Litigation, Product Liability Law
Membership:

2. Peter A. Yost
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 1994
College: Bluffton College, B.A., with honors, 1984; University of Michigan, M.A., 1989
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 1994
Practice Area: Immigration
Membership:

3. Peggy Steif Abram
Title: Partner
Law School: Harvard University, J.D., cum laude, 1986
College: Carleton College, B.A., summa cum laude, 1980; University of Chicago, M.A., 1982
Admitted: Harvard University, J.D., cum laude, 1986
Practice Area: Business Law; Corporate Law; Securities
Membership:

4. Christopher Harayda
Title: Associate
Law School: Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington, J.D., cum laude, 2009
College: University of Minnesota, B.S., 2005
Admitted: Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington, J.D., cum laude, 2009
Practice Area:
Membership:

5. John P. Borger
Title: Partner
Law School: Yale Law School, J.D., 1976
College: Michigan State University, B.A., with high honors, 1973
Admitted: Yale Law School, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Media and First Amendment; Appellate Practice; Products Liability
Membership: American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Litigation; Tort Trial Insurance Practice; Member, Committees on: Governing; Forum, Communications Law).

6. Peggy L. Perryman
Title: Staff Attorney
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 1991
College: Gustavus Adolphus College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1988
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Real Estate
Membership:

7. Benjamin Van Zandt Hawn
Title: Associate
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2007
College: Hamilton College, B.A., 1998
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2007
Practice Area: Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures; Corporate Finance and Securities; Debt and Equity Finance
Membership:

8. Theodore M. Budd
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 2001
College: Marquette University, B.S., summa cum laude, 1998
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 2001
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Litigation
Membership:

9. John L. Crimmins
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Wisconsin, J.D., magna cum laude, 2001
College: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, B.S., magna cum laude, 1998
Admitted: University of Wisconsin, J.D., magna cum laude, 2001
Practice Area: Intellectual Property
Membership:

10. Abby E. Wilkinson
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Wisconsin, J.D., 2001
College: Northwestern University, B.A., 1997
Admitted: University of Wisconsin, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Bankruptcy Law; Restructuring Law; Financial Institutions
Membership:

11. Daniel G. Prokott
Title: Partner
Law School: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2001
College: University of Minnesota-Duluth, B.A., summa cum laude, 1997
Admitted: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2001
Practice Area: Employment Law; Executive Compensation; Employment Litigation
Membership:

12. Jeffrey S. Thiede
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: Emory University, J.D., with honors, 2000
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1995
Admitted: Emory University, J.D., with honors, 2000
Practice Area: Commercial Real Estate; Real Estate Development; Real Estate Finance
Membership:

13. Mark Joseph Winebrenner
Title: Associate
Law School: Columbia University School of Law, J.D., 2007
College: University of Chicago, B.A., 2003
Admitted: Columbia University School of Law, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Products Liability; Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Litigation; Mass Torts
Membership: Minnesota State Bar Association.

14. Sarah F. Armstrong
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: Yale University, J.D., 2000
College: St. Olaf College, B.A., summa cum laude, 1992
Admitted: Yale University, J.D., 2000
Practice Area: Trusts and Estates
Membership:

15. Page D. Fleeger
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 2000
College: Hamline University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1994
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 2000
Practice Area: Employee Benefits; Executive Compensation; 401(k) Plans
Membership:

16. Jonathan R. Zimmerman
Title: Partner
Law School: New York University, J.D., 2000
College: Pomona College, B.A., 1997
Admitted: New York University, J.D., 2000
Practice Area: Securities; Mergers and Acquisitions; Corporate Law
Membership:

17. David Michael Jann
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1990
College: Northern Illinois University, B.A., 1981
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1990
Practice Area: Eminent Domain; Land Use; Property Tax Appeals
Membership: Minnesota State and American Bar Associations.

18. Megan Hladilek
Title: Associate
Law School: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2007
College: St. Norbert College, B.A., summa cum laude, 2003
Admitted: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2007
Practice Area: Employment; Employee Benefits
Membership: Minnesota State Bar Association (Member, Employee Benefit Section).

19. Christopher H. Dolan
Title: Associate
Law School: Georgetown University, J.D., 2006
College: College of St. Scholastica, B.A., summa cum laude, 2001; University of Minnesota
Admitted: Georgetown University, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Environmental Law; Litigation
Membership: Minnesota State Bar Association; Minnesota Lavender Bar Association.

20. Daniel Dvorak
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., with distinction, 2007
College: University of Nebraska - Lincoln, B.S., Mathematics, 2004
Admitted: University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., with distinction, 2007
Practice Area: Financial Services Law
Membership: Hennepin County Bar Association; Minnesota State Bar Association; American Bar Association.

21. James G. Rodgers
Title: Attorney
Law School: Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, J.D., 1999
College: University of Illinois, B.S., Engineering, 1994
Admitted: Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Patent Prosecution
Membership: Minnesota State Bar Association; State Bar of Wisconsin; Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association; American Intellectual Property Law Association.

22. Megan Clinefelter
Title: Associate
Law School: Hamline University, J.D., cum laude, 2004
College: University of Iowa, B.A., with high honors, 1997; University of Wisconsin-Madison, M.S., 2001
Admitted: Hamline University, J.D., cum laude, 2004
Practice Area:
Membership:

23. Lauren Steinhaeuser
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Wisconsin - Madison, J.D., 2011
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A., magna cum laude, 2006
Admitted: University of Wisconsin - Madison, J.D., 2011
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Litigation
Membership:

24. Kiri deLaubenfels
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 2010
College: Gustavus Adolphus College, B.A., magna cum laude, 2005
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 2010
Practice Area: Food and Agriculture
Membership: Minnesota and American Bar Associations.

25. Andrew Tran
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 2011
College: Duke University, A.B., cum laude, 2007
Admitted: University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 2011
Practice Area:
Membership:

26. Kenneth S. Levinson
Title: Partner
Law School: George Washington University National Law Center, J.D., with high honors, 1975; Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M., Tax, 1978
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A., with distinction, 1969
Admitted: George Washington University National Law Center, J.D., with high honors, 1975; Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M., Tax, 1978
Practice Area: Tax Law; International Law; Insurance; Captive Insurance
Membership:

27. Kimberly Sue Moen Zillig
Title: Staff Attorney
Law School: Hamline University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1997
College: St. Olaf College, B.A., with honors, 1991
Admitted: Hamline University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1997
Practice Area: Intellectual Property
Membership:

28. Justin Krypel
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Michigan Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2008
College: Tufts University, B.A., Dean's List, Pi Sigma Alpha, summa cum laude, 2004
Admitted: University of Michigan Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2008
Practice Area: Complex Commercial Litigation; Securities Litigation; ERISA Litigation; Financial Services Law
Membership: Federal Bar Association; Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association.

29. Zachary Stephenson
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 2010
College: Knox College, B.A., 2006
Admitted: University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Complex Litigation; Environmental Litigation
Membership:

30. Kassendra Galindo
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2010
College: University of Colorado, B.A., cum laude, academic distinction, 2006
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2010
Practice Area:
Membership: Minnesota State Bar Association.

31. Faris Rashid
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Wisconsin, J.D., magna cum laude, 2010
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A., 2006
Admitted: University of Wisconsin, J.D., magna cum laude, 2010
Practice Area:
Membership:

32. Samuel Rosenbaum
Title: Associate
Law School: Columbia University School of Law, J.D., 2010
College: University of Pennsylvania, B.A., cum laude, 2007
Admitted: Columbia University School of Law, J.D., 2010
Practice Area:
Membership:

33. Sean Somermeyer
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2010
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., magna cum laude, 2005
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2010
Practice Area:
Membership:

34. Lucas Tomsich
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 2009
College: University of Minnesota, B.S., 2001
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 2009
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Litigation
Membership:

35. Jane Maschka
Title: Associate
Law School: Harvard Law School, J.D., 2004
College: University of Virginia, B.A., Economics, 1999
Admitted: Harvard Law School, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Litigation; Commercial Litigation
Membership: State Bar of California.

36. Benjamin Backberg
Title: Associate
Law School: Santa Clara University, J.D., 2006
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., summa cum laude, 2002; Santa Clara University, M.B.A., 2006
Admitted: Santa Clara University, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Mergers and Acquisitions; Leveraged Buyouts; Securities Offerings
Membership: State Bar of California.

37. Christa E. Head
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., 2007
College: Iowa State University, B.S., 2003
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Patents
Membership:

38. Mary Beth Brody
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: Indiana University - Bloomington, J.D., 1976
College: Purdue University, B.A., 1973
Admitted: Indiana University - Bloomington, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Franchising and Distribution; International Franchising and Distribution
Membership: Hennepin County, Minnesota State and American Bar Associations; International Franchise Association.

39. William L. Killion
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Nebraska, J.D., with distinction, 1973
College: University of Nebraska, B.A., 1970
Admitted: University of Nebraska, J.D., with distinction, 1973
Practice Area: Franchising; Civil Litigation; Antitrust Litigation
Membership:

40. Brian B. Schnell
Title: Partner
Law School: University of North Dakota, J.D., with distinction, 1987
College: Carleton College, B.A., cum laude, 1984
Admitted: University of North Dakota, J.D., with distinction, 1987
Practice Area: Franchises; Product Distribution
Membership:

41. James R. Steffen
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., summa cum laude, 1989
College: Princeton University, A.B., summa cum laude, 1986
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., summa cum laude, 1989
Practice Area: Litigation; Intellectual Property; Unfair Competition
Membership:

42. Randall E. Kahnke
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1989
College: College of St. Thomas, B.A., summa cum laude, 1986
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1989
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Theft of Trade Secrets; Shareholder Disputes
Membership:

43. George D. Martin
Title: Partner
Law School: Washington University, J.D., 1989; Georgetown University, LL.M., with distinction, 1995
College: College of William and Mary, B.A., 1986
Admitted: Washington University, J.D., 1989; Georgetown University, LL.M., with distinction, 1995
Practice Area: International Mergers and Acquisitions; International Investment; China Trade
Membership:

44. Charles F. Knapp
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 1991
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A., with honors, 1986
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 1991
Practice Area: Employment Law; Employment Litigation; Personnel Policies
Membership:

45. Brian Melendez
Title: Partner
Law School: Harvard Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1991
College: Harvard College, A.B., cum laude, 1986; Harvard Divinity School, M.T.S., 1991
Admitted: Harvard Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1991
Practice Area: Consumer Credit(60%); Fair Debt Collection Practices Act(10%); Business Litigation(30%)
Membership: Hennepin County (President, 2001-2002), Minnesota State (President, 2007-2008; Member, ADR Section) and American (Member, Dispute Resolution Section; Chair, Standing Committee on Constitution & Bylaws) Bar Associations.

46. Stefanie N. Galey
Title: Partner
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1980
College: Cornell University, B.A., 1975
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1980
Practice Area: Public Finance; Municipal Law; Housing Law
Membership: National Association of Bond Lawyers.

47. Scott W. Wright
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1988
College: St. Mary's College, B.A., 1982
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1988
Practice Area: Immigration Law
Membership:

48. John Edward Connelly
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., 1992
College: Boston University, B.S., 1981; Washington University, M.F.A., 1985
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Franchises and Franchising; Antitrust and Trade Regulation; Intellectual Property
Membership:

49. Gary S. Weinstein
Title: Partner
Law School: New York University, J.D., 1993
College: University of Pennsylvania, B.A., magna cum laude, 1989
Admitted: New York University, J.D., 1993
Practice Area: Computer and Software; Intellectual Property; Technology and Science
Membership:

50. Eleasalo V. (Salo) Ale
Title: Partner
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1994
College: Northeast Missouri State University, B.A., 1990
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1994
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Eminent Domain; International Arbitration
Membership: Hennepin County Bar (Member, Eminent Domain Section), Minnesota State and Hawaii State Bar Associations; National Asian Pacific American Bar Association.

51. Michael P. Carlson
Title: Partner
Law School: Hamline University, J.D., cum laude, 1991
College: St. John's University, B.S., cum laude, 1988
Admitted: Hamline University, J.D., cum laude, 1991
Practice Area: Banking and Financial Services; Electronic Commerce; Privacy Law
Membership:

52. Kristin A. Jameson
Title: Staff Attorney
Law School: Hamline University, J.D., cum laude, 1992
College: St. Olaf College, B.A., summa cum laude, 1979
Admitted: Hamline University, J.D., cum laude, 1992
Practice Area: Commercial Real Estate
Membership:

53. Beth E. Carlson
Title: Staff Attorney
Law School: Ohio Northern University College of Law, J.D., with highest distinction, 1994
College: Franklin & Marshall College, B.A., 1990
Admitted: Ohio Northern University College of Law, J.D., with highest distinction, 1994
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; Immigration and Naturalization; Employment Immigration; Immigration Law
Membership:

54. Matthew Kilby
Title: Associate
Law School: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., magna cum laude, 2003
College: St. John's University, B.A., summa cum laude, 2000
Admitted: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., magna cum laude, 2003
Practice Area:
Membership:

55. Robert B. Leonard
Title: Partner
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1991
College: Boston University, B.S., 1984
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1991
Practice Area: Patents; Computer Law; Technology Licensing and Transfer
Membership:

56. Keri N. Wertish
Title: Staff Attorney
Law School: Hamline University, J.D., cum laude, 1997
College: Mankato State University, B.S., magna cum laude, 1994
Admitted: Hamline University, J.D., cum laude, 1997
Practice Area: Real Estate
Membership:

57. James J. Hartnett, IV
Title: Partner
Law School: New York University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1993
College: Williams College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1988
Admitted: New York University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1993
Practice Area: Construction Law; Fidelity and Surety; Premises Liability
Membership:

58. Peter J. Berrie
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 1992
College: University of Iowa, B.A., with high distinction, 1989
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 1992
Practice Area: Real Estate Finance; Economic Incentives; Affordable Housing; Common Interest Community Law
Membership: Minnesota State Bar Association (Member, Real Property Section, Affordable Housing Forum).

59. Jonathan W. Dettmann
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Virginia, J.D., 1995
College: Yale University, B.A., cum laude, 1990
Admitted: University of Virginia, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Environmental Litigation; Intellectual Property; Government Contracts
Membership:

60. Michael A. Stanchfield
Title: Partner
Law School: Harvard Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 1995
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., summa cum laude, 1992
Admitted: Harvard Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 1995
Practice Area: Corporate Law, Appeals, Intellectual Property, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Securities
Membership:

61. Deborah A. Ellingboe
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 1995
College: Boston University, B.S., magna cum laude, 1990
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 1995
Practice Area: Business Litigation; ERISA Litigation
Membership:

62. Chris E. Hofstad
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 1997
College: Iowa State University, B.S., 1984; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, M.A.S., with distinction, 1993
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 1997
Practice Area: Corporate Law; Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures; Finance
Membership:

63. Kristin R. Eads
Title: Partner
Law School: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 1997
College: Cornell College, B.A., cum laude, 1994
Admitted: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 1997
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Product Liability; Agribusiness
Membership:

64. Myriam Pierre Warren
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1999
College: Dartmouth College, B.A., 1992
Admitted: Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership:

65. Kerry L. Bundy
Title: Partner
Law School: Northwestern University, J.D., 1996
College: Colorado State University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1993
Admitted: Northwestern University, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Trade Secrets Litigation; Franchise Litigation
Membership:

66. Michael B. Fisco
Title: Partner
Law School: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1986
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., 1983
Admitted: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1986
Practice Area: Restructuring & Bankruptcy, Finance, Food, Beverage & Agribusiness, Corporate Trust Services
Membership: Professional & Community Involvement, Advisory Board, Page Education Foundation, 2020-Present

67. Michael F. Cockson
Title: Partner
Law School: George Washington University, J.D., 1997
College: University of Wisconsin, Madison, B.A., with honors, 1992
Admitted: George Washington University, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Business Litigation
Membership:

68. Denise M. Kettelberger, Ph.D., J.D.
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1993
College: Loyola College, B.S., 1975; University of Maryland (M.S., 1982; Ph.D., 1987)
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1993
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Biotechnology Patents
Membership: American Intellectual Property Law Association (Vice Chair, Special Committee on FDA; Member, Public Appointments Committee; Member, AIPLA Fellows); Federal Circuit Bar Association; Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association.

69. Angela M. Christy
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1981
College: North Dakota State University (B.A.; B.S., 1978)
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1981
Practice Area: Real Estate Development and Finance; Affordable Housing
Membership:

70. Kathryn S. Hahne
Title: Partner
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1999
College: Northwestern University, B.A., 1971
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Government Relations; Real Estate
Membership:

71. Michael B. Lapicola
Title: Partner
Law School: Northwestern University, J.D., cum laude, 1998
College: Brigham Young University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1994
Admitted: Northwestern University, J.D., cum laude, 1998
Practice Area: Construction Law; Fidelity and Surety; Government Contracts
Membership:

72. Amy C. Seidel
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1998
College: Gustavus Adolphus College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1995
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1998
Practice Area: Corporate Law; Securities; Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
Membership:

73. Gina M. Kastel
Title: Partner
Law School: Harvard University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1999
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A., with highest honors, 1992
Admitted: Harvard University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1999
Practice Area: Health Care; Non-Profit and Charitable Organizations
Membership:

74. Keith P. Radtke
Title: Partner
Law School: Vanderbilt University, J.D., 1995
College: St. Olaf College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1992
Admitted: Vanderbilt University, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Mergers and Acquisitions; Emerging Business Law; Private Equity
Membership:

75. Jay D. Christiansen
Title: Partner
Law School: Vanderbilt University, J.D., 1977
College: Luther College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1974
Admitted: Vanderbilt University, J.D., 1977
Practice Area: Health Care; Hospital Law; Medicare; Medicaid
Membership:

76. Charles S. Ferrell
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., magna cum laude, 1977
College: Cornell University, B.S., with distinction, 1971
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., magna cum laude, 1977
Practice Area: Real Estate Acquisitions; Real Estate Development; Real Estate Leasing
Membership:

77. David B. Miller
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., magna cum laude, 1977
College: Dartmouth College, A.B., magna cum laude, 1975
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., magna cum laude, 1977
Practice Area: Corporate Law; Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions; Securities
Membership:

78. James E. Nicholson
Title: Partner
Law School: Washington and Lee University, J.D., summa cum laude, 1977
College: Bowdoin College, A.B., cum laude, 1973
Admitted: Washington and Lee University, J.D., summa cum laude, 1977
Practice Area: Corporate Law; Securities; Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
Membership:

79. James A. O'Neal
Title: Partner
Law School: Yale University, J.D., 1978
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., summa cum laude, 1975
Admitted: Yale University, J.D., 1978
Practice Area: Drug and Medical Device Defense; Class Action; Products Liability
Membership:

80. Walter A. Pickhardt
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., magna cum laude, 1979
College: University of Rochester, B.A., with high distinction, 1974; Columbia University, M.A., with honors, 1975
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., magna cum laude, 1979
Practice Area: Tax Litigation; State Taxation; Federal Taxation
Membership:

81. Donald C. Shepard
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Colorado, J.D., 1979
College: Colorado College, B.A., 1975
Admitted: University of Colorado, J.D., 1979
Practice Area: Structured Finance; Equipment Leasing; Secured Transactions
Membership:

82. Wendy J. Wildung
Title: Partner
Law School: Harvard University, J.D., 1979
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., magna cum laude, 1976
Admitted: Harvard University, J.D., 1979
Practice Area: Litigation; Class Action; Complex and Multi-District Litigation
Membership:

83. James L. Volling
Title: Partner
Law School: George Washington University, J.D., with high honors, 1979
College: Harvard University, A.B., cum laude, 1976
Admitted: George Washington University, J.D., with high honors, 1979
Practice Area: White Collar Criminal Defense; Antitrust; Business Litigation
Membership:

84. Kenneth A. Liebman
Title: Partner
Law School: Yale University, J.D., 1979
College: Columbia University, A.B., summa cum laude, 1976
Admitted: Yale University, J.D., 1979
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Litigation; New Media Law; Trade Secrets
Membership:

85. Gerard M. Nolting
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Wisconsin, J.D., cum laude, 1980
College: University of Vermont, B.A., magna cum laude, 1977
Admitted: University of Wisconsin, J.D., cum laude, 1980
Practice Area: Class Action Defense; Antitrust and Trade Regulation; Commercial Litigation
Membership:

86. Michael R. Stewart
Title: Partner
Law School: Harvard University, J.D., 1980
College: Cornell College, B.A., summa cum laude, 1977
Admitted: Harvard University, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Bankruptcy Law; Finance Law; Debtor and Creditor
Membership:

87. Peter J. Withoff
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 1980
College: Concordia College, B.A., summa cum laude, 1975
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 1980
Practice Area: Taxation; Mergers and Acquisitions; Executive Compensation
Membership:

88. Daniel G. Wilczek
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Chicago, J.D., 1981
College: Johns Hopkins University, A.B., with honors, 1978
Admitted: University of Chicago, J.D., 1981
Practice Area: Labor and Employment Law; Education Law; Unfair Competition
Membership:

89. Charles T. Parks, Jr.
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Harvard Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1981
College: University of Florida, B.S., with high honors, 1977
Admitted: Harvard Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1981
Practice Area: Estate Planning; Trust Law
Membership:

90. Patrick J. O'Connor, Jr.
Title: Partner
Law School: American University, J.D., 1981
College: Hamline University, B.A., 1975
Admitted: American University, J.D., 1981
Practice Area: Construction and Design Law; Construction Litigation; Fidelity and Surety; Surety Bonds
Membership:

91. Daniel J. Amen
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Nebraska, J.D., with distinction, 1982
College: University of Nebraska, B.S., with highest distinction, 1979
Admitted: University of Nebraska, J.D., with distinction, 1982
Practice Area: Corporate Law; Finance Law; Mergers and Acquisitions
Membership: Minnesota State Bar Association.

92. Lyle G. Ward
Title: Partner
Law School: Harvard University, J.D., 1982
College: University of Oklahoma, B.A., 1979; University of Edinburgh
Admitted: Harvard University, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: Banking Law; Commercial Law; Financial Institutions Law
Membership:

93. Delmar R. Ehrich
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Chicago, J.D., 1983
College: Gustavus Adolphus College, B.A., summa cum laude, 1982
Admitted: University of Chicago, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Environmental Law; Litigation; Energy
Membership:

94. Steven L. Severson
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Wisconsin, J.D., cum laude, 1983
College: University of Wisconsin, B.A., with distinction, 1980
Admitted: University of Wisconsin, J.D., cum laude, 1983
Practice Area: ERISA Litigation; Fiduciary Litigation; Litigation; Business
Membership:

95. D. Charles Macdonald
Title: Partner
Law School: Harvard University, J.D., cum laude, 1983
College: Moorhead State University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1980
Admitted: Harvard University, J.D., cum laude, 1983
Practice Area: Real Estate Litigation; Real Estate Commercial Law; Debtor and Creditor
Membership:

96. John R. Wheaton
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 1982
College: Northwestern University, B.A., 1978
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 1982
Practice Area: Real Estate Development/Finance/Workouts; Renewable Energy
Membership:

97. Douglas P. Long
Title: Partner
Law School: Northwestern University, J.D., 1984
College: University of Iowa, B.A., with highest distinction, 1981
Admitted: Northwestern University, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Corporate Law; Corporate Financing law; Mergers and Acquisitions
Membership:

98. J. Hazen Graves
Title: Partner
Law School: Harvard University, J.D., 1984
College: Yale University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1978
Admitted: Harvard University, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Tax Exempt Organizations; Charities Law; Trust Law
Membership:

99. William R. Joyce
Title: Construction Practice Area Leader
Law School: University of North Dakota, J.D., with distinction, 1985
College: Bemidji State University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1981
Admitted: University of North Dakota, J.D., with distinction, 1985
Practice Area: Construction Law(20%); Litigation(70%); Alternative Dispute Resolution(10%)
Membership: Minnesota State Bar Association (Member, Construction Section).

100. Linda S. Svitak
Title: Partner
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1986
College: St. Olaf College (B.A., 1977; B.S.N., cum laude, 1980)
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1986
Practice Area: Drug and Medical Device Defense; Products Liability; Complex and Multi-District Litigation
Membership:

101. Jeffrey D. Hedlund
Title: Partner
Law School: Yale University, J.D., 1986
College: Williams College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1982
Admitted: Yale University, J.D., 1986
Practice Area: Business Law; Litigation; Securities
Membership:

102. Paul W. Heiring
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 1986
College: Lawrence University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1980
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 1986
Practice Area: Employee Benefits; ERISA; Qualified Retirement Plans
Membership:

103. Laura S. Carlson
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., cum laude, 1987
College: Northwestern University, B.S.J., with distinction, 1981
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., cum laude, 1987
Practice Area: Closely Held Businesses; Trusts and Estates; Mergers and Acquisitions
Membership: Minnesota State Bar Association.

104. Kathlyn E. Noecker
Title: Partner
Law School: Georgetown University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1987
College: College of St. Catherine, B.A., 1984
Admitted: Georgetown University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1987
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; Education Law
Membership:

105. Thomas J. Vollbrecht
Title: Partner
Law School: Harvard University, J.D., 1986
College: St. John's University, B.A., cum laude, 1982
Admitted: Harvard University, J.D., 1986
Practice Area: Fidelity and Surety; Construction Law; Civil Litigation
Membership:

106. Walter C. Linder
Title: Partner
Law School: Marquette University, J.D., 1984
College: University of Wisconsin, B.S.E.C.E., with honors, 1981
Admitted: Marquette University, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Patents; Trademarks
Membership:

107. Richard A. Duncan
Title: Partner
Law School: Yale University, J.D., 1988
College: Yale University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1985
Admitted: Yale University, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Environmental Law; Indian Affairs; Antitrust and Trade Regulation
Membership:

108. Sonia A. Shewchuk
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1988
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., summa cum laude, 1985
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1988
Practice Area: Corporate Law; Finance Law; Securities Law
Membership:

109. Randy L. Gegelman
Title: Partner
Law School: Washington University, J.D., 1987
College: North Dakota State University, B.A., 1983
Admitted: Washington University, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Employee Benefit Law; Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPS); Executive Compensation
Membership: Minnesota State, Illinois State and American Bar Associations; The Missouri Bar.

110. John P. Mandler
Title: Partner
Law School: Georgetown University, J.D., 1988
College: Northwestern University, B.A., 1985
Admitted: Georgetown University, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Agribusiness; Products Liability; Commercial Litigation
Membership:

111. Timothy M. O'Brien
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., 1969
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., 1966
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., 1969
Practice Area: Construction Law; Construction Litigation
Membership:

112. Stephen Rosholt
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1970
College: Yale University, B.A., cum laude, 1967
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1970
Practice Area: Bonds Law; Municipal Finance Law; Public Finance
Membership:

113. Philip S. Garon
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., summa cum laude, 1972
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., summa cum laude, 1969
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., summa cum laude, 1972
Practice Area: Corporate Law, Merger, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Securities
Membership:

114. Robert L. Schnell, Jr.
Title: Partner
Law School: Harvard University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1974
College: Princeton University, A.B., cum laude, 1970
Admitted: Harvard University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1974
Practice Area: Complex and Multi-District Litigation; Business Law; Unfair Competition
Membership:

115. Brian B. O'Neill
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., magna cum laude, 1974
College: United States Military Academy, B.S., 1969; Northland College, honorary Doctor of Public Service, 1999
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., magna cum laude, 1974
Practice Area: Trial Practice; Appellate Practice
Membership:

116. Gary L. Gandrud
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., 1969
College: St. Olaf College, B.A., 1966
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., 1969
Practice Area: Municipal Law; Zoning, Planning and Land Use; Real Estate
Membership:

117. Winthrop A. Rockwell
Title: Partner
Law School: New York University, J.D., 1975
College: Dartmouth College, A.B., 1970
Admitted: New York University, J.D., 1975
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Products Liability; Agribusiness
Membership:

118. William K. Weimer
Title: Partner
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1994
College: University of North Dakota, B.S.M.E., 1983
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1994
Practice Area: Patents; Trade Secrets (protection, litigation); Intellectual Property (strategy, agreements)
Membership:

119. John A. Haveman
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., magna cum laude, 1978
College: Calvin College, B.A., 1972
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., magna cum laude, 1978
Practice Area: Securities; Corporate; Executive Compensation
Membership:

120. Jeffrey Justman
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 2009
College: Carleton College, B.A., magna cum laude, with distinction
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 2009
Practice Area: Business Litigation; Appellate Practice
Membership: Minnesota State and Federal Bar Associations.

121. William F. Stute, Jr.
Title: Partner
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1997
College: Augsburg College, B.A., cum laude, 1994
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1997
Practice Area: Business Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Trial Practice
Membership: Federal, American and National Bar Associations; Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers.

122. Cathleen F. Baraloto
Title: Staff Attorney
Law School: The George Washington University Law School, J.D., 2006
College: St. Olaf College, B.A., 1993
Admitted: The George Washington University Law School, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Trademark and Copyright Law
Membership:

123. Victor P. Jonas
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 2005
College: University of Minnesota, B.S.M.E., 1999
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 2005
Practice Area: U.S. and Foreign Patent and Trademark Prosecution
Membership: Minnesota Intellectual Property Association (Member, Events Committee).

124. Jonathan L. H. Nygren
Title: Partner
Law School: Yale University Law School, J.D., 2002
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., summa cum laude, 1999
Admitted: Yale University Law School, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Mergers and Acquisitions; Corporate Governance
Membership:

125. Eileen M. Hunter
Title: Associate
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2004
College: College of St. Catherine, B.A., 1990; University of Minnesota, Ph.D., 1999
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2004
Practice Area:
Membership: Minnesota State and Federal Bar Associations.

126. James W. Poradek
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 1998
College: Rutgers University, B.A., with honors, 1988
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 1998
Practice Area: Patent Litigation; Intellectual Property Litigation
Membership:

127. Rebecka A. VanderWerf
Title: Staff Attorney
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2004
College: Concordia College; University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.S., 1998 Dean's list
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2004
Practice Area: Immigration
Membership: American Immigration Lawyers' Association.

128. Aaron D. Van Oort
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Chicago, J.D., with high honors, 1999
College: University of Minnesota Morris, B.A., with high distinction, 1996
Admitted: University of Chicago, J.D., with high honors, 1999
Practice Area: Appellate Practice(50%); Class Action Litigation(40%); Business Litigation(10%)
Membership: Minnesota State Bar Association (Member, Appellate Section) Eighth Circuit Bar Association.

129. Deanna D. Dailey
Title: Staff Attorney
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 1999
College: University of California, Irvine, B.A., 1995
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Class Actions; Employment Litigation
Membership: Minnesota State Bar Association (New Lawyers Section, Chair of the Community Service Committee).

130. Allen Wheeler
Title: Associate
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2005
College: Regents College; State University of New York, B.S., 1998; University of Phoenix, M.A., 2000
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2005
Practice Area: Real Estate Transactions
Membership: Hennepin County (Member, Real Property Section) and Minnesota State (Member, Real Property Section) Bar Associations; Building Owners and Managers Association; National Association of Industrial and Office Properties.

131. Kevin O'Riordan
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
College: University of Utah, B.A., 2004
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
Practice Area:
Membership:

132. Theresa H. Dykoschak
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Wisconsin-Madison, J.D., cum laude, 2005
College: Georgetown University, B.S., 1999
Admitted: University of Wisconsin-Madison, J.D., cum laude, 2005
Practice Area: Bankruptcy; Finance; Financial Restructuring
Membership:

133. Kevin P. Wagner
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Wisconsin-Madison, J.D., magna cum laude, 2004
College: Cornell College, B.A., magna cum laude, 2001
Admitted: University of Wisconsin-Madison, J.D., magna cum laude, 2004
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Litigation; Patent Litigation; Trademarks; Copyrights
Membership:

134. Mariko E. Hernandez
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Illinois, J.D., cum laude, 2005
College: St. Louis University, B.A., summa cum laude, 2001
Admitted: University of Illinois, J.D., cum laude, 2005
Practice Area: Structured Finance; Indian Law; Financial Restructuring
Membership:

135. Leah Sixkiller
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Arizona, J.D., 2010
College: Harvard University, B.A., 2007
Admitted: University of Arizona, J.D., 2010
Practice Area:
Membership:

136. Korey Kallstrom
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Virginia, J.D., 2010
College: St. John's University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2006
Admitted: University of Virginia, J.D., 2010
Practice Area:
Membership:

137. Regina Butler
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2010
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.S., 2002
Admitted: University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2010
Practice Area: Financial Law; Financial Restructuring; Banks and Banking; Bankruptcy
Membership: State Bar of Wisconsin.

138. Jack M. Fribley
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1974
College: Iowa State University, B.S., 1970
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1974
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Products Liability; Drug and Medical Device Defense
Membership:

139. Louis L. Ainsworth
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1977
College: Monmouth College and Seattle University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1972
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1977
Practice Area: Corporate Law; Commercial Law; Securities; International Law; Corporate Governance; Mergers and Acquisitions; Shareholder Disputes
Membership: Hennepin County, Minnesota State and American Bar Associations.

140. Cassie Myhro
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2005
College: North Dakota State University, B.S., with honors, 2001
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2005
Practice Area: Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions; Securities
Membership: Minnesota State Bar Association; Hennepin County Bar Association.

141. Kyle Fogt
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., with high distinction, 2009
College: The Ohio State University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2006
Admitted: University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., with high distinction, 2009
Practice Area:
Membership: Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations.

142. Matthew Kuhn
Title: Associate
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2006
College: Georgetown University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2002
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2006
Practice Area: Mergers and Acquisitions; Securities; Corporate Governance
Membership:

143. Alissa Raddatz
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., cum laude, 2003
College: University of Minnesota, Morris, B.A., with high distinction, 1999
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., cum laude, 2003
Practice Area:
Membership:

144. Timothy E. Grimsrud
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 2004
College: St. Olaf College, B.A., cum laude, 1999; University of Wisconsin, Madison, M.S., 2000
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 2004
Practice Area: Intellectual Property Litigation; Civil Trial and Appellate Practice
Membership: Minnesota State Bar Association; American Intellectual Property Law Association; American Chemical Society.

145. Valerie Darling
Title: Staff Attorney
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 2004
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., summa cum laude, 1998
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 2004
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; Employment Discrimination; Immigration Compliance
Membership:

146. Craig Komanecki
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Michigan Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2007
College: University of Notre Dame, B.S., cum laude, 2001
Admitted: University of Michigan Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2007
Practice Area: Intellectual Property(100%); Intellectual Property Licensing(100%); Medical Technology; Information Technology; Data Protection
Membership:

147. Steven Toeniskoetter
Title: Attorney
Law School: University of San Francisco School of Law, J.D., USF Intellectual Property/Cyberlaw Certificate, cum laude, with honors, 2006
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., Classical Civilizations/Cultural Studies/Comparative Literature, 2002
Admitted: University of San Francisco School of Law, J.D., USF Intellectual Property/Cyberlaw Certificate, cum laude, with honors, 2006
Practice Area: Agribusiness Litigation; Agricultural Litigation
Membership: Minnesota State Bar Association (Council Member, Section on Computer and Technology); State Bar of California; American Agricultural Law Association.

148. Sarah R. Kilibarda
Title: Staff Attorney
Law School: University of St. Thomas, J.D., 2004
College: College of St. Benedict, B.A., 1997
Admitted: University of St. Thomas, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Immigration
Membership:

149. Aaron J. Harkins
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2002
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.S., 1999
Admitted: University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2002
Practice Area: Indian Law; Tribal Law; Structured Finance; Securities
Membership:

150. Chad Drown
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 2002
College: St. John's University, B.A., 1999
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 2002
Practice Area:
Membership:

151. Alyn Bedford
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 2004
College: Luther College, B.A., summa cum laude, 1993
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 2004
Practice Area:
Membership:

152. Sarah L. Brew
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 1990
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., magna cum laude, 1987
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 1990
Practice Area: Products Liability; Food Borne Disease
Membership:

153. Angie Snavely
Title: Associate
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
College: University of North Dakota, B.A., cum laude, 2001
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
Practice Area: Corporate Law; Public Corporations; Securities Offerings; Securities Regulation
Membership: Minnesota State Bar Association.

154. Elizabeth Shields Keating
Title: Associate
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2005
College: St. Norbert College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1999
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2005
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
Membership: Minnesota State Bar Association; Volunteer Lawyers Network.

155. Jessica Reese
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., with distinction, 2009
College: University of Iowa (B.B.A.; B.A., with highest distinction, 2006)
Admitted: University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., with distinction, 2009
Practice Area: Employee Benefits(100%)
Membership: Minnesota State Bar Association (Member, Employee Benefits Section); Hennepin County Bar Association.

156. Colin Dougherty
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 2009
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A., 2006
Admitted: University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 2009
Practice Area:
Membership:

157. Ryan R. Miske
Title: Attorney
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 2005
College: Carleton College, B.A., with distinction, magna cum laude, 1999; University of Minnesota, M.B.A., 2005
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 2005
Practice Area: Mergers and Acquisitions; Corporate Law; Corporate Finance; Securities Regulation
Membership: Hennepin County Bar Association (Member, Business Law Section); Minnesota State Bar Association (Member, Business Law Section).

158. Mark D. Pihlstrom
Title: Partner
Law School: American University, Washington College of Law, J.D., 1996
College: Carleton College, B.A., 1992
Admitted: American University, Washington College of Law, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Mergers and Acquisitions; Corporate Finance; Securities; Corporate Counseling
Membership: American Bar Association.

159. Jason R. Kraus
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1997
College: University of Minnesota, B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 1994
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1997
Practice Area: Patent Prosecution; Patent Counseling; Patent Litigation; Patent Licensing
Membership:

160. Ari B. Lukoff
Title: Associate
Law School: Marquette University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2009
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.S., 2002
Admitted: Marquette University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2009
Practice Area:
Membership:

161. Dawn M. Holicky
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2004 Order of the Coif
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A., summa cum laude, 2001 Phi Beta Kappa
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2004 Order of the Coif
Practice Area: Securities; Mergers and Acquisitions
Membership:

162. Steven Jon Lokensgard
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., 1987
College: Washington University, B.A., 1985
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Medicare Billing Compliance; Physician Transactions; Fraud and Abuse
Membership: Minnesota State Bar Association.

163. Cynthia Y. Lee
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: Columbia University, J.D., 1999
College: Yale University, B.A., 1994
Admitted: Columbia University, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Employee Benefits
Membership:

164. Amanda Rome
Title: Associate
Law School: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 2006
College: Pennsylvania State University, B.A., with highest distinction, 2002
Admitted: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 2006
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
Membership:

165. Catherine M. Verschelden
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., with highest distinction, 2007
College: Kansas State University, B.S., summa cum laude, 2004
Admitted: University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., with highest distinction, 2007
Practice Area: Mergers and Acquisitions; Emerging Companies; Public and Private Securities Offerings
Membership: Minnesota State Bar Association; The Missouri Bar.

166. Christopher Diedrich
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
College: Stanford University, B.A., 2003
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
Practice Area: Business Litigation; Commercial Litigation
Membership:

167. Fang (Maggie) Fang
Title: Associate
Law School: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2008
College: Peking University, B.A., 1997; George Washington University, M.S., 2002
Admitted: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2008
Practice Area:
Membership: Minnesota State Bar Association.

168. Erik Romslo
Title: Associate
Law School: New York University, J.D., 2003
College: St. Olaf College, B.A., Economics, summa cum laude, 2000
Admitted: New York University, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Public Corporations; Securities; Mergers and Acquisitions
Membership:

169. W.T. (Trey) Roberts, III
Title: Partner
Law School: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2002
College: Louisiana State University, B.S., magna cum laude, 1999
Admitted: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Trusts and Estates Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Drug and Medical Device
Membership:

170. Erin L. Hoffman
Title: Staff Attorney
Law School: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2004
College: Calvin College, B.A., 1999
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2004
Practice Area: Constitutional Law; First Amendment Law; Civil Litigation
Membership: Minnesta State Bar Association.

171. Craig S. Coleman
Title: Partner
Law School: Stanford University, J.D., with distinction, 2001
College: University of Wisconsin, Madison (B.S., with distinction, 1993; Ph.D., 2000)
Admitted: Stanford University, J.D., with distinction, 2001
Practice Area: Antitrust; Commercial Litigation; Land Use Litigation
Membership:

172. Andrew F. Johnson
Title: Associate
Law School: The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law, J.D., 2008
College: United States Naval Academy, B.S., 1997
Admitted: The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law, J.D., 2008
Practice Area:
Membership:

173. Brian W. Oberst
Title: Associate
Law School: Hamline University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2002
College: University of North Dakota, B.A., cum laude, 1991
Admitted: Hamline University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2002
Practice Area: Patent Prosecution; Intellectual Property Litigation
Membership: American Intellectual Property Law Association; Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association.

174. Sandra G. Dobbles
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 2003
College: Michigan State University, B.A., with honors, 1991
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 2003
Practice Area: Commercial Real Estate; Commercial Real Estate Sales; Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions; Real Estate Leasing; Real Property Development; Real Property Acquisitions; Real Property; Real Estate Development; Land Acquisitions; Land Sales; Real Estate Acquisitions; Real Estate Sales
Membership:

175. Patricia I. Reding
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude/valedictorian, 1987
College: St. Cloud State University, B.A., 1984
Admitted: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude/valedictorian, 1987
Practice Area: Trademark Prosecution; Trademark Enforcement; Brand Strategy
Membership: Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations.

176. Leigh M. Koehn
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Nebraska at Lincoln College of Law, J.D., 2006
College: University of Nebraska at Lincoln, B.S.B.A., 2002
Admitted: University of Nebraska at Lincoln College of Law, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Estate Planning
Membership:

177. Michael N. Molepske
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Wisconsin-Madison, J.D., cum laude, 2007
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.B.A., 2001; Master of Accountancy, 2002)
Admitted: University of Wisconsin-Madison, J.D., cum laude, 2007
Practice Area: Mergers and Acquisitions; Securities; General Corporate Counseling
Membership: State Bar of Wisconsin; Minnesota State and American Bar Associations.

178. Paul G. Koziol
Title: Attorney
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2002
College: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, B.E.E., 1999
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Patent Prosecution; IP Transactions
Membership: Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association (MIPLA).

179. Anne Zorn
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
College: Haverford College, B.S., 2004
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
Practice Area:
Membership:

180. Shane A. Anderson
Title: Associate
Law School: Cornell University, J.D., cum laude, 2006
College: Boston University, B.A., summa cum laude, with honors, 2000
Admitted: Cornell University, J.D., cum laude, 2006
Practice Area: Products Liability Litigation; Class Action Litigation; Insurance Litigation
Membership: Minnesota State Bar Association.

181. Joel Patrick Schroeder
Title: Associate
Law School: University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2004
College: Washington University, St. Louis, B.A., with honors, 2000
Admitted: University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2004
Practice Area: Labor and Employment Litigation(100%)
Membership: Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations; Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association.

182. Lindsey Diedrich
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., with distinction, 2006
College: University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts, B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, 2002
Admitted: University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., with distinction, 2006
Practice Area: Real Estate
Membership:

183. Jolene M. Cutshall
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Nebraska, J.D., with distinction, 1998
College: University of Nebraska, B.A., B.J., with high distinction, 1994
Admitted: University of Nebraska, J.D., with distinction, 1998
Practice Area: Trusts and Estates
Membership:

184. David Snieg
Title: Associate
Law School: Washington University, St. Louis, J.D., 2007
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.B.A., 2002
Admitted: Washington University, St. Louis, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Agribusiness; Trust Litigation; Products Liability
Membership: Minnesota State, American and Federal Bar Associations.

185. Erin M. Verneris
Title: Staff Attorney
Law School: Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1995
College: Syracuse University, B.S., 1987
Admitted: Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1995
Practice Area: General Litigation
Membership:

186. Loralei Lannan
Title: Attorney
Law School: Indiana University - Indianapolis, J.D., 2002
College: Indiana University - Bloomington, B.A., with distinction, 1999
Admitted: Indiana University - Indianapolis, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Employment Litigation
Membership: Minnesota State Bar Association (Member, Diversity Committee).

187. Emily E. Chow
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Wisconsin, J.D., 2007
College: Johns Hopkins University, B.A., 2004
Admitted: University of Wisconsin, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Securities Litigation; Tax Litigation; Construction Law
Membership: State Bar of Wisconsin.

188. Patrick R. Shane
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Wisconsin-Madison, J.D., cum laude, 1999
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1996
Admitted: University of Wisconsin-Madison, J.D., cum laude, 1999
Practice Area: Investment Management
Membership:

189. Rachel Pollock
Title: Associate
Law School: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., magna cum laude, 2006
College: Truman State University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2002
Admitted: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., magna cum laude, 2006
Practice Area: Real Estate; Real Estate Finance
Membership: Minnesota State Bar Association.