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LGN Sponsors 2nd Annual WithAll ForeAll Golf Tournament

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LGN was proud to sponsor the 2nd Annual WithAll ForeAll Golf Tournament last month at The Minikahda Club in Minneapolis. All proceeds from the fundraiser went directly to WithAll to support their mission of creating a cultural shift focusing on health and well-being instead of weight and appearance so all can feel good in their bodies and at peace with food. The money raised will help the organization provide resources and education to parents, teachers, coaches, and health providers along with recovery support grants to those in treatment for an eating disorder.

WithAll ForeAll Golf Tournament
Photo Credit: David Paul Schmidt 

We are honored to be a partner in this important work. LGN associate Derek Waller was recently elected to serve as WithAll’s board chair and he attended the event with colleagues from LGN’s health law practice, including David Asp, Jennifer Jacobs, and David Hahn.

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Wagner Featured Speaker at FBA Federal Practice Seminar

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LGN Associate Arielle Wagner was a featured speaker on a panel titled “Parting Waters and Changing Tides: Caselaw Updates in Water Law for the Federal Practitioner” for the 2024 FBA Federal Practice Seminar. The panel also featured Jeremy Greenhouse. She gave a caselaw update on recent Supreme Court opinions that overlap in Water Law and Federal Indian Law.

You can see a copy of the presentation by visiting Arielle’s bio by clicking HERE.

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Rebecca Peterson Named to Food Law Advisory Board at Mitchell Hamline Law School

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LGN partner Rebecca Peterson recently joined the Food Law Advisory Board at Mitchell Hamline Law School. This prestigious board is an assembly of lawyers and business professionals who volunteer their time to the Health Law Institute to help support and expand the mission of the Food Law Center. The Board gives recommendations, feedback, information, and provides valuable materials to help create new courses, events for current students and lawyers interested in food law, and much more.

Food Law Rebecca Peterson

Rebecca will no doubt be a valued member of the board with her extensive experience and focus on consumer protection, product liability, and food regulation cases and accompanying regulatory issues. She also has acted as lead counsel for several impactful cases on behalf of consumers in both state and federal courts.

The Mitchell Hamline Food Law Center fosters and promotes the awareness, discussion, and study of food law and regulation as it relates to the production, manufacture, and consumption of food. It trains lawyers and other legal specialists in food law and provides a forum for the discussion of food law-related public policy issues.

You can learn more about the Food Law Center by clicking below.

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LGN Hosts Next Generation Happy Hour for Twin Cities Legal Community

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Twin Cities Legal

Over 50 legal professionals from the Twin Cities legal community gathered on Monday for the first ever “Lawyers and Libations: Next Generation Happy Hour.” This event was organized by LGN associates as a way to bring together the up-and-coming generation of Minneapolis and St. Paul attorneys. It was a lively evening on the patio at Lockridge Grindal Nauen with food, drinks, and great conversation.

If you would like to join the mailing list to learn about upcoming happy hours, please send your name and email to marketing@locklaw.com.

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Pollock Featured on Beats, Rhymes, and Democracy Radio Program

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Dan Pollock

LGN attorney and State Government Relations team member Dan Pollock was a featured guest on the “Beats, Rhymes and Democracy” radio program on 90.3 FM – KFAI. Dan was the featured guest during the show’s first segment as he discussed the DFL State convention and the upcoming legislative election races.

The popular radio program is billed as “an in-depth examination of the current situation as seen through the lens of the hip-hop experience.” It features radio DJs: JSE The Navigator, Da DonData, and DJ Essence.

You can listen to the full episode that originally aired on 6/10/24 by clicking below.

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LGN Sponsors COSAL Reception

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We were excited to host the latest reception for the Committee to Support the Antitrust Laws (COSAL) at Lockridge Grindal Nauen’s Minneapolis office. It was an inspiring evening of cocktails, dinner, and discussion among the antitrust community in Minneapolis. COSAL is the nation’s premier advocacy organization, representing antitrust lawyers and supporting pro-enforcement antitrust legislation.

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LGN is proud to have a rich history with COSAL. Many LGN attorneys are active members and serve on various committees. Some highlights are below.

Dick Lockridge was a founding member of COSAL and was presented with the Curt Flood Award “for going to bat for antitrust law” during the 30th anniversary of COSAL in 2016.  

Joe Bruckner has been active in COSAL for over 35 years. He served as president in the late 2000s and is now an emeritus member of its executive committee. He also serves on COSAL’s amicus and policy committees.

Heidi Silton took over as president during the COVID pandemic. She was honored for her inspiring leadership during the uncertain time with the 2021 COSAL President’s Award. She continues to be an active member and leader of the organization.

Other LGN attorneys who have been and continue to be active members of COSAL include Charles Nauen, Brian Clark, Jessica Servais, Joe Bourne, Steve Teti, Kyle Pozan, Simeon Morbey, Arielle Wagner, Stephen Owen, Kristie LaSalle, and Craig Davis, among others.

You can learn more about COSAL at https://www.cosal.org/.

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CHAMBERS USA RECOGNIZES LGN AS TOP ANTITRUST LAW FIRM IN MINNESOTA

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We are excited to announce that Chambers USA 2024 has ranked Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP as a top law firm in Minnesota. LGN received a Band 2 ranking in the Minnesota Antitrust category.  Additionally, Dick Lockridge received a Senior Statespeople ranking, Joe Bruckner received a Band 1 ranking, and Brian Clark received a Band 3 ranking.

Chambers USA

The prestigious legal guide, published annually by London–based Chambers & Partners, identifies leading lawyers and law firm practices and is a respected mark of excellence across the legal industry. Their legal rankings are unrivaled in accuracy, depth, and quality and are conducted by a dedicated team of independent researchers, ensuring that outcomes are trusted and credible across the globe.

Thanks to our clients and colleagues for their continued support. You can learn more here:

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Konkoly and LaSalle Join LGN Team of Attorneys

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We are pleased to announce the addition of two highly accomplished female attorneys to our team. This expansion underscores our commitment to providing top-tier legal services to our clients.

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Toni Konkoly joins us with a wealth of experience in complex civil litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Toni worked for more than a decade at the U.S. Department of Justice – first as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia, and then as a trial attorney with the DOJ’s Civil Division, Federal Programs Branch. She has consistently demonstrated her expertise while defending federal agencies, typically involving constitutional or statutory challenges to significant federal programs or regulations, and/or national security issues. Prior to her federal service, Toni clerked for Magistrate James Orenstein on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, and Judge Thomas Wheeler on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.


Kristie LaSalle is a recognized expert in complex antitrust class action cases. She is the second attorney to join LGN’s Boston Office. Kristie has been recognized for her outstanding work in anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair practices in the healthcare industry. Her tireless work on behalf of plaintiffs has earned Kristie a reputation among courts and co-counsel as a strategic and creative litigator, with a track record of success for her clients. She has represented a diverse array of plaintiffs, including individuals, labor unions, and small businesses against some of the largest corporations in the United States and around the globe.

LaSalle

Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP is committed to providing exceptional service to our clients and the addition of Toni Konkoly and Kristie LaSalle exemplifies our ongoing efforts to enhance our legal expertise and better serve our community. With their impressive backgrounds and proven track records, we are confident that they will significantly contribute to our firm’s success and our clients’ satisfaction.

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Antitrust Magazine Nominates LGN Attorney Kyle Pozan to Editorial Board

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Antitrust Magazine

LGN is pleased to announce that Senior Counsel, Kyle Pozan, has been nominated to join the editorial board of the American Bar Association (ABA) Antitrust Magazine. He will join a prestigious group of editors and contributors from around the globe.

It comes as no surprise to many that Kyle has been nominated for this high honor. His substantial experience in all phases of antitrust class actions and his passion for the subject, as well as his prior writing experience, make him well-suited for the role.

Antitrust is the premier magazine devoted exclusively to antitrust and consumer protection law. It features original forward-looking articles of practical interest to attorneys, economists, and judges dealing with new court decisions, legislation, or other recent developments. It has a circulation of about 9,000, which goes to all ABA Antitrust Section members in the United States and abroad, and to individual subscribers and libraries. You can learn more and read the latest issue of “Antitrust” by clicking below.

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Ritter Gordon Selected as Featured Presenter at 2024 Privacy Law Scholars Conference

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LGN associate Emma Ritter Gordon co-authored an article that was selected for the 2024 Privacy Law Scholars Conference on May 30-31. The article was one of 80 chosen out of more than 230 submissions.

Ritter Gordon

The conference, hosted by the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., is the premier academic conference of privacy, law, and technology scholars, researchers, and practitioners in the world. It serves as an incubator for scholarship at the forefront of law and technology. Participants read the working papers before the conference, and each paper has a dedicated commentator to guide discussion and feedback on the topic.

Emma and her co-author conducted a hand-coded study of federal appellate decisions from 2021-2023 that cited TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez, 594 U.S. 413 (2021). The article uses the data to track trends in Article III standing decisions in the data-privacy space. The findings will provide a practical guide to data-privacy practitioners navigating standing challenges post-TransUnion, including by analyzing which circuits have proven most receptive to Article III standing arguments, and which causes of action have met the most success.

“Being part of PLSC as a young attorney was an honor. We received feedback on our article from leading scholars in the data-privacy field that will make our work more impactful for academics and practitioners alike. It was an incredible opportunity to be part of cutting-edge conversations!”

Emma Ritter Gordon

You can learn more and see the impressive list of participants by clicking the link below:

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