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New Partner Feature: Arielle S. Wagner

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Lockridge Grindal Nauen congratulates Arielle S. Wagner on her promotion to partner! Arielle, an outstanding and versatile attorney, is a key member of our Antitrust, Generative AI, Data Breach, and Tribal Government practices. We look forward to her continued leadership in this new role.

LGN partner Kate Baxter-Kauf shared her excitement for Arielle’s promotion:

“The Partners of LGN are thrilled to add Arielle to the partnership.  In addition to her trial experience, community leadership skills, and commitment to excellence, Arielle is thoughtful, kind, and an excellent colleague. She is a valuable team member across several contingent departments, including Antitrust, Generative AI, and Data Breach, and the firm looks forward to her continued contributions to the firm.”

Please join us in congratulating Arielle!

Arielle S. Wagner

More about Arielle: Arielle Strong Wagner practices primarily in the firm’s antitrust, generative AI, data breach, and tribal government representation groups, representing consumers, small businesses, and tribes in complex litigation throughout the United States. In her antitrust practice, Arielle focuses on plaintiffs-side class actions involving claims of price fixing, restraint of trade, monopolization, and attempted monopolization in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and agriculture, technology, and retail products. In her generative AI practice, Arielle represents creators who find their work replicated or utilized without consent. Arielle’s tribal government representation practice includes experience in the areas of Federal Indian Law, tribal sovereign immunity and environmental law and regulations.

Arielle is a Past President of the Minnesota American Indian Bar Association. She is passionate about issues related to diversity and inclusion in the legal industry, and serves on the Executive Committee of Twin Cities Diversity in Practice. Arielle was named a Minnesota Attorney of the Year for her work on a pro bono appeal that resulted in the overturn of a conviction after an illegal stop. She was named an ‘Up & Coming Attorney’ by Minnesota Lawyer in 2021, was named a Minnesota Rising Star by Super Lawyers each year since 2022, and has also been recognized by North Star Lawyer for her pro bono work.

Arielle is from the Lake Vermilion Reservation in Tower, Minnesota (population 500). She is an enrolled citizen of the Bois Forte Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.

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Maureen Kane Berg Appointed Co-Lead Counsel in CDK Data Breach Litigation

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We’re proud to share that Lockridge Grindal Nauen Senior Counsel Maureen Kane Berg has been appointed Co-Lead Counsel for the Employee/Consumer Subclass in In Re CDK Global Data Breach Litigation.

The case alleges that CDK Global did not adequately protect consumer and employee data and that the personal information of tens of thousands of people was likely exposed in the hack. The breach left car dealerships across the country unable to operate for weeks, directly impacting employees whose personal information was stolen while they went unpaid due to the system outage.

Congratulations to Maureen and the data breach team, including Karen Hanson Riebel and Kate Baxter-Kauf.

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New Partner Feature: Simeon A. Morbey

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Lockridge Grindal Nauen congratulates Simeon A. Morbey on his well-deserved elevation to partner! Simeon has been an outstanding attorney in our Antitrust practice for several years, contributing to many notable cases. We look forward to Simeon’s continued leadership and dedication as he steps into this new role.

LGN partner Brian Clark shared his excitement for Simeon’s promotion:

LGN’s Partners are proud and delighted to have Simeon join the partnership ranks.  Simeon is a long-time member of LGN and has substantially contributed to many of the firm’s successful cases, such as the Peanut Farm Antitrust Litigation, in which the firm recovered over $100 million for the nation’s peanut farmers in less than two years and for which Simeon received an award from the American Antitrust Institute.  Simeon has made innumerable contributions to the Antitrust Department over the years, and we look forward to his continued contributions in the years to come.

Please join us in congratulating Simeon!

Simeon Morbey

More about Simeon: Simeon Morbey practices in the firm’s antitrust and e-discovery groups. He is a 2010 graduate of the University of St Thomas School of Law, where he was elected Chairman of the Board of Advocates and was a Senior Editor for the Journal of Law and Public Policy. Before law school, Mr. Morbey worked as a high school English and Mathematics teacher in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia. In 2021, Mr. Morbey won the prestigious American Antitrust Institute Award for Outstanding Antitrust Litigation Achievement by a Young Lawyer for his work in In re Peanut Farmers Antitrust Litigation, Case No. 2:19-cv-00463 (E.D. Va.).

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Karen Hanson Riebel and Emma Ritter Gordon Represent LGN at Mass & Class Conference

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LGN attorneys Karen Hanson Riebel and Emma Ritter Gordon attended Epiq’s Mass & Class Conference, a premier three-day educational retreat now in its fourth year. The event brought together an impressive lineup of court-appointed neutrals, judges, and top plaintiff and defense attorneys in the class action and mass torts space.

LGN partner Karen Hanson Riebel also took the stage as a panelist to discuss Data Privacy, sharing key insights on the current state of class action data privacy litigation in the U.S.

Host of the conference, Epiq, describes Mass & Class as: “unlike any other conference in the industry, distinguishing itself in two ways. The court-appointed neutrals select the topics and moderate their panel’s discussions. And the lively back-and-forth between the neutrals, judges, defense attorneys, and plaintiffs’ counsel provides attendees with an inside-baseball look at how current issues are impacting decisions throughout litigation and settlement.”

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LGN Raising Funds for Neighborhood House Food Drive

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In 2024, Minnesotans visited food shelves more than 9 million times, which is an increase of 1.5 million from 2023.

To help alleviate food insecurity in our community, LGN is again raising funds for the March Food Drive organized by Neighborhood House, a St. Paul-based multi-service agency that has helped immigrant and refugee families since 1897. LGN has supported its work for more than ten years.

Like other food shelves in the state, Neighborhood House’s food shelf is grappling with the daunting challenge of keeping up with the need. They are now serving over 1,700 unique families in a month—nearly double from this time last year.

Join us in helping support Neighborhood House and its mission to serve our community by donating at this link: https://give.neighborhoodhousemn.org/fundraiser/6143001.

Your generosity can alleviate the severity of this crisis and foster a community where no one is left hungry or forgotten. Thank you for considering helping Neighborhood House with us.

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New Partner Feature: Stephen J. Teti

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Lockridge Grindal Nauen is pleased to celebrate Stephen J. Teti on his elevation to partner. As the Lead Attorney in our Boston office, Steve has been instrumental in our Antitrust and E-Discovery practices. We look forward to Steve’s continued leadership and success in this new role.

LGN Partner W. Joseph Bruckner shared his excitement for Steve’s promotion:

“Steve is a seasoned antitrust litigator. In addition to his broad range of skills, he brings his dedication, drive, and thoroughness to every complex case he takes on. We’re pleased he is joining us as a partner, and we’re looking forward to his insights, problem-solving, and collegiality for years to come.”

Please join us in congratulating Steve on this well-earned achievement!

Stephen J. Teti

More about Steve: Steve Teti is the Lead Attorney in the Firm’s Boston office, and practices in the Firm’s Antitrust and E-Discovery groups. Steve has significant experience drafting and arguing dispositive motions, taking depositions, working on complex e-discovery matters, and leading massive discovery efforts.

Steve is a member of and contributor to the Complex Litigation E-Discovery Forum, which is a forum for plaintiffs-side complex litigation attorneys to discuss best practices for e-discovery. Steve is also a member of the American Bar Association Antitrust Section and The Sedona Conference.

Steve graduated magna cum laude from the Quinnipiac University School of Law, where he served as Publications Editor of the Quinnipiac Law Review. After law school, Steve clerked for the judges of the Connecticut Superior Court, and then practiced antitrust, securities, and consumer class litigation at two nationally-recognized plaintiffs’ law firms in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Steve lives in Massachusetts with his wife, daughter, son, and puppy.

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Consuela Abotsi-Kowu Featured at Midwestern Region of the National Black Law Students Association Convention

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We are proud to recognize Consuela Abotsi-Kowu for her contributions to the 57th Midwestern Region of the National Black Law Students Association (MWBLSA) Convention in Chicago!

Consuela served as a judge for the MWBLSA Mock Trial Competition, helping to mentor and evaluate future legal professionals as they honed their advocacy skills.

She also shared her expertise as a panelist on “Bar Exam Power Play – Mastering the Ultimate Test,” a workshop-style discussion featuring MWBLSA alumni aimed at equipping law students with strategies for success as they prepare for the bar exam.

Consuela’s dedication to mentorship and legal excellence exemplifies LGN’s commitment to supporting the next generation of legal professionals.

About The Midwestern Region of the National Black Law Students Association

​MWBLSA is a duly registered regional administrative jurisdiction under the National Black Law Students Association (“NBLSA”).  NBLSA was founded in 1968 with the mission to increase the number of culturally responsible Black and minority attorneys who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community. The purpose of MWBLSA is to articulate and promote the educational, professional, political, and social needs and goals of Black law students in the Midwest.

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New Partner Feature: Jennifer L. M. Jacobs

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Lockridge Grindal Nauen is pleased to celebrate the elevation of Jennifer L. M. Jacobs to partner, recognizing her exceptional contributions to the firm and her dedication to clients in complex employment and business matters.

LGN Partner Rachel Kitze Collins shared her enthusiasm for Jennifer’s promotion:

“LGN is proud to welcome Jennifer to the partnership. As co-leader of LGN’s employment group, Jennifer has an exceptional ability to connect with clients, making them feel heard and valued from the very first interaction. Her skill in clearly and succinctly communicating complex legal advice ensures that clients fully understand their options and feel confident in their decisions. Jennifer is an invaluable member of the firm and a key reason for our continued success.”

Please join us in congratulating Jennifer on this well-earned achievement!

Jennifer L. M. Jacobs

More about Jennifer: She co-leads the firm’s employment group. She provides clear, nuanced advice to clients navigating the frequently changing landscape of employment laws and managing complex workforce issues, including disability, leave, termination, and wage and hour issues. Clients appreciate the insight and thoughtfulness Jennifer brings when conducting sensitive employment investigations. Jennifer represents clients in administrative charges and employment litigation in state and federal court on a wide range of claims including discrimination, non-competes, and breach of contract.

Jennifer’s practice also includes advising LGN’s corporate, nonprofit, and government clients on general business matters, and she has significant litigation experience in matters ranging from insurance fraud to constitutional challenges of licensing requirements to county-based health care purchasing.

Jennifer graduated magna cum laude and Order of the Coif from the University of Minnesota Law School, where she served as Note and Comment Editor for the Minnesota Law Review. After law school, she clerked for the Honorable James B. Loken of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. She also has taught appellate advocacy at the University of St. Thomas School of Law.

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LGN Supports Hennepin Healthcare Patients with Cold-Weather Donations

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As the temperatures drop, LGN is proud to support the Hennepin Healthcare Foundation by donating more than 60 cold-weather items, including coats, scarves, hats, and mittens. These essential items will help keep Hennepin Healthcare patients and families in need warm this winter.

This initiative, led by the LGN DEI Committee, was part of our Martin Luther King Jr. Day service project. A big thank you to our team members who contributed to this effort! Your generosity makes a real difference.

To learn more about the impact of the Hennepin Healthcare Foundation and how you can help click below.

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LGN Partner David Asp Advances Public Service with Recent Appointments

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We are proud to recognize LGN partner David Asp for his distinguished public service and recent accomplishments.

David recently completed his one-year term as Chair of the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, a prestigious position to which he was appointed by Governor Walz. During his tenure, he led the Board through significant administrative rule-making and the implementation of new statutory changes. He continues to serve as a member of the Board.

In November 2024, David was appointed to the Nominations Committee by Congressman Tom Emmer and Minnesota’s Republican Congressional delegation. This committee plays a vital role in recommending candidates for U.S. Attorney, U.S. Marshal, and other federal appointments in Minnesota. Former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice G. Barry Anderson chairs this committee.

Additionally, David has been reappointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court’s Compensation Council by Chief Justice Natalie Hudson, marking his fourth appointment to this critical body. The Council evaluates and recommends compensation levels for judges and constitutional officers, further highlighting David’s commitment to serving the legal profession and the broader community.

Please join us in celebrating David’s notable contributions and his dedication to public service.

David Asp