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5 LGN Attorneys Honored in 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

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We are pleased to announce that 5 Lockridge Grindal Nauen attorneys have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as a definitive guide to legal excellence.

“For more than 40 years, the rigorous methodology of Best Lawyers has ensured the integrity and esteem of our legal recognitions,” said Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer. “It is with great pleasure that we continue to provide potential clients with the pinnacle measurement of credibility through our Best Lawyers awards as they search for counsel.”

Best Lawyers in America

A special congratulations to LGN Partner Yvonne Flaherty who was recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” for Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs in Minneapolis. This is the second time Yvonne has earned this distinction.

We would like to congratulate all of the LGN lawyers named to 2025 The Best Lawyers in America list:

We would also like to congratulate Kristie LaSalle, based in our Boston office, for being named a Ones to Watch honoree. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. Kristie was recognized for her work in both the Antitrust Law, Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs categories.

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LGN Led Softball Team “Class Act” Wins HCBA Softball Championship

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It was an exciting evening at Bryn Mawr Meadows Park in Minneapolis last week as the Hennepin County Bar Association (HCBA) summer softball league championship games took place. After winning the semifinal game against team Taft, the championship matchup was between LGN led team “Class Act” and the team from Berger Montague with Class Act coming out on top as Champions! LGN associate, Aaron Hove, manages the team with many others from LGN in the player rotation and cheering on the sidelines. Congratulations to all involved on a fantastic season!

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LGN Congratulates Tim Walz as Kamala Harris Running Mate Selection

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We extend a heartfelt congratulations to Tim Walz on being selected as the vice-presidential candidate alongside presidential nominee Kamala Harris today. As a friend and valued client of Lockridge Grindal Nauen, we have witnessed firsthand Tim’s passion for making a positive impact on our communities and our nation. His leadership has brought about meaningful change to the state of Minnesota and we are excited to see what he brings to the national stage.

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Tim Walz
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2024 LGN Summer Associate Program

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Lockridge Grindal Nauen is dedicated to the advancement of law students and we had the pleasure of welcoming three outstanding law clerks to our firm this summer. Emily Bingham, Jems Guirguis, and Lydia Peterson have worked closely with LGN attorneys over the past few months on several LGN cases. Their talents have shown brightly, and we have no doubt they will all have impressive law careers. We wish them nothing but success as they continue their legal journeys.

LGN Summer Associate Program

You can read more about each of these exceptional students and the LGN summer associate program by clicking below.

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Jennifer Jacobs Featured Speaker at Employment Law Institute

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LGN Associate, Jennifer L. M. Jacobs, presented a live seminar webcast at the recent 2024 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute. The presentation was titled: “Pay Equity Lawsuits and Emerging Trends – Essentials for Litigators and Advisors.” Along with her co-presenter, David E. Schlesinger from Nichols Kaster PLLP, they discussed updates on important developments in pay equity law – including state law trends across the country, federal law updates, and significant recent court rulings in the cutting-edge area.

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Baxter-Kauf, Teti, and LaSalle Featured Speakers at MDL Conference Hosted By HarrisMartin

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LGN attorneys Kate M. Baxter-Kauf, Steve J. Teti, and Kristie A. LaSalle were featured speakers at the Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) Conference hosted by HarrisMartin this week. The event was held at the Westin Portland Harborview in Portland, Maine.

The conference is a premier event that gathers legal experts to discuss the latest developments in multidistrict litigation. As leaders in their field, Kate, Steve, and Kristie brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to their panels.

Baxter-Kauf Teti LaSalle

Kate and Steve were on a panel titled “Increase in Fraudulent Claims in Class Action and Mass Tort” along with Cameron Azari from Epiq. The panel was moderated by Lauren McGeever from Epiq. Kristie was on a panel titled “MultiPlan Health Insurance Provider Litigation – MDL 3121” along with Warren T. Burns from Burns Charest and Michael Srodoski from Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP.

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LGN Attends TCDIP and WILD Summer Alliance Event

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The annual summer alliance celebration hosted by Twin Cities Diversity in Practice (TCDIP) and Wanton Injustice Legal Detail (WILD) drew a homerun turnout last week. This celebration is open to the entire legal community in the Twin Cities each year and brings together TCDIP 1L Clerks, law students, summer associates, attorneys, members of the judiciary, and everyone dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This year, the event was held at CHS Field and included baseball-themed networking opportunities. Attendees also had the opportunity to meet affinity bar leaders and learn about their work within our legal community.

TCDIP

In attendance from LGN were Kate Baxter-Kauf, Toni Konkoly, and Steve Owen (pictured) along with summer law clerk Jems Guirguis. LGN attorneys actively support TCDIP throughout the year, including Arielle Wagner, who sits on the Board of Directors as the Assistant Treasurer, and Steve Owen who is LGN’s Emerging Leaders Group (ELG) Representative.

You can learn more about TCDIP and its upcoming events by clicking below.

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LGN Hosts Labor Late Night at Minnesota Building Trades Convention

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LGN was excited to host the “Labor Late Night” networking event at the 78th Annual Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Convention last week. It was a night of celebration as the labor community came together to connect and reflect on the past year.

Members of the LGN Government Relations team including Dan Larson, Amos Briggs, and Jess Lindeen along with LGN Partner Karen Hanson Riebel organized and executed the successful evening. Labor Late Night was co-hosted by Primacy Strategy Group and featured live music by Papa Roof and the Soul Villains.

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LGN Team Appointed to Leadership in Two National Antitrust Litigations

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The LGN team led by Heidi Silton has been named to leadership positions in two national antitrust litigations. Working with Heidi on both cases are Jessica N. Servais and Joe Bourne. Their combined contributions achieved leadership appointments that underscore the dedication and diligent work LGN’s antitrust team continually exhibits. You can read more about each of these cases below.

Antitrust

The LGN team was named interim Co-Lead Counsel for the indirect purchaser plaintiffs in the Concrete and Cement Additives Antitrust Litigation in the Southern District of New York. The plaintiffs allege that the world’s largest manufacturers of concrete and cement additives conspired to fix prices, causing them to pay too much for the defendants’ concrete and cement additives. International government enforcers, including the U.S. Department of Justice and the European Commission, are also investigating the industry.

In addition, Heidi was named to the interim Direct Purchaser Plaintiff Steering Committee in the Passenger Vehicle Replacement Tires Antitrust Litigation in the Northern District of Ohio, a case in which Jessica and Joe are both actively involved. The plaintiffs allege that the world’s largest tire manufacturers conspired to fix the prices of replacement tires for passenger vehicles. International government enforcers, including the European Commission, are also investigating the industry.

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13 LGN Attorneys Selected as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Honorees

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Lockridge Grindal Nauen is proud to announce that thirteen of the firm’s attorneys were selected as 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars honorees.

Super Lawyers

Kate Baxter-Kauf, Joe Bourne, Joe Bruckner, Brian Clark, Gregg Fishbein, Yvonne Flaherty, Rebecca Peterson, Karen Hanson Riebel, Rob Shelquist, Heidi Silton and Dave Zoll have been named Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers recognizes the top 5% of outstanding lawyers in each state, who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement, from more than 70 practice areas.

Rachel Kitze Collins and Arielle Wagner have been named Rising Stars. The Rising Stars recognition is given to the top 2.5% of up-and-coming attorneys in the state who are either 40 years or younger or have been practicing for 10 years or less.

The multi-phased selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations to select the exclusive honorees.