Congratulations to LGN’s Eric C. Tostrud, who was nominated Monday for an opening on the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota

We are especially proud of Eric because of his long association with our firm. Eric joined LGN as a law clerk in 1989. After graduating from William Mitchell College of Law, summa cum laude, in 1990, he served clerkships for the Honorable Edward J. Devitt, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, and for the Honorable George E. MacKinnon, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He then returned to LGN as an associate from 1992 to 1997 and as a partner until 2014. He has continued with LGN in an Of Counsel role while serving on the full-time faculty at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where he teaches in the areas of federal jurisdiction and federal court procedure, as the Distinguished Practitioner in Residence.

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We are especially proud of Eric because of his long association with our firm. Eric joined LGN as a law clerk in 1989. After graduating from William Mitchell College of Law, summa cum laude, in 1990, he served clerkships for the Honorable Edward J. Devitt, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, and for the Honorable George E. MacKinnon, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He then returned to LGN as an associate from 1992 to 1997 and as a partner until 2014. He has continued with LGN in an Of Counsel role while serving on the full-time faculty at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where he teaches in the areas of federal jurisdiction and federal court procedure, as the Distinguished Practitioner in Residence.

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Ramsey County Attorney John Choi visits LGN

Lockridge Grindal Nauen welcomed Ramsey County Attorney John Choi to our offices last week. Mr. Choi spoke about important issues facing Ramsey County, and his plan to tackle those issues. Mr. Choi is seeking reelection to his third term this November.

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Lockridge Grindal Nauen welcomed Ramsey County Attorney John Choi to our offices last week. Mr. Choi spoke about important issues facing Ramsey County, and his plan to tackle those issues. Mr. Choi is seeking reelection to his third term this November.

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Elizabeth Odette featured in Hennepin Lawyer

LGN partner Elizabeth Odette was recently featured in Hennepin Lawyer. Ms. Odette contributed to an article that advised attorneys on practicing law in dynamic times. The article, “Thriving in a Time of Change: Four Members, Four Perspectives” appears in the January/February 2018 issue of the publication.

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LGN hosts reception with Saint Paul Mayor-elect Melvin Carter

Lockridge Grindal Nauen hosted an intimate reception honoring Saint Paul Mayor-Elect Melvin Carter last week. Mayor-Elect Carter spoke about his vision for the future of Saint Paul, the challenges the city faces, and his plans to tackle those challenges. Mayor-Elect Carter will be sworn in January 2, 2018.

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Lockridge Grindal Nauen hosted an intimate reception honoring Saint Paul Mayor-Elect Melvin Carter last week. Mayor-Elect Carter spoke about his vision for the future of Saint Paul, the challenges the city faces, and his plans to tackle those challenges. Mayor-Elect Carter will be sworn in January 2, 2018.

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LGN partners with FamilyWise to adopt a family in need

For the 9th year in a row, Lockridge Grindal Nauen has partnered with FamilyWise, an organization dedicated to strengthening families by promoting the safety, stability, and well-being of children, to adopt a family in need for the holidays. FamilyWise began in 1976 and has expanded over the years to offer a comprehensive array of family strengthening programs to help families overcome the many challenges they face.

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Scott Moriarity talks copyright law at Minneapolis Community and Technical College

LGN attorney Scott Moriarity spoke at Minneapolis Community and Technical College last week to a class of “creative freelance” business students. The topic of his presentation was copyright law and best practices for creative professionals to protect and market their copyrightable work product. Mr. Moriarity represents a variety of creative professionals as part of LGN’s Intellectual Property practice and frequently speaks on the topic of trademark and copyright law.

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LGN attorney Scott Moriarity spoke at Minneapolis Community and Technical College last week to a class of “creative freelance” business students. The topic of his presentation was copyright law and best practices for creative professionals to protect and market their copyrightable work product. Mr. Moriarity represents a variety of creative professionals as part of LGN’s Intellectual Property practice and frequently speaks on the topic of trademark and copyright law.

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LGN hosts associate marketing event

More than 75 people attended LGN’s associate marketing event on Thursday, June 15. The event, held at Penny’s, was the sixth annual associate gathering.

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More than 75 people attended LGN’s associate marketing event on Thursday, June 15. The event, held at Penny’s, was the sixth annual associate gathering.

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LGN employees raise $6,500 LGN employees raise $6,500 for Neighborhood House food drive.

Lockridge Grindal Nauen was the top business contributor to support the Neighborhood House food drive by raising over $6,500 this year. Neighborhood House, a non-profit organization in Saint Paul, collected over 160,000 pounds/dollars in donations and matching funds as a result of a month-long food drive. LGN employees have a long tradition of supporting this organization.

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