Henson Efron
Established in 1976, Henson Efron is a Minneapolis-based law firm with 34 attorneys and 59 total personnel.
Jeff Sjerven//June 8, 2026//

Ballard Spahr is a national law firm with 750 attorneys in 19 offices across the country. Its more than 60 Minneapolis attorneys represent emerging and established local, regional, and national businesses in M&A and private equity transactions and matters involving corporate governance and financing, litigation, tax, real estate, and regulatory compliance. They also represent individuals in private client services and business matters.
The firm’s Minneapolis office is led by women, and its leadership team prioritizes collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation as core operating principles. “Those priorities shape how we partner with clients, work across teams, and build a culture focused on equitable outcomes and exceptional results,” the firm says.
The managing partner of the firm’s Minneapolis office is Karla Vehrs, who notes that six of the national firm’s offices are led by women and that women lead several firmwide departments and serve on the Elected Board and Executive Team.
Also in Minneapolis, Barbara Lano Rummel is co-leader of the Corporate Group; Maggie Tatton leads the Private Equity Group; and April Hamlin is a co-leader of the firm’s Environmental, Social, and Governance Team and Agribusiness Team and is also a member of the Elected Board.
Established in 1976, Henson Efron is a Minneapolis-based law firm with 34 attorneys and 59 total personnel.
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