Breaking the Ice: Product liability defense fulfills intellectual curiosity

Todd Nelson August 16, 2018 Leave a comment

College courses in philosophy helped to spark Jennifer Bullard’s interest in studying law. (File photo: Bill Klotz)

"The best lawyers I know are ones that have mastered the art of civility"

Breaking the Ice: Helping people out of ‘bad spots’ motivates practice

Todd Nelson August 8, 2018 Leave a comment

Phillip Kitzer discovered an aptitude and passion for employment law while working as a clerk for a firm specializing in that practice area. (File photo: Bill Klotz)

Phillip Kitzer, partner at Teske Katz Kitzer & Rochel, values the opportunity to help people through tough times in his employment law practice.

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Breaking the Ice: Expungement expertise offers some a second chance

Todd Nelson August 2, 2018 Leave a comment

James Gempeler launched his own firm in 2014 and joined with Dan Adkins in 2015 to form St. Paul-based North Star Criminal Defense. (File photo: Bill Klotz)

James Gempeler dislikes the font Arial and hates glitter with a passion.

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Breaking the Ice: E-discovery expertise complements practice

Todd Nelson July 26, 2018 Leave a comment

Brian Clark, partner at Lockridge Grindal Nauen, urges students to develop expertise in e-discovery in the seminar he teaches at the University of Minnesota Law School. (File photo: Bill Klotz)

“What I’ve learned through those cases I can then help apply to advising clients,” Brian Clark said.

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Breaking the Ice: Working for clients, change in legal profession

Todd Nelson July 19, 2018 Leave a comment

Greene Espel attorney Sybil Dunlop developed a program on implicit bias and has presented it to more than 300 Minnesota Judicial Branch members. (File photo: Bill Klotz)

Sybil Dunlop loves oysters, the English language and walking around the lakes. She hates sophistry.

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Breaking the Ice: Entrepreneurial spirit fuels litigation practice, Jewish community website

Todd Nelson July 12, 2018 1 Comment

Leora Maccabee has crafted a practice ranging from defending companies to suing over trademark violations or breach of contract to bet-the-company litigation. It also includes product liability and estate planning. (File photo: Bill Klotz)

Leora Maccabee, senior associate at Maslon, sees her practice as a general business litigator and consultant as a bit of a throwback.

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Breaking the Ice: Varied experience hits right note for solo

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Anthony Mendoza’s core practice is representing internet service providers, which puts him in the middle of issues such as net neutrality and internet privacy. He also helps entertainment clients form record labels, establish band agreements and set up limited liability corporations. And he plays guitar and sings in a band when time allows. (Staff photo: Bill Klotz)

Anthony Mendoza likes Robert Caro, the Turf Club, Charlie Parr and “My Cousin Vinny.”

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Breaking the Ice: Employment specialty combines psychology, law

Barbara L. Jones June 28, 2018 Leave a comment

A psychology major, JoLynn Markison worked at a residential wilderness therapy program in Florida and foster care and child protection for Scott County before going to law school. (File photo: Bill Klotz)

“The thing I like about it is it’s dealing with people,” JoLynn Markison said.

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Breaking the Ice: Fundraising setbacks inspired crowdfunding effort

Todd Nelson June 21, 2018 Leave a comment

Zachary Robins traces his interest in business to growing up in a family where his father had his own company. (File photo: Bill Klotz)

Robins eventually helped craft legislation establishing MNvest, the state’s equity crowdfunding program for small businesses.

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Breaking the Ice: Business, law degrees boost M&A practice

Todd Nelson June 14, 2018 Leave a comment

Attorney Ryan Miske says having gone to business school helps him “speak the language of business and relate better with corporate clients." (File photo: Bill Klotz)

Faegre Baker Daniels partner Ryan Miske brings a joint degree — MBA and law — along with management experience from working at an industry supply company in Chicago to his practice.

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