Minnesota Lawyer

The following collection of profiles highlights those whose work and passion should finally get their due, along with those whose talent shines bright, even at the beginning of their careers. Their work is inspirational.

Like many lawyers, Seth Zawila was on the debate team in high school. Unlike some, he’s up front about his motives to pursue law as a career.

Faegre Drinker associate Ryan Woessner has found the area of securities to be a good fit for his intellect and skill set.

Ciresi Conlin associate Kyle Wislocky is a history buff, and that love led to a career in law.

Interviewed during the Tokyo Olympics, Kathryn “Katy” Wendt recalled a case a few years ago when she represented an international basketball team owner whom a player had sued.

Jessi Wagner’s first experience with the construction industry came during law school when she traveled to Equatorial Guinea for a summer associate position.

Life for Arielle Wagner as an associate at Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP is a world away from her childhood growing up on the Lake Vermilion Reservation in Tow.er, Minnesota (population 500).

In just eight years practicing law (five and a half at Greene Espel), Anna M. Tobin, a partner at Greene Espel, has compiled career highlights that would be impressive for someone with three times her experience.

Jessica Timmington Lindstrom said her elder law practice is like a 1,000-piece puzzle.

Focusing her practice on health litigation is no accident for Vanessa Szalapski, whose father is an orthopedic surgeon.