Zachary S. McFarland

Zac provides efficient and effective service while representing clients on a variety of litigation-related matters.

Zac combines strong personal skills with thorough legal analysis to deliver unique perspectives and solutions to his clients' issues. He has used his diverse skillset to represent clients in contract disputes between closely held businesses, trust and estate litigation, alleged non-compete matters and trade secret violations, internal investigations, and appellate matters in federal and state courts across the country.

Zac spent two summers with Fredrikson as a summer associate and began his career as an associate with the firm. He has also served as a clerk to Judge John R. Tunheim of the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.

In his free time, Zac enjoys rooting for the Minnesota Vikings and Saint John's University Football Team (whom he played for during his undergraduate education) and refining his culinary skills by cooking for his friends and family.

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 2020
• St. John's University, B.A., 2017

Admissions

• Minnesota, 2021
• U.S. District Court for District of Minnesota, 2022

Clerkships

• Clerk, Judge Tunheim, U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, 2021-2022
• ABA Judicial Clerkship Program, 2020

• North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2022-2023

Professional Activities

• Hennepin County Bar Association Board of Directors
• Phi Sigma Kappa

Community

• Neighborhood Development Center, Intern, 2016
• House of Resurrection Aids Haven, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Volunteer, 2016
• Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, Volunteer, 2015