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Fredrikson attorney Ryan Cox has been named a Top 40 Under 40 Lawyer in Minnesota by The National Black Lawyers.

Fredrikson attorney Patrick J. Kelly was included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Mexico^® for International Trade and Finance Law.

Fredrikson attorney Leakhena Au has been named a 2024 Rising Star by Super Lawyers for Madison, Wisconsin.

Attorney Hannah J. Weymiller has joined Fredrikson in its Litigation Group.

The Minnesota Legal Services Coalition has honored both Fredrikson and Government Relations Group Senior Government Relations Specialist Andy G. Pomroy and attorney Kevin P. Goodno with the Pro Bono Publico Award for outstanding work in support of civil and legal services in the last two legislative sessions.

Fredrikson has been named a Tier 1 firm in 42 practice areas in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms^®.

Fredrikson attorney John M. Koneck has been named a Minnesota ICON Honoree for 2024 by Minnesota Lawyer and Finance & Commerce. Honorees are selected by an outside panel of industry experts for their high caliber of work and contributions to the community.

Fredrikson announces the addition of 15 new attorneys to the firm’s Minneapolis office.

The Diversity & Flexibility Alliance recently released its 2024 New Partner Report, recognizing Fredrikson as one of the firms that is “Tipping the Scales” toward gender parity.

Firm president Melodie R. Rose has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Governance Counsel, an organization of leading corporate governance lawyers from the U.S. and Canada.

Fredrikson attorney Asmah Tareen has joined the Concordia College Board of Regents. Each of the voting members is elected for a term of four years and subsequently may be re-elected for two additional full consecutive terms.

Fredrikson attorneys Joseph T. Dixon, III, Terrence J. Fleming and Todd A. Wind were recognized for their accomplishments, hard work, ingenuity and outstanding work ethic and were included in Minnesota Lawyer’s POWER 30 in Business Litigation. 

Fredrikson shareholder Clinton E. Cutler has received the 2024 Private Practice Lawyer Award by the Minnesota Justice Foundation (MJF).

Firm president Melodie R. Rose was named a 2024 National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Directorship 100™ Governance Professional honoree.

Attorneys Bridget A. Hoffmann and Margaret G. Severson have joined Fredrikson as associates in its Litigation Group.

Fredrikson welcomes attorney Christopher J. Markuson as an associate to its Litigation Group.

Fredrikson attorney Manda M. Sertich has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL).

Fredrikson is proud to announce it has again achieved Mansfield Certification for the 2023-2024 reporting cycle.

Attorney Tim Will has joined Fredrikson as an associate to its Mergers & Acquisitions Group.

Fredrikson welcomes attorney Ralph V. Topinka to its Health Law Group.

Attorneys Samuel D. Gilbaugh and MaKennah E. Little have joined Fredrikson as associates. Gilbaugh has joined the firm’s Tax and Business Planning & Tax groups while Little has joined the Energy & Natural Resources and Real Estate & Construction groups.

Fredrikson, one of the largest and fastest growing law firms in the region, announces that the firm’s shareholders elected Masha M. Yevzelman to the firm’s board of directors and re-elected Kevin P. Goodno and Sean P. Kearney to new terms.

Fredrikson’s appellate team has been awarded the 2024 Distinguished Service Award from the Children's Law Center of Minnesota, an organization that promotes the rights and interests of Minnesota’s children in the judicial, child welfare, health care and education systems.

Fredrikson attorney Christian V. Hokans was recently appointed to the Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) Board of Directors.

Fredrikson shareholder Natasha Townes Robinson received the Hennepin County Bar Association’s 2024 Excellence Award for Mentoring in the Profession.

Fredrikson has been named as one of Iowa’s Top Workplaces in 2024 by the Des Moines Register and Energage

Fredrikson attorney Erin M. Boggess has been selected as a Young Lawyers Division Fellow by the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Labor and Employment Law.

Fredrikson attorney Lawrence Bender has been inducted into the North Dakota Petroleum Council Hall of Fame during their 2024 Annual Meeting. The NDPC Hall of Fame recognizes leaders who have made significant contributions to the development of oil and natural gas in North Dakota.

Fredrikson shareholder Asmah Tareen has been selected as an honoree for the Minnesota Lawyer Top Women in Law awards.

Fredrikson was named to Prairie Business magazine’s 2024 list of 50 Best Places to Work.

Fredrikson attorney Nicole A. Bregar has joined the Board of Directors for First Tee – Central Iowa.

Fredrikson welcomes attorney John A. Petravich to its Patents and Intellectual Property groups.

For the eleventh consecutive year, Fredrikson has received national recognition for its status as one of the best U.S. law firms for female attorneys, according to a recently published Law360 survey.  

North Dakota’s State Board of Higher Education issued $30 million in bonds to finance the construction of a new athletic center at Bismarck State College.

Fredrikson has elected eight new shareholders: Samuel M. Andre, Jesse C. Beier, Janet M. Dorr, Bridget A. Duffus, Thomas M. Patton, Jennifer R. Pusch, Natasha Townes Robinson and Jonathon L. Schroeder.

Fredrikson welcomes attorney Nathan Rice as senior associate in its Litigation, White Collar & Regulatory Defense and Appellate groups.

Fredrikson attorney Zachary S. McFarland has been appointed to the Hennepin County Bar Association Board of Directors for a three-year term. The HCBA is Minnesota's largest district bar association comprised of nearly 8,000 attorneys and legal professionals who live or work in Hennepin County. They advocate for the profession, foster access to justice and provide members with support at every stage of their careers. 

Fredrikson welcomes back attorney Alexander Rosenstein as an officer in its Corporate, Corporate Governance, Finance & Securities, Life Sciences and Public Companies & Capital Markets groups.

One hundred and forty-eight Fredrikson attorneys were named by Best Lawyers^® in its 2025 ranking reports. Ninety-nine attorneys were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® and 49 attorneys in The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch.^® 

Fredrikson’s Senior Business Intelligence Analyst, Denise Rabogliatti, has been named a 2024 Unsung Legal Hero by Minnesota Lawyer.

Fredrikson shareholders have reelected Emily S. Pontius and Benjamin R. Tozer to serve on The Fredrikson & Byron Foundation board of directors.

Fredrikson attorney Maliya G. Rattliffe has been appointed to the Minnesota Women Lawyers (MWL) Board of Directors.

Fredrikson has been honored with a Champions of Justice Award by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC).

Fredrikson’s Trusts & Estates Group was ranked Band 1 in Private Wealth Law in Minnesota and North Dakota in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2024 edition.

Fredrikson attorney Mercedes McFarland Jackson has joined The BrandLab’s Board of Directors. 

Fredrikson acted as legal counsel to Outsell, a SAAS provider of customer engagement technology to the automotive industry, in its sale to Impel, a provider of AI-powered customer lifecycle management company to the automotive industry.

Super Lawyers recognized 26 Fredrikson attorneys as 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers and 14 attorneys as Minnesota Rising Stars.

Fredrikson attorney Nyajuok Y. Deng has been appointed to the EMERGE Board of Directors.

Fredrikson welcomes attorney Aly Brandvold as senior associate in its Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity and Corporate Governance groups.

Minnesota Monthly has recognized 29 Fredrikson attorneys as 2024 Top Lawyers in Minnesota.

The Minnesota State Bar Association has recognized 71 Fredrikson attorneys as North Star Lawyers. North Star Lawyers are MSBA members who have provided 50 hours or more of pro bono service to low-income individuals or organizations that serve them during a calendar year. 

Fredrikson welcomes attorney Travis J. Logghe as an officer in its Business & Tax Planning, Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions groups.

Fredrikson attorney and chair of the Immigration Group Loan T. Huynh has been recognized as a 2024 Diverse Leader in Law by Twin Cities Business (TCB).

Fredrikson welcomes attorney Danyal Ahmed as an associate in its Business & Tax Planning Group.

Fredrikson attorneys Grant D. Fairbairn, Thomas R. Hipkins, Ann M. Ladd, Paul J. LaVanway, Barbara Marchevsky, Kurt J. Niederluecke, Charles D. Segelbaum and David C. West are featured in the 2024 edition of the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. 

Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, an annual legal guide identifying the top attorneys and law firms in the United States, ranked 14 practice areas and 26 individual attorneys from Fredrikson in its 2024 edition.

Fredrikson attorney Molly Leisen has been elected as vice-chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association Public Utilities Section.

Fredrikson attorney Megan Bowman has earned the certified Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional credential through the International Association of Privacy Professionals. 

Super Lawyers named nine Fredrikson attorneys to the list of 2024 Great Plains Super Lawyers and included five Fredrikson attorneys on the list of 2024 Great Plains Rising Stars.

Fredrikson welcomes back attorney Wendy A. Lisman as an officer in its Bank & Finance, Debt Finance and Private Equity groups.

Fredrikson government relations specialist Cody J. Holliday has been awarded the 2024 Presidential Award by the Minnesota Chiropractic Association (MCA).

Attorney Brian W. Kensicki has joined Fredrikson as a shareholder in the Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity and Corporate groups.

Attorney Erin M. Boggess has joined Fredrikson as a member of its Employment, Labor & Benefits Group.

Fredrikson attorney Anthony S. Mendoza has been elected to the St. Paul Area Chamber Board of Directors.

Attorney Megan Bowman recently received the University of St. Thomas School of Law Living the Mission Award.

Fredrikson attorney Travis J. Anderson will serve as general counsel and has been appointed to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games board of directors to help oversee the national celebration of inclusivity that will bring together thousands from all 50 states to Minnesota.

Fredrikson announces the hiring of Director of Pro Bono & Community Service, Katy Drahos. Drahos is responsible for the development, implementation and overall coordination of Fredrikson’s multifaceted and nationally recognized pro bono program.

Fredrikson attorneys Brian S. McCool and Alyssa M. Troje have been selected by Minnesota Lawyer as POWER 30 Construction & Commercial Real Estate attorneys in 2024. Honorees are respected, influential attorneys selected by Minnesota Lawyer’s editorial team who conducted interviews in Minnesota.

Attorney Danny Bihrle has joined Fredrikson as a senior associate in its Employment, Labor & Benefits, Employment & Labor Litigation and Class Action/Wage & Hour Litigation groups.

Fredrikson attorney Loan T. Huynh has been named a 2024 Women in Business honoree by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Honorees are selected because of their outstanding professional achievements, leadership qualities and contributions to the region.

Fredrikson attorneys Todd Wind and Todd E. Zimmerman have become Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Founded in 1950, the ACTL is one of the premier legal associations in North America and is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

Fredrikson attorney Sean P. Kearney has been recognized in The Legal 500 Private Practice M&A Powerlist: USA 2024.

Fredrikson is ranked for the fifth consecutive year among the most active law firms advising on merger and acquisition (M&A), private equity and venture capital in PitchBook’s 2023 Annual Global League Tables.

Fredrikson attorneys Leakhena Au and Panhia Vang have been named Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Pathfinders for 2024.

2023 was an exciting and eventful year for Fredrikson’s Private Equity Group. We closed over 200 transactions for more than 50 private equity sponsors and were ranked 10th in U.S. deal volume by PitchBook Data.

Attorneys Jesse K. Addo and John McCutcheon have joined Fredrikson as associates in its Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity groups.

Fredrikson attorney Zachary S. Pratt has been appointed to the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) Board of Directors. Founded in 1997, TAI is a statewide, member-based organization focused on building and uniting Iowa’s technology community by connecting leaders, developing talent, driving public policy, and fostering diversity and inclusion.

Fredrikson celebrates a key milestone by reaching a decade in Des Moines on February 24, 2024. 

Attorney Dan Blakeslee has joined Fredrikson as a senior associate in its Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Due Diligence, Patents and Trademarks & Copyrights groups.

Fredrikson shareholders, Cynthia A. Moyer, Laura L. Myers, Courtney A. H. Thompson, John Pickerill and Ann Dunn Wessberg have been named in the 2024 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals (WTR 1000) for Minnesota.

Fredrikson president Melodie R. Rose was recently named one of Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 2024 Power Shift 25 honorees.

Attorney Eric Snustad has been appointed to the Minnesota Orchestral Association’s board of directors.

Fredrikson attorney Manda M. Sertich received the Attorney General’s David Margolis Award for Exceptional Service from U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland at the 70th Annual Attorney General’s Awards held in Washington, D.C.

Fredrikson attorneys Frank Bennett, Ryan Brauer, Christopher Dolan and Sean Kearney have been selected by Minnesota Lawyer as POWER 30 Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) attorneys in 2024. Honorees demonstrate tangible results in M&A law for business owners across the state.

Fredrikson attorney Molly Leisen has been appointed to the Women’s Environmental Network of Minnesota’s board of directors.

Attorney Anthony S. Mendoza has rejoined Fredrikson as an officer in its Technology & Data, Data Privacy & Security, Government Relations, Commercial Law, Trademark & Copyrights, Sports & Entertainment, Family & Closely Held Businesses, Start Up & Rapid Growth Enterprises (SURGE) and Nonprofit & Tax Exempt Organizations groups.

Attorney Maliya G. Rattliffe has joined Fredrikson as an associate in its Litigation Group.

Patrick J. Kelly has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Mexico™ for International Trade and Finance.

Fredrikson reaffirms its commitment to a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace and to human dignity for all.

Fredrikson senior government relations specialist Andy G. Pomroy has been inducted into the Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS) Justice Matters Alliance.

Fredrikson earned 100 of 100 possible points on the 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index, achieving the designation as an “Equality 100 Award: Leaders in LGBTQ+ inclusion” recipient.

Fredrikson welcomes back attorney Jeffrey T. Glynn to the firm’s Oil & Gas and Energy & Natural Resources groups.

Attorney Trevor J. Yedoni has joined Fredrikson as an associate in its Mergers & Acquisitions Group.

Attorney Meaghan Kwan has joined Fredrikson as a senior associate in its Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity and Corporate Governance groups.

Attorney William P. Hefner has joined Fredrikson as an officer in its Environmental Law, Energy & Natural Resources and Energy Litigation groups.

Fredrikson has been named a Tier 1 Metropolitan Best Law Firms® in 41 practice areas in 2024.

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce has named Fredrikson as a 2023 Keystone Honored Company, an annual award recognizing businesses that have made extraordinary contributions within their community.

Fredrikson announces the addition of nine new attorneys to the firm’s Minneapolis office.

Attorney Jackson G. O’Brien has joined Fredrikson as an associate in its Litigation, Construction and Real Estate & Construction groups.

Attorney Jennifer T. Smith has joined Fredrikson in the Energy & Natural Resources and Real Estate & Construction groups.

Fredrikson attorneys Joseph Dixon and Todd A. Wind were recognized for their accomplishments, hard work, ingenuity and outstanding work ethic and were included in Minnesota Lawyer’s POWER 30 in Business Litigation.

Attorney Austin H. Artz has joined Fredrikson as an associate in the Oil & Gas and Energy & Natural Resources groups. Artz provides representation and practical advice to companies in the oil and gas industry.

Fredrikson is proud to announce it has again achieved Mansfield Certification for large law firms in 2023.

Attorney Katherine A. Nixon has joined Fredrikson as an associate in its Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Workouts Group.

Attorney Kelcy Whitaker has joined Fredrikson’s Des Moines office as an associate in the Litigation Group.

Attorney Chris Storey has joined Fredrikson as an officer in its Energy & Natural Resources, Energy Regulation & Permitting and Renewable Energy groups.

Attorney Emily E. Moss has joined Fredrikson as an associate in its Corporate and Public Companies & Capital Markets groups. 

Attorney Megan M. Massie has joined Fredrikson as an associate in the Litigation Group.

Fredrikson president Melodie R. Rose has been named a 2023 Notable Woman in Law by Twin Cities Business.

Attorney Shantal Pai has joined Fredrikson in its Energy Litigation, Energy Regulation & Permitting and Litigation groups.

Attorney Emani Marshall-Loving has joined Fredrikson as an associate in the Litigation Group.

Fredrikson, one of the largest and fastest growing law firms in the region, announces a new president and leadership team, ushering in a next era of innovative leadership and vision for the firm.

Fredrikson attorney Gregory E. Karpenko has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Attorney Erik Money has rejoined Fredrikson in its Business Litigation practice after serving as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Carlos Bea, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. 

For the tenth consecutive year, Fredrikson has received national recognition for its status as one of the best U.S. law firms for female attorneys, according to a recently published Law360 survey.  

Fredrikson shareholder Masha M. Yevzelman has been selected as an honoree for the Minnesota Lawyer Top Women in Law awards.

Attorney Manda M. Sertich has joined Fredrikson as an officer in its Litigation, White Collar & Regulatory Defense and Internal Investigations groups.

Attorney Krista A. P. Hatcher has rejoined Fredrikson as a shareholder in its Employment, Labor & Benefits Group. Hatcher uses her legal knowledge, love of working with people and perspective as a former in-house attorney to provide practical and effective solutions to employers. 

Fredrikson shareholders have recently elected Alethea M. Huyser and reelected Lisa M. Agrimonti and John S. Parzych to serve on The Fredrikson & Byron Foundation board of directors. 

Fredrikson has elected nine new shareholders: Nadja Baer, Andrew Holm, Alex Kron, Barbara Marchevsky, Amanda Mills, Zachary Pratt, Spencer Ptacek, Anne Rondoni Tavernier and David Streier.

Attorney Leakhena Au has joined Fredrikson as an associate in the Energy & Natural Resources, Energy Regulation & Permitting and Environmental Law groups.

Fredrikson attorneys Frank B. Bennett and Sean P. Kearney are featured in “Spotlight on 10 most Influential Corporate/M&A Lawyers in Minnesota’s Landscape” by Business Today.

Fredrikson senior associate Roxanne N. Thorelli has been awarded the 2022-2023 Outstanding New Lawyer of the Year Award by the Minnesota State Bar Association.

Attorney Jack Reed has joined Fredrikson as an associate in the Energy & Natural Resources, Renewable Energy, Real Estate & Construction, Cooperatives and Commercial Law groups.

Fredrikson acted as legal counsel to Bushel, the leading digital platform connecting farmers and agribusinesses, to successfully close an oversubscribed $26 million funding round from new and existing investors. 

One hundred and thirty Fredrikson attorneys were named by Best Lawyers® in its 2024 ranking reports. Eighty-eight Fredrikson attorneys were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© and 42 Fredrikson attorneys in The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch© 2024. Six of these attorneys were also named a “Lawyer of the Year.” 

Fredrikson attorneys Grant D. Fairbairn, Thomas R. Hipkins, Ann M. Ladd, Paul J. LaVanway, Kurt J. Niederluecke, Charles D. Segelbaum and David C. West are featured in the 2023 edition of the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals.

Fredrikson announces the hiring of chief human resources officer, Rachael Sullivan.

Fredrikson senior associate Natasha Townes Robinson has been awarded the 2023 National Bar Association Women Lawyers Division Outstanding Young Lawyer Award.

Attorney Kathryn Atkinson Overberg has joined Fredrikson in the Employment, Labor & Benefits and Internal Investigation groups.

Attorney Molly Leisen has joined Fredrikson as an associate in the Environmental Law, Energy & Natural Resources and Energy Regulation & Permitting groups.

Fredrikson shareholder Brett F. Roberts was appointed by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and earlier this year confirmed by the Iowa Senate to the State Judicial Nominating Commission.

Fredrikson’s Senior Graphic Designer, Luis R. Martinez, has been named a 2023 Unsung Legal Hero by Minnesota Lawyer.

Fredrikson litigation attorney Natasha Townes Robinson has been named a 2023 Up & Coming Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer.

Fredrikson’s Trusts & Estates Group was ranked Band 1 in Private Wealth Law in Minnesota and North Dakota in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2023 edition.

Attorney David Woger has joined Fredrikson as an associate in the Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity and Corporate Governance groups.

Attorney Douglass B. Hiatt has joined Fredrikson in its Bank & Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance and Banking & Financial Services Litigation groups.

Attorney Robin M. Radke has joined Fredrikson in the Debt Finance, Bank & Finance, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance & Securities and Corporate groups.

Fredrikson shareholder Mercedes McFarland Jackson has been nominated for the 2023 National Bar Association Women Lawyers Division Outstanding Minority Partner in Majority Firm Award.

The Iowa Supreme Court has appointed Fredrikson shareholder Brandon R. Underwood as a member of the state’s Commission on Continuing Legal Education.

Super Lawyers recognized 25 Fredrikson attorneys as 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers and 17 attorneys as Minnesota Rising Stars.

Christian V. Hokans has rejoined Fredrikson as a senior associate in its Real Estate & Construction, Litigation, Real Estate Litigation and Investment Management groups.

Fredrikson welcomes back attorney Kerrie L. Farrell to the firm’s Oil & Gas and Energy & Natural Resources groups.

Fredrikson served as legal counsel to Stone Goff Capital, a private equity firm focused on tech-driven B2B service companies, in its majority investment in BigScoots, a managed hosting service provider.

Fredrikson announces the hiring of chief financial officer, Morshed Alam.

Fredrikson shareholders, Mercedes McFarland Jackson and Asmah Tareen, recently graduated from the third cohort of a board training program established by Women Corporate Directors’ Minnesota Chapter. 

Attorney Wes Eikmeier has joined Fredrikson as an associate in the Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity groups.

Fredrikson senior immigration attorney Matthew P. Webster has been elected Chapter Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association for Minnesota and the Dakotas. 

Fredrikson Conflicts and Ethics Counsel Cassie Hanson has been appointed chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association Professional Regulation Committee.

Fredrikson welcomes back attorney Deborah Walker Kool to the firm’s Start Up & Rapid Growth Enterprises (SURGE), Venture Capital & Angel Financing, Corporate, Finance & Securities and Mergers & Acquisitions groups.

Fredrikson shareholder Masha Yevzelman has been appointed to the Jewish Family Services of St. Paul Board of Directors.

The Minnesota State Bar Association has recognized 62 Fredrikson attorneys as North Star Lawyers.