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Investigation and Enforcement Seminar Features Panelist Karl Procaccini

Greene Espel Attorneys Present at Attorney-Client Privilege Seminar

Following the release of the desktop book Attorney-Client Privilege: What Every Attorney Needs to Know, four Greene Espel attorneys--including book editors Sybil Dunlop and Jenny Gassman-Pines--will provide an overview on featured topics in an all-day seminar.

Congratulations to Greene Espel Alum Nancy Brasel on Federal Judge Confirmation

Nine Greene Espel Lawyers Listed in "The Best Lawyers in America 2019"

Greene Espel PLLP announced today that nine lawyers have been recognized in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the following categories:

Greene Espel Lawyers Receive Recognition in 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Super Lawyers has released its 2018 list of Minnesota Super Lawyers and “Rising Stars, and 15 of Greene Espel’s 27 lawyers were selected. Super Lawyers identifies the top five percent of attorneys in each state, as chosen through a multi-phased process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Sybil Dunlop Recognized as a 2018 Diversity & Inclusion Honoree by Minnesota Lawyer

Greene Espel attorney Sybil Dunlop was selected as one of the 2018 Diversity and Inclusion Honorees. The honor celebrates those in the legal profession who go above and beyond in their efforts to create a more diverse and inclusionary community.

Minnesota Business Selects Greene Espel PLLP as a 2018 Editors' Pick for an Inclusive Work Environment

Earlier this year, Minnesota Business magazine selected Greene Espel PLLP as one of the “2018 100 Best Companies to Work For.” During the award celebration on June 28, 2018, the firm was also presented with a 2018 Editors’ Pick award for our inclusive work environment.

Kate Swenson and Kevin Zhao Named Up and Coming Lawyers by Minnesota Lawyer

Greene Espel PLLP is pleased to announce that attorneys Kate Swenson and Kevin Zhao were named to Minnesota Lawyer’s 2018 “Up & Coming Lawyer” list. Each year, Minnesota Lawyer selects a small group of attorneys who are in their first ten years of practice to be named “Up and Coming.”

The Minnesota Supreme Court Issues Opinion in Favor of Client, City of Rochester

The Minnesota Supreme Court issued an opinion in favor of Greene Espel’s client, the City of Rochester, reversing a Minnesota Court of Appeals decision that an appearance of bias had invalidated the City’s transit contract.

Nine Greene Espel Attorneys Named North Star Lawyers for Pro Bono Service

Greene Espel PLLP congratulates attorneys Matthew Forsgren, Jenny Gassman-Pines, Bob Gilbertson, Aaron Knoll, Karl Procaccini, Faris Rashid, Katherine Swenson, Anna Tobin, and Kevin Zhao on being named North Star Lawyers by the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA).

Matt Forsgren Shares Insights During Panel Presentation on The Attorney-Client Privilege in Federal Criminal Proceedings

Greene Espel attorney Matt Forsgren joined a panel of outside and in-house counsel as well as a former Assistant United States Attorney to discuss “The Attorney-Client Privilege in Federal Criminal Proceedings: A Moderated Panel Discussion in Immoderate Times.”

Kevin Zhao to Speak at Corporate Law Dept Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives Luncheon

Greene Espel attorney Kevin Zhao will join in-house lawyers from Cargill, General Mills, and Target for a panel discussion on corporate law department initiatives to attract and train diverse counsel. T

Greene Espel PLLP Earns ISO 27001 Information Security Certification

Monday, June 4, 2018 (Minneapolis, MN) — Greene Espel PLLP, a litigation, counseling, and investigations boutique firm located in Minneapolis announced that it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification for its information security management systems.

The Office of the Attorney General 31st Annual Seminar Includes Speakers John Baker and Kate Swenson

Greene Espel attorneys John Baker and Kate Swenson recently spoke at a seminar sponsored by the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office on “Mastering Appellate Practice.”

Kate Hibbard Speaks on HCBA Panel

Greene Espel attorney Kate Hibbard was a panelist at a CLE organized through the Hennepin County Bar Association, as a joint program through the HCBA Corporate Counsel & Civil Litigation Sections. The panel included the General Counsel of Graco, Inc., and senior counsel at Cargill, and spoke on “Practical Advice for Working with Outside Counsel.”

Greene Espel Attorneys Participate in Minnesota CLE Webcast

Greene Espel attorneys Aaron Knoll, Anna Tobin, and Faris Rashid participated in a webcast for Minnesota CLE titled “It Just Got Personal: Recent Developments in Personal Jurisdiction.” The discussion was designed to provide audiences with an engaging, practical, and in-depth update on navigating personal jurisdiction law for clients.

Greene Espel and Securian Volunteer to Teach Junior Achievement

Once again, legal professionals from Greene Espel and Securian Financial Group, Inc. volunteered to teach basic economics and financial literacy to fourth graders at Phalen Lake Elementary School in St. Paul through Junior Achievement (JA).

2018 Business Law Institute Speakers Include Jenny Gassman-Pines, Faris Rashid, and Kevin Zhao

The 2018 Business Law Institute will include Greene Espel attorneys Jenny Gassman-Pines, Faris Rashid, and X. Kevin Zhao.

Greene Espel Recognized Among Top Firms In 2018 Chambers USA

The 2018 edition of Chambers USA recognized litigation and investigations boutique Greene Espel in the general commercial litigation practice category. In addition, Chambers individually recognized Jeanette Bazis and Cliff Greene for their litigation work and Beth Krueger for her antitrust work.

Karl Procaccini and David Wallace-Jackson to Share Insights at The 42nd Annual International Business Law Institute

The 42nd Annual International Business Law Institute will feature international experts, global perspectives, and insightful analysis. Among the speakers are Karl Procaccini—who also chairs the Institute’s planning committee—and David Wallace-Jackson.