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Chris Schmitter Named Chief of Staff to Governor-elect Tim Walz

Greene Espel attorney Chris Schmitter named Chief of Staff to Governor-elect Tim Walz.

"Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal" Highlights Greene Espel’s Voting Day Policy

Greene Espel PLLP’s voting day policy—up to a half-day of paid time off to vote in a general election for all employees—was highlighted in a Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal article on “How Twin Cities' businesses encourage employees to vote on Election Day.”

Kate Hibbard Speaks at the Leadership Summit on Gender Equity in the Law

Greene Espel attorney Kate Hibbard provided remarks to kick off the Third Leadership Summit on Gender Equity in the Law—an event sponsored by the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota and the Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.

Greene Espel Secures Top Rankings in "Best Law Firms"

Greene Espel received top national and regional recognition in the 2019 edition of Best Law Firms, an annual guide published by U.S. News – Best Lawyers.

Greene Espel congratulates Larry Shapiro on his receipt of the Cardozo Society’s 2018 Sidney Barrows Lifetime Commitment Award

Greene Espel proudly applauds Larry Shapiro, who receives the 2018 Sidney Barrows Lifetime Commitment Award at the annual Cardozo Society Dinner on November 1, 2018.

Greene Espel Welcomes New Attorneys

Litigation boutique Greene Espel PLLP is pleased to welcome attorneys Amran Farah and Davida Williams to its team of litigators, counselors, and investigators.

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.”