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Best Lawyers compiles its annual recognition by a comprehensive peer review survey which is designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.

Only a small percentage of attorneys in each state are named each year to these annual lists—no more than 5 percent to the Super Lawyers list and no more than 2.5 percent to the Rising Stars list.

She is recognized in the “Diversity & Inclusion” category as part of the Application Support Committee of the Infinity Project.

The 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America recognizes nine Greene Espel attorneys. In addition, seven Greene Espel lawyers are named to the 2024 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list.

Greene Espel is pleased to announce that 16 of its attorneys have been recognized on the 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

This year’s recognition highlights the firm’s “widely respected litigation group able to provide expertise across a range of commercial disputes, including both class actions and single-plaintiff claims.” 

When selecting the 30 attorneys, Minnesota Lawyer highlights those whose presence on a case “signifies the stakes, who have influenced the direction of the law, whose leadership in the community is pervasive and whose respect within the bar is undeniable.”

Best Lawyers compiles its annual recognition by an exhaustive peer review survey which is designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.

Greene Espel is pleased to announce that 16 of its attorneys have been recognized on the 2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Additionally, John Baker, Jeanette Bazis, and Jenny Gassman-Pines have been recognized on the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Minnesota list.

Chambers rankings are the result of in-depth market analysis and independent research conducted by an experienced team of researchers.

Since the beginning of the global Covid-19 pandemic, 3M has been working diligently to seize counterfeit N95 masks—both to protect its intellectual property and protect the public from sometimes dangerous and ill-fitting fake masks.

When selecting the 30 attorneys, Minnesota Lawyer focused on those whose presence on a case “signifies the stakes, who have influenced the direction of the law, whose leadership in the community is pervasive and whose respect within the bar is undeniable.”

Jeanette Bazis, named 2022 Minneapolis "Lawyer of the Year" for Litigation – Intellectual Property, and Davida Williams, recognized on the 2022 Best Lawyers: One to Watch list, are both featured in the publication discussing what they most enjoy about their practices.

Jeanette Bazis has been given particular recognition as the 2022 "Lawyer of the Year" in Minneapolis for Litigation – Intellectual Property.

Best Lawyers compiles its annual recognition by an exhaustive peer review survey in which tens of thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their peers.

The award recognizes retired or retiring public attorneys who have had distinguished careers as public attorneys, have made many significant contributions to public service, and are recognized as models of the dedication and commitment of public attorneys.

The latest in a string of fake N95 confiscations, 3M has worked with law enforcement to seize over 41 million counterfeit N95 masks globally.

This year's recognition highlights the firm's "widely respected litigation group able to provide expertise across a range of commercial disputes, including both class actions and single-plaintiff claims."

Greene Espel PLLP congratulates Sybil Dunlop for being recognized by Minnesota Lawyer as a 2020 Attorney of the Year. Sybil spent 2020 focused on ensuring that our government institutions reflect the communities they serve and that every Minnesotan's vote would count. Sybil partnered with Minnesota's affinity bars and the governor's office to organize multiple trainings encouraging diverse candidates to apply for judgeships. She taught over 25 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion trainings to client

Greene Espel is honored to celebrate dual recognitions for its contributions to diversity and inclusion in the legal industry.

The 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America recognizes 11 Greene Espel attorneys, including “Lawyer of Year” designation to Larry Shapiro.

Greene Espel PLLP is proud to announce that Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, has again ranked Greene Espel among the top law firms in the United States.

Super Lawyers has released its 2019 list of Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, and 18 of Greene Espel's 31 lawyers were selected, including three attorneys—Cliff Greene, Jeanette Bazis, and Matt Forsgren—named to the Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers List.

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.

"Well-known Minneapolis attorney Clifford Greene will bring four decades of courtroom experience to the classroom when he joins the Mitchell Hamline faculty as a Distinguished Practitioner in Residence."

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.

In celebration of Women's History Month, we honor the women of Greene Espel for their tremendous contributions to our firm, our profession, our clients, and their communities. Throughout the month, we will spotlight some of their stories and inspirations in their continuous efforts to advance women's rights and ensure equality in our profession and beyond.

Litigation and investigations boutique firm Greene Espel is excited to announce that its Minnesota legal community peers selected thirteen of its 24 lawyers for inclusion in the 2017 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists.

Greene Espel attorney Sybil Dunlop will give a lecture on “Thrive: How to Find Joy in Your Legal Practice.” In her lecture, Sybil will provide the audience with best practices for securing a happy practice.

Greene Espel PLLP hosted a screening of Balancing the Scales. The acclaimed documentary portrays the challenges women face in the legal industry and features stories from over 40 women including Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Greene Espel attorney Sybil Dunlop will present and facilitate a discussion on Implicit Bias based on race, gender, disability, age, and sexual orientation as well as its impact on the legal industry.