Thomas Berndt has been elected principal at Robins Kaplan, effective January 1, 2018. Thomas Berndt (Minneapolis) focuses his practice on complex civil litigation and represents corporations and individuals in multimillion-dollar disputes involving alleged fraud, breach of contract, antitrust violations, and unfair trade practices. He has particular expertise in mortgage-backed securities, other equity or debt securities, and benchmark manipulation.
J.D. Burton was recently named Chief Government Relations Officer for the University of Minnesota. In this capacity, J.D. overseas the University’s federal, state, and community relations efforts, as well as advocacy campaigns, across all University system campuses.
J.D. Burton was recently named Chief Government Relations Officer for the University of Minnesota. In this capacity, J.D. overseas the University’s federal, state, and community relations efforts, as well as advocacy campaigns, across all University system campuses.
Benjamin Gillman and Nkechi James Gillman (formerly Eccles-James) ’09, lawyers turned fitness gurus, started a fitness and nutrition coaching business, “The Gillmatic Method”. They offer meal plans, quick high-intensity workouts, and one-on-one personalized coaching and support. Visit them at www.g3fitnessandcoaching.com.
Erika Twedt ’08 married Walter Hailes at Clearwater Lake Lodge in northern Minnesota, on October 16, 2015. Attending were Lara Nafziger Rosielle ’08, Karla Valusek-Strom ’08, Bridget Landry ’08, Omar Mallick ’08 and Seth Tryninewski ’08 were able to celebrate with everyone. Twedt and Walter Hailes live in Missoula, MT, with their dog, Hernando.
Amber N. Garry ’08 was a featured speaker s the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association 2015 Mid-winter Conference. Amber is an associate with Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson. She focuses her practice on representing businesses and individuals against professional liability and malpractice claims, and advising hospitals and clinics on compliance with federal and state privacy laws. Amber …
Kathleen McNaughton serves as the compliance and legal director for Mayo Clinic Global Business Solutions. In this role, she also works as the designated compliance officer for Health Tradition Health Plan and Mayo Clinic Health Solutions. Kathleen began her career at Mayo Clinic in 2009 when she was hired to manage provider network contracting for Mayo Clinic’s …