Practice Groups

Defended a health care system at trial, obtaining a defense jury verdict in a defamation case. Post v. Allina Health Sys., No. 27-16-CV-7900 (Hennepin Cty. Minn. 2017).

Represented a school, winning summary judgment in an employment discrimination case involving alleged claims of wrongful discharge, discrimination, and reprisal. Nooh v. Twin Cities Int’l Elementary Sch., No. 27-CV-15-17548 (Hennepin Cty. Minn. 2016).

Represented a school in district court and on appeal, winning summary judgment in an employment dispute involving the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Minnesota Human Rights Act. Fischer v. Minneapolis Pub. Sch., 792 F.3d 985 (8th Cir. 2015).

Represented a skilled nursing facility, winning summary judgment on the former employee’s defamation claim. Mwebi v. Minn. Masonic Charities, No. 27-CV-14-16441 (Hennepin Cty. Minn. 2015).

Represented a global waste service company in district court and on appeal, winning summary judgment in a case alleging discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Senter v. Stericycle, Inc., 564 Fed. Appx. 273 (8th Cir. 2014).

Represented the Board of Pensions of a large religious denomination, obtaining a voluntary dismissal of a disability benefits lawsuit. Jackimowicz v. Portico Benefit Servs., No. 14-CV-3025 (D. Minn. 2014).

Represented a national retail store, winning summary judgment in a case involving alleged violations of the Family Medical Leave Act. Nordby v. Shane Co., Inc., 2013 WL 4519350 (D. Minn. Aug. 26, 2013).

Represented a former company owner and chief executive officer, winning summary judgment in an ESOP class action on plaintiffs’ breach of fiduciary duty claims. Chesemore v. All. Holdings, Inc., 948 F. Supp. 2d 928 (W.D. Wis. June 4, 2013); 886 F. Supp. 2d 1007 (W.D. Wis. July 24, 2012); 276 F.R.D. 506 (W.D. Wis. Sept. 22, 2011).