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David Zoll Named 2025 “Attorney of the Year” by Minnesota Lawyer

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We’re proud to share that David Zoll, partner at Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP., has been named a 2025 Attorney of the Year by Minnesota Lawyer.

David earned this recognition for his leadership in the high‑profile “Quorum Lawsuits”—a landmark constitutional case heard by the Minnesota Supreme Court. Serving as lead outside counsel for Minnesota House leadership, he worked closely with an outstanding team from the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office and the Office of the Secretary of State.

The case tackled core questions about the constitutional requirements for a quorum in the State House. David’s work helped secure a ruling that clarified the 68‑member majority requirement, strengthening the legislative process for Minnesotans.

As the only private‑practice attorney involved, David’s selection highlights LGN’s commitment to supporting public institutions with top‑tier legal counsel during critical moments.

Congratulations, Dave—this honor is well deserved.

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LGN Sponsors Annual Night for Nexus Fundraiser

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We were proud to sponsor this year’s Night for Nexus fundraiser, supporting Nexus Family Healing and their mission to strengthen families and restore hope for youth across our communities. LGN Government Relations team members Jessica Lindeen, Dan Pollock, and Jasmine Epps-Flowers were happy to attend the eventful evening.

For more than 50 years, Nexus Family Healing has provided comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, helping children and families navigate challenges, build resilience, and thrive. It was a meaningful evening celebrating the people and programs that create real, lasting change. Thank you to everyone who helped make the event such a success.

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LGN Named to Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in Construction Equipment Rental Antitrust Litigation

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Lockridge Grindal Nauen is proud to announce that the LGN team led by partners Joe Bourne and Steve Teti has been named to the plaintiffs’ steering committee in the In re Construction Equipment Rental Antitrust Litigation.

This national antitrust action alleges that the major providers of rental equipment conspired with each other and with information-sharing platform Rouse Services to artificially raise the price of construction equipment rentals throughout the United States. The plaintiffs allege that this anticompetitive conduct caused construction companies and other businesses and individuals to pay too much for their equipment rentals.

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Locktoberfest 2025!

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Thank you to everyone who joined us last month for Locktoberfest 2025! Each year, this event brings together our friends, colleagues, and partners from across the legal and government relations communities to celebrate collaboration, connection, and a little Bavarian flair.

From lively conversations to local brews and pretzels, the evening was filled with the camaraderie that makes our community so special. We’re grateful for the continued support and partnership that make gatherings like this possible, and we’re already looking forward to next year. Prost!

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LGN Sponsors Wilderness Inquiry’s 2025 Great River Race

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A team of LGN attorneys, government relations professionals, and close family members paddled a 24-foot canoe down the mighty Mississippi River this fall as part of Wilderness Inquiry’s annual Great River Race. The event brought together dozens of corporate and community teams for a fun and spirited paddle to support Wilderness Inquiry’s mission of connecting people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to the outdoors.

Funds raised from the race benefit Wilderness Inquiry’s Canoemobile program, which provides hands-on environmental education experiences to thousands of youth each year. LGN is proud to continue supporting this meaningful effort that strengthens community connections, promotes outdoor access, and inspires the next generation of environmental stewards.

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Heidi Silton and Rachel Kitze Collins Honored as “Top Women in Law”

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We are pleased to announce that LGN partners Heidi Silton and Rachel Kitze Collins have been honored by Minnesota Lawyer magazine as “Top Women in Law” award recipients!

This prestigious award recognizes exceptional women who are leading monumental cases in Minnesota, changing lives through their work on pro bono cases, mentoring the next generation of women lawyers, and demonstrating outstanding leadership. These women continue to reshape the profession and inspire those who will come after.

The honorees were selected by an independent panel based on the core principles of leadership, professionalism, accomplishment, and passion for making a difference. These attorneys were celebrated at a networking and awards event in Minneapolis last week.

Congratulations, Heidi and Rachel, on this remarkable achievement!

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LGN Associates Attend COSAL 2025 Leadership & Diversity Summit

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LGN associates Consuela Abotsi-Kowu, Michael Kinane, and Kira Le attended the 4th Annual Committee to Support Antitrust Laws (COSAL) Leadership & Diversity Summit last week in San Francisco, California.

The event brought together 60 legal professionals from diverse backgrounds, providing an opportunity for historically underrepresented antitrust attorneys to further develop best practices and strategies in enforcement, to discuss current challenges in the practice, and to identify solutions in an intimate, collaborative environment. Many topics were discussed such as mentorship, public-private partnerships, leadership opportunities, and the evolving role of DEI in 2025.

Invitations are extended to women, attorneys of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and other underrepresented members of the plaintiffs’ antitrust bar.

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LGN Attends MN ACLU Evening of Dissent Fundraiser

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LGN attorneys Kate Baxter-Kauf and Derek Waller were pleased to attend the ACLU of Minnesota’s new fundraising event titled, “Evening of Dissent: Power (Back) to the People.” The evening highlighted ACLU-MN staff and special guests as they discussed the critical work the organization is doing to defend and uphold our rights against ongoing unconstitutional attacks.

This past year, LGN was honored to work with ACLU lawyers Alicia Granse and Catherine Ahlin-Halverson (pictured) on the St. Francis book ban case, which safeguarded students’ rights to diverse literature and reinforced the principle that book bans cannot be based on politics or viewpoint.

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LGN Sponsors Neighborhood House Revel for a Cause Gala

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We were proud to continue our long-standing relationship with Neighborhood House and sponsor their annual gala, Revel for a Cause 2025.

LGN partners David Asp and Greg Myers (who serves on the Neighborhood House board) attended the event, joining community leaders and supporters in advancing Neighborhood House’s mission to promote food support, housing stability, youth programming, and educational services.

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