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Kate Baxter-Kauf Featured Panelist at Working Group 11 Sedona Conference

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Kate Baxter-Kauf Sedona Conference

LGN Partner Kate Baxter-Kauf recently served as a featured panelist at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Working Group 11 (WG11) on Data Security and Privacy Liability hosted by The Sedona Conference, held in May at the Shook, Hardy & Bacon offices in Kansas City.

Kate was featured during two important sessions: “Commentary on Application of Attorney-Client Privilege in the Cybersecurity Context, Second Edition,” which explored emerging case law and evolving issues surrounding privilege, cybersecurity communications, and cyber-incident response; and the WG11 “Town Hall,” focused on the future direction and ongoing work of the group’s complex litigation and class action initiatives.  Kate has long served as the drafting team leader of Attorney-Client privilege paper, which is now out for member comment on the Sedona Conference Website.

Kate is an active member of WG11 and also recently completed a 3-year service term on the Steering Committee, and has been asked to serve an extra year on the Steering Committee.

Photo Credit: The Sedona Conference

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Grindal and Zoll Recognized in Inaugural Minnesota Legal 250

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Ted Grindal and Dave Zoll Minnesota Legal 250

We’re proud to share that LGN partners Ted Grindal and Dave Zoll have been recognized in Minnesota Lawyer’s inaugural Minnesota Legal 250. This distinction recognizes the most influential and accomplished attorneys across the state. Both partners were honored in the Politics & Lobbyists category.

Ted was recognized for more than 35 years of leading LGN’s government relations practice, including his work on major legislative initiatives and representing clients before the Minnesota Legislature and state agencies.

Dave was recognized for his work in political and constitutional law, including advising political organizations and litigating significant election and governmental matters before the Minnesota Supreme Court.

Congratulations, Ted and Dave, on this well-deserved honor!

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Heidi Silton Named to LawDragon 500 Global Plaintiff Lawyers

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Heidi Silton LawDragon

We are proud to share that LGN Partner Heidi Silton has been named to the 2026 LawDragon 500 Global Plaintiff Lawyers guide, recognizing attorneys making an impact in plaintiff advocacy and complex litigation worldwide.

With more than 30 years of experience in complex antitrust litigation, Heidi is widely respected for her leadership in high-stakes nationwide class actions. Beyond her litigation work, Heidi is involved in several community and professional leadership initiatives focused on mentorship, diversity, and access to opportunity.

Congratulations, Heidi, on this well-deserved recognition and continued impact on the legal profession.

Learn more about the recognition here: https://www.lawdragon.com/lawyers/lockridge-grindal-nauen/heidi-m-silton

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LGN Sponsors UMN Law Review Banquet

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UMN Law Review Banquet

We were honored to sponsor this year’s Minnesota Law Review Banquet. The evening is dedicated to celebrating the University of Minnesota Law School students and faculty who make the publication possible. Many from LGN were able to attend and were pleased to reconnect with former LGN law clerk, KJ Kim, who is the Symposium Articles Editor for the Minnesota Law Review.

Law Review members exemplify the dedication, curiosity, and excellence that shape the future of the legal profession. It was a privilege to recognize their achievements and connect with an impressive group of future attorneys.

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LGN Celebrates Administrative Professionals Week 2026

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At Lockridge Grindal Nauen, “gold medal” results don’t happen by accident; they’re made possible by the people who keep everything moving behind the scenes.

During Administrative Professionals Week, we’re celebrating the support staff individuals whose organization, attention to detail, and steady support make our work possible every day.

We’re grateful for the care, collaboration, and professionalism this group (and many not pictured) bring to the firm. Thank you for everything you do!

LGN Support Staff 2026
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LGN Associate Madison Gaffney Has Impressive Finish in Boston Marathon

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LGN associate Madison Gaffney took on the infamous Boston Marathon course alongside 30,000 other qualifiers this week with an impressive finish time of 3:16. She had many fans in the crowd cheering her on, complete with large cutouts of her LGN headshot!

A highlight of the race for Madison was reaching the top of Heartbreak Hill, the well-known incline at mile 20 that challenges even the most experienced runners.

Congratulations to Madison on this outstanding achievement.

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LGN Sponsors Women Winning’s Wine, Chocolate, and Choice Fundraiser

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Lockridge Grindal Nauen was proud to sponsor the Wine, Chocolate & Choice event hosted by Women Winning. Those in attendance from LGN included Adam George, Amos Briggs, and Alex Hassel, pictured right.

The evening brought together advocates and leaders from across Minnesota to connect and support Women Winning’s efforts to advance reproductive freedom. It was a meaningful opportunity to engage with organizations working to strengthen civic participation and leadership.

We’re grateful to be part of an impactful event and to support the important work of Women Winning.

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LGN Associate Emma Ritter Gordon Published in George Washington University Journal of Law & Technology

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Emma Gordon Ritter, Associate at Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP, specializing in data breach and healthcare litigation.
Emma Gordon Ritter | Associate, Data Breach & Healthcare Groups

Lockridge Grindal Nauen (LGN) is pleased to share that associate Emma Ritter Gordon has been published in the George Washington Journal of Law and Technology (GW JOLT). Her article appears in the journal’s second volume and was co-authored with Kristin Oakley.


The article, TransUnion’s Effect on Standing in Data Privacy Cases: An Empirical Study of Federal Appellate Cases, 2021-2024, examines how federal appellate courts have applied Article III standing requirements in data privacy cases following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in TransUnion v. Ramirez, 594 U.S. 413 (2021). Using a hand-coded approach, the article provides an empirical analysis of how federal courts of appeals have interpreted the “concrete harm” requirement in data privacy litigation following this seminal case.

The George Washington University Law School–based Journal of Law and Technology publishes scholarship addressing legal issues involving emerging technologies, privacy, and data security. Gordon and Oakley’s article examines how courts have applied standing requirements in cases involving alleged data-privacy harms between 2021 and 2024.

“I’m pleased with how the article turned out,” Gordon said. “Our goal was to provide academics and practitioners an on-the-ground analysis of how courts have applied TransUnion in data privacy cases. In the process, we uncovered an emerging circuit split.”

The full article can be read here. The complete Volume 2 issue of the journal is available here.

LGN and Neighborhood House March Food Drive graphic with squirrel pushing grocery cart, March 1 to April 6
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Support the Neighborhood House March Food Drive

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Demand for food support remains high across our community. Each month, Neighborhood House serves approximately 1,500 to 1,700 unique households through its food programs and distributes roughly 100,000 pounds of food to individuals and families in need.

To help address food insecurity in Saint Paul, LGN is once again raising funds for the March Food Drive organized by Neighborhood House. Based in Saint Paul, Neighborhood House is a multi-service nonprofit that has supported immigrants, refugees, and low-income families since 1897, and LGN has proudly supported its work for more than a decade.

Through two free food markets and additional Saturday food distributions at the Wellstone Center, Neighborhood House continues to provide consistent access to healthy, culturally preferred foods for families throughout the community.

We invite you to join us in supporting Neighborhood House and its mission to serve our community by donating here:

https://give.neighborhoodhousemn.org/team/808009

Your generosity helps provide food and essential resources to families in need and strengthens the community we all share. Thank you for considering a gift to Neighborhood House.

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NEW PARTNER FEATURE: MAUREEN KANE BERG

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LGN is proud to welcome Maureen Kane Berg to the partnership. Maureen has served as Senior Counsel with deep experience in complex class action, data breach, antitrust, and business litigation, and has been at the forefront of cutting‑edge cybersecurity and privacy cases on behalf of individuals and classes in both federal and state courts.

LGN partner Karen Riebel expressed how pleased she is to see Maureen elevated to partner:

“Maureen is an all-star – her deep experience and profound academic resume combine to make her an all- around excellent lawyer.  She rises to any challenge, is a skilled strategist, and also manages to make everyone she works with feel comfortable and heard. I am thrilled to be Maureen’s teammate and now her partner.”

Please join us in congratulating Maureen!

Maureen’s ability to navigate highly technical and high‑stakes matters with clarity and precision makes her an invaluable advocate for clients. Her broad experience across multiple areas of litigation, paired with her leadership on significant matters, strengthens the firm’s capabilities and deepens our commitment to delivering exceptional results.