Six schools, six countries, and three continents – my childhood has been a kaleidoscopic journey of foreign environments, cultures, and experiences. Sometimes, this path was difficult, even dangerous. In Saudi Arabia, I experienced war – not as a theoretical concept or image on TV, but as a kid hiding in our shelter, when Riyadh was being attacked by ballistic missiles and armed drones from Yemen’s Houthi militants. “Why would anybody want to … [Read more...]
Mack Reed Joins Schaefer Halleen as Partner
We’re pleased to announce Mack Reed as Schaefer Halleen’s newest Partner. Mack comes to us with nearly 20 years of experience in employment law and complex commercial litigation. We sat down with Mack to learn more about his career as an employment law attorney and what continues to drive him. Can you provide a brief summary of your career leading up to Schaefer Halleen? I began practicing law in Chicago in 2005 in the financial markets … [Read more...]
Larry Schaefer Named Among Top 100 Attorneys in Minnesota
We are pleased to announce Larry Schaefer’s selection to America's Top 100 Attorneys in Minnesota. Only 100 attorneys will ever be selected for this Lifetime Achievement award in Minnesota, and many of Minnesota’s most esteemed attorneys have also accepted this honor. Ultimately, less than one-half percent of attorneys in the United States will receive this prestigious award. As more than 2900 exceptional attorneys have already joined … [Read more...]
Celebrating Toni Halleen’s First Novel: An Interview with the Author
Congratulations to Toni Halleen on the publication of her first novel. The Surrogate was recently released by HarperCollins and is available at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and Bookshop.org. Prior to having her novel published, Toni previously won a Mentor Prize in Fiction from the Loft Literary Center, and her short fiction has been published in Structo, Wigleaf, Gravel, and the Star Tribune. She also wrote an award-winning musical, “Soulless, … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Territory Manager Sues Abbott Laboratories
Territory Manager Sues Abbott Laboratories for Sex Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation, Breach of Contract and Defamation Read the Complaint → Georgann Gillund, a successful Territory Manager for Abbott Laboratories for over eight years, has sued the company in Ramsey County alleging sexual harassment, discrimination based on gender and age, retaliation, breach of contract and defamation. She is represented by Lead Counsel Larry Schaefer … [Read more...]