Experience

Kennedy and Graven Chartered

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney Shareholder & Qualified Neutral

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  An attorney who specializes in municipal law, employer-side employment law, and conflict resolution/collaborative dispute resolution processes. Currently civil City Attorney for cities of Mankato, Marshall, West St. Paul & Wells. An attorney who specializes in municipal law, employer-side employment law, and conflict resolution/collaborative dispute resolution processes. Currently civil City Attorney for cities of Mankato, Marshall, West St. Paul & Wells.



Eckberg Lammers, P.C.

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney, Rule 114 Qualified Neutral, Minnesota

  • Apr 2021 - Jul 2022

  As an attorney and Rule 114 Qualified Neutral my practice focuses on Conflict Management Solutions, Alternative Dispute Resolution & Mediation, Municipal Law, and Employment Law. In addition to helping problem solve general legal issues, I provide a holistic approach for helping individuals and teams manage conflict, improve communication, and make better decisions. Through the use of a unique facilitated process, participants find themselves creatively problem solving with decreased conflict. I find great joy in helping clients strengthen the fabric of their organizations through my work, ultimately benefiting our communities at large. Show less



League of Minnesota Cities

• Government Relations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Collaboration & Mediation Program Manager

  • Jul 2018 - Apr 2021

  Provide conflict resolution and mediation for member cities. Design and manage dispute resolution processes for local government and assist with public policy consensus building. Oversee program to provide support to local government in implementing and effectively utilizing collaborative and dispute resolution processes.Present on and facilitate discussions with member cities and outside organizations about unique legal and ethical considerations for elected officials and local government staff generally.Help local government facilitate major initiatives and community projects.Regularly prepare and present presentations at League-sponsored events and other municipal organizations. Show less

• Staff Attorney

  • Mar 2016 - Jul 2018

  Provide legal research to city attorneys, elected officials, and city staff. Common topics include data practices, open meeting law, land use, regulated industries, utilities, and employment law. Regularly contribute to League publications, including Minnesota Cities Magazine and social media efforts to increase public knowledge about city operations. Work independently and in teams with other attorneys to update research memos, the Handbook for Minnesota Cities, and the Human Resources Reference Manual. Regularly prepare and present presentations at League-sponsored events and other municipal organizations. Provide conflict resolution and mediation for member cities. Show less



LexisNexis Reed Tech (Corporate)

• United States
• Information Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Account Executive

  • Jan 2015 - Mar 2016

  Intellectual Property Account Executive who sold intellectual Property (IP) research tools, analytics, workflow products and related services to large law firms and any size corporation in the Upper Midwest. Intellectual Property Account Executive who sold intellectual Property (IP) research tools, analytics, workflow products and related services to large law firms and any size corporation in the Upper Midwest.



LexisNexis

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Consultant

  • Feb 2012 - Dec 2014

  As a Research Consultant, I consulted and advised attorneys, paralegals and executives of large law firms in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area regarding marketing to clients, researching, enhancing productivity and utilizing litigation services. In this role, I consistently received recognition for excellent customer service and creative approaches to research and marketing. I frequently presented CLE's covering a variety of research topics, including basic and advanced research skills, litigation strategies, investigative research, litigation preparation, mediation tools, online and internet research, social media searching and expert witness investigation. 2012, 2013, 2014 - Recognized for Performance - 100% club 2013, 2014 - Circle of Excellence Awarded Top Research Consultant Award for 2013 for Lexis Nexis Large Legal Markets LexisNexis® is a leading provider of comprehensive information and business solutions to professionals in a variety of areas—legal, risk management, corporate, government, law enforcement, accounting and academic. A member of Reed Elsevier Group plc, LexisNexis helps clients achieve their goals in 100 countries through 13,000 employees dedicated to putting the Client First. Show less



Iverson Reuvers

• Attorney

  • Sep 2001 - Feb 2012

  For over 10 years, I successfully defended municipalities in a variety of civil actions, including, but not limited to, land use litigation, employment matters, alleged civil rights violations, worker's compensations cases, dram shop issues and construction litigation. For over 10 years, I successfully defended municipalities in a variety of civil actions, including, but not limited to, land use litigation, employment matters, alleged civil rights violations, worker's compensations cases, dram shop issues and construction litigation.



Lexis/Nexis

• Account Representative

  • 1994 - 1999



Leonard, Street and Deinard

• Attorney

  • 1992 - 1994

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