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Associate

Kevin A. Sandoval

Under the law, the pieces have to fit together just right. I help my clients solve that puzzle.

My Approach

As someone who went to school to study philosophy and eventually set out to join the seminary, it’s safe to say that I enjoy relationship building, teaching, and deep thinking. Studying law became a natural extension of those pursuits, allowing me the opportunity to apply my critical thinking skills and desire to support others to real-world questions and projects.

Today, I leverage my ability to “dig deep” to help my clients achieve their business goals—whether that be the development of an affordable housing community in a previously-underserved neighborhood or working to clear regulatory and use restrictions for a commercial, mixed-use project. Having led projects from both the lender and developer sides of the table, I understand these occasionally competing (but often aligned) interests in a nuanced way. I strive to provide my clients with a clearly defined path forward and, when necessary, adapt to find a creative solution that gets everyone successfully across the finish line.

Outside the office, I enjoy fly fishing, and I’m constantly on the hunt for new water. I’m also an avid reader of pretty much anything—my favorites are classics, horror, and fiction—and I’m a musician who loves performing whenever I can.

Practice Areas

Honors & Awards

Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence

(1) Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research (2019), and (2) Nonprofit Organizations: Structure, Governance, and Strategy (2021)

Associations & Memberships

Minnesota State Bar Association

Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association

NAIOP Commercial Real Estate and Development Association