Lisa B. Ellingson
I learn all I can to develop the best strategy for my clients’ circumstances.
Contact: P /612.604.6573E /[email protected]
Administrative Contact: Dawn Proulx P /612.604.6715E /[email protected]
Education
University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
St. Catherine University, B.A., Music and French, magna cum laude, 2004
Bar Admissions
Minnesota, 2008
U.S. District Court, D. Minn., 2008
U.S. District Court, E.D. Tex., 2016
U.S. District Court, E.D. Wisc., 2020
My Approach
Now more than ever, data and technology are involved in every part of our lives. They affect how we work, how we communicate, and even how we sleep. And because of its pervasiveness in our lives, technology is the subject of near-constant legal changes and challenges. For my litigation clients in the technology space, the success of their businesses can depend on things like defending trade secrets and enforcing commercialization agreements. I enjoy navigating the constantly changing landscape of new information and technologies within a legal framework to help my clients further their business goals.
As part of my technology practice, I also advise clients related to data protection and privacy. I assist clients with a wide range of privacy issues, from website privacy policies to incident response. I am the Co-Chair of Winthrop & Weinstine’s Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group. I am also a Certified Information Privacy Professional / United States (CIPP/US) and a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), and I regularly give presentations on privacy issues.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two young children. I am also active in the international Korean adoptee community, and am a Regional Governor for the International Association of Korean Lawyers.
Practice Areas
Practicing Business & Commercial Litigation
My Experience
I represent businesses in a wide range of disputes, with a significant number of my cases involving complex intellectual property, and technology litigation. Prior to joining Winthrop & Weinstine, I was employed at a boutique law firm in Seoul, South Korea specializing in health care and pharmaceuticals.
Representative Matters
- Represented health care company defending against trade secret misappropriation and breach of contract claims relating to moisture sensing systems.
- Represented medical supply company in patent infringement and false advertising matter relating to medication disposal devices.
- Represented import company defending against trade secret misappropriation and tortious interference claims relating to livestock feed.
- Represented inventor pursuing trade secret misappropriation and breach of contract claims relating to cell culture devices.
- Represented plaintiff in breach of contract matter relating to commercialization of MRI technology.
- Represented large retailer in breach of warranty matter relating to defective roofing membrane.
- Represented complainant in patent infringement matter relating to magnetic data storage tapes before the U.S. International Trade Commission.
- Represented defendant in patent infringement matter relating to QR codes.
- Represented financing companies in breach of contract matters.
- Represented packaging company in antitrust matter.
- Represented employers in cases of employee breach of duty of loyalty and breach of contract.
Awards
The Best Lawyers in America© Ones to Watch
Commercial Litigation, 2023-2025
Practicing Data Privacy, Cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence
My Experience
I represent clients in connection with data security and privacy matters, and am well-versed in data privacy laws and enforcement in jurisdictions in the United States and around the world.
Representative Matters
- Advised national fitness center chain on Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) compliance.
- Advised regional financial institution on California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) compliance.
- Created website privacy policy and terms of use for real estate investment company.
- Advised food manufacturing company on incident response planning.
- Advised international wearable company on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance.
- Assisted education company with compliance with EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK data protection laws.
- Advised international licensing company regarding GDPR compliance.
- Assisted medical device manufacturing company with business email compromise incident.
- Advised technology company in securing ransomware insurance coverage.
Also experienced in
Financial Services Litigation
Intellectual Property Litigation
Unfair Competition
Honors & Awards
The Best Lawyers in America©
Commercial Litigation, 2023-2025
MSBA North Star Lawyer
Pro Bono Service, 2015, 2017-2018, 2021
Public Interest / Pro Bono Lawyer Award
International Association of Korean Lawyers, 2018
Associations & Memberships
International Association of Privacy Professionals
International Korean Adoptee Associations
Vice President, Korean Affairs
International Association of Korean Lawyers
Regional Governor
Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association
Federal Bar Association
Minnesota Chapter