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Timothy E. Marx

I work to bring people together to advance an economically vital and socially just society.

Contact: P /612.604.6551E /[email protected]

Education

The New School/Milano School of Policy, Management, and Environment (New York City) Tenenbaum Leadership Fellowship program, 2009-10

• University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 1983

University of Minnesota, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Humphrey Fellow, M.P.A, 1983

St. John’s University, B.A., Government and Economics, magna cum laude, 1979

Bar Admissions

Minnesota

My Approach

I went to law school because I aspired to public service, which I have sought to integrate into all of the roles I have had in the private sector,  government, and in nonprofits. Each experience has broadened my perspective, deepened my knowledge, and built long-lasting relationships that allows me to make contributions in my current role.

I enjoy being part of a team which works together on major effort—a real estate development, a public policy initiative, a social enterprise—which requires integrating and balancing legal, policy, financial, and community perspectives. These efforts can foster public/private partnerships that enhance economic vitality and social well-being.

 Outside of the office, volunteering is still very much a part of my life, and I enjoy spending  time outdoors  with my wife, adult children, grandkids, and friends. We love running, biking and tennis, and enjoying the vibrancy, arts and culture of our Twin Cities community.

Practice Areas

Practicing Real Estate Development & Transactions

My Experience

Prior to joining the firm, I served for ten years as President and CEO of Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, one of the largest multi-social service and civic impact organization in Greater MSP, and as  Executive Director of Breaking Ground , a New York City developer and operator of affordable housing.

I also served as Commissioner of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, as Deputy Mayor and City Attorney of Saint Paul, and in private practice.

Representative Matters

• Provided leadership and project oversight for Dorothy Day Place   in Saint Paul, a $100 million public/private partnership  which provides homes, shelter, and services to over 1,000 people a day, and has won several awards, including “Project of the Year” from Finance and Commerce.
• Provided leadership and project oversight for the “Exodus Project”, a $75 million public/private partnership that will provide homes and medical respite for over 200 people, a store-front clinic, and administrative offices for Catholic Charities adjacent to Elliot Park in Minneapolis.
• Initiated and provided leadership to a nationally recognized public/private partnership to end long-term homelessness in Minnesota
• Provided leadership to the state of Minnesota’s and the national response of housing finance agencies, to the “subprime mortgage crisis” by securing and providing prevention resources, aiding affected communities, and advising on state and federal legislative and regulatory interventions.
• Served as general and special counsel to nonprofit and philanthropic organizations, including on public/private partnerships in education and economic development.
• Represented public and private interests in negotiating and drafting Minnesota tax-exempt bond allocation, tax increment financing, housing, and other public finance legislation.
• Lead negotiator on major electric and gas franchise agreements between a city and a public utility.
• Represented public and private entities in negotiating environmental remediation and financial settlements involving major superfund sites.

Also experienced in

Advocacy & Lobbying

Honors & Awards

Colman J. Barry Award for Distinguished Contributions to Religion and Society

St. John’s University

Minnesota 500

Minnesota Monthly

Notable Alumnus

St. John’s University Alumni Achievement Award for Class of 1979

PiiNZHO Awards

Minnesota Supportive Housing Consortium

“Spurgeon” Award for Community Service

Indian Head Council of Boy Scouts

“Justitia et Lex” Award

University of St. Thomas Law School

MSBA North Star Lawyer

Pro Bono Service, 2023

Associations & Memberships

Twin Cities Housing Alliance (TCHA)

Member, Board of Directors

Fairview Health Services

Member, Board of Directors

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Governance Transition Commission

National Alliance to End Homelessness, Washington D.C.

Board Member
Vice-chair

Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation

Housing Advisor

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Member, Community Advisory Board

Before Racism

Member, Board of Advisors