Michelle DiVita was recently profiled for Minnesota Lawyer‘s “Breaking the Ice” series. The Q&A format of the article explores how Michelle is advocating against proposed changes to filing requirements for the federal research and development tax credit that would make domestic investment more expensive for companies.

“Knowing how large companies work has very much benefited me in more of that advisory role, where I can advise clients on the legal side but also understand the practical implications of what the law can do to your business.”

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Tami Diehm was named to Minnesota Lawyer’s POWER 30: Mergers & Acquisitions. POWER 30 highlights those whose mere presence on a case signifies the stakes, who have influenced the direction of the law, whose leadership in the community is pervasive and whose respect within the bar is undeniable.

Tami began her career with Winthrop & Weinstine as a summer associate and has risen to the role of president of the Minneapolis firm of more than 170 attorneys. Her practice in mergers and acquisitions grew out of real estate and environmental work where she became a trusted advisor to business owners.

Read more about the POWER 30 and Tami.

Megan Miller was featured in Hennepin Lawyer in their “My First …” section, where members reflect on their professional firsts.  Megan discusses her board involvement with Hennepin County Bar Association’s New Lawyers Section, and how she recently had her first opportunity to serve as a judge for appellate oral arguments presented by MHSL students.

I recently had my first opportunity to serve as a judge for appellate oral arguments presented by MHSL students. Surprisingly, this experience turned out to be as much of an education for me as it was for the students themselves.

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Through a federal grant and by engaging student attorneys under the supervision of an experienced tax lawyer, the University of Minnesota Law School Tax Clinic has provided free legal assistance for low-income taxpayers since 1981. As a former graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School, Amber Peterson recently participated in a video promoting the University of Minnesota Tax Clinic and the work that it does. View the video here.

Tony Moch, an attorney in the Community Banking practice at Winthrop & Weinstine was recently quoted in a BankBeat article, “Banker of the Year 2024: Bryan Bruns.”

Suing your regulator is a bold step many bankers would hesitate to take. It certainly wasn’t a flippant choice for Bryan Bruns, president and CEO of Lake Central Bank in Annandale, Minn. But that’s exactly what he and the bank chose to do last summer, when they joined the Minnesota Bankers Association in a suit against the FDIC over recent guidance the agency issued requiring banks to retroactively evaluate their non-sufficient funds policies.

Suing your primary regulator is not something an organization’s really excited to ever do,” said Moch, who has worked with Bruns since 2010. “He did it from an industry perspective of, ‘I really think that what we’re doing is the right thing to do for community banks, and if that means I have to take a stand, then so be it.’ He was willing to do that.”

Cianna Halloran was recently profiled for Minnesota Lawyer‘s “Breaking the Ice” series. The Q&A format of the article explores Cianna’s journey as a newer attorney who has already been to trial on two complex civil litigation cases, and is prepping for a third. With her focus in civil litigation, she also shares advice on how junior lawyers can add value to a trial team.

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Matthew McBride was recently named to Minnesota Lawyer’s POWER 30: Business for 2023. POWER 30 highlights those whose mere presence on a case signifies the stakes, who have influenced the direction of the law, whose leadership in the community is pervasive and whose respect within the bar is undeniable.

Matthew is a commercial litigator who represents businesses in a broad range of industries including financial services, construction, retail, manufacturing and affordable housing. He represents clients in matters ranging from breach of contract to enforcement of creditors’ remedies and the defense of complex class actions.

Read more about POWER 30 and Matthew’s feature here.

Megan Miller was recently profiled for Minnesota Lawyer‘s “Breaking the Ice” series. The Q&A format of the article explores Megan’s journey from paralegal to IP attorney, and specifically talks about her recent co-authorship of a guide on international patent filing strategy and procedures. The book, “The Practitioner’s Guide to the PCT,” explains the complexities of the treaty, which allows applicants to apply for patent protection in multiple countries.

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President Tami Diehm was recently interviewed by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal for the article, “Winthrop & Weinstine Flexed Tenants’ New Clout Before Signing New Minneapolis Lease.” In Winthrop and Weinstine’s recent search for increased space for the firm, Tami toured prospective new offices, and asked to see the financials of all would-be landlords.

That is something you would never have seen five years ago. I can’t imagine having asked the landlord to share their financials with us.

Read more about Winthrop and Weinstine’s lease with the Capella Tower here.

Andrew Steil was quoted in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal in an article titled “Watch This Space: What Maturing Mortgages Mean for Offices Around the Twin Cities.” Andrew discussed the financial outlook for the commercial real estate world, as well as the cause of the current debt stress and what to expect going forward. Read the full article here.