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Super Lawyers Magazine recognized 34 Fredrikson attorneys as 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyers and 17 attorneys as Minnesota Rising Stars.

Fredrikson shareholder James L. Baillie was selected to receive the Volunteer Lawyers Network's 2016 John D. Levine Distinguished Service Award.

Philip S. Bubb graduated from the West Des Moines Leadership Academy (WDMLA).

The IAM Patent 1000 identifies the top patent professionals in key jurisdictions around the world.

Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business ranked eight Fredrikson practice areas and 25 individual attorneys in its 2016 edition, released today.

Emily S. Pontius, an officer of Fredrikson, recently graduated from the Community Leadership Program offered at the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute.

Fredrikson acted as legal counsel for Galil Medical in its sale to BTG plc.

Kendra D. Hanson Simmons represents employers at all stages of litigation and advises them outside of formal legal proceedings.

The Minnesota State Bar Association recognized 72 Fredrikson attorneys as North Star Lawyers.

Fredrikson is prominently ranked in two recently published Law360 surveys as the highest ranked full service law firm with more than 250 attorneys.

Fredrikson attorneys won a hard-fought victory for Vascular Solutions’ CEO Howard Root in a federal criminal prosecution with far-reaching implications for medical device companies and FDA practitioners.

Fredrikson shareholder Loan T. Huynh was named member of the 2016 class of Fellows.

The BTI Consulting Group included Fredrikson on its “Honor Roll of the Best” ranking for its client service excellence.

Fredrikson attorneys John C. Pickerill and Lora Friedemann were recognized in the World Trademark Review 1000.

Lynn S. Linné has joined the Property Tax Appeals and Condemnation & Eminent Domain Groups.

John Koneck, President of Fredrikson & Byron, is featured in an underwriter spotlight in Minnesota Public Radio’s 2015 Annual Report.

Attorneys from Fredrikson’s Signal Human Trafficking Team and the Larry Stigen Team were selected.

Fredrikson has been named a Tier 1 Metropolitan “Best Law Firm” in 30 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers^® in 2016.

The Fredrikson & Byron Foundation supports the philanthropic efforts and volunteer work of Fredrikson’s attorneys and staff in the community.

On October 8, 2015, attorney Steven Kaplan received the Minnesota Innocence Project’s Never Forgotten Award.

Fredrikson and Alliance Management received the award for the successful and value-maximizing sale of assets of HEI, Inc. under section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code.

Fredrikson received the highest award for pro bono matters given by The American Lawyer.

Fredrikson acted as legal counsel to Twin Cities-based Beacon Bank in reaching a definitive agreement to be purchased by Alerus Financial, N.A.

Fredrikson has held elections for the firm’s board of directors and the Fredrikson & Byron Foundation board of directors.

Eurofins Scientific is a world leader in bio-analytical testing.

Fredrikson attorney Kevin P. Goodno was recently elected chair of the American Brain Foundation Board and is the first chair who is not a neurologist.

Attorney Patrick J. Kelly was recently elected to the North America Regional Council of the World Services Group, a global network of professional business services with more than 130 member firms representing worldwide clients.

Fredrikson has elected eight new shareholders: Ron Garber, Katherine B. Ilten, John F. Kapacinskas, Paul J. LaVanway, Zachary D. Olson, Karla L. Reyerson, Kevin C. Riach and Mark H. Tranovich.

Fredrikson acted as legal counsel for Audax Private Equity and Moelis Capital Partners in its sale of Quest Construction Products.

Six Fredrikson attorneys were named 2015 Great Plains Super Lawyers, and three Fredrikson attorneys were named 2015 Great Plains Rising Stars.

Sixty-four Fredrikson attorneys were included in The Best Lawyers in America 2016^©.

For the fifth year in a row, Fredrikson was named one of the 50 Best Law Firms for Women by Working Mother & Flex-Time Lawyers LLC.

Attorney Philip S. Bubb was elected to the governing body of the Historic East Village, Inc. in Des Moines, Iowa on June 15, 2015.

Fredrikson attorneys Thomas R. Hipkins, Kurt J. Niederluecke, Charles D. Segelbaum and David C. West were recently featured in the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2015.

Super Lawyers Magazine recognized 36 Fredrikson attorneys as 2015 Minnesota Super Lawyers and 15 attorneys as Minnesota Rising Stars.

Fredrikson assisted Eurofins Scientific in its acquisition of a 75 percent interest in Emory Genetics Laboratory from Emory University's School of Medicine.

Bridget Penick will serve on the Labor & Employment Law Section Council, Steven Dickinson will serve on the International Law Section Council and Philip S. Bubb will serve on the Construction Law Section Council.

Fredrikson acted as legal counsel to Bio-Techne Corporation in its acquisition of Cliniqa Corporation.

The Minnesota State Bar Association recognized 56 Fredrikson attorneys as North Star Lawyers.

Fredrikson acted as legal counsel for Aavid Corporation in its acquisition of Kunze-Folien GmbH.

Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business ranked eight Fredrikson practice areas and 22 individual attorneys in its 2015 edition.

Joseph Dixon offers clients a unique blend of trial, government and strategic business experience.

Fredrikson acted as legal counsel for Eurofins Scientific in its acquisition of QC Laboratories.

Mary S. Ranum was elected as a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL) on April 9, 2015.

The Minnesota Women Lawyers is an association of more than 1,300 attorneys, judges, law students, legal employers dedicated to advancing the success of women attorneys.