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Robert K. Ranum
Robert K. Ranum
 
rranum@fredlaw.com
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Introduction

Bert advises corporations and their officers and directors on matters involving corporate and securities law, including private and public offerings of securities, mergers, acquisitions, proxy solicitations, stock options and compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission requirements.

Bert has assisted entrepreneurs in the formation and financing of development stage companies and worked with established corporate clients in a variety of matters. He joined Fredrikson & Byron in 1983 and became a shareholder of the firm in 1989. Bert has spoken about corporate law at continuing legal education seminars and other forums.

Education

  • University of Minnesota School of Law, J.D., 1983, cum laude
  • St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, B.A., English and Economics, 1980, summa cum laude

Bar Admissions

  • Minnesota, 1983
  • Florida, 2010

Practice Areas

Selected Publications & Presentations

  • “Crowdfunding as an Economic Development Tool,” FredNEWS: Corporate & Securities, August 2012
  • “JOBS Act Rewrites Rules on Emerging Company Financing,” FredALERT: Corporate & Securities, March 29, 2012, Updated April 5, 2012
  • “SEC Advisory Committee Joins in Call to Relax Restrictions on General Solicitation in Private Placements,” FredNEWS: Corporate & Securities, March 2012
  • “Congress Considers “Crowdfunding” and Other Changes in Securities Laws,” FredALERT: Corporate & Securities, January 2012
  • Presenter, “Medical Device Company Financing in a Difficult Market,” April 23, 2009
  • “Update from the Practicing Law Institute’s 40th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation,” co-authored with Elizabeth Dunshee, FredNEWS: Corporate & Securities, December 8, 2008
  • “Best Practices for Compensation Committees,” Minnesota CLE, 2004
  • “Announcing Annual and Quarterly Results Under the New Rules,” Fredrikson & Byron’s Business Focus Newsletter, September 2003
  • “Recent SEC Releases,” Hennepin County Securities Law Section CLE, December 12, 2002
  • “SEC Issues Update: Regulation FD,” Bowne/Glasser Legal Works Seminar, May 2002
  • “SEC Issues Update: Proxy Statement Developments,” Bowne/Glasser Legal Works Seminar, May 2001
  • “Aircraft Carrier and Takeover Proposals: Integration of Registered and Unregistered Offerings,” Minnesota CLE, February 17, 1999
  • “Reducing the Risk of Forward Looking Statements,” Fredrikson & Byron Client Seminar, January 28, 1999
  • “Liability Issues in Public and Private Financing,” John G. Kinnard & Co Information Technology Services Conference, November 4, 1998
  • “Using the Internet to Sell Securities,” Fredrikson & Byron Client Seminar, May 14, 1998
  • “Corporate Governance and the Minnesota Business Corporation Act,” Minnesota CLE, May 1997
  • “The Ultimate Entity Analysis for Business: Capital Formation,” Minnesota CLE, November 5, 1996
  • “Important Issues for Directors and Officers,” National Association of Corporate Directors Seminar, November 21, 1996
  • “Minnesota Legislative Update,” Minnesota CLE Business Law Institute, May 1994
  • “Avoiding Disputes by Shareholder Planning,” Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, December 1993
  • “Rule 504 and Related Blue Sky Considerations,” Fredrikson & Byron Client Seminar, September 17, 1992
  • “New Executive Compensation Rules,” Fredrikson & Byron’s Employment Law Seminar, 1992

Professional Activities

  • American Bar Association
  • Minnesota State Bar Association, Business Law (Chairman of Business Law Section in 2001-2002)
  • Hennepin County Bar Association, Securities Law Section

Honors & Distinctions

  • Super Lawyer (top five percent of Minnesota attorneys as selected by peers in MSP Communications survey)
  • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America
  • Phi Beta Kappa