Fredrikson Hires Nine New Associates

Fredrikson announces the addition of eight associates to the firm’s Minneapolis office and one associate to the Mankato office.

Danielle F. Heine is an associate in the Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity groups. She brings a strong foundation in transactional business law and legal writing. Heine advises public and private companies across diverse sectors on mergers, platform and add-on acquisitions, as well as a wide range of transactional matters. She has strong analytical skills, utilizes a collaborative approach and is committed to client service.

Mallory M. Marolt is an associate in the Corporate Group in the Mankato office. She assists clients with general corporate matters in all stages of the business life cycle. Marolt is focused on fostering strong relationships and brings a solid foundation in corporate law and commercial contracts. She takes a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to each engagement, helping clients navigate complex legal issues with clarity and confidence.

Taryn M. Reichow Kriese is an associate in the Mergers and Acquisitions Group. She draws on a strong foundation in corporate governance, legal writing and transactional work. Reichow Kriese’s background in automotive technology adds a practical, solutions-oriented lens to her approach, allowing her to connect with clients across technical and business domains. Her collaborative approach and meticulous attention to detail brings value to clients navigating complex business matters.

Ian Y. Sheppard is an associate in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group. He supports clients through mergers and acquisitions and other transactional matters. He brings a blend of legal training and entrepreneurial experience, having operated his own construction business before entering the legal field. Sheppard’s practical approach, strong research and writing skills, and commitment to client service positions him as an asset to his practice group.

Ellen T. Stojak is an associate in the Condemnation & Eminent Domain and Energy & Natural Resources groups. She assists condemning authorities and private owners in acquisition negotiations, eminent domain actions and related land matters. Stojak also supports power producers with permitting, siting and regulatory matters for infrastructure projects.

Jacob G. Vander Weit is an associate in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group. He focuses his practice on business transactions and mergers and acquisitions. Vander Weit brings a unique perspective from his prior leadership roles in the United States Marine Corps and in private sector sales management, where he developed strong client service and operational skills. His background reflects a commitment to excellence, discipline and strategic thinking.

Monica Villanueva-Nelson is an associate in the Real Estate & Construction Group. She assists clients with commercial transactions, including leasing and sale and acquisition of commercial property. In law school, Villanueva-Nelson represented clients in juvenile and immigration court and excelled at helping clients understand complex legal processes. She brings her prior experience to help real estate clients understand complex commercial transactions.

Frederick A. Yates is an associate in the Business & Tax Planning and Mergers & Acquisitions groups. He advises clients on business and tax matters, including entity formation, contract drafting and tax compliance. Yates’ experience includes researching tax credit provisions, preparing memoranda on regulatory issues and drafting purchase agreements for asset transactions. He also advises companies and private equity funds on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.

Hannah M. Zimmerman is an associate in the Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity groups. She assists clients with corporate transactional matters, including business combinations, strategic initiatives and general corporate needs. Zimmerman presents a solution-driven perspective to each transaction, helping clients advance their business objectives with momentum and precision. She combines her sharp attention to detail and collaborative style to support seamless execution at every stage of a transaction.

Fredrikson & Byron is a leading Midwest law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally and globally. With a reputation as the firm “where law and business meet,” our attorneys bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to work with clients and operate as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counselors. The firm’s 400+ attorneys are based in Minneapolis, with offices in Ames, Bismarck, Des Moines, Fargo, Madison, Mankato, St. Paul, Saltillo, Mexico, and Shanghai, China. Learn more at fredlaw.com or LinkedIn.