Awards & Rankings

Fredrikson ranked sixth nationally among similarly sized law firms of 251-600 attorneys in Law360 Pulse’s 2026 Pro Bono Leaders ranking, "The 2026 Pro Bono Leaders: How Firms Stack Up." Fredrikson is the top Midwest-based firm on the list.

One hundred and forty-three Fredrikson attorneys were named by Best Lawyers^® in its 2027 ranking reports. 113 attorneys were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® and 30 attorneys were included in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in America. In addition, 11 attorneys have been selected as "Lawyer of the Year," where only one attorney per practice area in each designated metropolitan area receives this additional honor.

Fredrikson received the 2026 Transaction of the Year Award from the Minnesota Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) for its role in the successful reorganization and sale of True North Transportation Holding Company. The award honors the most successful and impactful transactions of the past year.

Fredrikson was honored with a 2026 Community Impact Award for Pro Bono Work from Twin Cities Business for its contributions to Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid's work supporting immigration detainees held in facilities throughout Minnesota and the country.

Fredrikson’s Trusts & Estates Group was ranked Band 1 in Private Wealth Law in Minnesota and North Dakota in the 2026 edition of the Chambers High Net Worth Guide.

Fredrikson attorney Jackson G. O'Brien has been appointed to the Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission. O'Brien will serve a three-year term beginning July 2026.

Fredrikson attorneys Katherine A. Nixon and Tash S. Van Lieshout were named 2026 Up & Coming Attorneys by Minnesota Lawyer. The award honors attorneys who are within their first 10 years of practice and have already distinguished themselves through their legal work and leadership skills.

Super Lawyers recognized 22 Fredrikson attorneys as 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers and 13 attorneys as Minnesota Rising Stars.

A group of Fredrikson legal support professionals have been named Unsung Legal Heroes by Minnesota Lawyer. Senior Electronic Records Analyst Tracy Backer, Director of Pro Bono & Community Service Katy Drahos, Senior Paralegal Elizabeth Prisby, Pro Bono & Community Services Assistant Beverly Skulratana and Senior Research Librarian Susan Trombley were honored for their behind-the-scenes work that was indispensable to one of the most significant pro bono mobilizations in recent Minnesota history.

Minnesota Monthly has recognized 17 Fredrikson attorneys as 2026 Top Lawyers in Minnesota

Fredrikson shareholder Lynn S. Linné was honored by the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) Tax Law Section at the Annual Judges Conference on June 10, 2026, in St. Paul. Fredrikson shareholder Jennifer R. Pusch was elected Chair and associate Dylan B. Saul was elected Vice Chair of the MSBA Tax Section Council.

The Advocates for Human Rights honored Fredrikson with a Pro Bono Litigation Counsel Award at the 2026 Human Rights Awards Dinner June 11. The award is in recognition of the firm's contributions in representing the organization in The Advocates for Human Rights et al. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Fredrikson is pleased to announce it has been ranked 128 in the 2026 Law360 400, a list featuring the largest U.S.-based law firms and international firms with a U.S. component as determined by domestic attorney headcount.

Fredrikson shareholders Cynthia A. Moyer and Ann Dunn Wessberg have been named in the 2026 edition of World Trademark Review (WTR) Global Leaders: Private Practice.

Fredrikson's Patent and Intellectual Property Litigation Groups in Minnesota and Iowa along with 11 individual Fredrikson attorneys were featured in the 2026 edition of the IAM Patent 1000. The IAM Patent 1000 is a guide based in London that identifies top-tier patent firms and attorneys in key jurisdictions around the globe.

The Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) has recognized 91 Fredrikson attorneys as North Star Lawyers.

Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, an annual legal guide identifying the top attorneys and law firms in the United States, ranked 16 practice areas and 32 individual attorneys from Fredrikson in its 2026 edition, released today.

Super Lawyers named 10 Fredrikson attorneys to the list of 2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers and included six Fredrikson attorneys on the list of 2026 Great Plains Rising Stars.

Sixteen Fredrikson attorneys have been named to the Minnesota Legal 250 list from Minnesota Lawyer. The list recognizes people whose leadership and influence are shaping key areas of the state’s legal community.

Fredrikson shareholder Aubrey J. Zuger has been named a Fellow with the International Society of Barristers.