Awards & Rankings

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.

Fredrikson today announced its appearance on the Am Law 200, ranking 145 among the largest law firms in the United States by gross revenue.

Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) has selected Fredrikson as their 2026 Housing Law Firm of the Year for the second straight year. In addition, Fredrikson shareholder Jeremy P. Greenhouse was named Volunteer Lawyers Network’s 2026 Housing Volunteer of the Year.

Fredrikson shareholder Jessica J. Shrestha has been named to the 2026 Women in the Law list by Wisconsin Law Journal. The list honors exceptional women in the Wisconsin law community.

Fredrikson shareholder Krista A. P. Hatcher was selected as a 2026 Women in Business honoree by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. The award honors influential women in the Twin Cities who are recognized for their professional achievements, leadership qualities and contributions to the region.

Fredrikson is pleased to announce that 12 attorneys have been named 2026 Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers – independently rated lawyers, a distinction based on nominations within the past three years from senior in‑house counsel around the globe. 

Fredrikson shareholders, Cynthia A. Moyer, Laura L. Myers, John Pickerill, Courtney A. H. Thompson and Ann Dunn Wessberg have been named in the 2026 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals. Fredrikson is one of three Minnesota law firms to receive gold band recognition.

Fredrikson’s Chief Operating Officer Ann Rainhart has been named to the O Shaped 2026 O List, honoring individuals who make a positive impact in the legal profession and embody the 5 Os mindset.

Fredrikson attorneys Alethea (Leah) M. Huyser, Nathan D. Converse, Pari I. McGarraugh and Karen G. Schanfield were named Attorneys of the Year for 2025 by Minnesota Lawyer.

Fredrikson shareholder Christopher D. Pham has been named to the TCB 100 People to Know in 2026 list by Twin Cities Business. The TCB 100 is a guide to people in and around Minnesota business likely to drive change in the year ahead.