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Fredrikson served as legal counsel to Astara Capital Partners, a middle-market private equity firm, in its majority investment in Wyandot Snacks, an Ohio-based contract manufacturer of snack foods, cereals and other offerings.

Fredrikson attorneys Frank B. Bennett, Ryan C. Brauer, Christopher J. Dolan, Leigh-Erin Irons, Sean P. Kearney and Ryan G. Miest have been selected by Minnesota Lawyer as POWER 30 Top M&A Attorneys for Minnesota in 2023. Honorees are recognized by Minnesota Lawyer’s editorial team who conduct interviews with respected professionals around the state.

Fredrikson is saddened to announce the unexpected death of Robert J. Hamilton, its chief operating officer, on January 15, 2023.

Fredrikson shareholder and president John M. Koneck has been recognized as one of Minnesota’s most powerful business leaders in the 2022 edition of the Minnesota 500. Executives named on the Minnesota 500 are chosen from more than 7,000 impactful candidates throughout the state.

The Minnesota Supreme Court has appointed Fredrikson attorney Karen G. Schanfield to the state’s Commission on Judicial Selection. Schanfield will serve a four-year term beginning January 8, 2023. The Commission is tasked with soliciting, considering and recommending candidates to the Governor for vacancies in the District Courts and the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals. It is comprised of nine at-large members, including the Chair, and four district members from each of the ten Judicial Districts.

Attorney Ryan Cox has joined Fredrikson in its Energy & Natural Resources, Energy Regulation & Permitting and Commercial Law groups. Cox brings industry intelligence to clients pursuing cutting-edge energy development.

Fredrikson acted as legal counsel to Carlson Private Capital Partners (CPC), an investment firm formed by the Minnesota-based Carlson family, in its investment in Thermo Systems, a global automation control systems integrator for applications across the data center, life sciences and district energy end markets.

Attorney Claire H. Padgett has joined Fredrikson’s Energy & Natural Resources Group.

Fredrikson was recently honored by Diversity & Flexibility Alliance as a 2022 Tipping the Scales firm. Fredrikson is one of just 57 firms recognized for having 50 percent or more women in its 2022 U.S.-based new partner classes.

Fredrikson announces the addition of 12 new attorneys.

Fredrikson has been named a Tier 1 Metropolitan “Best Law Firm” in 41 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in 2023.

Attorney Katlyn M. Korsakov has joined Fredrikson's Trusts & Estates Group.

Fredrikson attorneys Terrence J. Fleming, David R. Marshall and Todd A. Wind were recognized for their accomplishments, hard work, ingenuity and outstanding work ethic and were included in Minnesota Lawyer’s POWER 30 in Business Litigation.

Attorneys Zachary S. McFarland and Thomas Wheeler have rejoined Fredrikson & Byron in its Litigation Group. McFarland rejoins Fredrikson after serving as a clerk to Judge John R. Tunheim of the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. Wheeler rejoins Fredrikson following a clerkship with Judge Susan Richard Nelson of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.

Fredrikson & Byron has announced the results of the 2022 board elections.

Attorney Nicholas F. Miller has joined Fredrikson & Byron in its Intellectual Property Litigation, Litigation and Appellate Groups. Miller is a trial lawyer specializing in intellectual property and commercial disputes.

Attorney Matthew P. Kopp has joined Fredrikson & Byron’s Fargo office in its Litigation Group. Kopp helps clients navigate complex business disputes.

Fredrikson & Byron has achieved Mansfield 5.0 Certification Plus status.

Fredrikson & Byron has been named a 2022 Compass Award winner by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity.

Minneapolis attorney Cody M. Bauer has joined Fredrikson & Byron’s Energy Group.

Minneapolis attorney Panhia Vang has joined Fredrikson & Byron’s Litigation Group.

Fredrikson & Byron was recently named one of Iowa’s Top Workplaces by The Des Moines Register and Energage. Just 139 businesses in the state are given this recognition. The surveyed companies employ more than 50,500 people in Iowa. Fredrikson was the only law firm recognized in the small employer category.

Minneapolis attorney Vanessa Johnson has joined Fredrikson & Byron’s Energy, Environment Law, Energy Regulation & Permitting and Energy Litigation groups.

Fredrikson & Byron shareholder Bridget R. Penick has been named president of the board of directors of Ballet Des Moines for 2022-2023.

For the ninth consecutive year, Fredrikson & Byron received national recognition for its status as one of the best U.S. law firms for female attorneys, according to two recently published Law360 surveys.

Fredrikson & Byron has elected 16 new shareholders: Marguerite J. Ahmann, F. Charles Bennett, Zhu “June” Cheng, Dominick J. Grande, Alethea M. Huyser, Jade B. Jorgenson, Benjamin C. Neitzel, Andrew M. Nick, Carl J. Numrich, Jeri L. Parkin, Jordan S. Rife, Gauri S. Samant, Alyssa M. Troje, Amanda L. Welters, Chantal M. Wilson and Ryan C. Young.

Fredrikson & Byron attorney Bridget R. Penick has been appointed to serve on the Iowa State Bar Association’s (ISBA) Ways and Means Committee for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

Attorney Elizabeth N. Thomson has joined Fredrikson & Byron as an associate in the Litigation Group.

Minneapolis attorney Travis R. Panneck joined Fredrikson & Byron as an associate in the Bank & Finance Group.

Fredrikson & Byron attorney Jodie McDougal has been re-appointed to serve a second term as chair of the Iowa State Bar Association’s (ISBA) Construction Law Section Council for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

Fredrikson & Byron’s Trusts & Estates Group was ranked Band 1 in Private Wealth Law in Minnesota and North Dakota in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2022 edition.

Super Lawyers recognized 29 Fredrikson & Byron attorneys as 2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers and 15 attorneys as Minnesota Rising Stars.

Fredrikson & Byron attorneys Mark W. Vyvyan, Brian S. McCool, John M. Koneck and Alyssa M. Troje were recognized for their accomplishments, hard work, ingenuity and outstanding work ethic and were included in Minnesota Lawyer’s POWER 30 in Construction and Commercial Real Estate.

Fredrikson has announced the expansion of its Government Relations Group in Iowa with the addition of Counsel, Logan Murray, and Specialist, Angela J. Caulk. Murray and Caulk join Noah J. Tabor and Linda L. Upmeyer, increasing the group’s strength and capacity to serve clients in Iowa.

Minneapolis attorney Jeremy P. Greenhouse has joined Fredrikson & Byron as a shareholder in the Environment Law, Energy and Energy Regulation & Permitting Groups.

The Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) recognized 49 Fredrikson attorneys as North Star Lawyers.

Employment & Labor attorney Karen G. Schanfield has been given the 2022 Leonard Lindquist Distinguished Practice Award by the Minnesota State Bar Association Labor & Employment Law Section.

Fredrikson & Byron shareholder Lousene M. Hoppe has been named a 2022 Notable Partner in Law by Twin Cities Business.

Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, an annual legal guide identifying the top attorneys and law firms in the United States, ranked 12 practice areas and 25 individual attorneys from Fredrikson & Byron in its 2022 edition, released today.

Attorney Janet M. Olawsky has joined Fredrikson & Byron as a senior associate in the Employment & Labor Group.

Fredrikson & Byron announces the expansion of its Energy practice with the addition of five attorneys in Madison, Wisconsin.

Former Iowa Speaker of the House of Representatives, Linda L. Upmeyer, has joined Fredrikson & Byron’s Government Relations Group.

Attorney John T. Soshnik has joined Fredrikson & Byron in the Health Law Group. Soshnik represents health care clients on a wide variety of transactional, regulatory, governance and contract matters.

Fredrikson & Byron announces the expansion of its Construction and Real Estate Groups with the addition of three attorneys in Iowa, including shareholders, Jodie Clark McDougal and Ryan Haaland, and senior associate, Jonathon L. Schroeder.

Mergers & Acquisitions attorney Roxanne Thorelli is among seven Hennepin County Bar Association members selected to receive the 2022 Excellence Award.

Fredrikson & Byron has been named one of 50 BTI Midsize Client Service Masters in the U.S. in 2022.

Fredrikson & Byron attorney Christopher D. Pham will lead the new Sports and NIL Clinic at the University of Minnesota Law School in partnership with Fredrikson & Byron.

Fredrikson & Byron is acting as legal counsel to HelpSystems in its acquisition of Tripwire and Alert Logic.

Clients of Fredrikson & Byron have recognized the firm for excellent client service, as published in the BTI Client Service A-Team 2022: Survey of Law Firm Client Service Performance.

Attorney Michael L. Walls has joined Fredrikson & Byron as an associate in the Energy, Energy Regulation & Permitting, Real Estate and Construction Groups.

Attorney Nyajuok Y. Deng joins Fredrikson & Byron as an associate in the Technology & Data group.

Fredrikson & Byron attorney Masha M. Yevzelman has been named a 2022 Women in Business honoree by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Fredrikson & Byron is ranked among the most active law firms advising on merger and acquisition, private equity and venture capital deals in PitchBook’s 2021 Annual Global League Tables.

Fredrikson & Byron shareholders Lora Friedemann, Cynthia A. Moyer, John Pickerill and Ann Dunn Wessberg have been named to the top band in the 2022 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals (WTR 1000) for Minnesota.

Fredrikson & Byron attorney Aubrey J. Zuger was honored with a Friend Award for her role advising YWCA Cass Clay in Fargo, North Dakota, on legal protections for victims of domestic violence.

Fredrikson & Byron attorney Jeri L. Parkin has been named a 2022 Notable Woman in Law by Twin Cities Business, honoring her as an exemplary professional who handles complex transactions and uses her expertise to guide a variety of clients through obstacles.

Fredrikson & Byron attorney Soobin Kim has been chosen as a 2022 Fellow by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity.

Fredrikson & Byron attorney Tina Yin Sowatzke has been selected for membership in the 2022 Pathfinder program by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity.

Fredrikson & Byron is acting as legal counsel to Captionmax in its transaction with 3Play Media.

Attorney Julie L. Sprau has joined Fredrikson & Byron as counsel in the Corporate & Securities Group. Sprau delivers pragmatic, strategic advice to clients in a variety of business settings.

Natasha Townes Robinson has joined Fredrikson & Byron as an associate in the Litigation Group.

Kaitie A. Eke has joined Fredrikson & Byron as an associate in the Trusts and Estates Group.

Ann M. Ladd, James H. Snelson, Kevin S. Spreng and Jeffrey J. Steinle have been named BTI Client Service All-Stars 2022.

Allison O. Woodbury has joined the Business & Tax Planning, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions and Renewable Energy Groups.

Attorney Grace E. Bogart has joined Fredrikson & Byron as an associate in the Corporate & Securities Group.

Attorney Sarah B. Golwitzer has joined Fredrikson & Byron as an associate in the Litigation Group.

Attorney Shana N. Conklin has joined Fredrikson & Byron as an associate in the Real Estate Group.

Fredrikson & Byron is proud to support the Wanton Injustice Legal Detail, an affiliated non-profit organization of Twin Cities Diversity in Practice.

Fredrikson & Byron earned 100 of 100 possible points on the 2022 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s leading benchmarking tool and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

Attorney Nicole A. Rollins has joined Fredrikson & Byron as an associate in the Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate & Securities Groups.

Fredrikson & Byron is acting as legal counsel to Stone-Goff Partners in its sale of Centerline Communications.

Fredrikson & Byron is acting as legal counsel to Altasciences in its agreement to acquire Sinclair Research.

Fredrikson & Byron shareholder Lousene M. Hoppe has been selected to the TCB 100 People to Know in 2022 list by Twin Cities Business.

Fredrikson & Byron has been named a Tier 1 Metropolitan “Best Law Firm” in 40 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in 2022.

Fredrikson & Byron attorneys Terrence J. Fleming and Todd A. Wind were recognized for their accomplishments, hard work, ingenuity and outstanding work ethic and were included in Minnesota Lawyer’s POWER 30 in Business Litigation.

Fredrikson & Byron shareholder and president John M. Koneck has been recognized as one of Minnesota’s most powerful business leaders in the 2021 edition of the Minnesota 500.

Thomas C. Snook, Brendan Mochoruk and  Zachary M. Sheahan have joined Fredrikson & Byron’s Mergers & Acquisitions Group.

Fredrikson & Byron has elected 14 new shareholders: Nancy S. Anton, Kyle A. Barlow, Daniel P. Deveny, Tyler J. Gludt, Justin G. Hughes, Bryan J. Morben, Mark D. Salsbury, Levi J. Smith, Matthew L. Stortz, Asmah Tareen, Courtney A. H. Thompson, Ashley R. Thronson, Marcus J. Tibesar and Brandon R. Underwood.

110 Fredrikson & Byron attorneys were named by Best Lawyers in its 2022 ranking reports.