Anne E. Rondoni Tavernier

Anne combines tenacious litigation strategy with grounded, common sense problem solving to achieve great results for her clients.

Anne works with restauranteurs, start-ups, closely-held businesses, trust companies, global corporations and private individuals to help her clients successfully navigate litigation and leave the courthouse on the right path. Anne has a broad practice with experience in an array of legal fields. Whatever you got, Anne can handle it.

• Anne serves as counsel for the Estate of Prince Rogers Nelson. In connection with this representation, Anne has:
  • Successfully defended and obtained dismissal of copyright infringement lawsuit in California, and secured a rare court order barring the opposing party from filing further copyright suits against the Estate.
  • Worked with a small team to obtain a TRO, preliminary injunction and $4 million in damages stemming from release of unauthorized music and accomplish court acknowledgement of a posthumous right of publicity under Minnesota law.
• Obtained multiple sanctions awards in separate cases, including both monetary fees and adverse inferences, for spoliation of evidence in discovery.
• Helped residential and commercial landlords pursue remedies for breached leases.
• Worked with family in disputed trust matter, bringing claims to set aside trust amendments due to incapacity and undue influence.
• Won default judgment relating to failed software implementation and attendant breach of contract, with a six figure damages award.
• Obtained early dismissal of cable piracy lawsuit on behalf of local restauranteur.
• Achieved favorable settlements in multiple lawsuits relating to breached contracts for residential and commercial home construction.
• Advised clients on various contracts and licensing issues, data privacy and document retention issues, music licensing issues, and real estate matters.

Education

• University of St. Thomas Law School, J.D., 2016, magna cum laude
• Providence College, B.A., 2009, magna cum laude

Admissions

• Minnesota, 2016

Professional Activities

• Federal Bar Association, Minnesota Women Lawyers, Member, AIPLA
• University of St. Thomas Law Journal, Articles Editor, 2015-2016
• Women’s Law Student Association, Vice President, 2014-2015

Community

• University of St. Thomas Law School, Federal Communications Clinic, Clinic Participant, 2015-2016
• One Village Partners, Grant and Fundraising Consultant, Sierra Leone/Minneapolis, 2015-2016
• Children’s Law Center, Volunteer