Kara M. Ellingson

Kara is an experienced litigator who has tried over a dozen cases and argued before appellate courts. She works closely with clients to develop and execute a winning strategy.

Her areas of focus are real estate litigation, including commercial landlord-tenant disputes, as well as fiduciary litigation, representing clients in trust, estate, and closely-held business disputes.

Kara truly delights in the success of her clients, aiming to always litigate with thoughtfulness, creativity, and pragmatism.

• Prior to joining Fredrikson, Kara worked at the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office in both the Child Protection Division and Complex Financial Crimes Division.

Education

• Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, J.D., 2018, magna cum laude
• Tufts University, B.A., 2014, cum laude

Admissions

• Minnesota, 2018

Clerkships

• Judicial Law Clerk, U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, 2018-2019

• North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2023
• Order of the Coif, 2018
• Wiley Rutledge Outstanding Brief and Oral Advocate Award, 2017

Professional Activities

• MSBA Probate, Trusts and Estate Section, Litigation Committee Member, 2024-present
• Washington University Law Review, Editor-In-Chief, 2017-2018
• Appellate Law Clinic, Student Attorney, 2017
• American Constitution Society, Co-President, 2016-2017

Community

• Volunteer Lawyer’s Network, Volunteer Attorney, 2024-present
• Women's Business Development Center, Certification Committee Member, 2024-present
• Children’s Law Center of Minnesota, Volunteer Attorney, 2023-present
• Minneapolis Foundation Fourth Generation, Fundraising Committee Co-Chair, 2020-2022