About Our Firm: Kennedy & Graven, Chartered is a law firm of more than 30 attorneys dedicated to representing public sector clients throughout Minnesota. Our attorneys are well known for their extensive experience in providing legal services to municipalities, school districts, counties, townships, state agencies, and development authorities. Position Description: The firm is seeking an […]
Employment Law Associate Attorney
Kennedy & Graven, Chartered is a law firm of more than 30 attorneys dedicated to representing public sector clients throughout Minnesota. Our attorneys are well known for their extensive experience serving as general counsel to municipalities and for providing thoughtful, practical guidance in municipal law, township law, school law, public finance, employment and labor law, […]
Kennedy & Graven Welcomes New Associate Zac DesAutels
Kennedy & Graven, Chartered is pleased to announce that Zac DesAutels has joined the firm as an associate. His practice focuses on litigation and municipal law. Originally from Houston, Zac has been practicing law since 2011 and has experience litigating business disputes and insurance coverage matters. He has worked at the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office […]
Jana O’Leary Sullivan Elected as Shareholder
Kennedy & Graven, Chartered is pleased to announce that Jana O’Leary Sullivan has been elected as a shareholder. During Jana’s fifteen months of being with Kennedy & Graven, she has become instrumental in significantly growing our employment law practice. She specializes in municipal and employment law, including providing counseling and training for cities. Jana has […]
Kennedy & Graven Welcomes New Shareholder Greta Bjerkness
Kennedy & Graven is pleased to announce that Greta Bjerkness has joined the firm as a shareholder. Her practice focuses on municipal law, real estate, mediation, and eminent domain. Ms. Bjerkness has been practicing law since 2009 and represents cities and other government entities in the acquisition of property rights for public improvement projects. She […]
Worthington City Council Appoints Peter Mikhail as City Attorney
The Worthington City Council appointed Peter Mikhail as its new city attorney on January 12, 2026. Peter brings extensive experience in eminent domain, real estate, public works, constitutional law, and municipal law. He is a founding board member of the Minnesota Eminent Domain Counsel’s Association and a former president of the Hennepin County Bar Association’s […]
