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 […]
Municipal Bond Attorney
Kennedy & Graven, Chartered is a law firm of 30+ attorneys representing public sector clients. Our lawyers are known for their extensive experience as general counsel for various municipalities, and for their sound guidance in municipal law, township law, school law, public finance, and litigation. We represent a broad range of cities, counties, townships, school […]
Kennedy & Graven Welcomes New Attorneys and Summer Legal Intern
Kennedy & Graven is pleased to welcome Mallory Nordberg, Bridget Finn, and Carlos Soto-Quezada to the firm as associate attorneys, along with Maggie McEllistrem as a summer legal intern. Mallory joins the School Law group and brings experience representing school districts and other public sector clients in a wide range of education and municipal law […]
Kennedy & Graven’s Back-to-School Legal Update for School Administrators
Kennedy & Graven is pleased to announce its 2026 Back-to-School Legal Update for School Administrators. The seminar will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The seminar will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Minneapolis – Park Place, 1500 Park Place Boulevard, St. Louis Park, MN […]
Remembering Larry Wertheim
It is with a heavy heart that Kennedy & Graven announces the passing of our colleague and friend, Larry Wertheim. Larry devoted more than 50 years to the firm, building a distinguished career focused on commercial and residential real estate. He was widely respected for his deep knowledge of the law and his lasting contributions […]
Kennedy & Graven Welcomes New Shareholder Tessa McEllistrem
Kennedy & Graven is pleased to announce that Tessa McEllistrem has joined the firm as a shareholder in the firm’s litigation group. Her practice focuses on litigation defense – primarily in governmental law, employment law, and general liability. Ms. McEllistrem has been practicing law for over fifteen years and represents cities, counties, and the State […]

