Firm News

Kennedy & Graven is proud to announce that Greta Bjerkness, Tessa McEllistrem, Peter Mikhail, Bridget Nason, and Jessica Schwie were selected to Minnesota Super Lawyers, and Joseph Sathe was selected to Minnesota Rising Stars for 2026.

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]