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 […]
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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 […]
Kennedy & Graven Welcomes New Associate Attorneys Haley Taylor Schlitz and Alexander Furcich
Kennedy & Graven is excited to announce new associate attorneys practicing in municipal law, Haley Taylor Schlitz and Alexander Furcich. Haley is a 2022 graduate of Southern Methodist University Law School and was admitted to the Minnesota Bar in 2024. She was an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Minnesota and has written two […]
Kennedy & Graven, Chartered Welcomes Ronald Smith and Krista Colbert as our 2025 Summer Law Clerks
Ronald Smith joins the firm as our 2025 Twin Cities Diversity in Practice (TCDIP) 1L Clerk. He recently completed his first year at the University of Minnesota Law School. He has a background in political science and economics and is eager to gain hands-on experience in municipal law and deepen his interest in litigation. Krista […]
