MEMBERSHIPS

*Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers of Minnesota;

*Selected by the Charter Governors of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers as a Fellow to the College;

*Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association (Co-Chairman, Commercial Litigation Section, (1979-1985);

*Member, Board of Governors (1981-1988);

*National Employment Lawyers Association; Minnesota Chapter of NELA (Board of Directors);

*The Association of Trial Lawyers of America;

*ATLA Employment Rights Section;

*Former member of the part-time Federal Public Defender Panel;

*Minnesota State and American Bar Associations;

*ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law;

*Hennepin County Bar Association (Chairman, Community Relations Committee, 1973-1974);

*MTLA Employment Law Section.

AWARDS

LEADING MINNESOTA ATTORNEY

Selected as a Leading American Attorney in the area of employment law (individual and management) in the area of Alternative Dispute Resolution for commercial matters, personal injury law and employment law. To be selected, attorneys must receive multiple recommendations from their peers in a statewide survey conducted by American Research Corporation. Fewer than 6% of the state's attorneys are Leading American Attorneys.


SUPER LAWYER

Selected in 2000, 2001 and 2002 as a Super Lawyer, chosen by his peers, in top 6% of lawyers in Minnesota. The selection of Super Lawyers was researched and produced by Minnesota Law and Politics magazine and Twin Cities Business Monthly.

WHO'S WHO IN AMERICAN LAW

Chosen to appear in the new Millennium Edition of "Who's Who in American Law," a publication which recognizes the country's most distinguished legal professionals.