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Halunen Law is pleased to announce at- torney Amanda R. Crain has joined its em- ployment practice
Amanda R. Crain group. A er several years as a partner in a family law rm, Crain comes to Halunen Law with an astute understanding of client emo- tional trauma, con ict, and complex legal matters. Recognized by her peers for her outstanding legal work, pro- fessional work ethic, and advocacy on behalf of her clients. “I am pleased to join a rm founded on such a deep commitment to doing what is right for employees facing wrongful termi- nation, discrimination, harassment, or other illegal workplace practices,” said Crain.
Alethea M. Huyser has joined Fredrikson & Byron as an associate in the litigation, white collar and regula- tory defense and energy groups. Huy- ser is an experienced litigator who represents clients in a wide variety of enforcement, regulatory and civil liti- gation matters. As an experienced former assistant solicitor general, Huyser is uniquely able to advocate for clients interacting with the gov- ernment. From initial contact through appellate practice, she assists clients facing civil and health care fraud claims, government enforcement ac- tions, licensing investigations and white collar defense.
Larkin Ho man welcomes Wayne Schertler as its new chief operating of- cer. Schertler has substantial experi- ence in law rm management having served in the eld for over 25 years.
He is a seasoned, passionate and en- trepreneurial executive leader with a strong nance and accounting back- ground. Schertler will provide execu- tive leadership and strategic guidance for all administrative and nancial functions of the rm. He will work with the management committee and board of directors, leading the rm’s strategic planning to maximize long- term growth and stability and to iden- tify emerging trends, opportunities and challenges.
Meagher & Geer P.L.L.P. is pleased to an- nounce that partner, Mark Bloomquist, has been elected to the
Mark Bloomquist rm’s management committee for a ve-year term. Bloomquist provides legal services to professionals, including attorneys, ac- countants, architects, engineers, and title agents. He also represents prod- uct manufacturers and various com- panies in the construction and nance industries.
Fairview Health Services board of directors has elected Richard Ostlund as chair. Since joining the Fairview Board in 2013, Ostlund has served many leadership roles, including rep- resenting the board alongside Fair- view president and CEO James Here- ford in reimagining and negotiating the new M Health Fairview partner- ship between Fairview, the University of Minnesota, and University of Min- nesota Physicians. He will play a vital role in combining the partners’ aca- demic and community capabilities to provide the best clinical care while supporting research and education across the largest health system in Minnesota. “Rich has been an invalu- able member of our board for many years and he has already le a deep impact on health care in our commu- nity,” said Hereford. “His election to Board Chair will further extend that impact and I’m excited for all that we can achieve together.” A native of Walker, Minnesota, Ostlund is a se- nior partner and executive committee member of the law rm Anthony Ost-
Sheri L. Stewart
Bassford Remele wel- comed an associate to the rm. Sheri L. Stew- art is a graduate of the University of Minneso- ta Law School who fo- cuses her practice in
employment, consumer law, and gen- eral liability matters.
Josh Feneis
Lommen Abdo brings in Josh Feneis to assist clients in high stakes family law and business litigation. Feneis un- derstands that going
through the court process is a stress- ful time in a client’s life and that an experienced litigator can ease that stress. Feneis knows that clients have di erent perspectives and priorities so he strives to gain an understanding of what each client wants to achieve. Clients appreciate that Feneis logical- ly and concisely explains the legal process so that they know what to ex- pect. When client choices are made, he digs in to strategically protect the client’s interests and bring about the best results possible.
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