Courtney E. Ward-Reichard

Courtney is a veteran litigator who helps corporate clients avoid and defend high-profile national claims in employment, product liability, and commercial litigation matters. She brings value to every step of the litigation process, digging into the facts of a case, investigating claims through witness interviews and document analysis, and then translating that data into a coherent story for trial.

She also spends time providing local trial counsel services. Licensed in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, Courtney routinely supports attorneys, cases, and clients in all three states.

In addition to her client and trial work, Courtney serves as Knowledge Management and Information Research Counsel for the firm. This internal-facing role utilizes her extensive skills in knowledge management, technology, factual and legal research, and eDiscovery, bringing efficiency, speed, and cost-savings to what’s often the most expensive part of litigation.

Not to be overlooked is Courtney’s steadfast involvement with professional and non-profit organizations, including high-profile posts as President of both the Hennepin County Bar Association and Hennepin County Bar Foundation. She has also held numerous leadership roles with the American Bar Association’s Law Practice Division, including currently serving on its Law Practice Division council, chairing its Women Rainmakers Committee, and acting as editor of Law Practice Magazine.