Maria is a litigator who handles disputes relating to contracts, shareholder and partnership issues, intellectual property, data privacy, and personal injuries. She takes the time to learn a client’s product and business in order to help clients resolve disputes in the way that makes the most sense for their business goals and priorities. She enjoys working collaboratively with clients and colleagues and prides herself on being an efficient and effective communicator.
Prior to entering private practice, Maria clerked for Justice Natalie Hudson and Justice Margaret Chutich on the Minnesota Supreme Court.
In her spare time, Maria enjoys reading, cross-country skiing, and spending time with her family and friends.
Key Practice Experience
- Commercial/business litigation
- Trademark and copyright infringement
- Intellectual property litigation
- Contract disputes
- Shareholder and partnership disputes
- Appellate advocacy, including before the Minnesota Supreme Court, Minnesota Court of Appeals, and Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Personal injury claims
Key Industry Experience
- Farming and Agriculture
- Banking
- Technology
- Manufacturing
- Small and Family-Owned Businesses
- Insurance
- Non-profits
- Health care
- Utilities
Publications and Presentations
- Interviewed for “Systemic Change” by Dan Heilman, Minnesota Super Lawyers Magazine, 2022
- Author, “Proceed with Caution: Data Collection and Connected Cars,” American Recovery Association, 2021
- Speaker, “Data Privacy and Cybersecurity: Past Breaches, Current Law, and Issues on the Horizon,” In the Alphabet Soup, 2021
- Panelist, “Building Resilience in the Face of Adversity,” Federal Bar Association, 2021
- Moderator, “Celebrating Trailblazing Women Attorneys,” Minnesota Women Lawyers, 2021
- Author, “Is it Just Dessert? Female Recruits Don’t Get Their Share of the Pie,” 36 Law & Ineq. 117, 2018
- Author, “Elements of Privilege: Made in Confidence,” Attorney-Client Privilege: What Every Attorney Needs to Know, Minnesota CLE, 2018
Professional Associations
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- Co-Chair, Digital Communications Committee, 2021-22
- Minnesota Women Lawyers
- Co-Chair, RISE Emerging Lawyers Affinity Group, 2018-2023
- Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association
Community Involvement
- Pro Bono Attorney, The Advocates for Human Rights
- Pro Bono Attorney, National Immigrant Justice Center
- University of Minnesota Law School GOLD Council
Recognitions & Honors
- Notable Emerging Star, Twin Cities Business, 2022
- Listed in Minnesota Rising Stars, 2022, 2023
- MSBA North Star Lawyer, 2020, 2021, 2022
- University of Minnesota Law School Mondale Hall Engagement Award, 2018