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Education
- J.D., William Mitchell College of Law, cum laude (2007); National Security and Law Society President; Burton Brief Award Nominee; Tax Moot Court Alternate
- B.A., Macalester College (2000)
Experience
- Minnesota Court of Appeals, The Honorable Kevin G. Ross, Judicial Clerk (2007-2008)
- Ramsey County Attorney’s Office, Criminal Appeals, Law Clerk (2006-2007)
- William Mitchell College of Law, Research Assistant to A. John Radsan, Professor of Law (2005-2007)
Erin Sindberg Porter joined Greene Espel in 2008 after clerking for the Honorable Kevin G. Ross of the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Erin’s practice is focused on commercial litigation, internal investigations, and white collar criminal defense. Erin guides individuals and corporations through internal investigations, corporate compliance, and regulatory issues, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Erin graduated cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Macalester College. She is an active alumna of both institutions and is currently a Class Agent for the Class of 2000 at Macalester College.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
• Represented real estate executive in mortgage fraud investigation.
• Represented financial services executive in securities fraud suit.
• Represented financial services brokers in Minnesota Department of Commerce fraud investigation.
• Brought successful action on behalf of national restaurant chain in connection with equipment lease.
• Obtained summary judgment on behalf of city against construction company seeking indemnification. The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment.
• Successfully defended city in challenge to city's grant of liquor license. The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment.
• Represented architecture firm in wrongful death dispute alleging negligence and breach of contract.
BAR ADMISSIONS
State of Minnesota
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Minnesota State Bar Association
Hennepin County Bar Association
Minnesota Women Lawyers
Federal Bar Association
AWARDS AND OTHER RECOGNITION
Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyer (2011)
CALI Awards for highest grade in Federal Jurisdiction, Constitutional Law Liberties, Constitutional Law Powers, and Public International Law
Dean's List, William Mitchell College of Law (Fall 2005-Spring 2007)
PRO BONO ACTIVITIES
Children’s Law Center
Erin volunteers as a pro bono attorney for the Children’s Law Center, a non-profit organization that provides legal representation to foster children.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Propel Steering Committee, Jeremiah Program
Erin is a member of the Propel Steering Committee, which supports and furthers the mission of the Jeremiah Program to transform families from poverty to prosperity.