Atty. Lorie Skjerven Gildea
Lorie Skjerven Gildea served as Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court for 13 years. She was the second woman to hold the position and the third longest-serving Chief Justice in Minnesota history.
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Lorie Skjerven Gildea is a Shareholder based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on litigation and appellate. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1987). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1986) and University of Minnesota – Morris (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Lorie Skjerven Gildea served as Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court for 13 years
- She was the second woman to hold the position and the third longest-serving Chief Justice in Minnesota history
- In her capacity as Chief Justice, Lorie presided over one of the most transformative eras in the history of the Minnesota judiciary, and she helped move Minnesota’s courts into the digital age
- She also led Minnesota’s courts through the unprecedented challenges created during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Before joining the Supreme Court, Lorie served as a judge in the Fourth Judicial District, Hennepin County, a prosecutor in the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, and as associate general counsel for the University of Minnesota
- Since returning to private practice, Lorie represents clients in diverse areas of law, including civil litigation, appellate work, and internal investigations
- Her clientele ranges from individuals and businesses to government entities
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Minnesota Lawyer and Finance & Commerce, “Minnesota ICON,” 2025 •Recipient, Minnesota State Bar Association Civil Litigation Section, 'Advocate Award,' 2024
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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