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About Us

We’re in the pursuit
of progress.

Our founders believed in putting clients first, culture second and paving our own path forward. We’ve been disrupting convention ever since. We bring perspective, insight and a whole lot of hustle to protecting and propelling your business. Through a culture of fresh thinking, we put the law to work.

It’s the Winthrop Way.

Experience the difference of big firm
expertise with small firm hustle and
responsiveness.

Company News

01.02.2024

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A., Announces New Shareholders and Managing Associates

MINNEAPOLIS — January 2, 2024. Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A., is pleased to formally announce the elevation of six new Shareholders, and three Managing Associates. Steve Kool, Jessica Lindstrom, Paul Manda, Trina Sjoberg, Sam Thompson

01.02.2024

Winthrop & Weinstine Announces New Chief Operating Officer: Heather A. Johnston

MINNEAPOLIS, January 2, 2024 – Winthrop & Weinstine is pleased to announce that Heather A. Johnston will join the firm on January 10 as its new Chief Operating Officer. Heather joins Winthrop & Weinstine following decades of operations experience in both the public and private sectors. “Heather’s vast ...

11.02.2023

Best Law Firms® Ranks 34 Winthrop & Weinstine Practices for 2024

MINNEAPOLIS — November 2, 2023. Winthrop & Weinstine is pleased to announce that it has been ranked in 34 practice areas in the list of “Best Law Firms”. In addition to being ranked in Minneapolis, Winthrop & Weinstine was ranked nationally in the areas of Appellate Practice, Banking and Finance Law, L...
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Our Commitment to Diversity

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to building a diverse workforce of talented individuals who embody our mission to bring smart perspectives and practical outcomes to the law. At our core, we believe diversity and inclusion are table stakes and work each day to promote these values through a variety of initiatives, activities and organizations.

Our Community, Our Cause

Our Community, Our Cause

Attorneys and staff at Winthrop are involved in a variety of projects and activities that support and give back to the community in which we live and work. Our attorneys are encouraged to engage in pro bono opportunities that align with their strengths and values.

We also dedicate our time and energy to community-building programs such as food drives and youth mentoring, and contribute monetary donations to various charities and organizations.

A few initiatives near and dear to us include:
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Ronald McDonald House, STEP-UP Program, Suit Drive, United Way, Washburn Center for Children

Careers at Winthrop

Careers at Winthrop

We are a nimble force of creative problem solvers generating momentum for our clients. We’re collaborative, forward thinking and innovative in our approach to the law. We pride ourselves on maintaining a culture of creativity, support and enthusiasm for the work. Your entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to solving problems and passion for pushing the boundaries of the law will help elevate our purpose and generate results for our clients.

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that stands out
from the crowd.

Honors & Accolades

Benchmark Litigation 2023 Recognized Winthrop & Weinstine as "Highly Recommended" Ten Attorneys also Listed as "Stars"

Winthrop & Weinstine lists the firm as "highly recommended" and "recommended" for labor and employment litigation.

U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Ranks Thirty-One Winthrop & Weinstine Practices in its “Best Law Firms” List

Winthrop & Weinstine was ranked nationally in the areas of Appellate Practice, Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Litigation, Land Use & Zoning Law, and Litigation – Banking & Finance.

Aimée Dayhoff and Tammera Diehm named Notable Women in Law by Twin Cities Business magazine

They are helping set legal precedents, winning cases of national significance, founding and managing firms, and mentoring the next wave of leaders—all while finding time to give back to their communities.

Winthrop & Weinstine Attorneys Recognized for 2021 Pro Bono Service

Fourteen attorneys have been named “North Star Lawyers” by the MSBA, celebrating attorneys who donated at least 50 hours of pro bono legal services in 2021.

International Financial Law Review Ranks Winthrop & Weinstine for Financial Services Practices in IFLR1000 United States

Winthrop & Weinstine is pleased to announce that it has been ranked in the areas of Mergers & Acquisition and Restructuring & Insolvency for Minnesota by IFLR1000, the guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers.