Minneapolis, MN – April 7, 2010. Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.,
employment law attorney Megan M. Ruwe has been recognized by
Minnesota Lawyer as a 2010 “Up & Coming Attorney.” In its tenth year, this award
identifies those Minnesota attorneys who have distinguished themselves during their first ten years of practice. Criteria for selection include leadership, professional accomplishment and service to the legal community. The 25 honorees were chosen by
Minnesota Lawyer's editorial staff based on nominations from law firms, legal associations, previous award recipients and other members of the state bar.
This year’s Up & Coming Attorneys will be featured in a special section in Minnesota Lawyer and during an awards luncheon on May 13, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Minneapolis.
Megan is a member of the firm’s employment law practice group and has experience representing and counseling employers regarding various aspects of federal and state employment laws. She has also represented employers in proceedings concerning these matters in federal court as well as courts in several states, including Minnesota. Megan speaks and writes regularly about social media and what it means for employers and employees, as well as regularly conducting trainings for employers regarding these issues and the risks to employers associated with employee use of technology in the workplace. She has also given presentations and written articles on these and other employment-related matters.
Megan is active in the community as a member of the Junior League of Minneapolis and the Board of Directors of The City, Inc., a non-profit organization in Minneapolis. She also provides volunteer legal services to local small businesses and non-profit organizations through LegalCORPS.
About Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.
Winthrop & Weinstine is an exciting, dynamic corporate business and commercial litigation law firm focused on building strong client relationships through shared values and commitment to excellence. A "Top 10 Law Firm" in Minnesota, with 89 attorneys in over 25 practice areas, the firm's clients experience responsive, service-driven attorneys who passionately champion client issues, using innovation rather than outmoded tradition and creativity rather than standard formulas. The firm enjoys steady growth by meeting the diverse needs of its clients from individuals and emerging-growth businesses to Fortune 500 companies in an impressive array of industries throughout the Twin Cities and nationally.