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Tammera R. Diehm

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Education
William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2003
Augsburg College, B.A, Political Science & Urban Studies, summa cum laude, 1993
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Experience
Tammera R. Diehm is a shareholder in the real estate and campaign finance practice areas. She devotes her primary attention to representing clients in real estate development and land use matters as well as election law issues. In her practice, Tami has represented numerous clients before local governments and regulatory agencies. She has also assisted tax-exempt organizations with formation, IRS filings and compliance issues related to state and federal campaign finance laws.

Prior to joining the firm, Tami clerked for the Honorable Russell A. Anderson, Minnesota Supreme Court, 2003-2004. Tami lives in the City of Columbia Heights where she is an elected member of the City Council. She also serves as a member of the Economic Development Authority and as the Chair of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Tami is a member of the Metropolitan Council's Land Use Advisory Committee, and she currently serves as the city attorney for Mendota Heights.

Bar Admissions
Minnesota, 2003
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, 2010

Articles & Presentations
Speaker. "There's an Election Coming! What Corporate Counsel Need to Know About Political Law." Hennepin County Bar Association. Live Webcast. 19 Jan. 2012.

Panelist. "Lobbying by Non-Profit Clients: Navigating Federal and State Regulations." Strafford Publications. Webinar. 19 Oct. 2011.

Speaker. “Developing the Next Killer App: Who Will Test the Prototype – Development Finance.” Public Finance Seminar, Ehlers. Northland Inn, Brooklyn Park, MN. 4 Feb. 2011.

Co-author. "Minnesota Responds to Citizens United." Newsletter of the ABA Business Law Section Committee on Government Affairs Practice. Vol. 1, Issue 3. (Summer 2010). Republished: ABA Business Law Section's Business Law Today. 28 Oct. 2010.

Co-author. "The Hatch Act: It's Not Just for Federal Employees Anymore." Newsletter of the ABA Business Law Section Committee on Government Affairs Practice 1 (Fall 2009). Republished: Newsletter of the ABA Business Law Section. March 2010.

Speaker.  "The Basics – Laws Governing Candidates and Campaign Finance." How to Run for Office. Minnesota Association of Realtors’ Conference Room, Minneapolis. 20 Aug. 2009.

Qtd. in Swedberg, Jamie. "Pro Business: Pro bono work by local law firms helps both small business and nonprofit organizations." Twin Cities Business Feb. 2008: 99-104.

“Getting Your Real Estate Development Through City Hall: Practical and Ethical Considerations of the Development Approval Process.” Hennepin County Bar Association CLE, Minneapolis, MN. January 2008. 

“The Legal Environment of Investment Real Estate.” University of St. Thomas Mini Masters Series. University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN. November 2007.

"Spotlight on Tammera (Ericson) Diehm." Inside Augsburg. 18 May 2007.

"Dealing With Decision Makers: Practical and Ethical Considerations of the Development Approval Process." The Development Approval Process in Minnesota. Lorman CLE, Bloomington and St. Paul, MN. April 2007.

“Brownfield Redevelopment: Columbia Heights Industrial Park.” 2006 Ehlers Public Finance Seminar. Brooklyn Center, MN. February 2006.

Author. "When Representing Clients Before City Hall, Some Attorneys are Required to Register as Lobbyists.” Minnesota Lawyer 14 Aug. 2006: 21.

Author. “Appellate Tips From a Law Clerk's Perspective.” Ramsey County Barrister Feb. 2005.

Honors & Awards
  • "40 Under Forty" Honoree, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, 2010
  • The Best Lawyers in America®, 2010-2012
  • Minnesota Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®, 2007-2011
  • “Up & Coming Attorney,” Minnesota Lawyer, 2006
  • Augsburg College First Decade Award, October 2003
  • William Mitchell Student of Merit Award, June 2003
  • Assistant Editor, William Mitchell Law Review, 2002-2003
  • Burton Brief Award, 2001

Community
Professional Associations & Memberships
  • American Bar Association
  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Anoka County Bar Association

Elected Offices & Appointments
  • City Council Member, Columbia Heights, 2003-Present
    • President, 2007-present
  • Commissioner, Economic Development Authority, Columbia Heights, 2003-present
  • Commissioner, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Columbia Heights, 2003-present
    • Chair, 2006-present
  • Board of Directors, LegalCORPS, 2011-2014
  • Member, Metropolitan Council Land Use Advisory Committee, 2007-present
  • Commissioner, Planning and Zoning Commission, Columbia Heights, 2000-2002
  • Commissioner, Charter Commission, Columbia Heights, 1998-2002
    • President, 2000-2002
 
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