Katie Crosby Lehmann

Katie Crosby Lehmann

Commercial Litigation

4.0 (1 reviews)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
30+ years experience
Ciresi Conlin LLP
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225 South Sixth Street, Suite 4600, Minneapolis, MN 55402
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As Founding and Managing Partner of Ciresi Conlin, Katie’s known for practicing at the intersection of science and the law. She pinpoints the advantages and disadvantages of each case, quickly and efficiently. In order to know how to maneuver your client’s case, you also need to understand your opponent’s path. Seeing through the pitfalls while recognizing the advantages both sides face helps to refine the business goals and litigation strategies for any dispute. Plus, after decades in practice, Katie’s learned that the best litigation strategy may be an unconventional one. When not working, Katie can be found at her northern Minnesota cabin, running, or encouraging her three children in some new adventure.Trial counsel for plaintiffs and defendants in all areas of business litigation from consumer rights and alleged false advertising, to business contractual disputes, to science-based disputes involving modeling, water rights, and environmental issues.Litigation counsel for plaintiffs and defendants in patent infringement cases involving technology ranging from food packaging design, internet-based technology including web browsers and communication protocols, mailing machines, heart stents, and MRI.Co-Creator of OneBudget® – a software program designed for monitoring current budgets and modeling of future budgets.Architect of the Legal Project Management Program (LPM) launched at Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. LPM involves evaluating case scope, budget, and the legal work schedule to ensure proper communication with the client and case team and efficient work at all levels. As Founding and Managing Partner of Ciresi Conlin, Katie’s known for practicing at the intersection of science and the law. She pinpoints the advantages and disadvantages of each case, quickly and efficiently. In order to know how to maneuver your client’s case, you also need to understand your opponent’s path. Seeing through the pitfalls while recognizing the advantages both sides face helps to refine the business goals and litigation strategies for any dispute. Plus, after decades in practice, Katie’s learned that the best litigation strategy may be an unconventional one. When not working, Katie can be found at her northern Minnesota cabin, running, or encouraging her three children in some new adventure.Trial counsel for plaintiffs and defendants in all areas of business litigation from consumer rights and alleged false advertising, to business contractual disputes, to science-based disputes involving modeling, water rights, and environmental issues.Litigation counsel for plaintiffs and defendants in patent infringement cases involving technology ranging from food packaging design, internet-based technology including web browsers and communication protocols, mailing machines, heart stents, and MRI.Co-Creator of OneBudget® – a software program designed for monitoring current budgets and modeling of future budgets.Architect of the Legal Project Management Program (LPM) launched at Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. LPM involves evaluating case scope, budget, and the legal work schedule to ensure proper communication with the client and case team and efficient work at all levels. As Founding and Managing Partner of Ciresi Conlin, Katie’s known for practicing at the intersection of science and the law. She pinpoints the advantages and disadvantages of each case, quickly and efficiently. In order to know how to maneuver your client’s case, you also need to understand your opponent’s path. Seeing through the pitfalls while recognizing the advantages both sides face helps to refine the business goals and litigation strategies for any dispute. Plus, after decades in practice, Katie’s learned that the best litigation strategy may be an unconventional one. When not working, Katie can be found at her northern Minnesota cabin, running, or encouraging her three children in some new adventure.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Commercial Litigation
  • Recognized: Environmental Law
  • Recognized: Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Practice Area: Litigation - Environmental
  • Practice Area: Litigation - Patent
  • Practice Area: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Practice Area: Trusts and Estates
  • Named “Attorney of the Year” by Minnesota Lawyer (2019, 2017, 2013)
  • Named to The Best Lawyers in America (2021, 2022)
  • Named to “Notable Women in the Law,” Twin Cities Business (2020)
  • Named to Lawdragon’s list of 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2020-2022)
  • Named Minnesota Super Lawyer (2018-2021)
  • Named to list of “Top Attorneys in Minnesota” by Peer Recognition and Professional Achievement, as published in Mpls St. Paul Magazine (2018-2020)
  • Named to list of “Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota” in recognition for excellent customer service and overall satisfaction, as published in Mpls St. Paul Magazine (2019, 2020)
  • Named to Lawdragon’s list of 500 Plaintiff Financial Lawyers (2019-2021)
  • Named “40 Under Forty” by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (2007)
  • Named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers (2008)

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021

Education

  • William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., graduated 1995
  • University of Notre Dame, B.A., graduated 1991

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Reviews

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Angela Carter

2 weeks ago

A formidable advocate with deep expertise in complex litigation

Our company retained Katie Crosby Lehmann at Ciresi Conlin LLP to handle a multifaceted commercial dispute that had significant intellectual property and environmental compliance components. From our initial consultation, it was clear her three decades of experience, particularly at the intersection of science and law, were invaluable. She has a remarkable ability to dissect complex technical information and translate it into compelling legal strategy. Her background in both commercial and environmental litigation, as noted in her professional recognitions, was perfectly suited to our case. Katie quickly pinpointed the core strengths and potential vulnerabilities in our position, allowing us to make informed decisions. Her strategic guidance through settlement negotiations was masterful, and she secured a resolution that protected our key intellectual property and business interests far better than we anticipated. The one area where we occasionally felt a slight delay was in receiving responses to non-urgent emails, which I understand is common for a managing partner of her stature with a full caseload. That minor point aside, Katie is a brilliant, strategic attorney. Her deep knowledge of Minneapolis's legal landscape and her practical, results-oriented approach make her an exceptional choice for any business facing intricate litigation.

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