Former chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, Lorie Skjerven Gildea, is joining legal powerhouse Greenberg Traurig. The firm announced on December 3, 2023, that Gildea has come on board as a shareholder, aligning with the appeals and legal issues practice based in Minneapolis. Details were originally reported by Bloomberg Law Automation.
Gildea’s professional career boasts a series of impressively diverse roles. Prior to her stint as the chief justice, she had applied her legal expertise in a variety of capacities, including as an associate general counsel at the University of Minnesota. Gildea’s extensive background also features a role as an assistant Hennepin County attorney, along with being a litigation associate at long-standing law firm, ArentFox Schiff.
High profile appointments such as these exemplify the continual reshaping of the legal landscape and underscore the powerful interplay between public service roles and private practice. As giants within the legal world, firms like Greenberg Traurig continue to draw top talent, providing fresh insights and expertise to their ever-growing clientele.