Minnesota Lawyer named three Dorsey & Whitney LLP attorneys, Theresa Bevilacqua, Michelle S. Grant, and James Langdon, to its Business Litigation Power List. This recognition honors attorneys across the state of Minnesota who have demonstrated exceptional skill, leadership, and impact in the field of business litigation.
Theresa Bevilacqua helps clients navigate complex litigation by gaining an early understanding of each business’s risk tolerance, leveraging her industry knowledge, and leading cohesive trial teams across functions and organizations. Known for her creative problem solving and ability to make the uncertainties of litigation predictable, she has secured complete defense verdicts in both jury and bench trials. Theresa previously served as Co-Chair of the Commercial Litigation Practice Group and Chair of the Minneapolis Trial Group.
Michelle S. Grant focuses on high-stakes health care and securities litigation, guiding corporate clients through class actions and complex disputes in courts and arbitration forums across the United States. As Co-Chair of the Minneapolis Trial Group, Michelle ensures clients receive strategic and efficient solutions.
James Langdon is a veteran trial lawyer with more than 30 years of experience representing public companies, financial institutions, and insurance providers in complex disputes with shareholders, regulators, and competitors. Known for his creative and cost-effective strategies, he has extensive first-chair trial experience in federal and state courts, as well as in arbitration and regulatory forums. Jim serves as Co-Chair of Dorsey’s Class Action Practice Group.
Selections for The Power List are based on reporting and research by Minnesota Lawyer’s editorial team, including interviews with respected attorneys across the state and a review of notable case outcomes and professional achievements.
Each attorney will be profiled in a special section of Minnesota Lawyer and featured on MinnLawyer.com, highlighting their contributions to the legal community and the broader business litigation landscape.
For more information on Minnesota Lawyer’s The Power List and to see the full list of honorees, please visit Minnesota Lawyer. (Subscription required.)