Micayla Bitz
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Micayla Bitz

Associate
bitz.micayla@dorsey.com

Overview

Micayla understands that effective advocacy lies in the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, persuasive narratives that resonate with decision-makers.

As an associate in Dorsey’s trial group, Micayla leverages her background in fundraising and marketing to develop strategic legal arguments that help her clients present their cases with clarity, precision, and integrity at all stages of litigation. 

During law school, Micayla served as Editor-in-Chief of the University of St. Thomas Law Journal and represented incarcerated clients by filing commutations petitions and reforming clemency policy. She also honed her ability to distill complex legal matters into winning strategies while interning with two judges at the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota and with the Office of the General Counsel at National Public Radio.

Micayla also maintains an active pro bono practice, representing criminal defendants both pre- and post-conviction.

Education & Admissions

University of St. Thomas School of Law (J.D, 2024), summa cum laude, Living the Mission Award, Dean’s Awards, Editor-in-Chief, University of St. Thomas Law Journal

Concordia College, Moorhead (B.A., Communications, 2020), summa cum laude

Admissions

  • Minnesota
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota

Clerkships

  • Judicial Extern, U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, Honorable Patrick J. Schiltz, 2022-2022
  • Judicial Extern, U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko, 2024-2024

Industries & Practices

Government Contracts Counseling & Litigation
Government Solutions & Investigations
Securities & Financial Services Litigation & Enforcement
  • Appellate
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
  • Government Contracts Counseling & Litigation
  • Government Solutions & Investigations
  • Healthcare Litigation
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Pro Bono
  • Securities & Financial Services Litigation & Enforcement
  • Technology

Professional & Civic

Professional Achievements

  • Board Member, American Constitution Society
  • Federal Bar Association
  • Hennepin County Bar Association
  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Minnesota Women Lawyers (MWL)
  • University of St. Thomas School of Law Federal Commutations Clinic

Accolades

  • Constance Baker Motley National Student Writing Competition, Runner Up (2024)
  • Justice Anne K. Mckeig Award for Distinguished Student Leadership (2023)
  • Living the Mission Award, 2L (2023)
Micayla Bitz