Your interests are ours. Period.

Our associate attorneys care as much about the outcome of your case as they do the legal process. With a breadth of experience that encompasses successful careers in corporate business and education, they adeptly manage the most nuanced cases while unequivocally advocating for your interests.

Maureen D. Lord Mohr, Esq., Associate Attorney

"With her strong business background and real-world experience, Maureen is the perfect match for our results-oriented approach," says Marilyn J. Michales. "Clients find her engaged and engaging, and her positive 'can do!' attitude keeps pace with the many time-sensitive and detailed challenges presented by our clients' cases."

Lord Mohr had more than a decade of experience in corporate America before choosing to enter the legal profession. She earned her J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in 2006. Prior to becoming an attorney, Lord Mohr worked in Silicon Valley and with Silicon Valley-based companies until she went to law school. "Throughout my business career, I collaborated extensively with our legal teams to bring products to market and negotiate win-win partnerships with development partners and customers," says Lord Mohr. "In the process, I reignited my lifelong interest in the law."

During law school Lord Mohr gained valuable practical experience through internships with a practicing attorney, a District Court judge and a mediation center. Following law school, she worked at American Express Corporation, where she negotiated, drafted and executed remote data processing agreements; at Analytics, Inc., as class action administration Senior Global Operations Manager; and at ACA International, where she served as Legal Counsel to the ACA International Ethics Committee and as a Research and Compliance Attorney. She was also a volunteer attorney for the Volunteer Lawyers Network.

"My business background is an advantage in many ways. I have years of experience managing multi-million dollar business lines and negotiating intricate contracts when profits were at stake. I am also a problem-solver with strong communication and interpersonal skills, allowing me to quickly target and resolve issues, a valuable skill critical in any relationship," says Lord Mohr. "In advocating for my clients, I listen closely to develop creative solutions, help navigate through the emotion to move the case forward, and focus on efficiently achieving results that meet the client's needs."

In addition to her legal work, Lord Mohr is a Women in Law alumni committee member and a Minneapolis Institute of Art "Art Adventure" elementary school volunteer. Lord Mohr's personal interests including spending time with her family and pursuing her passions for sports photography and swimming.

Matthew Gilbert, Law Clerk

Matthew Gilbert, a J.D. candidate at William Mitchell College of Law, will become an Associate Attorney with the firm after he passes the Minnesota State Bar Examination in July 2010. "We require law clerks and associates who understand complex financial issues," says Marilyn J. Michales. "Matt combines his B.S. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an interest in all things financial with strong research and writing skills." Matt has worked for Marilyn J. Michales since 2007 as a Law Clerk/Financial Analyst.

"My business background has been very beneficial in understanding and resolving complex family law matters," says Gilbert. During law school, Gilbert was a Legal Content Associate at Thomson Reuters where he gained invaluable experience analyzing and writing head notes, of state and federal court opinions, on Westlaw. Gilbert also served as an IRS/Minnesota Department of Revenue certified Tax Return Preparation Volunteer and was a Financial Advisor Intern at Edward Jones.

While at William Mitchell, Gilbert was a member of the Law Review and received the Burton Award Nomination for the best-written memorandum in his section. Additionally, Gilbert was the President of the Tax Law Society and a board member of the William Mitchell Law School Rankings Committee. Through his efforts, and the work of the board and others, William Mitchell is now a "Top 100 Law School" according to the U.S. News and World Reports 2010 Law School Rankings. At graduation, Gilbert was commended by the Minnesota Justice Foundation for his achievement in volunteer public service.

When not practicing law, Gilbert's personal interests include the Vikings, Timberwolves, and Chinese food.

Maureen D. Lord Mohr, Esq.

Highlights

• Problem solver
• Expert negotiator
• Positive, energetic
• Top-500 Business background
• Volunteer
• University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S., Education)
• William Mitchell College of Law

Matthew Gilbert

Highlights

• Economics background
• Accomplished financial analyst
• Detailed, focused
• Goal oriented, team player
• University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S., Economics)
• William Mitchell College of Law