Maren Grier is a member of Briggs’ Business Litigation Section. Maren received her B.A. in political science magna cum laude from the University of St. Thomas. She received J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School, where she was on the Dean’s List. Maren served as the administrative director for the National Moot Court competition team and as a student director for the University of Minnesota Housing Clinic. She is a former summer associate.
Emily Kraack is a member of Briggs’ Business Law Section. Emily received her B.A. in economics and political science from the University of Michigan, Ann arbor. She received her J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School, where she served as student director of the low-income taxpayer clinic and articles editor for the Journal of International Law. She is a former summer associate.
Marcus Ploeger is a member of Briggs’ Financial Institutions and Real Estate Section. Marcus received his B.S. in accounting magna cum laude from the University of Denver. He received his J.D. summa cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law, where he was a staff member on the William Mitchell Law Review. He is a former summer associate.
Lateral Hires
Catherine Biestek joins Briggs as an associate in the Business Litigation Section. Catherine received her B.A. magna cum laude in political science, as well as Spanish language and literature from Marquette University. She received her J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School, where she was the research editor for the Minnesota Law Review. Prior to working at Briggs, Catherine was a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Bruce D. Willis in the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
Catherine Courtney joins Briggs, of counsel, in the Public Finance Section. Catherine received her B.A. from Northwestern University and her J.D. from the University of Michigan. Prior to working at Briggs, Catherine worked at a Minneapolis firm practicing public finance and business law. She has extension experience in public finance, nonprofit and charitable organizations, labor and employment, and corporate law.
Joseph Kinning joins Briggs as a shareholder in the Business Law Section. Joseph received his B.A. summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota. He received his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. He has more than 20 years of experience representing publicly and privately held companies across the U.S. in complex mergers and acquisitions, securities offering, financing, restructurings and other business transactions.
Stephen Kozachok joins Briggs as a shareholder in the Business Law Section. Steve received his B.A. in economics from the University of Notre Dame, where he graduated with honors. He received his J.D. with honors, from George Washington Law School. Following law school, Steve served as a law clerk for the Honorable R. A. Randall at the Minnesota Court of Appeals. He has extensive corporate and securities law experience.
Daniel White joins Briggs as an associate in the Business Litigation Section. Dan received his J.D. cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School. Prior to joining Briggs, Dan worked as a law clerk for the University of Michigan Office of the Vice President and General Counsel. He also practiced at a Minneapolis law firm. He has experience representing clients in a diversified practice, including general business disputes and complex civil litigation.