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by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA), and numerous federal privacy laws, continue to add to the complexity of honoring the University’s obligations to both protect private data and provide public access.
Use of Outside Counsel
OGC handles most of the University’s legal needs with internal resources. Besides the substantial economy that comes with an in-house legal department, the quality of legal services the University receives is enhanced by OGC’s comprehensive knowledge of the University’s unique structure, operations, strategic priorities, and mission. OGC does retain outside counsel, however, when specialized expertise or additional resources on a particular matter are necessary. For example, the University regularly retains outside counsel for patent prosecution services. We value the advice the University receives from outside counsel and appreciate their professionalism as they honor our expectation that they carry the University’s mission and value as they go about their work on the University’s behalf.
OGC Staff Professional and Community Service
OGC staff hold many leadership roles in professional organizations as well as volunteering their time to various non-profit, community and public service institutions:
Laurie Beyer-Kropuenske Minnesota Department of Health’s Privacy and Security Work Group of the eHealth Advisory Committee, Co-chair
Jeremiah Carter NCAA Legislative Committee
Whitney Cushing Warrior 196, Volunteer Coordinator
Dan Herber Volunteer Lawyers Network Board of Directors; Minnesota Law Review Alumni Advisory Board Susan Kratz American Lung Association Minnesota Board; Editorial Board Member for American Health
Lawyers Association Journal of Health & Life Sciences Law
Diane Krawczynski Hennepin County Master Gardener; Special Olympics, Volunteer
Ruilin Li UMN China Center Advisory Council; China Center’s External Review Committee
Susan McKinney Twin Cities Chapter, ARMA International, President
Doug Peterson NCBE, Uniform Bar Exam Drafting Committee; Chief Legal Officers Group, Member
Tim Pramas Taught Law School classes “Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Moot Court” and “Law in Practice;”
Neighborhood House Volunteer, food shelf collection and organization
Carrie Ryan Gallia Girl Scout Troop Leader and Cookie Mom; Teaches legal writing and judicial opinion
writing at the University of Minnesota Law School
Paul Savereide Minnesota Police Pipe Band, Pipe Major; Immanuel Lutheran Church, Eden Prairie, Church
Council Vice President
Jean Schatz Feed My Starving Children, Volunteer
Karen Wagner Interim President of the Higher Education Legal Managers; Vice Chair of the City of New
Brighton Public Safety Commission
Amanda Weddle Walker Art Center, Volunteer
Outside Counsel Distribution
Litigation
■ Patent
■ Contract
■ Environment
■ Employment 3.5%
■ Other/General ■ Student
0.41% 1.75%
Non-Litigation
■ Immigration 16.72%
■ Research
■ Employment/Labor/
Compliance
■ Health Care
■ Intellectual Properties 5.85% ■ Real Estate/Tax 0.21% ■ Other 8.22%
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84.26% 2.92% 7.16%
19.69%
22.84% 26.47%