General counsel isn’t a role that tends to get a lot of public attention, but serving as the top-ranking in-house lawyer for a large company is a key position. The 11 executives TCB is spotlighting have played an important role in contract negotiations, IPOs, security issues, and ethical decisions for some of Minnesota’s most influential companies. They also go beyond legal matters to lend their expertise to human resources, business strategy, and more. Meet TCB’s 2022 Notable General Counsel honorees.

Methodology: The individuals featured did not pay to be included. Their profiles were drawn from nomination materials. This list is not comprehensive; it includes only people who were nominated and accepted after editorial review. To qualify for this list, individuals must have at least five years of experience in their field and have shown the ability to effect change in their roles or areas of practice.

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