A respected corporate attorney at Stoel Rives, Laurie Huotari has two decades of experience guiding Minnesota companies and enterprises operating in the state. She represents agribusiness, renewable energy, life sciences, and health care clients in all aspects of corporate and transactional law. Her recent high-profile dealings included representing a global grain-based distillery in its acquisition by a privately owned investment company, advising European medical device companies in establishing U.S. operations, and providing corporate counsel to the largest farmer-owned organic cooperative in the U.S. As the Minneapolis office managing partner, Huotari leads efforts to invigorate community engagement and collaborative culture, particularly for associates who joined during the pandemic.