2023 Notable Women in Law

Meet TCB’s 25 Notable Women in Law, exemplary professionals who handle complex transactions and use their expertise to guide clients through a variety of obstacles. They also serve as mentors, do pro bono work for social and economic causes, and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

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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2023 Notable Women in Law

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Suzanne Remington

Suzanne Remington

Partner, Hellmuth & Johnson
Suzanne Remington has nearly 30 years of experience practicing exclusively in the area of family law. At Edina-based Hellmuth & Johnson, she focuses on the complex financial issues in divorce,
Melodie Rose

Melodie Rose

President and shareholder, Fredrikson & Byron
Melodie Rose is a firm leader in several capacities at Fredrikson & Byron. In September, she became the first woman to be appointed as president in the firm's 75-year history.
Amy Salmela

Amy Salmela

Principal, Patterson Thuente
Amy Salmela is a seasoned patent attorney with years of experience in both private practice and in-house counsel for a multinational company based in Germany. She’s frequently been the only
Rachel Schromen

Rachel Schromen

Owner and attorney, Schromen Law
Rachel Schromen is an estate planning and elder law attorney and the owner of Schromen Law, a firm in St. Paul. She also is an end-of-life doula and hospice volunteer—experiences
Valerie Sims

Valerie Sims

Partner, Heley, Duncan & Melander
Valerie Sims has earned a reputation as a standout trial lawyer in the construction industry. She represents businesses, property owners, insurers, design professionals, and contractors in a broad range of
Maggie Tatton

Maggie Tatton

Partner, Ballard Spahr
Maggie Tatton is practice co-leader of Ballard Spahr’s private equity group. Tatton represents private and public companies and private equity funds in mergers, acquisitions, sales, and other strategic business transactions,
Melissa Weiner

Melissa Weiner

Partner, Pearson Warshaw
Melissa Weiner is a civil litigator focused on combating consumer deception, particularly in the consumer products area. She’s taken a leadership role in numerous complex class actions and multi-district litigations