Lewis Brisbois Enhances Employment and Business Litigation Capabilities in Minneapolis with New Partner Hire
Lewis Brisbois is pleased to welcome Mack Reed to its Minneapolis office as a partner in the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice. For almost two decades, Mr. Reed has litigated complex business and employment matters on behalf of a range of clients, developing a rare depth and breadth of experience. He consistently achieves the objectives of Fortune 500 companies, small business, and individuals in discrimination, whistleblower, and breach of contract actions, including those involving restrictive covenants. Mr. Reed also regularly advises clients on an array of employment issues. In the business litigation space, Mr. Reed has successfully handled matters including closely-held shareholder/member disputes, trade secret misappropriation cases, breach of fiduciary duty actions, and financial markets litigation before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Notably, at various points in his career, Mr. Reed represented plaintiffs, which has allowed him to apply a unique perspective to his defense-side practice.
Minneapolis, Minn. (November 12, 2024) - Lewis Brisbois is pleased to welcome Mack Reed to its Minneapolis office as a partner in the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice.
For almost two decades, Mr. Reed has litigated complex business and employment matters on behalf of a range of clients, developing a rare depth and breadth of experience. He consistently achieves the objectives of Fortune 500 companies, small business, and individuals in discrimination, whistleblower, and breach of contract actions, including those involving restrictive covenants. Mr. Reed also regularly advises clients on an array of employment issues. In the business litigation space, Mr. Reed has successfully handled matters including closely-held shareholder/member disputes, trade secret misappropriation cases, breach of fiduciary duty actions, and financial markets litigation before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Notably, at various points in his career, Mr. Reed represented plaintiffs, which has allowed him to apply a unique perspective to his defense-side practice.
In discussing his decision to join Lewis Brisbois, Mr. Reed explained that the firm’s national platform and office environment appealed to him. He noted, “Lewis Brisbois is a fantastic place to continue utilizing the different skills I have developed over the course of my career. I am looking forward to being a resource for colleagues internally while generating external business.” He added, “Ultimately, the feeling I got from the people I interviewed with made me comfortable making the decision to move. When I spoke with [Minneapolis Managing Partner] Michelle Gilboe, it was clear that she had a vision for the office and was protective of its positive culture. It felt like a good fit.”
Ms. Gilboe stated, “Mack is a strong addition to our office and to the firm. He has significant substantive experience in many areas, which is quite unique. He has become steeped in the issues that he has managed throughout his career and has a great deal of perspective to offer our team and our clients. We look forward to working with him.”
Mr. Reed earned his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania, his master’s degree in Humanities from the University of Chicago, and his undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Delaware. He is admitted to practice in state and federal court in Illinois and Minnesota, as well as before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Eighth and Ninth Circuits. He is also admitted to practice in federal court in North Dakota and Wisconsin.