The court's opinion is a reminder that while federal investigative powers are broad, they are not unlimited. Nevertheless, whether you are an individual or a corporation, receiving a federal grand jury subpoena can carry significant consequences should you fail to properly protect your rights.

How Does the Grand Jury System Work?

The grand jury system serves as the main way federal prosecutors investigate crimes and obtain criminal indictments. Grand juries serve as a powerful tool by which prosecutors obtain documents and compel the testimony of witnesses, all without the presence of a defendant who might otherwise object or ask questions of their own.

Because the prosecutor controls the evidence obtained by and presented to a grand jury, indictments have become increasingly straightforward for prosecutors to obtain over the last several decades. The lack of defense presence and minimal burden of proof at the grand jury stage form the basis for the ubiquitous saying that a competent prosecutor could indict a ham sandwich.

Grand Jury as Gatekeeper

But the power of a grand jury ultimately belongs not to the prosecutor but to the grand jury itself. Grand juries are not intended to be a rubber stamp for prosecutions; rather, they are gatekeepers tasked under the U.S. Constitution with ensuring prosecutors do not abuse their powers. And, in the past year, grand juries have exercised some skepticism of prosecutions.

For example, a federal grand jury reportedly twice-refused to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, and a separate grand jury reportedly refused to indict democratic lawmakers that prosecutors were investigating for a video in which members of the military were instructed not to obey illegal orders.[2] In one of the most famous recent cases, a grand jury refused to indict a man who threw a sandwich at a federal agent during a protest.[3]

What Is a Grand Jury Subpoena?

The grand jury subpoena is an investigative tool that allows prosecutors to compel people and entities to provide documents, evidence, and even testimony to assist with federal investigations and, ultimately, obtain criminal indictments. It is one of the most powerful tools of the grand jury process.

When a company or an individual receives a grand jury subpoena, they are compelled to participate in the government's investigation unless they can convince a court that the subpoena violates their rights or is in some other way defective. In those instances, subpoena recipients can file a motion with the court to quash—or cancel—the subpoena.

The recent grand jury ruling is a reminder that defense attorneys and the courts play an important role in safeguarding the grand jury process by moving to quash grand jury subpoenas and ruling upon the same.

When Courts Step In

Federal courts may agree to quash or modify a grand jury subpoena for a limited number of reasons. For example, a subpoena to someone being investigated for a crime may violate their Fourth Amendment rights, Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination, and other constitutional protections.[4] Or, a subpoena may seek documents or information that are protected by an applicable privilege from discovery, such as the attorney-client privilege.[5] A court may also quash or modify a subpoena that seeks irrelevant information, is vague, overly broad, or that is unduly burdensome on the subpoena recipient.[6] In recent months, however, courts have increasingly agreed to quash subpoenas based upon a previously rare concern: that the subpoena was issued for an improper purpose.

Grand juries have broad investigative powers and "can investigate merely on suspicion that the law is being violated, or even just because [the Government] wants assurance that it is not."[7] But that power is not unlimited, and "[g]rand juries are not licensed to engage in arbitrary fishing expeditions, nor may they select targets of investigation out of malice or an intent to harass."[8]

In the past few decades, courts have found certain, rare instances where a grand jury subpoena should be quashed because it carries an improper (but not expressly malicious) purpose, such as trial preparation. Looking further back, there are rare examples from the civil rights era of courts limiting grand jury investigations based upon far more concerning conduct, such as a 1978 decision by the Fifth Circuit that limited an improper grand jury investigation into a Black citizens group that had criticized a prosecutor.[9]

Summing It Up: The Recent Ruling

The D.C. federal court's March 11 order reflects the fact that although findings of malicious intent and improper purpose are historically rare, they are increasingly considered and applied by federal courts. In this case, the court quashed grand jury subpoenas that had been issued to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as part of prosecutors’ criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.[10] The court based its decision, in large part, upon numerous tweets and public statements by the president that expressed anger towards Powell and a desire that he resign from his position as Federal Reserve Chairman.[11]

Applying case law that more often was used to determine whether a grand jury was being used for trial preparation, the court quashed the subpoenas because their "sole or dominant" purpose was improper.[12] The court found that the purpose of the grand jury investigation was to "sic prosecutions on people because the President dislikes them" and to "use criminal subpoenas as a form of official coercion" to get Powell to either resign from his position or acquiesce to the president's policy demands.[13]

As such, the court found that the grand jury investigation constituted one of those rare instances where an investigation was born out of an improper purpose with malice and intent to harass.[14] In quashing the subpoenas, the court effectively ended the government's investigation before it began.

We Can Help

If you or your company has received a federal grand jury subpoena, Maslon's investigations team is available to help you navigate the process and ensure your rights are not violated. Please contact us if you have questions or would like assistance.

[1] In re Grand Jury Subpoenas [Redacted], No. 26-mc-00012 (JEB) (D.C. Dist. Ct. Mar. 11, 2026).

[2] See Max Matza, Grand Jury Declines to Indict Letitia James for Second Time in a Week, BBC (Dec. 11, 2025), https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjrjj30vx8eo; Brandon Drenon, Grand Jury Declines to Charge Democrats in 'Illegal Orders' Video, BBC (Feb. 11, 2026), https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly2jnyy2yyo.

[3] Alan Feurer et al., Prosecutors Fail to Obtain Indictment Against Man Who Threw Sandwich at Federal Agent, New York Times (Aug. 27, 2025), https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/us/politics/trump-sandwich-assault-indictment-justice-department.html.

[4] In re Grand Jury, John Doe No. G.J.2005-2, 478 F.3d 581, 585 (4th Cir. 2007) ("Rule 17(c) offers a vehicle for a subpoenaed party to assert a constitutional, statutory, or common-law privilege.")

[5] In re Green Grand Jury Proceedings, 492 F.3d 976, 979 (8th Cir. 2007 ("Attorney-client communications and attorney work product are privileged and are not ordinarily discoverable—even by the grand jury.")

[6] John Doe, 478 F.3d at 585.

[7] United States v. R. Enterprises, Inc., 498 U.S. 292, 297 (1991).

[8] Id.

[9] Ealy v. Littlejohn, 569 F.2d 219, 230-31 (5th Cir. 1978).

[10] In re Grand Jury Subpoenas [Redacted], No. 26-mc-00012 at 3.

[11] For example, "Jerome 'Too Late' Powell has done it again!!! He is TOO LATE, and actually, TOO ANGRY, TOO STUPID, & TOO POLITICAL, to have the job of the Fed Chair. He is costing our Country TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS . . . . Put another way, 'Too Late' is a TOTAL LOSER, and our Country is paying the price!" Id. at 1 (quoting Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump), Truth Soc. (July 31, 2025, at 7:11 AM), https://perma.cc/PX9L-RPSD).

[12] Id. at 10.

[13] Id. at 16.

[14] Id. at 22.

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Steve is a renowned trial lawyer with deep experience in high profile cases. He concentrates his work on high stakes criminal and civil litigation, government and internal investigations, and appellate practice. In his white collar criminal defense practice, Steve represents individuals accused of financial crimes involving health care, agriculture, and corporate embezzlement. As a business litigator, he represented Polaroid in a $300 million breach of contract dispute, ultimately securing a complete defense verdict following a two-week jury trial in February 2024. His investigations practice has included a high-profile investigation of a private security company holding a contract at a major NFL venue that resulted in its termination; a data security breach and IP theft conspiracy at a major automobile manufacturer; and internal investigations and government compliance on behalf of health care providers.

In 2021, Steve served as pro bono special prosecutor in the internationally televised homicide trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.

After working in private practice for more than a decade, including as a Maslon partner, Anna dedicated several years to public service as a prosecutor in the Hennepin County Attorney's Office in Minneapolis. In that role, she managed a dynamic caseload that included homicide, sexual assault, financial crimes, and drug and property cases through all stages of prosecution. She developed strong first-chair trial skills as she brought numerous violent felonies to jury verdict. She subsequently managed litigation in house as senior legal counsel for a large pharmacy benefit manager, where she oversaw a complex portfolio of litigation, arbitration, regulatory matters, internal investigations, and pre-litigation commercial disputes.

Anna earned her law degree cum laude from the University of St. Thomas School of Law after graduating summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities with a B.A. in English and journalism.

Additionally, David Suchar retains his Band 1 ranking for Construction in Minnesota and Steve Schleicher retains his Band 1 ranking for Litigation: White-Collar Crime and Government Investigations in the state. Band 1 is the highest-ranking tier.

Also ranked in the new edition of Chambers USA:

• Bryan Freeman is newly ranked for General Commercial Litigation in Minnesota.
• Jason Lien continues to be ranked for Construction in Minnesota, with Jevon Bindman once again recognized as an Up and Coming attorney in Construction.
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• Jon Septer is ranked for the second consecutive year for Real Estate in Minnesota.
• Bill Pentelovitch continues to be recognized as a Senior Statesperson for General Commercial Litigation in Minnesota.

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Annika represents clients in complex civil litigation, white-collar criminal defense, tort and product liability defense, and general commercial litigation. She brings significant courtroom experience, including key roles in six trials over the last two years in both civil and criminal cases.

Annika's dedication to the profession and the community is evident in her many activities. She has taken on leadership roles with Minnesota Women Lawyers and the Women's White Collar Defense Association, and she volunteers with the Minneapolis Reader/Writer program, among other roles. Annika is also engaged in pro bono work through the Pro Se Project and the Tubman Safety Project. Through her work with the former, she was recently able to assist an incarcerated individual in achieving a settlement related to excessive force they experienced at the hands of correctional officers.

While attending the University of Minnesota Law School, Annika served as a law clerk in the Hennepin County Public Defender's office. She also participated in the National Moot Court Competition Team, served as the mentorship program coordinator for the Well-Being Initiative, and volunteered with the Asylum Law Project.

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Steve is known for his role as pro bono special prosecutor in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd and his successful representation of a Feeding Our Future defendant. The team also includes Stephanie Laws (co-chair of the Tort & Product Liability Group), former federal prosecutor David Suchar (chair of the Construction & Real Estate Litigation Group), former state prosecutors Emily Liebman Taylor and Haley-Rose Severson, and litigation attorneys Clayton Carlson, Anna Barton, and Abigail Maier.

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Steve, chair of Maslon's Investigations & White Collar Defense Group, is a renowned trial lawyer with deep experience in high profile cases. He concentrates his work on high stakes criminal and civil litigation, government and internal investigations, and appellate practice. Steve is well known for his role as a pro bono special prosecutor in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. A former federal prosecutor, Steve has defended individual clients in a wide variety of serious matters, including murder, drug, and white collar cases, and has represented businesses in high-profile investigations by state and federal entities around the country. Steve is ranked Band 1 in Minnesota in Chambers USA for White Collar Crime and Government Investigations, sharing that honor with only four other attorneys.

David chairs Maslon's Construction & Real Estate Litigation Group and serves as vice chair of the firm board of directors and executive committee. A skilled trial attorney and former federal prosecutor, he regularly represents clients in construction and insurance coverage disputes, government and internal investigations, and a variety of commercial litigation. David was elected in 2024 as a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers. He is one of only seven Minnesota lawyers ranked Band 1 in Chambers USA for Construction. Who's Who Legal named him a Global Leader in Construction and described him as "an impressive trial lawyer whose practice spans the spectrum of construction matters from insurance to payment claims." David recently served as national chair of The Trial Network, a professional network of trial lawyers from 24 leading law firms across the United States, including Maslon.

Following a seven-week trial, a federal jury in Minnesota acquitted defendant Said Shafii Farah on June 7 of all nine charges in what federal officials claimed to be the nation’s largest fraud case arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Steve and Clayton represented Farah, one of only two defendants among the seven on trial who were found not guilty. The attorney for the other defendant found not guilty, Andrew Garvis, will also receive the award.

The acquittal was an exceedingly rare result, as only 0.4% of defendants in federal criminal cases were found not guilty at trial in 2022, according to The Pew Research Center.

Steve is a renowned trial lawyer with deep experience in high profile cases. He concentrates his work on high stakes criminal and civil litigation, government and internal investigations, and appellate practice. Steve is well known for his role as a pro bono special prosecutor in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. A former federal prosecutor, Steve has defended individual clients in a wide variety of serious matters, including murder, drug, and white collar cases, and has represented businesses in high-profile investigations by state and federal entities around the country. Steve also has experience in military courts, having served as a JAG Corps Officer in the United States Army Reserve for 10 years.

Clayton works with individuals and corporations to help them navigate their interactions with the government. Focusing his practice on criminal defense, government and internal investigations, and complex civil litigation, Clayton has represented both individuals and corporations in a wide variety of both civil and criminal litigation. He has experience defending people accused of crimes in both state and federal court, ranging from DWI, assault, and drug-related offenses, to white collar crimes and murder.

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Also ranked in the new edition of Chambers USA:

• Jason Lien continues to be recognized for Construction in Minnesota, with Jevon Bindman newly recognized as an Up and Coming attorney in the same.
• Susan Markey is newly ranked for Corporate/M&A in Minnesota.
• Jon Septer is newly ranked for Real Estate in Minnesota.
• Bill Pentelovitch continues to be recognized as a Senior Statesperson for General Commercial Litigation in Minnesota.

The rankings are the result of extensive client interviews and research to assess technical legal ability, client service, business understanding, value, team depth, and other qualities most valued by clients.

To view Maslon's full Chambers USA rankings, go to: Chambers USA Guide 2024.

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Stephanie represents businesses in product liability and complex civil litigation in federal and state courts nationwide. She also conducts internal investigations and helps companies respond to government enforcement actions. Stephanie’s product liability bandwidth spans multiple industries, with particular focus on defense of FDA-regulated products. She is an experienced litigator who has handled cases from fact investigation through jury verdict. She has significant experience managing large-scale document collections and productions as well as e-discovery issues, both in one-off cases and across coordinated portfolios. Stephanie leverages insights from multiple client secondments to develop efficient legal strategies that are custom tailored to fit business needs.

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Erica represents clients in complex commercial disputes primarily in the areas of tort and product liability, business torts, insurance coverage, and breach of contract actions. She is also an experienced appellate attorney. Erica currently serves as reporter for three Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committees: the Rules of Civil Procedure, the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure, and the General Rules of Practice; and she is the former chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association's Appellate Practice Section.

Steve prosecuted Danny Heinrich for charges related to the abduction and murder of 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling and Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. He is a renowned trial lawyer who concentrates his work on high stakes criminal and civil litigation, internal investigations, white collar defense, and appellate practice.

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Steve is a renowned trial lawyer with deep experience in high profile cases. He concentrates his work on high stakes criminal and civil litigation, internal investigations, white collar defense, and appellate practice. Steve’s extraordinary trial skills are well known; he was widely praised for his role as a pro bono special prosecutor in the internationally televised homicide trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. In his white collar criminal defense practice, Steve represents individuals accused of financial crimes involving health care, agriculture, and corporate embezzlement. His investigations practice has included a high-profile investigation of a private security company holding a contract at a major NFL venue that resulted in its termination; a data security breach and IP theft conspiracy at a major automobile manufacturer; and internal investigations and government compliance on behalf of health care providers, including hospital systems and physicians.

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Stephanie represents businesses in product liability and complex civil litigation in federal and state courts nationwide. She also conducts internal investigations and helps companies respond to government enforcement actions. Stephanie’s product liability bandwidth spans multiple industries, with particular focus on defense of FDA-regulated products. She is an experienced litigator who has handled cases from fact investigation through jury verdict. She has significant experience managing large-scale document collections and productions as well as e-discovery issues, both in one-off cases and across coordinated portfolios. Stephanie leverages insights from multiple client secondments to develop efficient legal strategies that are custom tailored to fit business needs. Stephanie is also deeply engaged with pro bono work; she partnered with Steve Schleicher in his role as special prosecutor in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.

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Steve is a renowned trial lawyer with deep experience in high profile cases. He concentrates his work on high stakes criminal and civil litigation, internal investigations, white collar defense, and appellate practice. Steve’s extraordinary trial skills are well known; he was widely praised for his role as a pro bono special prosecutor in the internationally televised homicide trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. In his white collar criminal defense practice, Steve represents individuals accused of financial crimes involving health care, agriculture, and corporate embezzlement. His investigations practice has included a high-profile investigation of a private security company holding a contract at a major NFL venue that resulted in its termination; a data security breach and IP theft conspiracy at a major automobile manufacturer; and internal investigations and government compliance on behalf of health care providers, including hospital systems and physicians.

Stephanie represents businesses in product liability and complex civil litigation in federal and state courts nationwide. She also conducts internal investigations and helps companies respond to government enforcement actions. Stephanie’s product liability bandwidth spans multiple industries, with particular focus on defense of FDA-regulated products. She is an experienced litigator who has handled cases from fact investigation through jury verdict. She has significant experience managing large-scale document collections and productions as well as e-discovery issues, both in one-off cases and across coordinated portfolios. Stephanie leverages insights from multiple client secondments to develop efficient legal strategies that are custom tailored to fit business needs. Stephanie is also deeply engaged with pro bono work; she partnered with Steve Schleicher in his role as special prosecutor in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.

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Steve is a renowned trial lawyer with deep experience in high profile cases. He concentrates his work on high stakes criminal and civil litigation, internal investigations, white collar defense, and appellate practice. Steve’s extraordinary trial skills are well known; he was widely praised for his role as a pro bono special prosecutor in the internationally televised homicide trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. In his white collar criminal defense practice, Steve represents individuals accused of financial crimes involving health care, agriculture, and corporate embezzlement. In 2016, Steve served as a prosecutor on the Jacob Wetterling case, prosecuting Danny Heinrich on federal child pornography charges that led to his confession to Jacob’s kidnapping and murder as well as the recovery of his remains, allowing his family to hold a funeral and grieve his loss.

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Katie is a partner and co-chair of Maslon's Litigation Group and Tort & Product Liability Group. She focuses her practice on product liability defense litigation and has successfully represented clients of varying sizes across a range of product industries in federal and state courts throughout the country. Katie has particular expertise defending major manufacturers’ products in claims centered on device safety notifications and recalls. She has extensive experience managing the fact and expert discovery phases of litigation, taking and defending depositions of fact witnesses, healthcare providers, 30(b)(6) representatives, and experts, and has worked closely with technical, medical, and human factors experts.

Stephanie is a partner and co-chair of Maslon's Tort & Product Liability Group who represents businesses in product liability and complex civil litigation in federal and state courts nationwide. She also conducts internal investigations and helps companies respond to government enforcement actions. Stephanie’s product liability bandwidth spans multiple industries, with particular focus on defense of FDA-regulated products. She is an experienced litigator who has handled cases from fact investigation through jury verdict. She has significant experience managing large-scale document collections and productions as well as e-discovery issues, both in one-off cases and across coordinated portfolios. Stephanie leverages insights from multiple client secondments to develop efficient legal strategies that are custom tailored to fit business needs.

Abbie is a litigation attorney who assists clients with a broad range of general commercial litigation matters and business disputes. A graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School, she was recognized as a 2022 North Star Lawyer for her commitment to pro bono work.

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Jevon is a partner in Maslon's Litigation Group who has taken numerous complex matters to jury verdict. He helps companies of all sizes to navigate each phase of the litigation process, and he has the skills and experience to advocate for his clients' rights at trial and on appeal. Jevon focuses his work on construction, insurance coverage, and appellate litigation as well as general commercial matters. He has significant experience with contract disputes, policyholder insurance coverage claims, and construction defect and mechanic’s lien claims. He is a frequent author and presenter on issues of trial evidence and is co-author of Volume 11A of the Minnesota Practice Series, Courtroom Handbook of Minnesota Evidence, published by Thomson West.

Peter, also a Litigation Group partner, focuses on resolving construction and insurance coverage disputes. He provides practical advice to help his clients navigate all phases of their construction projects, from contract negotiations to asserting or defending claims. He has represented a variety of participants in the construction industry, including owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, design professionals, and sureties in matters such as construction and design defect claims, delay and extra work claims, performance and payment bond claims, mechanics liens, and bid protests. He also advises clients on federal and state compliance issues.

Nate helps fiduciaries and individuals navigate often complex probate and estate litigation matters. He also works with a broad spectrum of organizations in business, commercial, and municipal litigation. Nate is dedicated to helping clients through all stages of the process, working closely with them to achieve their goals.

The presentation is part of Minnesota CLE's Evidence A to Z webcast series and is based on the attorneys' chapter in the forthcoming MN Courtroom Evidence Deskbook on social media evidence, to be published later this year.

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Jevon is an experienced trial lawyer who regularly handles appeals in the Eighth Circuit and Minnesota appellate courts. He is a member of the Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committees on the Rules of Evidence and the Rules of Civil Procedure, and is an associate fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America. Jevon also writes and presents on issues ranging from trial evidence to construction and insurance coverage law, and he is active as a speaker on the rules governing federal and Minnesota state courts.

Peter is a business litigator focused on resolving construction and insurance coverage disputes. He provides practical advice to help his clients navigate all phases of their construction projects, from contract negotiations to asserting or defending claims. In addition, Peter regularly advises insurance policyholders regarding their rights and asserts those rights on their behalf. He also serves on the Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committee on General Rules of Practice.

Nate helps fiduciaries and individuals navigate often complex probate and estate litigation matters. He also works with a broad spectrum of organizations in business, commercial, and municipal litigation. Nate is dedicated to helping clients through all stages of the process, working closely with them to achieve their goals.

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Steve is a renowned trial lawyer with deep experience in high profile cases. He concentrates his work on high stakes criminal and civil litigation, internal investigations, white collar defense, and appellate practice. Steve’s extraordinary trial skills are well known; he was widely praised for his role as a pro bono special prosecutor in the internationally televised homicide trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. In his white collar criminal defense practice, Steve represents individuals accused of financial crimes involving health care, agriculture, and corporate embezzlement. In 2016, Steve served as a prosecutor on the Jacob Wetterling case, prosecuting Danny Heinrich on federal child pornography charges that led to his confession to Jacob’s kidnapping and murder as well as the recovery of his remains.

Terry has extensive experience assisting clients with their intellectual property, e-commerce, and complex commercial litigation needs. He has successfully represented clients in state and federal courts throughout the country in a broad range of infringement matters involving patent, trademark, copyright, and trade dress as well as licensing disputes. In addition, Terry has taken intellectual property matters to trial, including federal jury trials in patent infringement, trademark infringement, and false advertising cases under the Lanham Act. His clients include software companies, consumer products companies, e-commerce and emerging technology companies, and medical device companies. When not practicing law, Terry writes fiction, including novels and plays. His latest novel is "Dangerfield's Promise."

During the 12:15 p.m. session, titled "Enhance Your Super Powers by Completing a Judicial Clerkship at the Minnesota Court of Appeals," Erica will join a diverse and accomplished panel of other former clerks in describing how a clerk position can boost the career of a law student or new attorney. Court of Appeals Judge Peter M. Reyes Jr. will moderate the panel. Before joining Maslon, Erica served as a law clerk to the Honorable Matthew E. Johnson, then chief judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

Applications for the clerk position are due July 30.

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Erica represents clients in complex commercial disputes primarily in the areas of tort and product liability, consumer fraud, business torts, insurance coverage, and breach of contract actions. Her product liability defense work spans many industries, with particular experience in FDA-approved medical devices, representing a major medical device manufacturer in federal and state courts throughout the country. In her insurance-coverage work, Erica helps business policyholders secure the benefits, protection, and dollars their insurance policies are meant to provide.

Erica is also an experienced appellate attorney. She has argued before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals and has authored, co-authored, and edited dozens of appellate briefs. She is frequently sought out to provide advice on appeals in the Eighth Circuit and the appellate courts of Minnesota. Erica is co-author of the leading treatise on Minnesota appellate law and authors a chapter in the Eighth Circuit Appellate Practice Manual. She also serves as reporter for three Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committees: the Rules of Civil Procedure, the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure, and the General Rules of Practice; she is the former chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association's Appellate Practice Section; and she serves on the board of the Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society.

The new edition of Chambers USA also highlights the work of David Suchar and Jason Lien, ranked in Construction; as well as Of Counsel Attorneys Martin Rosenbaum, ranked in Corporate/M&A, and Bill Pentelovitch, recognized as a Senior Statesperson for General Commercial Litigation. Jason moved up in the rankings for 2023; he and David are among only 12 Minnesota attorneys in the two top bands for Construction.

The rankings are the result of extensive client interviews and research to assess technical legal ability, client service, business understanding, value, team depth, and other qualities most valued by clients.

To summarize, rankings from the 2023 edition of Chambers USA are as follows:

Litigation: White-Collar Crime and Government Investigations

Attorney Steve Schleicher Ranked in Minnesota

Construction

Firm, Attorneys David Suchar and Jason Lien Ranked in Minnesota

Litigation: General Commercial

Firm Ranked in Minnesota; Bill Pentelovitch Named a Senior Statesperson

Corporate/M&A

Firm, Attorney Martin Rosenbaum Ranked in Minnesota

To view Maslon's full Chambers USA rankings, go to: Chambers USA 2023.

About Chambers and Partners
Since 1969, London-based Chambers and Partners has published world-famous guides to the legal profession. A team of more than 200 editorial and research individuals conducted thousands of one-on-one interviews with in-house counsel and third-party experts for the 2023 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business.

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Erica represents clients in complex commercial disputes primarily in the areas of tort and product liability, business torts, insurance coverage, and breach of contract actions. She is also an experienced appellate attorney. Erica currently serves as reporter for three Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committees: the Rules of Civil Procedure, the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure, and the General Rules of Practice; and she is the former chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association's Appellate Practice Section.

Jevon is an experienced trial lawyer who regularly handles appeals in the Eighth Circuit and Minnesota appellate courts. He is a member of the Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committees on the Rules of Evidence and the Rules of Civil Procedure, and is an associate fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America. Jevon also writes and presents on issues ranging from trial evidence to construction and insurance coverage law, and he is active as a speaker on the rules governing federal and Minnesota state courts.

Jeremy focuses his practice on product liability defense, complex commercial disputes, and corporate trust litigation. He assists clients in navigating all aspects of civil litigation, from inception through appeals, with particular experience in managing the discovery process. He represents both Fortune 500 companies and small businesses, and he is committed to developing a litigation strategy that best suits the needs of each. 

Schleicher’s induction ceremony took place Feb. 25 during the spring meeting of the College in Key Biscayne, Florida.

Founded in 1950, the American College of Trial Lawyers is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Fellowship in the group is extended by invitation only and only after careful investigation, to those experienced trial lawyers of diverse backgrounds, who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality. Lawyers must have a minimum of 15 years trial experience before they can be considered for fellowship.

Schleicher, a former federal prosecutor and renowned trial lawyer, is the chair of Maslon's Investigations & White Collar Defense Group, where he concentrates on high stakes criminal and civil litigation, government and internal investigations, and appellate practice. He is experienced in high profile cases and was widely recognized for his role as a special prosecutor in the internationally televised homicide trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd and for his work prosecuting the man responsible for the kidnapping and murder of 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling.

Membership in the American College of Trial Lawyers cannot exceed 1% of the total lawyer population of any state or province. The college maintains and seeks to improve the standards of trial practice, professionalism, ethics, and the administration of justice through education and public statements on independence of the judiciary, trial by jury, respect for the rule of law, access to justice, and fair and just representation of all parties to legal proceedings. The college is thus able to speak with a balanced voice on important issues affecting the legal profession and the administration of justice.

Commenting on his induction, Schleicher said, “I am honored and humbled to be selected as a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and will continuously strive to reflect its ideals and values inside and outside of the courtroom.”

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Jevon is an experienced trial lawyer who regularly handles appeals in the Eighth Circuit and Minnesota appellate courts. He is a member of the Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committees on the Rules of Evidence and the Rules of Civil Procedure, and serves on Minnesota State Bar Association Construction Law Section's legislative committee. Jevon also writes and presents on issues ranging from construction and insurance coverage law to trial evidence. In 2022, he was named an associate fellow with the Construction Lawyers Society of America.

Erica is an experienced appellate attorney. She has argued before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals and has authored, co-authored, and edited dozens of appellate briefs. She is frequently sought out to provide advice on appeals in the Eighth Circuit and the appellate courts of Minnesota. Erica is co-author of the leading treatise on Minnesota appellate law and authors a chapter in the Eighth Circuit Appellate Practice Manual. She also serves as reporter for three Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committees: the Rules of Civil Procedure, the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure, and the General Rules of Practice; and she is the former chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association's Appellate Practice Section.

Jevon co-authored the publication with Peter N. Thompson, emeritus professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law.

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Jevon is an experienced trial lawyer who regularly handles appeals in the Eighth Circuit and Minnesota appellate courts. He is a member of the Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committees on the Rules of Evidence and the Rules of Civil Procedure, and serves on Minnesota State Bar Association Construction Law Section's legislative committee. Jevon also writes and presents on issues ranging from construction and insurance coverage law to trial evidence. In 2022, he was named an associate fellow with the Construction Lawyers Society of America.

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Jevon focuses his work on construction, insurance coverage, and appellate litigation as well as antitrust and general commercial matters. He has taken numerous complex matters to jury verdict and helps both Fortune 500 companies and "mom and pop" operations to navigate all phases of the litigation process. Jevon has significant experience in contract disputes, franchise and competitive practices claims, policyholder insurance coverage claims, construction defect and mechanic’s lien claims, and shareholder disputes. He also regularly handles appeals in the Eighth Circuit and Minnesota appellate courts.

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Steve is a renowned trial lawyer with deep experience in high profile cases. He concentrates his work on high stakes criminal and civil litigation, internal investigations, white collar defense, and appellate practice. Steve’s extraordinary trial skills are well known throughout the United States and the world. Most recently, he was recognized for his role as a pro bono special prosecutor in the internationally televised homicide trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.

Steve concentrates his work on high stakes criminal and civil litigation, government and internal investigations, and appellate practice. Most recently, he has been recognized for his role as a pro bono special prosecutor in the internationally televised homicide trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. In his white collar criminal defense practice, Steve represents individuals accused of financial crimes involving health care, agriculture, and corporate embezzlement. Steve's investigations practice has included a high profile investigation of a private security company holding a contract at a major NFL venue that resulted in its termination; a data security breach and IP theft conspiracy at a major automobile manufacturer; and internal investigations and government compliance on behalf of health care providers, including hospital systems and physicians.

Jevon focuses his work on construction, insurance coverage, and appellate litigation as well as antitrust and general commercial matters. He has taken numerous complex matters to jury verdict, and helps both Fortune 500 companies and "mom and pop" operations to navigate all phases of the litigation process. Jevon has significant experience in contract disputes, franchise and competitive practices claims, policyholder insurance coverage claims, construction defect and mechanic’s lien claims, and shareholder disputes. He also regularly handles appeals in the Eighth Circuit and Minnesota appellate courts.

Alina advises clients on general corporate law, contracts, and mergers and acquisitions. While earning her law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School, Alina served as a legal extern at UCare and as a Twin Cities Diversity in Practice law clerk at Medtronic, positions through which she gained a unique understanding of in-house operations and corporate structure.