is a partner at Husch Blackwell. She practices in the industries of manufacturing, technology, and transportation providing services in employment litigation defense, labor and employment, toxic tort, and white collar internal investigations and compliance. Ms. Syring earned her B.S. degree from Indiana State University and her J.D. degree at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin, as well as U.S. District Court of Minnesota, North Dakota, Northern and Western Texas, and Western Wisconsin. Ms. Syring was named to the The Best Lawyers in America in employment law from 2018-2024 and Chambers USA in labor and employment: Minnesota Band 4 from 2013-2022. She is a member of the Minnesota State, Hennepin County, North Dakota State and Wisconsin State bar association; Defense Research Institute; Minnesota Women Lawyers; and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

is the owner of HighRoad Partners in Fargo, North Dakota. She a licensed attorney, experienced in labor and employment matters, as well as corporate governance and contracts. Ms. Kommer previously served as North Dakota's Labor Commissioner and Commerce commissioner, which provided a close-up view of the challenges and triumphs of small business owners. Prior to her public service, she spent more than 20 years in the private sector, serving in executive human resource, legal and operational leadership roles in a variety of industries including financial services, manufacturing, heavy construction, energy and health insurance. Ms. Kommer earned her J.D. degree from the University of North Dakota practices law in North Dakota and Minnesota. She is also a passionate advocate for child welfare, as a foster and adoptive parent. Ms. Kommer founded the North Dakota Heart Gallery, a non-profit promoting the need for adoptive families for North Dakota children.

has over 30 years of experience representing businesses and employers, large and small, in the areas of employment law, business transactions, contracts, administrative hearings and proceedings, and civil litigation. She is licensed in North Dakota and Minnesota state and federal courts. Ms. Donarski advises businesses and employers on a daily basis. She frequently provides training to employers on employment laws, best practices, and other current issues.

is senior counsel at Husch Blackwell. He practices in the industries of manufacturing, technology, and transportation providing services in commercial litigation, employment litigation defense, insurance, labor and employment, litigation and alternative dispute resolution, product liability and toxic tort. Mr. Beyer earned his B.S. degree from Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations and his J.D. degree from Boston University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in Minnesota and New York, as well as, U.S. District Court of Colorado, Eastern and Southern districts of New York, Eastern District of Michigan, Northern and Western Texas, and U.S. Court of Appeals Second Circuit. Mr. Beyer was named a Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2023-2024. He is a member of the American Bar Association and Hennepin County Bar Association.

is an attorney with the law firm of Nilan Johnson Lewis PA in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is a veteran litigator who helps corporate clients avoid and defend high-profile national claims in employment, product liability, and commercial litigation matters. Ms. Ward-Reichard also spends time providing local trial counsel services. Licensed in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin, she routinely supports attorneys, cases and clients in all three states. In addition to her client and trial work, Ms. Ward-Reichard serves as knowledge management and information research counsel for the firm. This internal-facing role utilizes her extensive skills in knowledge management, technology, factual and legal research, and eDiscovery, bringing efficiency, speed and cost-savings to what's often the most expensive part of litigation. She earned her B.A. degree from Concordia College and her J.D. degree from William Mitchell College of Law.

specializes in ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation A summa cum laude graduate of Cornell and a graduate of Harvard Law School, she has practiced law for almost 40 years. Ms. Wagner is recognized as an expert in a variety of employee benefits issues and executive compensation matters. She was appointed to the IRS Tax Exempt & Government Entities Advisory Committee and ended her three-year term as the chair of its Employee Plans subcommittee. Ms. Wagner is a fellow of the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel. 401k Wire has listed Ms. Wagner as one of its 100 Most Influential Persons. She has been inducted into the 2025 Hall of Fame by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, has received the Top Women of Law Award in Massachusetts, and is listed among the Top 25 Attorneys in New England. Ms. Wagner also currently serves on the Board of Directors of the American Benefits Council, as well as on the Board of Governors of the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel. Ms. Wagner has written hundreds of articles and 14 books, and is widely quoted in business publications and on televised media.