Partner
Rebecca Peterson is a partner in the firm’s class action group with a focus on consumer protection, product liability, and pet food regulation cases and accompanying regulatory issues. Ms. Peterson has been part of successful prosecution of actions on behalf of consumers in both state and federal courts. Ms. Peterson has been appointed lead counsel and, alongside a group of attorneys, was recognized as Attorney of the Year by Minnesota Lawyer for her work on behalf of U.S. farmers. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Peterson practiced in California and had extensive experience in complex class actions, appeals and public relations. Ms. Peterson carries that experience over to her practice today in fighting to protect the rights of consumers in both federal and state courts, as well as before regulatory and quasi-regulatory bodies.
Ms. Peterson is admitted to the state bar of the States of Minnesota and California. She received her law degree from the University of San Diego School Law and her B.A. from St. Olaf College. She is an Advisory Board Member of the Page Education Foundation and a Board Member of the animal rescue and sanctuary of Misfit Hounds.
Civic Associations
Advisory Board Member, Page Education Foundation
News
Congratulations to LGN’s newest partner, Rebecca Peterson
Lockridge Grindal Nauen is proud to announce that Rebecca Peterson has been named a partner at our firm. Lockridge Grindal [...]
Rob Shelquist, Craig Davis, and Rebecca Peterson recognized as Attorneys of the Year
Congratulations to LGN attorneys Rob Shelquist, Craig Davis, and Rebecca Peterson on being named Attorneys of the Year by Minnesota [...]
Practices:
Products Liability & Consumer Fraud Litigation
Securities Litigation
Education:
San Diego School of Law, 2005
St. Olaf College, 1998
Bar Admissions:
Minnesota
California
Court Admissions:
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
U.S. District Court, North Dakota
U.S. District Court, Central and Southern Districts of California
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
