Laura Hammargren

Laura Hammargren is the Administrative Shareholder of the Minneapolis office. She focuses her national litigation practice on the defense of complex product liability actions, toxic and other mass torts, and environmental litigation. Having served for several years as in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 multinational manufacturer, Laura has insight in creating business-focused litigation strategies that address the needs of corporate stakeholders and seek to mitigate against exposure in high stakes matters.

Laura has deep experience as both an in-house and firm litigator in MDLs and state-court coordinated actions, class actions, and federal and state civil proceedings, including participating on or managing a multitude of trial and settlement teams. She enhances her experience in these complex litigation matters with related government enforcement and internal investigations. Laura particularly focuses on helping navigate evolving regulatory and political dynamics in litigation about regulated industries and products, working to find proactive strategies that move businesses forward.

Laura prioritizes pro bono, and her significant representations include several trials for individuals seeking Orders for Protection from domestic violence and working with the ACLU on a previous federal district court case regarding access issues. Laura is also passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the legal profession and works with the firm and community groups on those issues.