Practice areas
Qualified neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. Membership on arbitration and mediation panels of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) n.k.a. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and the Conflict Resolution Center (CRC).
45 years
Qualified neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. Membership on arbitration and mediation panels of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) n.k.a. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and the Conflict Resolution Center (CRC).
45 years
Panel member of States of Minnesota and Wisconsin Department of Education ADR programs (IEP Mediations and Facilitated IEPs).
15 years
Stern Law Office
206 Central Avenue South
Wayzata, MN, 55391
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI | Good Standing | 1999 | 11/20/2021 |
| CA | Inactive | 1971 | 11/08/2021 |
| MN | Authorized to Practice | 1970 | 10/18/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Best Lawyers in America | Woodward-White, Inc. | 2012 |
| Top MN Lawyers-ADR | Minnesota Monthly | 2011 |
| Best Lawyers in America | Woodward-White, Inc. | 2011 |
| Best Lawyers in America | Woodward-White, Inc. | 2010 |
| Top MN Lawyers-ADR | Minnesota Monthly | 2010 |
| Best Lawyers in America | Woodward-White, Inc. | 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Top MN Lawyers-ADR | Minnesota Monthly | 2009 |
| Best Lawyers in America | Woodward-White, Inc. | 2008 |
| Top MN Lawyers-ADR | Minnesota Monthly | 2008 |
| Best Lawyers in America | Woodward-White, Inc. | 2007 |
| Top MN Lawyers-ADR | Minnesota Monthly | 2007 |
| Best Lawyers in America | Woodward-White, Inc. | 2006 |
| Top MN Lawyers-ADR | Minnesota Monthly | 2006 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President, Litigator, ADR Neutral | Fredrikson & Byron P.A. | 1984 - 2009 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Minneapolis Advisory Committee | Member | 2003 - Present |
| AAA Subcommittee on Class Actions of AAA Practice Committee | Member | 2002 - Present |
| Voluntary Lawyers Network | Pro Bono Panel | 1970 - Present |
| American Arbitration Association Commercial Panel | Neutral | N/A |
| Arbitration Committee of the MSBA Dispute Resolution Section | Chair | 2007 - 2008 |
| International Dyslexia Association Upper Midwest | Board Member | 2005 - 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood Involvement Program | Chair | 1999 - 2001 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Inside the Minds: Arbitration Best Practice (contributing author) | “The Arbitration Process: This is Not Litigation as Usual” | 2008 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of Minnesota L S | JD - Juris Doctor | 1970 |
| Univ of California Davis | B.A. | 1967 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| AAA | "Advanced Mediator Training" | 2010 |
| AAA | "Chairing the Three Member Panel" | 2010 |
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