Brendan Maguire Kenny

16-years’ experience in civil litigation as outside counsel for businesses, an Assistant Attorney General, outside counsel for state, state agencies, and county; including as first chair at 7 trials, more than 120 depositions, eDiscovery, expert discovery, preparing and arguing dispositive motions, negotiations, mediation, and appeals.

Since January 2022, I have worked at Hellmuth & Johnson, a top-20 Minnesota law firm, representing clients ranging from individuals and emerging start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.

The theme running through my entire career has been serving as a true partner to my clients, aligning their legal representation with their specific needs and goals to litigate efficiently and effectively, delivering top-tier legal expertise with down-to-earth character and values.

Clients include businesses, individuals, public entities, and private and public employees. Cases include products liability, civil rights, personal injury, mass torts, class actions, administrative, and business and commercial litigation. Proven ability to handle a varied workload with flexibility and judgment. Highly motivated, excellent writing skills, strong attention to detail, strong work ethic, and proven track-record of thriving in a collaborative and collegial team-oriented atmosphere with talented attorneys working at their highest level.

Founder of Twin Cities eDiscovery Forum, and sought-after speaker and writer on eDiscovery, trial practice, storytelling, and persuasion.

Licensed:
In all Minnesota and California state courts
U.S. District Court—District of Minnesota
U.S. District Court—Northern District of California
U.S. District Court—Eastern District of California
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals