Justi Rae Miller

Litigation Attorney at Bloomington, IL

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Justi Rae Miller, a SuperLawyer, has a general business litigation practice focus in business and employment law. She represents corporations in business matters advising and litigating antitrust, business tort, tort, contract/breach of contract, FCRA, FDCPA, trademark and patent disputes. She also represents corporations in employment law handling internal investigations, discrimination, termination/severance, contracts, drug testing, noncompete, IP/confidential material, and wage/hour claims. Previously, she worked with 15+ federal agencies regarding EEO issues as an investigator, counselor, mediator and FAD writer for 8 years.

As a former D-I college athlete (University of Illinois) and coach (University of Colorado), she has a niche practice representing NCAA D-I basketball, volleyball & hockey coaches in contract negotiations, NCAA hearings, and termination proceedings.

Miller currently serves as Vice Chair and Board Director for the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF), an organization for in house counsel approved AV+ preeminent rated law firms that represent Fortune 500 and their equivalent companies and public entities.

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Licensed for 29 years

State IL

Status Active and Authorized to Practice Law

Acquired 2015

Updated 01/06/2023

State MN

Status Authorized to Practice

Acquired 2007

Updated 01/24/2023

State CA

Status Active

Acquired 1998

Updated 02/13/2012

State MO

Status Inactive

Acquired 2012

Updated 01/01/2023

State CO

Status Inactive

Acquired 1993

Updated 01/13/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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State Farm Insurance Company

Corporate Legal Department

One State Farm Plaza

Bloomington, IL, 61704

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Posted by Linda H. Joseph, Esq. | February 17, 2015

Review of Justi Rae Miller

As a trial lawyer from New York with over 30 years of experience, I can say with confidence that Justi Rae Miller is an outstanding attorney and litigator and that I would hire her to defend my own financial interests. She is thoughtful, creative, aggressive and well spoken. She also is reliable--someone you can depend upon to get the job done and to achieve the goals set. Linda Joseph

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Posted by Jim | February 12, 2015

Dedicated, Competent, Industrious, Creative, and Practical Litigator and Counselor

I've worked with Justi over the past two years on complex matters, and she has proven to be a wealth of knowledge as to Minnesota Federal and State judges, local practitioners and local practices. She is a dedicated advocate who seeks creative and practical solutions for various litigation matters. I highly recommend her to any person or business seeking counsel.

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Posted by Tamany | February 12, 2015

Local counsel

Justi served as our local counsel in a large patent dispute. She was an invaluable resource for all areas of the case and helped us establish credibility in the courtroom through several significant disputes with opposing counsel.

Posted by Barrett | February 12, 2015

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Justi is a superb lawyer and professional...but that is not in my mind what sets her apart...its her understanding of our business that is critical. Also there is a lot of complex IP involved and an unusual ownership structure to manage. Her combined legal / business advice has been critical to our success.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Corporate Counsel
State Farm
2015 - Present

Partner
Berens & Miller
2007 - 2015

Partner
Law Office of Justi Rae Miller
1997 - 2007

Head Golf Coach
University of Colorado
1994 - 1997

Associate
Law Office of JK Marshall
1993 - 1994

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Education

University of Illinois College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993

University of Illinois
BS - Bachelor of Science
1989

Legal Cases

Jackson Walker, LLC v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Success on Summary Judgment.

Uhr v. Responsible Hospitality Institute, Inc.
Dismissed on Motion to Dismiss

Dr. Donald Pierce and Sandia Technologies, Inc. v. Core Wafer Systems, Inc.
Success on Motion to Dismiss

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Associations

National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms
Communications Committee Co-Chair
2015 - Present

National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms
Vice Chair - NAMWOLF Board
2014 - Present

National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms
Board Member - NAMWOLF Board
2013 - Present

National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms
Member
2010 - Present

National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms
National Development Chair
2013 - 2014

National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms
Labor & Employment Law Practice Area Committee Co-chair
2013 - 2014

National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms
Annual Meeting Co-Chair
2013 - 2013

National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms
Newsletter Editor
2011 - 2012

Minnesota Bar Association Diversity Committee
Member
2010 - 2014

American Inns of Court
Member - Douglas K. Amdahl Chapter
2008 - 2012

American Inns of Court
Member - Earl Warren Chapter
2003 - 2004

Thomas Homan Law Society
Newsletter Editor
2002 - 2003

Lawyers Club of San Diego
Website Committee Chair
2000 - 2006

Lawyers Club of San Diego
Director
1999 - 2002

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Minnesota Super Lawyer
SuperLawyers
2015

Law Firm of the Year
NAMWOLF
2014

Minnesota Super Lawyer
SuperLawyers
2014

Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services
State Bar of California
2001

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Publications

WBCA Online Magazine
Negotiation
2011

WBCA Online Magazine
Employment Law Primer for Hiring Assistant Coaches/Staff
2010

Minnesota State Bar Association
Unmarried Couples Task Force Report, Labor and Employment Subcommittee Chapter
2009

WBCA Online Magazine
Coaching Contracts: How to Avoid Becoming the Highest Paid Janitor at Your University
2009

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Speaking Engagements

West Legal Ed Center
We’ve Come a Long Way, Maybe, Baby: Key Title IX Cases Shaping American Society and The Good, Bad and Ugly of Title IX from the Front Lines
2012