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Biography
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 in Illinois for 10 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 27 years
State: California
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 13 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 18 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 32 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
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 18, 2015 | Litigation
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--so...
Posted by Jim | February 15, 2015 | Litigation
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. ...
Posted by Barrett | February 13, 2015 | Business
review of Justi Miller
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 s...
Posted by Tamany | February 13, 2015 | Patent Infringement
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.
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Experience
Honors
2015
Minnesota Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Minnesota Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Law Firm of the Year, NAMWOLF
2001
Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Corporate Counsel, State Farm
2007 - 2015
Partner, Berens & Miller
1997 - 2007
Partner, Law Office of Justi Rae Miller
1994 - 1997
Head Golf Coach, University of Colorado
1993 - 1994
Associate, Law Office of JK Marshall
Associations
2015 - Present
National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law FirmsCommunications Committee Co-Chair
2014 - Present
National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law FirmsVice Chair - NAMWOLF Board
2013 - Present
National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law FirmsBoard Member - NAMWOLF Board
2010 - Present
National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law FirmsMember
2013 - 2014
National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law FirmsNational Development Chair
2013 - 2014
National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law FirmsLabor & Employment Law Practice Area Committee Co-chair
2013 - 2013
National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law FirmsAnnual Meeting Co-Chair
2011 - 2012
National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law FirmsNewsletter Editor
2010 - 2014
Minnesota Bar Association Diversity CommitteeMember
2008 - 2012
American Inns of CourtMember - Douglas K. Amdahl Chapter
2003 - 2004
American Inns of CourtMember - Earl Warren Chapter
2002 - 2003
Thomas Homan Law SocietyNewsletter Editor
2000 - 2006
Lawyers Club of San DiegoWebsite Committee Chair
1999 - 2002
Lawyers Club of San DiegoDirector
Sample of 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
Fair Isaac Corp. v. Experian Info. Solutions, Inc.
Success on SJ for antitrust claims; jury decision on trademark, fraud on PTO and false advertising claims.
Education
1993
University of Illinois College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
University of Illinois
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
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
2011
Sterling Education Services CLE Minneapolis
Health Care Reform: Fundamentals of Employment Law
2011
National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms Annual Meeting
Tweet this, Social Media and Employment Issues
2010
National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms Annual Meeting
Social Media, Electronic Discovery and Litigation
Publications
2011
WBCA Online Magazine
Negotiation
2010
WBCA Online Magazine
Employment Law Primer for Hiring Assistant Coaches/Staff
2009
WBCA Online Magazine
Coaching Contracts: How to Avoid Becoming the Highest Paid Janitor at Your University
2009
Minnesota State Bar Association
Unmarried Couples Task Force Report, Labor and Employment Subcommittee Chapter
Languages
English