Kelsey Swanson
Kelsey Swanson is an associate attorney in our firm’s family law department.
Ms. Swanson began her legal career with an extensive background in business and then moved into the area of family law. Ms. Swanson worked with the Minnesota Justice Foundation as a supervisor for pro-bono dissolution and child support clinics, clerked for Northwestern Minnesota Legal Services, worked as a research assistant for OutFront Minnesota, and interned with First Judicial District Judge Carol Hooten prior to entering into the area of private practice.
Areas of Practice
- Family law
- Divorce/Dissolution of Marriage
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Wills and Trusts
- Alimony and Spousal Support
- Domestic Abuse
Bar Admissions
Education
University of St. Thomas School of Law
Honors and Awards:
- Dean’s List
- Completion of over 50 hours of community service
- Completion of over 50 hours with the Minnesota Justice Foundation
University of St. Thomas
- Bachelor of Arts: Marketing Management
- Bachelor of Arts: Legal Studies in Business
Honors and Awards:
Publications:
- Federal Preemption and Minnesota Statute 58, co-author
CLE Presentations:
- The Current Mortgage Crisis and Federal Preemption, co-presented at the Legal Scholarship for Equal Justice
Fraternal Associations
- Delta Sigma Pi
- Delta Theta Phi
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Junior League Minneapolis