ZIMMERMAN REED - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Paralegal
- Paralegal / Minneapolis
Adam joined the firm's Minneapolis office in 2011 as a Case Clerk, before quickly transitioning to a paralegal. He primarily works with the Securities and Antitrust Litigation team, but also assists on projects throughout all practice areas, with responsibilities covering a full range of areas and team support.
Adam's degree in both Business Administration and Economics make him no stranger to time management, research, and administrative responsibilities. He is frequently brought on to handle additional responsibilities including assisting with discovery preparation and review, new case investigations, and technology support. When we have a computer issue, Adam is sure to take a crack at getting things back to running smoothly, serving as our honorary IT specialist.
Adam attended the University of Minnesota, Morris and earned his Bachelor's Degree in 2009. Away from the office, he enjoys cheering his nephew on at youth baseball games and spends his free time playing games, being active outdoors, and training for road races.
Job Titles:
- Attorney
- Attorney / Minneapolis
- Member of the Firm
Anna is a member of the firm's Public Client practice. Her practice focuses on representing state attorneys general and public entities in complex litigation involving consumer protection, securities and financial fraud, and antitrust law in state and federal courts.
Prior to joining Zimmerman Reed, Anna served as an Assistant Attorney General at the Minnesota Attorney General's Office. In that position, Anna worked on a wide variety of regulatory, administrative, and civil issues. She represented the State of Minnesota in tort and employment litigation at both the trial and appellate levels. She also advised the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission and represented the Commission on appeal. An accomplished advocate, Anna's impactful representations of clients throughout the stages of complex multi-party litigation and appeals has earned her the respect of the courts where she appears and the colleagues with whom she works.
If you've called Zimmerman Reed, chances are you've talked to Barb Doten - our resident intake specialist for our drug and medical device cases. She has been with Zimmerman Reed for more than 15 years. Barb touches base with just about all of our current and prospective clients injured by a faulty device or prescription drug and serves as their main contact while we handle the intake for any potential claim.
With Barb, you are never talking to a complete stranger; her knowledge and compassion put our current and prospective clients at ease while they share personal stories of their experiences. Her degree in Social Work from Bethel University has helped her act as a support system for clients who have experienced a traumatic medical incident, significant financial burdens, or even the loss of a family member. Barb is known around the office as an integral part of the Zimmerman Reed team, known for her sincere empathy for the challenges that others experience in their lives. The connections she makes with clients and colleagues are invaluable.
Barb's compassion for others doesn't stop at the end of her workday. She is currently involved in a mentoring program for young mothers, encouraging them as they go through a new stage of life and sharing her own personal experiences. She is active in her church and enjoys testing new recipes. Barb and her husband savor their moments with family and are especially enjoying their role as grandparents.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Partner / Minneapolis
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Partner / Minneapolis
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Partner / Los Angeles
Caleb is an innovative litigator who sees the law as a tool for action. A partner in the firm's Los Angeles office, he dedicates most of his practice to consumer protection and employment cases. His clients include consumers, misclassified employees, mortgage borrowers, student loan borrowers, and senior citizens. Caleb's background as a courtroom advocate and his proficiency in the technology field offers clients a unique skill set. His passion for justice empowers his service to those whose rights have been violated, and his engineering mindset helps him overcome tactical obstacles in the litigation. Caleb has played a key role in the emerging plaintiffs' arbitration practice and tried the first merits arbitration in the country that alleged that a "gig economy" worker was an employee as opposed to an independent contractor. He continues to advance such cases in arbitration and courtrooms.
Job Titles:
- Managing Partner
- Managing Partner / Minneapolis
Carolyn Anderson offers clients representation rooted in insight, analysis, and passion. Carolyn serves as Managing Partner at the firm and Co-Chair of the firm's Public Client practice. She brings a deep understanding of the law, strategy, and the dynamics of large-scale litigation management to her cases. Her clients include individuals, municipalities, and states, including state attorneys general. Carolyn represents these clients in consumer fraud, financial fraud, and antitrust actions and has achieved significant legal and monetary victories in individual and multi-state matters.
Whatever the context, Carolyn speaks directly to what's at the heart of every problem. Her skills at clarifying challenging legal and behavioral concepts have made her a respected leader and lecturer on the topics of complex litigation and legal ethics. And her unwavering focus on excellence has earned the respect of courts and attorneys across the country.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate / Minneapolis
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- Marketing Coordinator
- Marketing Coordinator / Minneapolis
Derek joined the ZR-Minneapolis office as the Marketing Coordinator. He collaborates with the Director of Administration on all aspects of case and firm marketing, and outreach to connect our firm with the clients in need of our services. He also serves as the point person for organizing office and firm events, monitoring our website and social media analytics, development of print and digital graphics, assists in the maintenance of our CRM database, and coordinates with external vendors for promotional materials and services. Derek keeps our online presence first-rate with updates to bios and practice-specific marketing materials.
Derek earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from Hamline University, with an emphasis in public relations and video production. His past marketing experiences have been helping multiple engineering firms, a health care system, and a national youth wrestling camp with their external communication through social media and website management. As a self-described renaissance man, Derek is knowledgeable on topics such as jazz, film, pop culture history, and cooking. He fills his free time with magic, intrigue, and general handsomeness.
Job Titles:
- Legal Assistant
- Legal Assistant / Minneapolis
Erin Hartman is your first point of contact at the ZR-Minneapolis office. Her bright smile (in person) and positive energy (in person and on the phone) make everyone feel welcome when calling or entering the office. Prompt and friendly, Erin is always on the ready to help with new tasks. She brings several years of law firm and administrative experience to Zimmerman Reed.
In addition to managing the main switchboard and greeting visitors, Erin works on projects with the partners, monitors and communicates schedules, coordinates meetings and depositions, and oversees the onsite facility. She also assists the attorneys and paralegals with case and administrative projects and is always willing to pitch in when unexpected projects need an extra set of hands.
Erin earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota. Away from ZR, she has a special passion for photography and works closely with her husband to collaborate on several fine art projects as well as some portrait and event photography. Together with their cat, they live in Minneapolis and enjoy gardening, good books, and spending time with family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Attorney
- Attorney / Los Angeles
- Member of the Consumer Protection
Flinn is a member of the consumer protection and employment law practice groups. His practice focuses on protecting consumers and workers in complex litigation, including cases involving consumer fraud, antitrust violations, unlawful lending practices, workplace discrimination, and employment misclassification.
He is part of the team representing consumers alleging certain high-interest consumer loans violate California consumer lending laws. Flinn also currently represents consumers in tobacco litigation, including on behalf of smokers of Natural American Spirits, and users of JUUL vape products.
Job Titles:
- Paralegal
- Paralegal / Minneapolis
Heidi joined the firm's Minneapolis office in 2010 as a paralegal intern and has moved her way through the ranks to paralegal, assisting the attorneys in cases involving Wage & Hour and Consumer Protection. Maintaining client contact and case files fill a large part of Heidi's day-to-day activities, and her energy and dedication are known by all who encounter her.
Heidi is often the lead paralegal working on the Security Breach cases, assisting attorneys as they represent banks and other financial institutions affected by the data security breaches. She also supports the attorneys with client contact, case updates, and file oversight for other consumer protection matters. Heidi played a significant role in the legal team that successfully challenged FedEx's independent contractor model, assisting attorneys as they represented 141 Illinois drivers in a lawsuit brought under federal and Illinois wage and hour laws. Her optimism and go-getter attitude make her a valuable addition to the firm and deserving recipient of the ZR Star award. She is trusted by the senior partners of the firm in handling tasks as they arise, and is more than willing to lend a hand to anyone in the office who needs assistance.
Heidi received her Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies from North Hennepin Community College in December 2011, and a Bachelor's Degree at Metro State with a focus in legal studies in 2014. Away from ZR, Heidi spends any free moments with her family, and unwinds from her busy work week by being active, attending sporting events, and traveling.
Job Titles:
- Attorney
- Attorney / Los Angeles
Hrag is an attorney in the firm's Los Angeles office and a member of the consumer protection and employment law practice groups. He represents individuals in various employment wage disputes, gig-economy employment misclassification, consumer privacy, breach of contract, and financial fraud cases.
Prior to law school, Hrag earned a Master of Business Administration from the Chapman University, Argyros School of Business & Economics. While in law school, Hrag interned in the legal department of an international athletic apparel company and clerked at a software company. He uses insights gained from these experiences to accelerate access to, and understanding of, the specifics of problematic practices undertaken by businesses on the other side of the cases he helps pursue. Hrag speaks conversational Spanish and is fluent in Armenian.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate / Minneapolis
- Member of the Firm
Ian is a member of the firm's Antitrust and Consumer Protection Practice Groups. Ian's current antitrust work includes representation of a putative classes of restaurants and catering businesses in multidistrict litigation against the nation's largest pork and turkey processors. In addition, he is also representing reseller class plaintiffs in multidistrict litigation against the manufacturers of a critical component of hard disk drives. Previously, as a member of the firm's Public Client Practice Group, Ian represented the States of Indiana and Vermont in litigation against the entities responsible for the unfair and deceptive marketing, sale, and distribution of opioids.
Ian has experience handling all aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings, written discovery, trial court motions, and appellate briefs, as well as conducting depositions and oral argument.
Job Titles:
- Managing Partner
- Managing Partner / Minneapolis
I see the possibilities that the law offers to make life better for the people and communities I serve - and refuse to let limited perspectives dictate the solutions that we can achieve.
brings a deep commitment to the legal traditions of zealous advocacy and civility to his practice and to his leadership within the firm. Gordon represents clients in the areas of consumer fraud, mass tort, and employment law and has been appointed lead counsel in cases brought in state and federal courts across the country. A respected advocate, Gordon brings an innovative perspective to opportunities the law offers to address the challenging problems of our changing world. Better, he understands how to transform those possibilities into real legal solutions. No matter the complexity, Gordon's experience and perspective create a strategic advantage in advancing innovative case arguments and successful resolution strategies. The result is legal service and firm leadership grounded in excellence, collegiality, and authenticity-and dedicated to a core belief that the law exists to better lives, especially for those who would otherwise lack protection.
Job Titles:
- Attorney
- Attorney / Minneapolis
Job Titles:
- Data Analyst
- Data Analyst / Los Angeles
James joined the ZR Los Angeles office as a Data Analyst. James interprets data and turns it into information we can use to better serve our clients. Serving as the point person for providing quantitative and qualitative analysis, he crunches the numbers and analyzes the results to identify patterns and trends in the data sets. He also built and maintains the next generation of dashboards for streamlining our business processes for optimal efficiency, security, and accuracy.
James earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Finance from Columbia University. His past experiences have been in the financial and construction industries. In his spare time, James enjoys spending time with friends and family.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Partner / Minneapolis
I put the law to work to help my clients get what's fair. To do that right, I have to first understand what each client has gone through so I can then help them start moving forward, despite all they've endured.
Job Titles:
- Paralegal
- Paralegal / Minneapolis
Job Titles:
- Paralegal
- Paralegal / Los Angeles
Josephine is a paralegal and is your first point of contact at our L.A. office, offering her friendly smile and gracious hospitality to make you feel welcome. Her duties encompass conducting research, handling court filings, managing deadlines, and supporting attorneys litigating consumer fraud and employee rights claims. She is also the person responsible for the day-to-day operations at our California office.
Josephine works on our employee misclassification cases such as Lyft driver arbitrations and other misclassification cases filed in court. She also assists attorneys litigating consumer fraud, and product liability claims.
Josephine is a graduate of East China University of Political Science and Law in Shanghai, China receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with an emphasis in International Law. She also earned her Paralegal Certification from California State University. Prior to joining the team at Zimmerman Reed, Josephine worked for several years as a legal assistant. When her day at ZR ends, Josephine enjoys spending time playing sports and catching up on her favorite TV shows.
Job Titles:
- Paralegal
- Paralegal / Minneapolis
- Senior Paralegal
Julianne is a senior paralegal who has been part of ZR-Minneapolis since 1989. In her more than thirty years of dedication to Zimmerman Reed, she has touched just about every practice area in the firm. From Antitrust, Drug and Device, Healthcare, Consumer, and Public Client, Julianne has a comprehensive understanding of the legal field and can be brought on to assist with a variety of case related projects.
Julianne played a major supporting role in the LCD litigation, a case that made its way through five different courts, requiring different practice rules, up to the U.S. Supreme Court which yielded a successful outcome in favor of the State of Mississippi. She is currently part of the firm's Public Client and AG practice and takes an active role in the firm's opioid cases, representing two states in their investigation of and litigation against entities responsible for the deceptive marketing and sale of opioids.
Julianne is an honors graduate of the Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, WI, with an A.A. in the Paralegal program. An avid runner, Julianne has participated in numerous marathons including Boston, Twin Cities, and Grandma's, and completed her first Ironman at Ironman-Wisconsin. Now, she gets her runs in by chasing around her two energetic sons in her off time from work.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Partner / Minneapolis
Partner June Pineda Hoidal brings uncommon depth, analysis, and perspective to high-stakes litigation. June focuses her practice on representing public entities as plaintiffs in complex litigation. June also leads and manages the firm's cases involving securities and financial fraud, ERISA violations, and False Claims Act violations. The extraordinary effectiveness of her advocacy at every level- including U.S. Supreme Court briefing-has earned her a growing national reputation, especially among state Attorneys General Offices. These clients appreciate the personal investment June makes to help them navigate systemic demands and understand large-scale litigation trends and best practices. Then, like her colleagues and other clients, they come to prize her ability to see and address potential problems before they arise. June's personal dedication and passion for legal excellence have made her a respected leader within the law as well as the broader communities she serves.
Job Titles:
- Paralegal
- Paralegal / Minneapolis
Karen is a senior, certified paralegal at our Minneapolis office, assisting attorneys in a variety of cases but concentrating most of her time on securities fraud litigation. She has dedicated 12 years to Zimmerman Reed and is an integral part of the team representing clients affected by the impacts of financial fraud. She was a part of the trial team that helped to achieve a $62.5 million settlement for the City of Farmington Hills' pension fund; an amount among the largest recoveries achieved in a securities lending class action.
Currently Karen is responsible for high level research, drafting and administering court filings and discovery, and managing deadlines for Public Client and Securities Fraud matters. She also oversees state and federal procedural requirements and rules to ensure compliance for court submissions across all practice areas.
After receiving a B.A. in English and Psychology from Gustavus Adolphus College, Karen earned a Paralegal Certificate from the Minnesota Paralegal Institute. She subsequently completed a voluntary paralegal certification examination, making her one of fifty-one Certified Paralegals (C.P.) in Minnesota. Karen is also a member of the National Association of Legal Assistants. Prior to joining ZR, she worked for two years as a Case Assistant at another Minneapolis law firm.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate / Minneapolis
- Member of the Public Client Practice Group
Upon graduating law school, Kimberly clerked for Judge E. Matthew Johnson of the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Prior to joining the firm, she practiced at another Minneapolis law firm, representing businesses and individuals in all stages of complex commercial litigation. Throughout her practice, Kimberly has handled broad aspects of cases, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery including taking and defending depositions, motion practice, and representing clients in mediation and through all phases of litigation and settlement.
Job Titles:
- Director of Administration
Job Titles:
- Medical Record Specialist
Petters Ponzi Scheme Litigation: Represented more than one hundred faith-based not-for-profit organizations pro bono related to their losses from the $3.6 billion Petters Ponzi scheme. Carolyn was appointed by the federal judge to serve as Assistant Liquidating Trustee under the supervision of the Court and the Liquidating Trustee for assets being distributed to some of those investors. The Firm worked with the Department of Justice and the court-appointed receiver to successfully recover and distribute millions of dollars to these victims pursuant to a settlement with Petters' financier, Frank Vennes. (United States v. Petters, No. 08-cv-05348 (D. Minn.))