Attorney
Lapp Laurie Libra Thomson & Stoebner, Chrtd.
120 S. Sixth St. #2500
Minneapolis MN 55402
612/338-5815
612/338-6651 Fax

Education
J.D., University of Minnesota
B.A., University of Minnesota

Experience/Training
March 1999, The Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers of MN CLE Getaway, Ethics Diversity Training, and ADR video tape, 6.5 hours
December 1998, Refining the ADR Process, MILE, 6.5 hours
June 1997, National Employment Lawyers Association Convention, 12.0 hours
November 1996, Customizing & Streamlining Alternative Dispute Resolution to Achieve Maximum Results, MILE, 6.0 hours
November 1995, ADR Toolbox II, Creative Dispute Resolution, 6.0 hours
April 1995, Certified Continuing Education for Qualified Neutral Arbitrators, MN CLE, 3.0 hours
April 1994, General Mediation, Mediation Center & Dispute Resolution Institute, 30.75 hours
September 1993, Creative Dispute Resolution Training, Creative Dispute Resolution, 6.5 hours

Mediations
I have mediated about 50 cases in many different areas, including employment law, income tax, contracts, real estate, personal injury, commercial, and other areas.

Familiarity and Experience with State and Federal Labor and Employment Laws
I have experience representing both employees and employers in employment law matters.

I have been practicing law for 32 years and I have been working in the employment area for about 20 years. I believe that cases can be settled when a mediator is pleasant, patient, and persistent. I have written and lectured on employment law subjects and I am a charter fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.

Other Factors Relevant to Ability to Mediate Employment Disputes
My many years of legal experience and actual trial experience are helpful in evaluating and resolving cases. Also, I am knowledgeable in employment law. Selected as a Leading American Attorney in the areas for ADR in employment law, commercial matters and personal injury law.

References
Thomas S. Darling, Grant Plant Mooty, 33 S. Sixth St. #3400, Minneapolis MN 55402-3796, 612/343-2990
William J. Mavity, Mavity & Associates, 1650 W. 82nd St. #1460, Minneapolis MN 55431, 952/885-5600
Thomas G. Ferguson Jr., Walker Ferguson & Ferguson, 301 N.W. 63rd #400, Oklahoma City OK 73116, 405/843-8855