News/Announcements

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Snyder Gokey was recently published as one of eight attorneys to author chapters in Aspatore Books’ Inside the Minds: Counseling Clients on Worksite Enforcement (2010) available from West Publishing (http://west.thomson.com/productdetail/163198/40927575/productdetail.aspx).

The publisher’s description of the book, from its back cover, states:

Counseling Clients on Worksite Enforcement provides an authoritative, insider’s perspective on the reasons and laws behind the government’s focus on workplace investigations and how to best prepare clients. Featuring attorneys from some of the nation’s leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the intricacies of an ICE investigation, with an emphasis on how employment-related immigration laws are being applied, factors that trigger an inspection, notification response requirements, and employer obligations during a raid. From assigning responsibilities and evaluating program costs to conducting internal audits and understanding the E-Verify system, these top lawyers reveal strategies for developing a successful compliance program. Additionally, these leaders discuss the attorney’s role in worksite enforcement situations and analyze recent cases and changes to legislation and policy. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this dynamic field.

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Vogel Law Firm Welcomes Four Associates

The Vogel Law Firm is pleased to announce that associates Kristine Storlie, Amy Jenson, Lori Conroy, and Christopher Rausch have joined the firm.

Kristine Storlie is a Fargo native and graduated with distinction from the University of North Dakota School of Law. She will practice in the firm’s Fargo office and will focus her practice primarily on real estate and business transactions, including real estate sales and purchases, leasing, and commercial land development projects.

Amy Jenson practices in the Moorhead office with the Estate Planning and Probate Practice Group. She is a native of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota and received her undergraduate degree in history from the University Of Minnesota-Twin Cities. She then graduated magna cum laude from Hamline University of School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Lori Conroy will focus her practice in litigation. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Broadcast Journalism from South Dakota State University, and prior to attending law school, she worked in television news as a reporter, anchor and producer. Conroy attended the University of North Dakota School of Law where she graduated with distinction and was elected to the Order of the Barristers and the Order of the Coif. She will practice in the firm’s Fargo office.

Christopher Rausch will practice in the areas of criminal defense and general litigation in the firm’s Bismarck office. He attended Minnesota State University-Moorhead and received his undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, in English and Mass Communication. He graduated with distinction from the University of North Dakota School of Law, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif and the Order of the Barristers. Prior to joining the firm, Rausch served as a clerk to Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle of the North Dakota Supreme Court. Rausch is a native of Bismarck.

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18 Vogel Law Firm Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®

The Vogel Law Firm is proud to announce that 18 of its attorneys have been named to the 2010 edition of Best Lawyers® in their respective practice areas. The Vogel Law Firm attorneys listed include:

Brenda Blazer (Medical Malpractice Law)

Jerilynn Brantner Adams (Family Law)

Jon Brakke (Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law)

Daniel Bueide (Real Estate Law)

Lisa Edison-Smith (Labor and Employment Law)

Mark Friese (DUI/DWI Defense)

Joel Gilbertson (Administrative Law, Government Relations Law and Insurance Law)

William Guy, III (Trusts and Estates)

Carlton Hunke (Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation)

Steve Johnson (Corporate Law and Mergers & Acquisitions Law)

Angela Lord (Health Care Law)

Tami Norgard (Environmental Law)

Leslie Bakken Oliver (Health Care Law)

Bruce Quick (Criminal Defense: Non-White Collar and White Collar, and DUI/DWI Defense)

William Schlossman, Jr. (Corporate Law and Mergers & Acquisitions Law)

Robert Udland (Medical Malpractice Law)

Nicholas Vogel (Employee Benefits Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates)

Daniel Vogel (Product Liability Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law)

Newsletter

North Dakota Employment Law Letter, December 2008, Lisa Edison-Smith and Leslie Bakken Oliver, Editors. (pdf file)

Published Articles

Professionalism and the Practice of Law as a Trial Lawyer, by Mart R. Vogel. The Bencher, January/February 2004 (pdf file)

Upcoming Seminars

Estate Planning Concerns for Families With Special Needs Children, Arc West Central, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, March 18, 2010, presented by Susan E. Johnson-Drenth.

Probate Overview, Heart Springs, Fargo, North Dakota, March 23, 2010, presented by Susan E. Johnson-Drenth.

Employment Law 2010, Courtyard by Marriott, Moorhead, Minnesota, May 13, 2010, presented by Vogel Law Firm.

Employment Law 2010, Ramkota, Bismarck, North Dakota, May 14, 2010, presented by Vogel Law Firm.

Estate Planning 2010, North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office, Fargo, North Dakota, July 14, 2010, presented by Susan E. Johnson-Drenth.

Estate Planning 2010, Ag Country Farm Credit Services, Fargo, North Dakota, August 3, 2010, presented by Susan E. Johnson-Drenth.

Medical Assitance Planning, Northern Plains Conference on Aging and Disability, Fargo, North Dakota, September 30, 2010, presented by Susan E. Johnson-Drenth.