Nov 4, 2026
Annual gathering celebrates collaboration, professional relationships, and a shared commitment to client service.
FARGO, N.D. – Vogel Law Firm recently brought together attorneys from its Fargo, Moorhead and Bismarck offices for its 2026 Firm Retreat, providing an opportunity to strengthen relationships, share ideas and focus on the firm’s continued growth and commitment to serving clients.
With a history dating back to 1880, Vogel Law Firm has built its reputation on trusted legal counsel, strong client relationships and a commitment to the communities it serves. The retreat reflects the firm’s continued investment in its attorneys and the value of collaboration across offices, generations, and practice areas.
“Our greatest strength has always been our people,” said Andrew Smith, President of Vogel Law Firm. “Bringing our attorneys together gives us an opportunity to build on relationships and shared knowledge that allows us to better serve our clients. It’s also a chance to recognize the talented individuals who continue to shape the future of our firm.”
The gathering also provided an opportunity to capture a group photograph of the attorneys in attendance, an idea championed by Jerilynn Brantner Adams, Managing Partner and Family Law Attorney at Vogel Law Firm.
“We spend so much of our time focused on our clients and the work in front of us that we don’t always take the opportunity to appreciate the incredible group of people we work alongside,” said Brantner Adams. “I wanted a photograph that captured our attorneys together, not just as colleagues, but as the people who make Vogel what it is.”
For Brantner Adams, the photograph is also a reflection of the firm’s history and the relationships that continue to shape its future.
“There’s something special about seeing so many generations of legal experience together in one photo,” she added. “It’s a reminder of how far we’ve come as a firm, the relationships we’ve built and the responsibility we share in carrying that legacy forward.”
As Vogel Law Firm continues to grow and evolve, its focus remains on investing in its people, building lasting client relationships and carrying forward a legacy of legal excellence.
Attorneys from Vogel Law Firm’s Fargo, Moorhead and Bismarck offices gathered for the firm’s 2026 retreat.
Stairs: Bennett Lystad, Brenda Blazer, Jesse Walstad, Corey Elmer, Lisa Edison-Smith, Steve Lamb, Madison Schoenberg, Jacob Loing, Whitney Irish, Katie Winbauer, Angie Lord, MacKenzie Hertz, Sarah Schauer, Caren Stanley and Leah Warner.
Back Row: Andrew Smith, Matt Thompson, Drew Hushka, Nick Evans, Luke Heck, Teddy Boyer, Bennett Johnson, Monte Rogneby, Nick Surma, Jordan Weir, Rob Manly, Bruce Quick and Kevin Mason.
Front Row: Erica Hovey, Jack Buck (seated), Olivia Erbele, Tami Norgard, Kesha Tanabe, Pat Weir Jr. (seated), Briana Rummel, Seth Thompson (seated), R. J. Pathroff, Gavin Mindt (seated) and Laura Helgeson.
About Vogel Law Firm
Founded in 1880, Vogel Law Firm has a longstanding tradition of providing trusted legal counsel to individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout the region. With offices in Fargo and Bismarck, North Dakota, and Moorhead, Minnesota, the firm offers experience across a broad range of legal practice areas, combining generations of legal knowledge with a commitment to exceptional client service.