April 4, 2008
Minneapolis Litigator Misti N. Okerlund Joins Firm as Of Counsel
Myers, Boebel & MacLeod L.L.P. announced today that Minneapolis litigator Misti Okerlund (formerly Misti Nelc) joined the firm as Of Counsel.
Ms. Okerlund started practicing law in 1999 and joins the firm with over 7 years of experience litigating complex patent infringement, breach of contract, and trade secret lawsuits. She also represented clients in trademark opposition litigation before the United States Trademark & Trial Appeal Board.
Throughout her litigation practice, Ms. Okerlund’s cases involved diverse technologies ranging from medical devices and procedures, to magnetic resonance imaging machines, and computer hardware and software. She represented companies such as American Medical Systems, General Electric, and Multi-Tech Systems.
Ms. Okerlund previously practiced law in the intellectual property department at the national law firm of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P.
As Of Counsel for Myers, Boebel & MacLeod L.L.P., Ms. Okerlund will focus on developing the firm’s intellectual property practice and providing her clients with high-quality, results-oriented legal services at competitive rates.
On the recent addition of Ms. Okerlund to the firm, Nicholas Boebel, founding partner, commented, “First and foremost, Ms. Okerlund is a strategic and efficient litigator, and her broad experience in medical device and other high tech industries nicely complements our firm’s core strengths. What truly sets her apart as an advocate, however, is her ability to understand and achieve her clients’ business objectives.”
“I am excited to join this team of talented and motivated attorneys,” Ms. Okerlund said. “I’ve worked with these attorneys in the past, and know first hand that they are gifted lawyers capable of delivering successful outcomes in challenging cases. My goal is to contribute to the firm by meeting the diverse needs of my clients, and by delivering high-quality legal services to my clients at a competitive rate. I look forward to the exciting challenges ahead of me.”
Myers, Boebel & MacLeod L.L.P. was founded in 2006 in the southwest “Lakes” region of Minneapolis. The firm focuses on litigation for intellectual property and commercial disputes.