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- University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management, B.S., 2015
- London School of Economics and Political Science, M.Sc., 2016
- University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2021
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- State of Minnesota
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- WomenWinning, Board Member
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- Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, 2024-present
- Labor and Employment Litigation
- Top Lawyers of Minnesota, Minnesota Monthly, 2023-present
- Labor & Employment Benefits Litigation
- Human Rights Award, University of Minnesota Law School, 2021
- Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, 2024-present
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Authored by Kristin Trapp:
- “Female Asylum Seekers’ Options Continue to Shrink,” The Gender Policy Report, University of Minnesota, July 1, 2020.
About Kristin Trapp:
- “Law student launches organization to make state constitution language gender-neutral,” The Minnesota Daily, March 24, 2021.
- “Rising 3L Kristin Trapp and Colleague Raise Thousands for the Innocence Project in Honor of Juneteenth,” University of Minnesota Law School, July 9, 2020.
- “Bar Buzz: Law student spurs gender-neutral amendment,” Minnesota Lawyer, March 2, 2020.
- “2L Testifies at House Hearing on Constitutional Amendment She Proposed,” University of Minnesota Law School, February 26, 2020.
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Kristin enjoys fine dining, exercising, cooking, and spending time with friends and family, which includes her beloved yellow Labrador, Lillie.
Kristin advises clients on a broad range of employment matters and advocates for clients in administrative proceedings and state and federal litigation.
As employment counsel, Kristin helps clients ensure compliance with multi-state and federal employment laws. Her practical approach guides clients through a range of employment issues, including hiring, discipline, accommodation, leave, wage and hour, and termination matters. Kristin also assists clients with drafting internal policies and employment agreements, including non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements.
Kristin advocates for her clients in administrative proceedings, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Minnesota Department of Human Rights. Kristin also represents her clients in state and federal court, specializing in disputes involving non-competition, non-solicitation, discrimination, retaliation, and unfair competition.
Kristin also provides pro bono legal services with the Advocates for Human Rights, representing clients in immigration and asylum matters.