Kristen Coan
Associate
Overview
Kristen is a civil litigator who represents clients in a variety of practice areas, including employment, construction, catastrophic loss, and appeals. Her science background brings strong analytical and detail-oriented skills that help her navigate complex fact patterns and develop effective strategies for firm clients.
Kristen graduated from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, magna cum laude. During her time in law school, Kristen was an editor for Cybaris Law Review, served as a student attorney in the Patent Clinic, and worked as a research assistant focusing on federal court appellate decisions. She also served as adjunct faculty at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, assisting students with civil dispute resolution.
Education & Admissions
Education:
- Mitchell Hamline School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2024
- Patent Law Certificate
- Patent Law Certificate
- University of Wisconsin, Madison, B.S. Biochemistry, 2021
- College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota
- U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Associations:
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- New Lawyers Section
Professional & Civic
Accolades
Publications
A Comparative Analysis of the Prevention of Pharmaceutical Patent Abuse in the United States, Japan, and France, author, Cybaris Intellectual Property Law Review, Mitchell Hamline School of Law, Volume 15, Issue 2, 2024