Anne M. Lockner
Experience
Selected Results*
Defeated class certification in a nationwide consumer class action in the Southern District of New York on behalf of large national corporation. Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed and declined to appeal.
Defeated class certification in consumer class action brought in the Southern District of Florida alleging claims under the Florida Deceptive Uniform Trade Practices Act. Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed case with prejudice.
Represented national retailer in nationwide consumer class action alleging breach of contract and unlawful merchandising practices. Defeated class certification, and obtained summary judgment on behalf of corporation; subsequently obtained affirmance of both rulings from the Missouri Court of Appeals.
Obtained decertification order from Texas Supreme Court on behalf of large corporation in a statewide consumer class action alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Obtained dismissal on the pleadings of nationwide class action alleging breach of contract; violations of the Ohio & Kentucky Deceptive Business Trade Practices Act; and violations of the Ohio & Kentucky Consumer Protection Act. The case is pending before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Obtained dismissal on the pleadings of a nationwide class action alleging claims of fraud and rescission and restitution in the District of Colorado.
Obtained voluntary dismissal from the State of Wisconsin against a large, nationwide corporation.
Argued for the reversal from the Eighth Circuit in a pro bono asylum appeal entitled Hailemichael v. Gonzales. 454 F.3d 878 (8th Cir. 2006).
Member of post-remand trial team of Eolas Technologies, Inc. and The Regents of the University of California v. Microsoft Corporation. This case settled on confidential terms on the eve of trial.
Recognition
- Named a "Rising Star" by Minnesota Law & Politics (2003-2008)**
- Named an "Up and Coming Attorney," by Minnesota Lawyer (2004)**
Memberships
- Federal Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- Minnesota Women Lawyers
Civic Associations
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Colorado
- U.S. District Court, Minnesota
- U.S. Supreme Court
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum laude (1999)
- University of Minnesota, B.A., Political Science, summa cum laude (1996)
Selected Speeches
- E-Discovery and Experts
2005 E-Discovery Best Practices for Litigation & Document Management
Mendota Heights, Minnesota, (April 12, 2005)
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