Overview
Rory Collins represents clients in complex and high-stakes litigation. He focuses on defending companies against class actions, including consumer fraud and employment misclassification claims. He also has experience with securities, shareholder, ERISA and franchise litigation.
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Credentials
Bar Admissions
Minnesota
New York
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
Clerkships
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, Hon. Lorna G. Schofield, 2016-2017
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, Hon. Ann D. Montgomery, 2016-2016
Education
University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
J.D. Order of the Coif, Supervising Editor of California Law Review (2015)
Carleton College
B.A. summa cum laude, Phi Beta kappa (2010)
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Pro Bono
Rory maintains an active pro bono practice. As part of the Volunteer Lawyers Network Housing Court Project, Rory has successfully litigated eviction cases, tenant remedies actions and expungement motions. He also has represented criminal defendants on appeal as a special assistant public defender.
Professional Associations
- Federal Bar Association — Minnesota Chapter
Civic Activities
- Carleton College — Alumni Annual Fund, Class Agent
- City Stay – Board Member, 2012-16
Honors
- Best Lawyers®— "Ones to Watch," Commercial Litigation, 2022
- Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2020-21
- Faegre Baker Daniels — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2015-16, 2018-19