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Overview

Bryan Washburn litigates complex commercial disputes on behalf of businesses, with a focus on trade secret and noncompete litigation, as well as international arbitrations.

Trade-Secret Litigation and Counseling

Bryan represents clients in trade-secret litigation and counsels clients in pre-litigation matters. He has experience investigating alleged trade-secret theft in advance of litigation, initiating trade secret actions and defending against claims of trade secret misappropriation. Bryan also has experience advising clients on their trade-secret protection policies and procedures.

Non-compete and Restrictive Covenant Litigation and Counseling

He represents employers in restrictive covenant disputes, including disputes over the enforceability and scope of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. Bryan also has experience representing clients in pre-suit investigations, and making and responding to pre-suit demands.

International Arbitration

Bryan represents clients in international arbitrations and advises clients on international arbitration strategy. Bryan has represented U.S. clients in foreign arbitration tribunals and international clients in domestic tribunals covering a range of contract and post-merger disputes.

Pro Bono

With a particular emphasis on housing rights for tenants, Bryan maintains an active pro bono practice. He had an integral role on a team representing a tenants’ advocacy organization in a high-profile, 17-day trial against a major Minneapolis landlord, which resulted in a trial victory and a large sanctions award against the landlord.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

Minnesota

Clerkships

U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, Hon. Donovan W. Frank, 2017-2018

Education

University of Iowa College of Law
J.D. with highest distinction, Order of the Coif (2015)

Truman State University
B.S. cum laude (2011)

Insights & Events

Insights
Updates December 2025

Fifth Circuit Provides Guidance on Damages and Injunctive Relief Under the DTSA in $168 Million Trade Secret Case

Computer Sciences Corp. v. Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., No. 24-10749 (5th Cir. Nov. 21, 2025)
3 min read
Published Articles September 2025

The Extraterritorial Reach of the Defend Trade Secrets Act

Juriste International
1 min read
Updates June 2025

California Federal Court Dismisses Trade Secret Claims Based on Conclusory Allegations Regarding Economic Value

United Auto Credit Corp. v. Stewart
3 min read
Updates June 2025

Future Damages and Future Injunction May Constitute Double Recovery in Trade Secrets Case

Insulet Corporation v. EO Flow Co., Ltd.
4 min read
Updates April 2025

Courts Continue to Find the Federal Trade Secrets Act Reaches Extraterritorial Conduct

XCoal Energy & Resources v. Asanome
4 min read
Updates February 2025

Supreme Court Rejects Request to Review the Extraterritorial Reach of the Federal Trade Secret Act

Decision marks the end for Hytera’s efforts to limit reach of the DTSA
3 min read
Updates January 2025

Hytera Petitions Supreme Court to End DTSA’s Extraterritorial Reach

2 min read
Updates January 2025

FTC Files Opening Brief in Fifth Circuit Appeal Defending Noncompete Rule

Ryan LLC v. Federal Trade Commission, No. 24-10951 (5th Cir. Jan. 2, 2025)
3 min read
Published Articles December 2024

4 Trade Secret Pointers From 2024's Key IP Law Developments

1 min read
Updates August 2024

Virginia: Trade Secret Plaintiffs Must Prove Unjust Enrichment Damages

5 min read
Other Perspectives
  • Supreme Court Ends Saga Over Which Venezuelan Government Could Be Sued in International Investment Dispute
    Republished by The ABA International Arbitration Committee, January 2024

Leadership & Community

Pro Bono

With a particular emphasis on housing rights for tenants, Bryan maintains an active pro bono practice. He had an integral role on a team representing a tenants’ advocacy organization in a high-profile, 17-day trial against a major Minneapolis landlord, which resulted in a trial victory and a large sanctions award against the landlord.

Honors

  • Best Lawyers® — "Ones to Watch," Commercial Litigation, 2021-26
  • Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Award, 2024
  • Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2022, 2024
  • Faegre Baker Daniels — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2016, 2018-19
Awards Methodology
No aspect of these recognitions has been approved by the highest court of any state.