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

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, 2021-25
  • Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2022
  • Faegre Baker Daniels — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2016, 2018-19