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.
Related Legal Services
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
Latest
Insights
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