Partner
Direct: 952.548.7216
E-mail: stephanie@iversonlaw.com
Stephanie Angolkar is a Partner and has been at the firm since 2008, after clerking for the Honorable Harriet Lansing and Honorable Kevin G. Ross of the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Stephanie’s practice focuses on the defense of claims against counties, cities, and townships including complex constitutional questions; defense of individuals and entities in complex personal injury, property damage, premises liability, and product liability claims; and real estate litigation and consulting. Stephanie tries jury and court trials in state and federal court and argues at an appellate level in the Minnesota Court of Appeals and Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Stephanie was named a 2024 Top Women in Law by Minnesota Lawyers, 2023 Attorneys of the Year, and included in the Super Lawyers list in 2022, 2023, and 2024 and Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in 2019 and 2020. She grew up in Lac qui Parle County and enjoys serving clients throughout Minnesota. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys stand-up paddleboarding, downhill skiing, scuba diving, golfing, and spending time with her family.
Bar Admissions:
Minnesota, 2007
U.S. District Court, Minnesota, 2008
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, 2008
Supreme Court of the United States, 2024
Certifications:
MSBA Certified Civil Trial Law Specialist
Past MSBA Certified Real Property Specialist (2016-2023)
Education:
B.A., Political Science, Hamline University, 2002
J.D., Hamline University School of Law (Mitchell Hamline), magna cum laude, 2007, Presidential Scholar (full scholarship)
Other Legal Experience:
Judicial Law Clerk, Minnesota Court of Appeals, Honorable Harriet Lansing and Honorable Kevin G. Ross, 2007-2008
Memberships and Organizations:
Federal Bar Association, Pro Se Project pro bono counsel, Court Camp Lead Mock Trial Coach
Minnesota State Bar Association, Civil Trial Law Specialist Board
Hennepin County Bar Association
Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers of Minnesota
Minnesota Women Lawyers
Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association, Vice President (Current), Treasurer (2023-2024), Secretary (2022-2023), Board of Directors (2017-2022), Government Liability Committee, Diversity Committee, Women in the Law Committee
Minnesota Supreme Court Rules of Evidence Advisory Committee 2016-2023
DRI, Government Liability Committee, Women in the Law Committee, Diversity Committee
Girl Scouts, Troop Co-Leader
Infinity Project, Past President, Board of Directors, Applicant Support Committee, Development Committee
Minnesota Lavender Bar Association
Professional Recognition:
MDLA President’s Award (2020)
Minnesota Women Lawyers Leadership Institute (2021 class)
Super Lawyers 2022, 2023, 2024; Super Lawyers Rising Star 2019, 2020
Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota 2023, 2024
Minnesota Lawyer 2023 Attorneys of the Year
Minnesota Lawyer 2024 Top Women in Law