Judge Dean C. Eyler
Appointed:
Appointed on January 8, 2024 by Governor Walz.
Education:
J.D., with high distinction, University of Iowa College of Law, 1996
B.A. with highest honors, University of Northern Iowa, 1993
Employment:
- Partner, Lathrop GPM (formerly Gray Plant Mooty), 2003-2023
- Associate, Dorsey & Whitney, 1997-2003
- Adjunct professor, William Mitchell College of Law, 2000-2001
- Law clerk to the Honorable Donald P. Lay, United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 1996-1997
Professional Memberships:
- American Intellectual Property Law Association, past chair of Trademark Law and Trademark Litigation Committees
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Appellate Section Counsel (2014-2016)
- American Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association
Professional and Community Activities:
- Minnesota Urban Debate League, Advisory Board (2009-2023)
- The Advocates for Human Rights, Board of Directors (2019-present) and former volunteer attorney
- Volunteer Lawyers Network, former volunteer attorney, Housing Committee member and former co-chair, Benefactors Board member (2022-2023)
- Good Samaritan Discipleship (building a school in Liberia), board member (2008-present)
- Edina High School, former high school debate coach