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Ann Viitala
Ann Viitala has been an attorney in private practice for thirty years. During that time she has focused on the areas of estate planning and family law, as well as serving as general legal counsel for small businesses and non-profits. Ann has advised hundreds of clients to assist them in protecting their families, pursuing opportunities, and resolving disputes - building a wealth of knowledge and experience along the way. After decades as an attorney, she still enjoys the work.
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Selected Writing, Presentations, and Community Service
Editor and author, Minnesota Continuing Education’s Estate Planning For Non-Traditional Families Deskbook
Presentations on legal topics for Minnesota Lavender Bar Association, Minnesota Public Radio, The Minneapolis Foundation, and employee networks at General Mills and Target
Pro Bono legal representation provided for numerous civic and legal services organizations including Voices for Racial Justice, Grassroots Indigenous Multimedia, Mid Minnesota Legal Assistance, Children’s Law Center, Immigration Law Center, Minnesota Advocates For Human Rights, Volunteer Lawyers Network Legal Clinics, Roosevelt High School, and Edison High School
Coach, Minnesota High School Mock Trial team at Central High School
Founding Board member, American Indian AIDS Task Force, African American AIDS Task Force, and Equality Minnesota (later known as Project 515)
Past Board member, New Dawn Theatre Company, Headwaters Foundation for Justice, Minnesota Lavender Bar Association, Forecast Public Art, District 202, and Minneapolis Police Civilian Review Authority
Numerous CLE Presentations on topics including Estate Planning, Ethical Considerations in Dual Representation, and Starting a Law Firm
Education
J.D. University of Minnesota Law School
B.A. St. Olaf College