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Jenni Ives

Jenni Ives is a trusted legal advisor who greatly enjoys working with clients to solve complicated and sensitive legal issues. In her law practice, Jenni conducts investigations, provides advice on employment matters, and assists businesses and nonprofit organizations to achieve their goals. Prior to joining Viitala Byrn & Ives, Jenni was a partner at a large national law firm where she worked for over a decade. 

Jenni is an efficient and thoughtful attorney who provides her clients with excellent, comprehensive legal services. She is also a dedicated pro bono volunteer who is committed to using her legal skills to serve individuals in need and better our community.  Prior to working in private practice, Jenni clerked for the Honorable David S. Doty, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota.

jenni@vbilaw.com

612 - 601 - 7654

Admissions, Memberships, and Community Service

  • Minnesota

  • United States District Court for the District of Minnesota

  • Girl Scouts of the USA - Troop Leader

  • The Advocates for Human Rights, former Board Member

  • Minnesota Law Review Alumni Advisory Board, past President

  • Minnesota State Bar Association

  • Minnesota Women Lawyers

Education

  • University of Minnesota Law School – J.D., magna cum laude; Lead Note & Comment Editor, Law Review

  • Fulbright Scholar – Cameroon

  • Northwestern University, B.A.