Lorie Skjerven Gildea served as Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court for 13 years. She was the second woman to hold the position and the third longest-serving Chief Justice in Minnesota history. In her capacity as Chief Justice, Lorie presided over one of the most transformative eras in the history of the Minnesota judiciary, and she helped move Minnesota’s courts into the digital age. She also led Minnesota’s courts through the unprecedented challenges created during the COVID-19 pandemic. Before joining the Supreme Court, Lorie served as a judge in the Fourth Judicial District, Hennepin County, a prosecutor in the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, and as associate general counsel for the University of Minnesota.

Since returning to private practice, Lorie represents clients in diverse areas of law, including civil litigation, appellate work, and internal investigations. Her clientele ranges from individuals and businesses to government entities.