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Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Minneapolis, MN·12 offices

Firm Overview

Dorsey & Whitney is the leading law firm in Minnesota and a significant national firm with particular strength in mining, natural resources, food and beverage, and technology. The firm's Minneapolis roots pair with genuine international capabilities in natural resources law.

Associate Experience

Associates at Dorsey gain exposure to a distinctive practice mix — the mining and natural resources practice is genuinely elite, and the food and beverage expertise is unique. The Minneapolis culture is notably collaborative.

Lateral Recruiting Context

Dorsey recruits for mining/natural resources, corporate, and litigation practitioners. For laterals interested in the Minneapolis market or in natural resources and extractive industries, the firm is a top destination.

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VortexLegal has relationships at Dorsey & Whitney and can give you a candid read on whether your background is a strong fit — and what the lateral process typically looks like.

Rankings

TierAmLaw 200

Firm Size

Total Lawyers688
Associates241
Partners349
Counsel60
Assoc : Partner0.7 : 1

*as of May 2026

Chambers USA Band 1

  • Mining & Natural Resources

Practice Strengths

CorporateLitigationMining & Natural ResourcesTechnologyFood & Beverage

Key Markets

MinneapolisNew YorkWashington DCDenverSalt Lake CitySeattlePalo AltoTorontoHong KongShanghai+2 more