Kutak Rock LLP is pleased to announce that four public finance attorneys have joined its Minneapolis office. Their addition makes Kutak Rock the largest public finance firm in Minnesota by number of public finance attorneys, bringing the total in the state to eight (with more than 130 nationwide). The four attorneys make the move from Kennedy & Graven Chartered. The group strengthens the firm’s service offerings in the areas of public finance, economic development, and municipal law, increasing Kutak Rock’s total attorney count to 576. 

Joining the firm’s Minneapolis office are Jenny Boulton, Julie Eddington, Gina Fiorini and Sofia E. Lykke. The new attorney group represents numerous cities, counties, housing and redevelopment authorities, economic development authorities, townships, school districts and other governmental entities in all aspects of public finance, including the issuance of revenue bonds, general obligation bonds, conduit revenue bonds, lease financing, tax increment financing and economic development and redevelopment.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jenny, Julie, Gina and Sofia to our team,” said Justin Reppe, a public finance partner in Kutak Rock’s Minneapolis office. “Their exceptional talent and deep experience in public finance will significantly enhance our ability to serve our clients across Minnesota. Bringing them to the firm aligns with our mission to deliver innovative, client-focused solutions.” 

“Kutak Rock has a broad national footprint, deep experience across many practice areas, an unparalleled reputation for exceptional commitment to client service and a welcoming, collaborative culture,” said Sofia Lykke. “When we looked for a new home for our clients, we wanted a firm that values public finance and its practitioners and has made a long-term commitment to the practice. Kutak Rock is that firm. We are excited to bring our team’s experience to Kutak Rock and look forward to working with our new colleagues as we join the Minneapolis office.” 

“Kutak Rock was founded 60 years ago in public finance and, as evidenced by this announcement, continues its commitment to this core practice,” remarked John Petr, Chair of Kutak Rock. “We’re excited about the contributions our new colleagues will make to our firm and about the  additional capabilities and services their affiliation with Kutak Rock will allow them to offer clients .”

Kutak Rock’s Minneapolis office opened in 2011 with two public finance attorneys. Today there are 27 attorneys practicing in the areas of real estate, energy, healthcare, employment, employee benefits, business litigation, intellectual property and public finance.