Leah Christenson focuses her practice on commercial litigation and employment law.

Prior to joining GRSM, Leah represented clients in a variety of roles in the civil litigation context. Leah earned her J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law. While in law school, Leah was a Summer Law Clerk to the Honorable Donovan W. Frank of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. At Mitchell Hamline, Leah served as Editor of the Mitchell Hamline Law Review, and she participated in the Mitchell Hamline School of Law Child Protection Clinic as a Certified Student Attorney.

Admissions

  • Minnesota
  • U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota

Memberships

  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Hennepin County Bar Association
  • Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association
  • Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers
  • Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association
  • Minnesota Women Lawyers

Community Involvement

  • Arrive Ministries, Volunteer
  • The Tubman Safety Project, Pro Bono Representation

Education

  • J.D., Mitchell Hamline School of Law, 2023
    • Mitchell Hamline Law Review
      • Editor, 2022–2023
      • Editing Associate, 2021–2022
    • Mitchell Hamline School of Law Child Protection Clinic, Certified Student Attorney, 2023
    • Dean’s List, 2021–2023
  • B.A., Baylor University, 2017
    • Dean’s List, 2016-2017