RON'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Proven Legal Excellence & Recognition
- Selected among Forbes “Top 200 Lawyers in the United States” (2024 & 2025)
- Listed in Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers in America” (2024-2025)
- Among its “500 Leading Litigators in America”
- Repeatedly earned honors as a Benchmark Litigation “National Practice Area Star” and “Litigation Star” (2011-2024)
- Recognized as a Minnesota Super Lawyer many years running, with frequent top-10 rankings in the state, especially in Intellectual Property Litigation
- Named “Minnesota ICON,” “Attorney of the Year,” “IP Lawyer of the Year,” “Patent Star,” and other top honors in IP law and business litigation fields
Service & Community Leadership
- Former Chair and current Board member of the Center of the American Experiment
- Board member, Tee It Up for the Troops, supporting veterans and military families
- Member of the Board of St. Thomas Law School Board of Advisors
- Leadership roles in state judicial selection: Member (2002-2008), Chair (2008-2010) of the Minnesota State Judicial Selection Commission
- Past President, University of Minnesota Law School Alumni Association
- Long-standing service on boards of major Minnesota institutions (YMCA of the North; Guthrie Theater)
Professional Credentials & Affiliations
- Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
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Memberships in leading professional & bar associations:
• American Bar Association
• Intellectual Property & Licensing associations (AIPLA, Intellectual Property Owners Association, Licensing Executives Society)
• Member of The Federalist Society; State Bar associations in Minnesota and New York
Experience in the Courtroom
• Spent his entire legal career trying cases.
• Began in the U.S. Army JAG Corps, where he tried 20 felony jury trials.
• After the Army, continued building trial success.
- Frequently represents individuals and small companies against large industry players.
- High-profile win: Represented the inventor of the MRI machine against General Electric, securing $110 million for his client.
- Achieved victories over Sony, Apple, and Clear Channel Communications on behalf of small companies.
Why These Matter for Attorney General
These accomplishments aren’t just titles and memberships. They reflect consistent excellence, credibility, and leadership:
- They show Ron has earned respect in tough, adversarial environments and delivered results.
- They demonstrate his commitment to service — both inside and outside the courtroom.
- They connect him to Minnesota’s legal, civic, and professional communities, giving him insight and reach.
“These honors and roles aren’t just my past — they are proof that I have what it takes to serve Minnesota with integrity, strength, and results, but I can't do it alone” — Ron Schutz
