Practice areas: Employment Litigation, Employment & Labor; view more
Licensed in Minnesota since: 2013
Education: University of St. Thomas School of Law
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Haller Kwan LLP
323 N Washington AveSuite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55401 Visit website
Benjamin Kwan serves as the managing partner at Haller Kwan LLP, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. With a focus on employment law, he has built a reputation for excellence in a range of practice areas, including employment litigation, employment discrimination and wrongful termination. His legal knowledge extends to complex issues such as sexual harassment, disabled workers and accommodations, and hostile work environments. He also adeptly handles cases involving the Family and Medical Leave Act protections, severance negotiations and whistleblower retaliation.
Mr. Kwan's academic journey began at Northwestern University, where he pursued his passion for journalism and Asian and Middle East studies, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the Medill School of Journalism. His commitment to the legal profession led him to the University of St. Thomas School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude with a Juris Doctor. Consistently recognized for his academic excellence, he was on the dean's list throughout all six semesters.
Admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, Mr. Kwan has been licensed in Minnesota since 2013. He is a certified specialist in labor and employment law by the Minnesota State Bar Association and is recognized as a Minnesota Rule 114 Qualified Neutral, further solidifying his authority in the field.
Mr. Kwan's dedication to his clients and his deep understanding of employment law have made him a trusted adviser and advocate. His professional ethos is centered on providing strategic and compassionate legal counsel, ensuring that the rights of individuals in the workplace are protected and upheld. With a keen eye for detail and a profound commitment to justice, he continues to make significant contributions to the legal community in Minneapolis and beyond.
Practice areas
Employment Litigation: Plaintiff, Employment & Labor: EmployeeFocus areas
Employment Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination
- 70% Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
- 30% Employment & Labor: Employee
First Admitted: 2013, Minnesota
Professional Webpage: https://www.hallerkwan.com/minneapolis-employment-attorney-b...
Bar / Professional Activity
- Former President and Judicial Committee Co-Chair, Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association (‘13-’24)
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
- Former Board Member, Minnesota Chapter, Federal Bar Association ('17-'20)
- Governing Council Member, Minnesota State Bar Association Labor & Employment Section ('17-'21)
- Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
- Governing Council Member, Minnesota State Bar Association Labor & Employment Section (2017-2021)
- Member, Minnesota Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association
- Co-Chair, Judicial Selection Committee, Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association (‘19-’21; former Board member, including President, 2013-2018)
- United States District Court, District of Minnesota
- Minnesota
Special Licenses / Certifications
- MSBA Certified Specialist in Labor & Employment Law since 2022
- Minnesota Rule 114 Qualified Neutral since 2018
Educational Background
- Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism, B.S. Journalism and Asian and Middle East Studies (China Concentration), 2005
- University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D. (magna cum laude), Honors: Dean’s List all six semesters, Dean's Awards for top grades in a half dozen courses including legal writing and complex litigation, Note & Comment Editor, UST Law Journal
- The Loft Literary Center, Minneapolis, 2023 Year-Long Novel Writing Project
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- University of St. Thomas School of Law, Small Firm Practice Management (2020 to 2022)
- Law Review Article on the False Claims Act. Citation: 10 U. St. Thomas L.J. 859 (2013)
- University of St. Thomas School of Law, US Law Seminar for LL.M students—lawyers from abroad (2018 to 2022)
- Panelist, Open Doors Program, Federal Bar Association, May 2014
- Panelist, Open Doors Program, Federal Bar Association, April and May 2015
- Presenter, Issues in Employment Law for Transgender Minnesotans, Douglas K. Amdahl American Inn of Court, November 2016
- Moderator, Affinity Bars Law Student Jobs Symposium, March 2017
- Featured Speaker, Stinson Leonard Street Diversity Scholars Reception, April 2017
- Speaker, Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association Annual Gala, September 2017
- Panelist, "On the Path to Lawyer Well-Being," MSBA New Lawyer Leadership Conference, November 2017
- Faculty, "Three Steps to Becoming a Better Litigator—Start at the Beginning: Intake, Interviews, Initiating Suit," Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, February 27, 2018
- Share Your Stories—They Matter, Minnesota Lawyer, June 16, 2014
- Volunteers Needed Who ‘Look Like’ Student Debaters, Minnesota Lawyer, October 30, 2014, https://minnlawyer.com/2014/10/30/bricolage-volunteers-needed-who-look-like-student-debaters/
- 'Korematsu': Unbinding the Binding Authority, Minnesota Lawyer, September 28, 2015 , https://minnlawyer.com/2015/09/28/bricolage-korematsu-unbinding-the-binding-authority/
- Kevin D. McCarry--Phantom Mentor No More, Minnesota Lawyer, February 22, 2016, https://minnlawyer.com/2016/02/25/kevin-d-mccary-phantom-mentor-no-more/
- Employment Law: A Primer, Representing the Ongoing Business - Minnesota Business Law Series, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, February 2017
- The Minnesota legal fight that changed the course of the gay rights movement, Minnesota Lawyer, August 3, 2018, https://minnlawyer.com/2018/08/03/the-minnesota-legal-fight-that-changed-the-course-of-the-gay-rights-movement/
Office location for Benjamin Kwan
323 N Washington Ave
Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: 612-206-3761
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2017 - 2022
Certificates and credentials
Labor and Employment