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About Christine Swanson <br />Ms. Swanson is an Associate at Kelly & Lemmons, joining the firm in 2006. She <br />obtained her J.D. from the William Mitchell College of Law in 2004, and received a B.A. <br />from Macalester College in 2001. Ms. Swanson is a member of the Minnesota bar. <br />Since joining the firm, Ms. Swanson has assisted Patrick with contract and land use <br />matters for White Bear Township, Eureka Township, Taylors Falls, and the Minnesota <br />State High School League. In 2008, she spearheaded an effort to coordinate an orderly <br />annexation between Eureka Township and the City of Lakeville in which talks had <br />stalled. Ms. Swanson was able to get the negotiations back on track and obtain favorable <br />financial compensation for the Township as part of the annexation. Ms. Swanson has <br />also taken on prosecution responsibilities with Mr. Oliver after our firm assumed Little <br />Canada's prosecution duties in February, 2008. <br />Ms. Swanson also provides advice and counsel to our private clients on comprehensive <br />plan amendments, zoning ordinances and moratoria, special and conditional use permits, <br />and building regulations. She also handles litigation on behalf of private clients <br />regarding land use issues, regulatory takings, and property damage. <br />Prior to joining Kelly & Lemmons, Ms. Swanson served as a clerk in the Minnesota Tax <br />Court, providing research, writing and case management assistance to the judges of that <br />court with tax assessment appeals and other tax court matters. <br />