Margaret E. Dalton
Experience
Margaret ("Maggie") Dalton is a partner in the firm's business litigation group. Maggie
represents a wide variety of clients in all phases of complex commercial litigation in
both federal and state court, and in arbitration. Maggie has significant experience
managing multi-million dollar disputes involving claims for breach of contract, breach
of fiduciary duty, fraud, and tortious interference. Maggie's practice area covers a
broad range of industries, including food and beverage, agribusiness, energy, and
medical devices. Prior to joining Stoel Rives, Maggie worked as an associate for
Kirkland & Ellis LLP in San Francisco, as a volunteer misdemeanor attorney for the San
Francisco Public Defender's Office, and as a law clerk for the Honorable Ann D.
Montgomery, United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.
Representative Work
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Defended a medical device company and its employees against multi-million
dollar claims for tortious interference and breach of non-compete, non-
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solicitation, and confidentiality covenants in employment agreements
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Represented a renewable energy company in a $230 million dispute over a
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utility’s termination of contracts for the purchase of a wind project
Education
Represented a hardware technology company against claims regarding a dispute
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J.D., 2005, cum laude
over inventorship in pending patent applications
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Advised a food company client regarding allergen labeling and the proper
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interpretation of FDA regulations
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Assisted in defending a food company against fraudulent transfer and successorin-interest liability claims related to an orange juice processing facility
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Psychology, 2001, magna cum laude
Assisted in defending a private equity firm against multi-million dollar claims of
Admissions
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Minnesota
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California
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U.S. District Court for the District
of Minnesota
fraud and negligence
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Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Bachelor of Arts, English and
Assisted in defending a food company against breach of contract claims related
to a sunflower oil refinery
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Georgetown University Law Center,
Wrote and submitted amicus brief to Minnesota Supreme Court in Oluf Johnson v.
Paynesville Farmers Union Cooperative Oil Company, arguing against a claim of
trespass by particulate matter related to pesticide drift, and for the proper
interpretation of National Organic Program regulations implementing the Organic
Foods Production Act
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U.S. District Courts for the Northern,
Eastern, Southern and Central Districts
of California
Margaret E. Dalton
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First-chaired five criminal jury trials involving charges of driving under the influence, making threats, exhibiting a deadly
weapon, and agreeing to engage in prostitution
Professional Honors and Activities
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Selected as a Top Female Attorney, Minnesota Super Lawyers®, 2015
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Listed among Rising Stars (Business Litigation), Minnesota Super Lawyers®, 2014-2016
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Recognized as a North Star Lawyer by the Minnesota State Bar Association for performing more than 50 hours of pro bono work,
2013
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Received pro bono award from the San Francisco Volunteer Legal Services Program for successfully assisting a homeless man in
obtaining supplemental security income benefits.
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Received International Academy of Trial Lawyers Student Advocacy Award for work with the Georgetown University Law Center
Juvenile Justice Clinic.
Publications
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GMOs: To Label or Not to Label? That is the Question, Food Liability Law, March 9, 2016.
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Systems of Oppression: The Collateral Consequences of Incarceration and Their Effects on Black Communities, 12 Georgetown
Journal on Poverty Law & Policy 299 (2005).
Civic Activities
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Volunteer attorney, Children's Law Center of Minnesota