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Alexander K. Shaner

Attorney

Phone (402) 633-6809 Email Alexander

Alex is a member of McGrath’s Litigation Group, where he clerked for two years during law school before joining the firm as an associate in 2020. After graduating magna cum laude from Drake University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, Alex spent several years involved in regulatory and communication matters for energy and chemical companies and marketing strategies for technology and manufacturing businesses throughout the country. With this real-world experience in hand, and having served as a policy intern for the United States Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, Alex attended the nationally recognized University of Minnesota Law School where he graduated magna cum laude in 2020 and was a Managing and Research Editor for the Minnesota Law Review and served as a Student Director of the Insurance Law Clinic.

Using his persuasive writing, keen analytical approach, and tenacity in pursuing his client’s interests, Alex is a key component of McGrath’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group representing businesses in a variety of industries including construction, insurance, and agri-business. Alex focuses his litigation practice throughout the litigation process from pre-dispute negotiations and resolutions all the way through discovery, trial, and appeals. Alex vigorously represents clients in arbitration and matters throughout the Midwest in variety of contexts including commercial and business litigation, environmental and land-use litigation, insurance litigation, and personal injury and product liability litigation.

Education

University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., Magna Cum Laude, 2020)
Drake University (B.A., Magna Cum Laude, 2014)

Admissions

Nebraska (2020: Sustaining Member)
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (2020)

News

11/30/2020

McGrath North Expands Two Practice Groups with New Associates

June 25, 2020

As the Economy Reopens, McGrath North Announces Five New Associates and Four Law Clerks

McGrath North is excited to introduce its 2020 team of new associates and law clerks. While the recent disruptions are unsettling and have created some uncertainty, McGrath North is confident in the resiliency of the economy and remains fully committed to building a talent-rich, inclusive team to serve its local, regional and national clients.

Nebraska State Bar Association
Omaha Bar Association
American Bar Association

Minnesota Law Review, Managing & Research Editor (Vol. 104); Staff Member (Vol. 103)
University of Minnesota Insurance Law Clinic, Student Director (2019-2020); Student Attorney (2018-2019)
Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings, Judicial Extern