Lathrop GPM congratulates Ann Burns on her tremendous career. As of December 31, 2024, Ann has stepped back from the active practice of law. We express our gratitude to Ann for her decades of legal work, service and mentorship. If you have questions about estate or trust related matters, please contact any of our other Private Client Service attorneys who will be honored to work with you.

Credentials

Education

  • University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School (J.D., 1981)
  • Iowa State University (1978)

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Minnesota
  • Wisconsin

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
  • U.S. Tax Court

Recognitions

  • Selected among The Best Lawyers in America©, 1995-2025
  • Minnesota Monthly, "Minnesota's Top Lawyers," 2022, 2024
  • Fellow, The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)
  • Chambers High Net Worth Guide, "Leading Practitioner of Private Wealth Law," 2019-2024
  • Thomson Reuters, "Minnesota Super Lawyers®," 2012-2024
  • "The Top 50 Women," 2010-2024
  • "The Top 100," 2017-2024
  • "The Top 100 Women," 2005-2009
  • Minnesota Lawyer, "Minnesota ICON," 2023

Professional Activities

  • American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), Immediate Past President, 2022; President, 2021; President-elect, 2020; Vice President, 2019; Treasurer, 2018; secretary, 2017; regent, 2013–present; fellow, 1995–present; Business Planning Committee, chair, 2014–2018