Brandon Mickelsen is an associate in the firm’s Franchise & Distribution practice group. Before attending law school, Brandon worked as a supply chain analyst for a Minnesota based manufacturing company. He brings extensive supply chain experience to his practice, which lends to clients in various industries including Construction and Restaurant, Food & Beverage.

Brandon previously clerked for the Honorable Matthew E. Johnson at the Minnesota Court of Appeals. He is also an alumnus of the Lathrop GPM Summer Associate program.

In his free time, Brandon enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing softball and broomball, managing his fantasy football team, and drumming in a local band.

Areas of Focus

Services

Credentials

Education

  • University of St. Thomas School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2022)
    • Dean's Award: Lawyering Skills II and Judicial Writing, Administrative Law, Conflict of Laws
    • Managing Editor, University of St. Thomas Law Journal
    • President, Public Service Board
  • Iowa State University (B.S., Supply Chain Management with a minor in Accounting, summa cum laude, 2015)

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Minnesota

Presentations

  • Co-presenter, "From Idea to Expansion: Launching, Growing and Sustaining Your Business," Neighborhood Development Center, December 2, 2024
  • Co-presenter, "Let’s Talk Franchising: An Introduction for Prospective Franchisors and Franchisees," Neighborhood Development Center, October 3, 2024
  • Co-presenter, "Let’s Talk Franchising: An Introduction for Prospective Franchisors and Franchisees," Neighborhood Development Center, May 23, 2024

Publications

Community Involvement

  • Law Clerk for the Honorable Matthew E. Johnson