"Professional Excellence is one of our core values and has long been a source of pride to the attorneys and staff at Leonard, Street and Deinard. It requires that we practice with honor and integrity, that we be learned in the law and accomplished and effective on behalf of our clients, and that we exercise pride of craft, producing work product that is of the highest quality and that is prepared pragmatically to fit the needs and circumstances of the particular client and matter."
—Thomas P. Sanders, Shareholder

"Leonard, Street and Deinard exemplifies the words 'teamwork' and 'collegiality'. People care about each other and the firm, its clients and the community as a whole. That spirit makes me proud to be a part of the firm and makes me feel privileged to be here."
—Karnie Moesenthin, Technical Training and Development Professional

Professional Development

For all new administrative and staff employees, Leonard, Street and Deinard offers immediate access to two programs that enhance individual growth and professional development.

PACE On-Boarding Program

The PACE program assists new hires to skillfully navigate administrative channels, easily access our extensive resources, and clearly understand the culture and structure of our firm. This program provided the training, resources and information needed by new employees to foster professional and personal success at Leonard, Street and Deinard. All new employees will be contacted approximately three times throughout their first year by a Human Resources staff member who will provide insight and direction, facilitate additional training, and ensure you’re positioned for success.

Deinard University

Our firm is dedicated to our clients’ success; we are equally dedicated to our employees’ professional success. As represented in our Core Values, the firm supports and encourages a culture of continuous learning and improvement. We created Deinard University to promote experiential learning. Learning tracks are customized—and progress evaluated—based on individual employee goals.

The goal of Deinard University is to prepare you to become professionally excellent, so, in turn, you can deliver excellence to each of our clients. All employees are asked to embrace the concepts of continuous learning, regardless of position or job category. Our goal is to offer abundant and relevant learning opportunities to deepen the professional knowledge of all employees while encouraging them to embark upon new challenges and greater success.

“I have an increased sense of confidence in my abilities. I know quite a bit, and I can learn even more. The Technology Track of Deinard University helps us demonstrate our skills, which in turns helps us serve our clients even better.”
—Janet Liliemark, Legal Secretary

Benefits

At Leonard, Street and Deinard, we believe in providing eligible employees with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Medical and dental insurance (dependent and same-gender domestic partner coverage available)
• Firm-provided life and AD&D insurance (optional life and AD&D available for purchase)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Parental leave
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• 401(k)
• Profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free Metropass
• Pre-tax parking options
• Backup daycare
• In-home elder and child care
• Employee assistance program
• Reduced rates for fitness facility in building (Minneapolis office only)
• Deinard U professional development training
• Wellness program (financial seminars, health fairs, flu shots)

Terms and conditions of benefit plan participation are subject to eligibility requirements and subject to change.