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Chambers USA 2026 has ranked Greene Espel among the top law firms in Minnesota for General Commercial Litigation and Labor & Employment. This year’s recognition highlights the firm’s “widely respected litigation group able to provide expertise across a range of commercial disputes, including both class actions and single-plaintiff claims.” Clients share that “Greene Espel has subject matter experts and is well-known and respected by judges in state and federal court systems,” and “Greene Espel is amazing. They are local and awesome at hiring really great talent, their talent bench is wonderful.”

Chambers also recognized Greene Espel attorneys Jeanette Bazis, Sybil Dunlop, Kate Swenson, and X. Kevin Zhao for General Commercial Litigation; and Jenny Gassman-Pines for Labor & Employment.

• Jeanette Bazis: Chambers states that Jeanette is “held in high esteem by clients for her wide-ranging civil litigation skill set, offering expertise in a broad range of IP, employment, product liability and wider commercial disputes.” Sources have shared “Jeanette is very smart and good to have on your side.”
• Sybil Dunlop: Chambers notes that Sybil “operates a broad commercial litigation practice.” Sources have shared, “Sybil is really smart and talented, and knows us well as a company.”
• Jenny Gassman-Pines: Chambers states that Jenny “is a highly regarded employment litigator, noted for her experience in areas including breach of contract, discrimination and noncompete disputes.” Sources share Jenny “is very thorough and responsive.”
• Kate Swenson: Chambers notes that Kate “has a growing reputation for representing public sector clients, with a focus on government and constitutional litigation,” and sources note that she is a “wonderful attorney with great oral argument skills.”
• X. Kevin Zhao: Chambers states that Kevin is a “highly regarded commercial disputes lawyer who also offers particular expertise in international and cross-border disputes.” Sources share, “Kevin is brilliant. He is incredibly strategic and has the capacity for hard work, which is unmatched by anyone I've ever worked with.”

The Chambers USA guide is published annually and covers practice areas in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The rankings are the result of in-depth market analysis and independent research conducted by an experienced team of researchers. Chambers rankings are the definitive mark of excellence across the legal industry.

To view Greene Espel's full Chambers profile, visit: Greene Espel PLLP.