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Chasse R. Thomas

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Chasse Thomas is an Associate in the Minneapolis office. Prior to joining the firm as an associate, Chasse gained ample legal experience as an extern for the Honorable Christian Sande in Hennepin County, Minnesota, and worked as a law clerk in both litigation and transactional areas.  

Chasse received his J.D. from the University of St. Thomas School of Law where he earned multiple academic honors: multiple Dean’s List Honors and the Dean’s Award in Legal Writing. Further, he was both the Recruitment Chair and Publications Editor for the University of St. Thomas’ Journal of Law and Public Policy. 

As an associate in the employment and commercial litigation groups, Chasse assists in the representation of large companies, small businesses, and non-profits defend claims from pre-litigation to trial. His unique ability to communicate and provide concise and accurate answers leads clients to success.  

Chasse is a lifelong martial artist and an avid sports fan. Prior to law school, he was a play-by-play broadcaster for a variety of Minnesota Golden Gopher Sports.

Representative Experience

  • Successfully defended two EEOC employment investigations of alleged violations of Title VII and the MHRA.
  • Obtained dismissal of claims against a health care facility for alleged violations of the Minnesota Patients’ Bill of Rights and a Person Subject to A Guardianship’s Bill of Rights.
  • Achieved dismissal of claims alleged under the Minnesota Franchise Act and the Minnesota Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

Admissions

  • Minnesota
  • U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota

Memberships

  • Minnesota State Bar Association

Education

  • J.D., University of St. Thomas School of Law, 2023
    – St. Thomas Journal of Law and Public Policy (Associate Editor, Recruitment Chair, & Publications Editor)
    – Dean’s Lists
    – Dean’s Award in Legal Writing
    – Dean’s Scholarship
  • B.A., Economics, University of Minnesota, 2020
    – Douglas W. Baker Sr. Scholarship
    – President’s Emerging Scholars Scholarship
    – President’s Emerging Scholars Student Board (Treasurer)
    – Multi-Cultural Academic Excellence
    – First-Generation College Student

Languages

  • French