Minneapolis sees a new addition to Faegre Drinker's litigation team with a fresh hire.
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Published at 01 May 2025
Top-Notch Litigator Berglind Halldórsdóttir Birkland Joins Faegre Drinker's Arsenal
International law powerhouse, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, has snagged yet another heavyweight in their growing transatlantic litigation war chest. Berglind Halldórsdóttir Birkland, a seasoned litigator with nearly two decades of experience, has swapped her old stomping grounds at Debevoise & Plimpton for a new role as litigation counsel in Faegre Drinker's ambitious Minneapolis division.
Faegre Drinker's steady progression in the litigation sphere has seen them bolster their international legal team with a series of high-profile hires in recent months, with the addition of Tom Pack, Heather Burke, and Jeremy Andrews in San Francisco and London, respectively.
Berglind's rich portfolio includes a proven track record in managing teams of lawyers in high-stakes, mind-bogglingly complex disputes worth billions of dollars in potential liability. She brings industry insights from a diverse range of sectors, including mining, pharmaceuticals, retail, telecommunications, and financial services.
The firm lauded Berglind's exceptional talents in preparing witness testimony and cross-examinations, which have turned heads in pressure-cooker proceedings. They also appreciated her knack for clear, persuasive written and oral advocacy.
Berglind's repertoire includes participation in numerous arbitral hearings, ranging from cross-examinations and re-direct examinations, to presiding over direct examinations and making opening and closing arguments before tribunals. Her expertise spans drafting legal briefs, motions, and procedural applications, and spearheading large document collections, productions, and reviews.
In her new role, Berglind will join an esteemed team of former federal prosecutors, government agency officials, American College of Trial Lawyers fellows, US Supreme Court clerks, and American Academy of Appellate Lawyers members.
Faegre Drinker's litigation head, William Connolly, expressed delight at Berglind's arrival, praising her vast international disputes experience and exceptional advocacy skills. "Berglind's ability to navigate complex technical facts and construct compelling narratives will strengthen our team's capacity for delivering outstanding results for our clients. We are excited to have her on board," Connolly stated.
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- Berglind Halldórsdóttir Birkland, a renowned litigator with experience spanning two decades, has moved from Debevoise & Plimpton to join the finance and business-focused careers sector at Faegre Drinker in 2025.
- In her new role, Birkland will work alongside a team of esteemed lawyers, including former federal prosecutors and members of the American College of Trial Lawyers, at Faegre Drinker's Minneapolis division.
- With her expertise in navigating complex technical facts and constructing persuasive narratives, Birkland's addition to Faegre Drinker's team is expected to bolster their capability to deliver outstanding results for clients in the finance, business, and legal arenas.
- Birkland brings a wealth of experience in managing teams and handling high-stakes, multi-billion dollar disputes across various industries such as mining, pharmaceuticals, retail, telecommunications, and financial services.
