Experience

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Robert Schug has nearly two decades of experience litigating in federal and state courts across the country. Before opening his mediation practice, Mr. Schug was a partner at a nationally recognized litigation and trial firm. His background includes extensive work on both individual matters and class actions covering a broad range of practice areas, including employment, wage and hour, civil rights, consumer, and insurance practices. ​Earlier in his career, he worked with teams representing businesses in patent litigation. 

Mr. Schug has represented clients in trial, through appeals, and in arbitration proceedings. His experiences give him a broad and balanced perspective on litigation and dispute resolution, informed by representing both individuals and organizations in high stakes matters.

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Throughout his career, Mr. Schug has taken a thoughtful, measured approach to resolving disputes, drilling down to the core legal and factual issues that will drive the resolution of each case and working toward efficient, creative solutions. He brings that same mindset to his mediation practice, where he focuses on helping parties identify the key disputes and move toward resolution.

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Leadership

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Mr. Schug is frequently invited to speak on issues related to civil litigation. He has spoken at programs hosted by the American Bar Association, the National Employment Lawyers Association, the National Consumer Law Center, and other legal education organizations. In addition, Mr. Schug’s peers have recognized his work through honors such as inclusion in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment & Civil Rights Lawyers and selections to Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Northern California and Minnesota.

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Mr. Schug serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Impact Fund, a legal nonprofit based in Berkeley, California. He is also a member of the Impact Fund’s Grant Advisory Committee.

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Mr. Schug is a Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice for the District Courts. 

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