Riley Palmer

As a member of the firm’s individual rights group, Riley represents those who have experienced discrimination—whether at work, in public accommodation, or elsewhere.

Riley has assisted dozens of clients in vindicating their rights for alleged violations of state and federal nondiscrimination laws. Her experience includes litigating civil rights cases to trial in Minnesota state and federal courts.

Among other accomplishments, Riley recently third-chaired a jury trial that resulted in a $375,000 verdict in her client’s favor on a disability discrimination claim and a total judgment of more than $1.65 million.

Riley embraces an empathetic, client-centered approach to help her clients navigate what can often be some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

Prior to joining the firm, Riley clerked for Alaska Superior Court Judge Amy Mead. She graduated cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School, interned with Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Dallet, and served as a Managing Editor of the Wisconsin Law Review, as a clinical student in the school’s Eviction Defense Clinic, and as co-president of the Queer Law Students Association.

Throughout her career, Riley has held various retail and customer service positions, and worked in local government, in rural civil legal aid, and at a prominent New York law firm.