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Joni Thome

Minneapolis

Summary

Throughout my career I have engaged with and held volunteer leadership positions with community and legal organizations. As a longtime attorney in my area of practice, I most enjoy mentoring new attorneys and staff. Having worked in litigation throughout the state, I have well qualified to work with others for the Judicial Selection Committee.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Founding Parter

Wanta Thome PLC
01.2023 - Current
  • Expand client base by developing strategic partnerships and identifying new market opportunities.
  • Increased company profitability through mentorship and client-based strategies.
  • Streamlined operations for improved efficiency, implementing new systems and processes.
  • Lead a diverse team of professionals to achieve organizational goals and exceed targets consistently.
  • Mentor new attorneys and staff, cultivating their skills and fostering professional development within the company culture.
  • Cultivate forward-thinking, inclusive and team based, client centered firm culture
  • Cultivate firm-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.

Founding Partner

Baillon Thome Jozwiak & Wanta
10.2011 - 12.2022
  • Expanded client base by developing strategic partnerships and identifying new market opportunities.
  • Streamlined operations for improved efficiency, implementing new systems and processes.
  • Led a diverse team of professionals to achieve successful results for clients
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
  • Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.

Attorney

Halunen Law
03.2004 - 10.2011

Developed a team of attorneys and staff to grow the firm'

Left the firm in 2011 and eventually worked with the Office of Professional Responsibility and supported reporting witnesses toward discipline of the firm's founding partner

Solo Pratice

Self
10.1992 - 03.2004

Legal Program Director

OutFront MN
03.1993 - 09.1999

Advocated for the rights of LGBTQ individuals in the State of Minnesota.

Provided support to litigants and those in need of legal service

Provided training throughout Minnesota

Worked for legislative changes in human rights

Education

J.D. - Law

Hamline University School of Law
St. Paul, MN
05.1992

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
06.1983

Skills

  • Strategic Vision
  • Team Leadership
  • Passionate Litigator
  • Educator and Mentor

Timeline

Founding Parter

Wanta Thome PLC
01.2023 - Current

Founding Partner

Baillon Thome Jozwiak & Wanta
10.2011 - 12.2022

Attorney

Halunen Law
03.2004 - 10.2011

Legal Program Director

OutFront MN
03.1993 - 09.1999

Solo Pratice

Self
10.1992 - 03.2004

J.D. - Law

Hamline University School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Joni Thome