Stinson's Galatowitsch Selected to Sixth Annual Class of Minnesota Rising Young Professionals

12.16.2024

Stinson LLP attorney Diane Galatowitsch has been named to the Finance & Commerce Minnesota Rising Young Professionals class of 2024.

The Rising Young Professionals recognition celebrates emerging leaders who demonstrate outstanding dedication and innovation in their fields and the community, with achievements that showcase their promise and potential. Galatowitsch is one of 37 honorees across Minnesota's business community selected for inclusion.

Galatowitsch's selection is a testament to her legal skills and unwavering dedication to client service. She is a skilled real estate attorney who excels in a wide array of matters, from commercial acquisitions and financings to lease negotiations and workouts.

"Diane is an associate who comes along 'once in a decade.' She is truly remarkable and distinguishes herself among her esteemed colleagues," Partner Todd Phelps said. "I've seen firsthand her keen analytical skills and unwavering dedication to her clients over the years, and I'm excited to watch her continued commitment to excellence as her practice evolves."

Galatowitsch's experience allows her to provide practical, insightful counsel and guide clients through the complexities of the real estate market. She demonstrates a commitment to building strong communities by helping clients buy, sell, lease, develop and redevelop properties that foster housing, employment and commerce opportunities. This commitment to the community is further exemplified by her work with emerging developers of color to create affording housing solutions in Minnesota and collaborating with nonprofits to develop shared equity homeownership models and commercial spaces for growing businesses.

Galatowitsch also dedicates her time to projects that work to improve the material conditions of Black and Indigenous individuals by partnering with local organizations to create new opportunities for them to become homeowners and assisting nonprofits focused on sheltering individuals experiencing homelessness and building equitable food systems. Additionally, Galatowitsch is an engaged member of the Lavender Bar Association and the Minnesota State Bar Association, and serves on the board of directors for Hope Community, Inc.

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