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Recognizing Rachel Tierney’s career with the City of Saint Paul, congratulating her on a successful 22 years of service, and wishing her the best as she embarks on her next professional venture.
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WHEREAS, Rachel has over 22 years of experience practicing all areas of municipal law for the City of Saint Paul; and
WHEREAS, Rachel began her municipal law career as a law clerk with the City Attorney’s Office. After graduating law school, she was hired as a prosecutor for the City of Saint Paul.
She was a prosecutor for five years, and during her tenure she was lead counsel on numerous cases, including at least seven cases heard by the Minnesota Court of Appeals; and
WHEREAS, since 2004, Rachel has been part of the Civil Division where she has held a number of assignments including business licensing, building and other safety code enforcement (DSI), economic development, housing (PED/HRA), budget (OFS-Treasury), finance, RiverCentre and human resources before being chosen to lead the Civil Division as Deputy;
WHEREAS, since 2016, Rachel has been the Deputy of the Civil Division which provides legal services to all departments, the City Council, and the Mayor of Saint Paul; and
WHEREAS, Rachel is directly assigned to represent the City Council and also serves as the management representative on the City Attorney’s Office Equity Change Team; and
WHEREAS, as the Deputy of the Civil Division, Rachel has been an invaluable leader and trusted friend. She has been a mentor to many attorneys, and legal advisor to numerous City departments, City Officials, and City Attorneys; and
WHEREAS, Rachel has impeccable character, style and judgment and we are so pleased that she chose to spend many years with the City of Saint Paul; and
WHEREAS, after nearly 23 years with the City of Saint Paul, Rachel will begin a new venture with Kennedy & Graven, Chartered, where she will continue to specialize in municipal law and represent many Minnesota cities;
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