Robert R. Hopper rrh@zimmreed.com 651 Nicollet Mall, Suite 501 Minneapolis, MN 55402 p: 612.341.0400 f: 612.341.0844

Randy Hopper has been a partner in Zimmerman Reed since 1991. Mr. Hopper's practice focuses on complex civil litigation and government relations, with an emphasis on public policy and legislation. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Hopper held numerous positions in the public and private sectors including: work on a White House - sponsored urban education program in inner city Atlanta and New York City; a Manager of Public Affairs for the Cummins Engine Company; Director of State Development Planning for the State of Minnesota; Advisor on an economic development program serving Minnesota Governor Al Quie; and Finance Director for the successful Ramstad for Congress Campaign.

Mr. Hopper has been a member of the adjunct faculty at William Mitchell College of Law, teaching Corporate Ethics and Advising Corporate Clients. He also has chaired the Minnesota Institute of Legal Education's CLE Dealing with the Media seminar which has included among its faculty an extensive list of national and regional journalists from the print and electronic media, as well as prominent attorneys involved in legal issues with broad media coverage.

Practice Areas:
• Defective Drugs and Medical Devices
• Healthcare Litigation

Presentations and/or Publications:
• MILE Seminar "Dealing with Complex Litigation: Handling Large Cases"
• CLE "Dealing with the Media"
• Dean's Roundtable: William Mitchell College of Law
• NAAG 2007 Summer Meeting, "Children's Issues: AG Partnership with Youth Development Programs"

Professional Memberships:
• Minnesota State Bar Association
• Hennepin County Bar Association
• Federal Bar Association
• American Bar Association

Education:
• William Mitchell College of Law, J.D.
• Social Ethics, Union Theological Seminary, New York City
• Political Philosophy and Business Ethics, University of Minnesota/Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
• University of Tennessee, B.A., with honors

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