Tori Kee Email & Phone Number

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

On September 30 I joined the League's Intergovernmental Relations team! I'm excited to continue serving our city members in this new role!

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

As part of the research team, I provide general information to city officials on a wide range of municipal law topics, writes informational resources for League publications, and offers presentations on topics ranging from home rule charters to sign regulations. I am also a member of the League’s Generating Racial Inclusion Together (GRIT) team, whose mission is to develop a more resilient and creative workplace culture by including diverse viewpoints and experiences in employee activities, decision-making, and operations.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

I empower law school graduates during their bar exam preparation through personalized and group support. I monitor their progress, offer encouragement, share effective strategies, and connect them with valuable resources to ensure their success.In addition, I assist new graduates in securing post-graduation employment by providing tailored career search guidance, resume and cover letter reviews, mock interview sessions, and comprehensive interview coaching. I collaborate closely with the School of Law's career center to enhance these efforts and provide a well-rounded support system for new graduates.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Clinical Law Fellow for the Community Justice Project in the Interprofessional Center for Counseling and Legal Services. Promote racial justice by providing direct legal services to community based partners. Provide mentorship to CJP Law Student Practitioner working to make policy changes.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Conduct legal research on issues including landlord tenant law, employment law, and property law. Track state and federal legislation and executive orders, including bonding, COVID-19 relief, and housing legislation. Summarize and advise office on newly enacted laws. Conduct office advocacy campaigns to federal and state legislators. Review and investigate tenant requests, including requests for reasonable accommodations and emergency transfers. Draft correspondence to tenants regarding reasonable accommodation requests, transfer requests, and appeal hearing decisions. Assist attorneys in preparation for hearings.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Conducted research on proposed City Ordinances and their success in other jurisdictions, conducted Public Policy research relating to programs to benefit the people of Minneapolis

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Operating under the University of St. Thomas' Interprofessional Center for Counseling and Legal Services, the Community Justice Project offers an opportunity for students to work for justice and reconciliation through the clinic experience. Managed several projects with Twin Cities community partners to serve communities of color and advocate for systemic public policy changes. Engaged in social justice advocacy using community lawyering model. Conducted pro bono client intake and limited representation in insurance claims and expungement cases. Lead and coordinated multiple case teams to address client goals and meet deadlines. Drafted FOIA and Minnesota Data Practices Act document requests

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Research Assistant for Professor Gregory Sisk: Assisted on a national study of the scholarly impact of law school faculties, requiring hours of independent work according to specific guidelines, demanding careful attention to detail by mapping literally thousands of citations by hundreds of law professors, and adhering to a tight schedule.

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Conduct non-partisan research on a variety of issues including constitutional law, family law, employment law, government finance and legislative operation, criminal law, and election lawDraft memos to attorneys and Senators summarizing research

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Reviewed client files and records to aid in competition of expungement petitions. Examined Minnesota expungement statutes and case law. Represented clients in Hennepin County Court hearings on expungement petitions.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Drafting demand letters; arbitration briefs; and litigation discovery responses- Conducting research and drafting legal memoranda- Providing attorneys with assistance on personal injury, real estate and general corporate matters

Edina, Mn

• Conducted apartment tours, highlighted selling features and benefits of the property • Build community through greeting residents and attending to their needs• Acted in cases of community emergencies and complaints• Worked as part of a team to ensure a positive community • Managed daily operations using Microsoft Office Suit and Voyager Database

Bloomington, Minnesota

• Administered life and disability insurance benefit plans for 50+ non-profit hospital system clients • Served as daily contact for HR and benefit department staff• Assisted c-suite executives and physicians navigate complex benefits• Executed online benefit enrollment portal for new plan members • Conducted benefit plan enrollment meetings and answered questions regarding benefits• Maintained confidential health, benefit, and IRS taxation records• Interacted with diverse range of individuals within hospital and insurance organizations• Led and managed database innovation projects in a team and individual setting• Trained new staff members on office operations, IRS tax laws, and plan history• Served on the Community Service and Culture Committee boards, which organized fundraising and volunteer opportunities for the Minneapolis colleagues

Office Of Senator Katie Sieben

•Research political topics and respond to constituent letters and concerns•Support the office in daily clerical needs and answer constituent calls•Listen to committee hearings and create memos for supervisor

St. Paul, Minnesota

•Greet visitors, answer phones, make calls to clients, schedule appointments•Train, manage, and supervise administrative student staff members•Assist with publicizing, organizing, and facilitating events and programs•Interact with diverse clientele ranging from employers, students, and alumni•Provide varied support for Career Counselors and other staff members•Maintain client and office confidentialities•Update technical resources and databases

St. Paul, Minnesota

•Seasonal position. •Assisted the registrar staff in general day to day operations of the office. •Worked in a team setting to convert paper files into electronic files. •Assisted in large scale electronic file conversion project•Filed and organized FERPA sensitive documents

St. Paul, Mn

•Served as a liaison between the residence hall residents and the department of Residence Life. •Provided students with information and personal counseling/guidance. •Knowledgeable with student conduct, facilities maintenance, and staffing a reception desk. •Planned, organized, and publicized monthly events with team.•Remained available on-call to 200 residents. •Problem solved individually and as a team during crisis events.

Juris Doctor, Law

Activities and Societies: Student Government Executive Director of Events; Secretary and Event Coordinator for Enviromental Law Society.

Bachelor Of Science, Communication Studies

Activities and Societies: Residence Hall Association President; Lambda Pi Eta National Communication Association’s official honor society.