Robert J. Alfton

Bob served as the Minneapolis City Attorney for nearly two decades, advising all elected and appointed officers, department heads, and employees. As City Attorney, he also litigated numerous cases and served as labor relations and licensing counsel. In addition, Bob has served as President of the International Municipal Lawyers Association and the Minnesota Municipal Lawyers Association as well as an Administrative Law Judge for the State of Minnesota. In private practice, Bob has focused on both public sector and private sector labor and employment matters.

Court Admissions

• United States Supreme Court
• United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
• United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
• State of Minnesota

Professional Certifications and Honors

• Graduate of the Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government, Harvard Kennedy School

Professional Associations and Memberships

• World Jurist Association
• International Municipal Lawyers Association
• Minnesota State Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law Section
• Hennepin County Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law Section
• Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassadors Organization

Education

• L.L.B., University of Minnesota Law School
• B.A., University of Minnesota