Sheri Stewart

T: 612.756.7132
E: sheris@sapientialaw.com
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About
Sheri Stewart is a respected litigation attorney with experience representing parties in employment, personal injury, commercial litigation, and agribusiness cases. She represents and advises clients in cases involving alleged racial discrimination, whistleblower violations, FMLA violations, and other claims under the Minnesota Human Rights Act. Her practice has included writing all kinds of motions for injunctive relief, dismissal, judgment on the pleadings, and summary judgment. She has experience both in the courtroom and arbitrating commercial matters.

In addition to her business litigation experience, Sheri also has estate planning experience. She has worked with clients to develop wills and testamentary trusts. She has also represented clients in probate and trust administration matters.

Sheri has the distinction of being a lawyer with prior business experience. Before becoming an attorney, Ms. Stewart worked for NBCUniversal in their Corporate Sourcing department as a Sourcing Manager where she negotiated high net worth supplier contracts.

During law school, Ms. Stewart clerked for a national full-service AMLaw 100 firm and served as a judicial extern for the Honorable M. Jacqueline Regis (ret.) of Hennepin County. Sheri has published articles on how race and politics affect access to voting rights, the rise of ADR for young lawyers, and the significance of the Tulsa Massacre among other social and political issues.

Sheri is also a compassionate advocate who is committed to public service. She has volunteered with “Wills for Heroes,” drafting estate plans for first responders. She has advocated for housing access for low-income families in need of housing assistance and in housing hearings through Homeline and Volunteer Lawyers Network. Sheri has also shared her time and energy with HerJustice formerly inMotion, a not-for-profit organization devoted to helping domestic violence survivors get the legal representation and social assistance they needed to get back on their feet.

  • Membership/Affiliations
    • Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers
    • Federal Bar Association, Minnesota Chapter
    • Hennepin County Bar Association
    • Advocates for Human Rights
    • Minnesota Women Lawyers
    • Legal Services for the Hudson Valley, Volunteer
    • Wills for Heroes, Volunteer
  • Publications and Presentations
    • Meet Sheri Stewart and Learn about Estate Planning August 2024
    • The Tulsa Race Massacre: Its Significance 100 Years Later and the Connection to the Duluth Lynchings

    • A Historical View of How Race and Politics Have Affected Voter Access

    • Systemic changes for transforming the Minneapolis Police Department

    • Epiphanies & Insights on ADR for New Lawyers: A young lawyer’s perspective on the rise of ADR and the preparation process

    • Eighth Circuit Holds that Denial of Religious Accommodations Does Not Give Rise To Title VII Anti-Retaliation Claim



Education
J.D., University of Minnesota Law School (2017)
B.A., Wellesley College (2009)
Boston University, London Internship Program, Pre-Law Track (2008)

Court Admissions
State of Minnesota
U.S. District Court
District of Minnesota

Honors/Distinctions
MABL Foundation Scholarship Award (2016)
The National Black Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 (2020–2022)
“Super Lawyer Rising Star” by Law & Politics ( 2022–2023)
“Ones to Watch” by Best Lawyers (2022–2023)

Personal
Favorite Travel Spot: San Pedro, Belize
Favorite Sport: Basketball
Theme Song: ”I Can” by Chronixx
Favorite Part of Being a Lawyer: Working to solve issues in a system that is not accessible or understood by many in a way that allows us to develop long term solutions.
Favorite charity/non-profit: Minnesota Legal Aid
Friends describe me as: A loyal and giving friend
Favorite quote: ”When people show you who they are the first time, believe them” Maya Angelou