Celeste E. Culberth

Celeste E. Culberth is a dedicated employment attorney and mediator at Culberth & Lienemann, LLP, serving clients throughout the Twin Cities. She provides legal counsel and training to businesses, represents individuals facing discrimination, and assists in civil rights cases. With a strong background in mediation and alternative dispute resolution, she helps clients navigate complex legal matters efficiently and effectively.

Ms. Culberth earned her Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from the University of Minnesota in 1989. She then attended Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where she graduated cum laude with a Juris Doctor in 1992. During law school, she was a member of the Hamline Law Review, contributing to legal scholarship and analysis. She is admitted to practice in Minnesota state courts and before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Ms. Culberth has passionately advocated civil rights and employment law throughout her career. She has been pivotal in landmark cases, including the Anoka-Hennepin Bullying Resolution. She volunteers as an attorney for Lambda Legal, Cancer Legal Line, and the Minnesota AIDS Project. Recognized for her legal excellence, she was named Minnesota Lawyer Attorney of the Year in both 2012 and 2016.

Celeste E. Culberth is actively involved in the legal community, serving as the immediate past president of the Eighth Circuit National Employment Lawyers Association. She has also held leadership roles in the Minnesota Lavender Bar Association and the Minnesota State Bar Association Diversity Task Force. She frequently presents on employment law topics at legal conferences and contributes to legal publications.

As an experienced litigator, mediator, and advocate, Ms. Culberth is committed to ensuring fair employment practices and civil rights protections. Her work continues to impact the legal landscape in Minnesota, providing valuable guidance to businesses and individuals navigating complex legal challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Culberth & Lienemann, LLP
• Board Member, Employee Lawyers Association of the Upper Midwest
• Past Chair, Minnesota Lavender Bar Association
• Past Member, Minnesota State Bar Association Diversity Task Force
• Immediate Past President, Eight Circuit National Employment Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• Hamline University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Minnesota
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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