Richard T.

Richard T. "Rich" Ostlund is an acclaimed American business trial lawyer, corporate governance advocate, and senior trial counsel based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Over a career spanning nearly four de...

cades, he has established himself as one of the region's leading legal minds, famously co-founding the Minneapolis-based law firm Anthony Ostlund Louwagie Dressen & Boylan P.A.. Alongside his legal practice, Ostlund is highly regarded for his extensive community leadership, particularly his transformative tenure steering the state’s largest healthcare system. Trial Experience: Argued complex business and commercial litigation cases across more than 30 states.High-Stakes Recoveries: Secured numerous multi-million dollar recoveries for clients ranging from $5 million to over $70 million.Record Verdict: Member of the trial team that secured a historic $70.5 million shareholder buyout verdict in 2022, considered the highest ever awarded under the Minnesota Business Corporation Act.National Authority: Served as the primary editor for the American Bar Association (ABA) treatise regarding complex business litigation and fiduciary duties.Industry Recognitions: Honored as a Minnesota "Attorney of the Year" in 2009, 2022, and 2024. He has also been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for over 20 consecutive years. Fairview Health Services: Served on the Board of Directors starting in 2013 and acted as Board Chair from 2019 through 2024.Crisis Management: Successfully guided Fairview Health Services through the severe financial and operational disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic.Health Equity: Championed the adoption of a pioneering health equity program during his chairmanship to widen affordable healthcare access.Historic Honors: Named the first "Chair Emeritus" in Fairview’s 122-year history upon completing his tenure. The organization also dedicated its primary headquarters conference facility as the Richard T. Ostlund Board Room in recognition of his service. Juris Doctor: Graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School.