Shawn Fremstad

Shawn Fremstad is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in economic policy and law. Currently serving as Senior Advisor and Director of Law and Political Economy at the Center for Economic and Policy Research since November 2007, Shawn has also gained valuable experience as a writer, researcher, and consultant since 2006. Previously, Shawn was a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress from March 2014 to December 2018 and held the position of Deputy Director for Welfare Reform and Income Security at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities from 1999 to 2006. Earlier legal experience includes roles as an Attorney at the Legal Services Advocacy Project/Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis from 1994 to 1999 and as a Staff Attorney at Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota from 1992 to 1994. Shawn earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Minnesota Law School between 1989 and 1992.