Emily Lawrence

Emily Lawrence serves as General Counsel for the Saint Paul Port Authority, overseeing legal functions related to municipal real estate, economic development, and various public and corporate governance matters. With extensive experience as a Senior Attorney at The Toro Company, Emily specialized in international real estate transactions, contract negotiation, and legal risk management. Emily has been actively involved with the St. Paul Area Chamber as a Foundation Board Member and has served on the Board of Central Minnesota Legal Services. Previous roles include being a Real Estate and Banking Associate Attorney at Stinson Leonard Street LLP and a Research Assistant at the University of St. Thomas School of Law. Emily holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of St. Thomas and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Spanish Studies from the University of Minnesota.