Lee Atakpu

Lee Atakpu is an experienced legal professional currently serving as the Division Manager at the Office of the Minnesota Attorney General since March 2024. Prior to this role, Atakpu was an Attorney for Minneapolis Public Schools from September 2021 to March 2024 and an Adjunct Professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law from June 2020 to July 2022. Atakpu has a significant background in public service, having worked as an Assistant County Attorney at Ramsey County Attorney's Office from November 2012 to September 2021, focusing on financial crimes. Additional legal experience includes positions as a Contract Attorney at Nichols Kaster, PLLP, and a Law Clerk at Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, as well as earlier roles in various legal capacities in government settings, including the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. Atakpu earned a JD from American University Washington College of Law and holds educational credentials from the University of Minnesota and Universitat Ramon Llull.