Sia Lo Lawyer Reviews & Ratings - Saint Paul

First Asian American appointee to head a major criminal prosecution department in Minnesota. Managed over 30 attorneys, staff and other employees in executing all criminal matters for the city of St. Paul under Mayor Randy Kelly. Subsequently appointed Senior Policy Advisor for Mayor’s office.. Former Ramsey County District Court Interpreter. Coordinated and helped develop and maintain the interpreter program in Ramsey County.. Kelly and Fawcett, P.A., Associate Attorney. January 2000 – 2002. Prosecutor for City of Maplewood responsible for misdemeanor prosecutions and civil matters for Mayor and City Council. Also handled personal injury matters for a diverse base of clients and specializing in representation of Hmong community.. U.S. Department of Labor, Minneapolis, MN. January 1999 – January 2000. Investigated and enforced U.S. labor laws.. Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. January 1998 – January 1999. Investigated and enforced Minnesota labor laws.. Thao & Li Law Firm, Associate Attorney, St. Paul, MN. September 1997 – January 1998. Specialized in worker’s compensation and personal injury law for a diverse client base.. Affiliations. Hmong Council of 18. Currently developing a mediation program in Minnesota with the Hmong Council 18 and Hamline University. Lao Family – Board of Advisors. 2006 – 2011. Lo-Pha Society. National chairman as of 2011. St. Paul Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation. Former board member. Hamline University Law School. Hmong Cultural Mediation Trainer. American Red Cross (Twin Cities Area Chapter). Board of Directors. Professional Associations and Memberships. Minnesota State Bar Association, Member