Rylee Franko

Rylee focuses her practice on commercial litigation, assisting clients with complex business disputes and related legal matters. She brings a practical understanding of litigation strategy and the court processes that shape business disputes. Prior to joining Taft, Rylee served as a senior judicial clerk with the Minnesota Judicial Branch, which gave her valuable insight into the judicial process and the considerations that inform litigation. She also has experience serving as a senior full-service paralegal and working in court administration.

Rylee earned her J.D., summa cum laude, from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and her bachelor’s degree, cum laude, in legal studies from Winona State University. While in law school, Rylee volunteered with the Minnesota Justice Foundation and was a summer associate with the firm.