Dorsey & Whitney Elects Banking Lawyer Peter Nelson as New Managing Partner

Dorsey & Whitney elects banking lawyer Peter Nelson as new managing partner

A veteran attorney with experience in multiple Dorsey & Whitney offices is set to take the helm of the international law firm this summer.

Nelson elected Dorsey & Whitney managing partner

Dorsey & Whitney LLP elects Peter Nelson as managing partner for a three-year term beginning July 1, succeeding Bill Stoeri.

Peter Nelson Elected to Lead Dorsey & Whitney LLP

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2025-

Dorsey Taps Peter Nelson as Managing Partner

Dorsey & Whitney, one of the largest law firms in Minnesota, on Thursday announced Peter Nelson as its new managing partner. The international firm’s policy committee elected Nelson on Wednesday, according to a news release. He begins his three-year term July 1, succeeding Bill Stoeri, who served six and a half years, reaching the office’s term limit. Nelson joined the firm’s headquarters in 2008, making a lateral move from a major firm in Houst…