Every business is involved in a real estate transaction at some point, and Carole has been involved in many commercial real estate transactions, both for the seller and the buyer, and also in the context of land acquisition and construction. Businesses also unfortunately find themselves creditors (or suppliers) in bankruptcy cases, and her skill in this area has guided many a client through the pitfalls of what can be a frustrating and expensive process.

She counts several software companies among her long term clients, and with other attorneys at KWGC is able to provide virtually all of the legal services that they require. Above all, Carole enjoys the practice of law, and the opportunity to work with so many fine companies and individuals.
Ms. Isakson is an AV rated attorney, and a partner with the firm. Minnesota Law and Politics named Ms. Isakson a "Super Lawyer". She has provided mentoring to first year law students at WMCL, and believes that every lawyer should give back to the community and the profession. This belief is reflected in her community service, briefly touched on below.

Carole can be reached at 763-259-3452 or Isakson@kwgc-law.com.


Education:
University of Notre Dame, B.A. Political Science, B.A. French, minor in Soviet Studies ~ 1985
William Mitchell college of Law, J.D. cum laude, 1990

Bar Admissions:
Minnesota
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit

Professional Activities:
Hennepin County Bar Association
Minnesota State Bar Association (Member, Sections on Bankruptcy and Real Property)
American Bankruptcy Institute
Canada-Minnesota Business Council
Secretary / Treasurer Housing Uganda’s Children, Inc.
Instructor, U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Poseidon Division

Publications:
Ms. Isakson is the Co-editor of the firm's newsletter, the KWG&C News Brief. She is also a frequent seminar presenter to groups on topics ranging from bankruptcy issues for creditors, to transportation matters. Recently:

“ Do This, NOT that: What to do when Your Customer Files Bankruptcy” presented October 13, 2011 at the Forius Fall Forum (NACM).

“Don’t Give Up the Ship!” presented March 8, 2011 through CFDD.

" Storage Contracts- Protection Even in Bankruptcy Court"; Winter 2009 of Mile Markers (a Publication of Truck Writers) reprinted in the March 2010 issue of Trucking Minnesota (a Publication of Minnesota Trucking Association Inc.)

" Intellectual Property: Protect Your Software Rights", News Brief Winter 2009

" Carrier Liens - An Important Collection Tool"; Fall 2009 of Mile Markers (a Publication of Truck Writers) reprinted in the January 2010 issue of Trucking Minnesota (a Publication of Minnesota Trucking Association Inc.)

" Warehouse Liens - An Important Collection Tool"; Summer 2009 issue of Mile Markers (a Publication of Truck Writers), reprinted in the October 2009 issue of Trucking Minnesota (a Publication of Minnesota Trucking Association Inc.)

" Hands off My Truck (Please.) - How Taxation, Transportation, and De Minimis Nexus Threaten Trucks Across America" January 2005 issue of the Journal of Transportation Law, Logistics & Policy.

" They Listened! The Minnesota Legislature responds to the Kelo Decision", KWGC News Brief Fall 2006

" Pending Legislation Aims to Protect Landowners", News Brief Spring 2006

Languages:
French

Activities:
Carole enjoys people, and for that reason greatly enjoys presenting seminars to the many business groups with whom she is associated. She has three children (including two teenagers) so she frequently finds herself watching baseball and football games, hanging out at the ice rink, discussing endless amounts of science fiction trivia, and having tea parties. An avid potter for 15 years, she also greatly enjoys her newly rescued 1980 Triumph TR8.