Trina R. Alvero Bar Admission: Minnesota, 2005 U.S. District Court of Minnesota, 2006 Practice Area: Civil Litigation Commercial Litigation Employment Litigation Insurance Coverage and Defense No Fault Litigation Personal Injury Defense Property Damage Defense Education: Saint Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, B.A., magna cum laude, 1997 Majors: Economics, Political Science, Asian Studies Minor: Southeast Asia Academic Distinctions in Political Science and Asian Studies William Mitchell College of Law, Saint Paul, Minnesota, J.D., 2005 ABA Negotiations Competition, 2003-2004; 2004-2005 Rosalie Wahl Moot Court Competition, 2004-2005 Recognition: Lecturer, "The Essentials of Mock Trial: The Five Keys for Each Stage of Preparation" Minnesota State Bar Association Mock Trial Program (CLE), (Fall 2007) Panelist, "Premises Liability" PBS-televised program: Lawyers on the Line, (Spring 2007) Designated Representative, "Diversity Initiative: MNLegalDiversity.org" Minnesota Minority Bar Summit, (Spring 2005 - present) Professional Experience: Trina has been involved with the defense of employers sued for discrimination and accused of wrongful termination Mediated to a satisfactory conclusion personal injury claims against a construction subcontractor Successfully defended a manufacturing corporation in contract disputes Defended businesses and individuals sued for slip and fall accidents Pursued cost-effective and expedient resolution of auto accident claims Involved in the resolution of wrongful death, personal injury, and property damage claims against care facilities and government-regulated organizations Law Clerk Intern to the Hon. William E. Macklin, Judge of District Court Community Involvement: Advisory Committee, Minnesota State Bar Association, Mock Trial Program, (January 2006 - present), Attorney-Coach and Judge.. Honorary Trustee, Duluth Festival Opera, (Spring 2007 - present); Board of Directors, (Spring 2006 - Spring 2007). Advisory Committee, Northland Entrepreneur Development System with the Northeast Entrepreneur Fund, (Spring 2006 - Spring 2007). Rotary Programming Committee, Skyline Rotary, (Fall 2006 - Spring 2007). Director, William Mitchell College of Law, Future in Learning Law (FILL Program for urban and metro high school students, (Summer 2004); Instructor, (Summer 2003). Additional Information: Originally from rural southwest Minnesota, Trina began her practice of law in Duluth, where she handled general litigation and insurance defense. Prior to her legal career, she worked for seven years in the financial sector, including work as an ASPA certified ERISA plan administrator and as a Series 7-licensed brokerage representative. Her longstanding commitment to community service has given her a broad range of experience, including local government work, strategic entrepreneurship initiatives, high school student mentorship, and the promotion of the arts. Member: American Bar Association Minnesota State Bar Association Eleventh District Bar Association Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association Interests: Downhill skiing, snowshoeing, in-line skating, jet-skiing, grilling, piano and organ, judo, and walking her cocker spaniel, Bucket direct dial number: (952) 525-6985 e-mail: tra@cousineaulaw.com BACK TO ATTORNEY LIST