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Victoria J. Brenner
Partner Minneapolis
- E vbrenner@taftlaw.com
- T (612) 977-8737
- F (612) 977-8650
Summary
Victoria is an experienced and well-respected family law attorney. She provides trusted support to clients and their dependents going through separations and divorces. Victoria has extensive experience handling custody, parenting time, child support, orders for protection, alimony, divorce, divorces involving closely held businesses, and post-divorce matters for high net worth individuals. She also serves as a Rule 17 Guardian ad Litem and a Rule 53 Special Master.
Victoria is also committed to improving the practice of family law. She is an active member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (Minnesota Chapter), whose mission is to minimize the negative impact of divorce and separation on parties and their children. This mission mirrors her view and approach to family law.
In addition, she currently teaches the next generation of lawyers Domestic Violence & the Law at St. Thomas School of Law. Prior to that, she taught family law at Mitchell Hamline School of Law for several years. Victoria has written and presented numerous articles and CLE courses on divorces involving closely held businesses, spousal maintenance, family law appeals, attorney ethics, and grandparent rights.
Victoria proudly serves on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee for Twin Cities Diversity in Practice and Wanton Injustice Legal Detail.
Prior to joining Taft, Victoria served as managing partner of a full-service law firm in Minnesota. She currently serves on Taft’s Executive Committee. Among other recognitions, in 2023, she was awarded Top Woman Lawyer by Minnesota Lawyer.
Awards
Recipient, University of St. Thomas School of Law Alumna Achievement Award (2022)
Honoree, Top Lawyers, Family Law, Minnesota Monthly
(2022 – present)
Honoree, Best Lawyers in America, Family Law (2018 – present)
Honoree, Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers (2020 – present)
Honoree, Top 50 Women Minnesota Super Lawyers (2020 – present)
Honoree, Minnesota Super Lawyers, Family Law (2015 – present)
Honoree, Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2011 – 2012, 2014)
“Up and Coming Attorney,” Minnesota Lawyer (2010)
Honoree, University of St. Thomas Alumna, Living the Mission (2010)
Honoree, North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association
Honoree, Top Woman in Law, Minnesota Lawyer (2023)
All Service Areas
All Practices
Education
- University of St. Thomas School of Law (2004)
- University of Minnesota
Admissions
- State - Minnesota
- Federal - District of Minnesota
Speeches and Publications
- Author, “Generation Gaps,” Best Lawyers® Women in the Law 2024 Issue, Spring 2024.
- Contributor, “Family Law 2023 Global Practice Guide: Minnesota,” Chambers and Partners, Feb. 4, 2023.
News
Three Hundred Sixty-Three Taft Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2025 News
Thirteen Taft Attorneys Recognized in Minnesota Super Lawyers 2024 News
20 Taft Minneapolis Attorneys Recognized as 2023 North Star Lawyers for Outstanding Pro Bono Service News
Brenner Pens Article for Best Lawyers® Women in the Law 2024 Business Edition Issue
Professional Affiliations
- Minnesota Bar Association
Member
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Fellow
- Ramsey County Bar Association
Member
Delegate to the Minnesota State Bar Association - Hennepin County Bar Association
Member
- Warren E. Burger Inn of Court
Treasurer
Past President - Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Member
- Family Law League
Member
- Minnesota Women Lawyers
Member
Community Involvement
- Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Adjunct Professor of Family Law
- University of St. Thomas School of Law
Director on Law, Alumni Board
- Minnesota Justice Foundation
Member
Past Board Chair - Cooperative Law Group
Member
- Collaborative Law Alliance
Member
- Hennepin County Limited Scope Legal Services Program
Volunteer Attorney
- Chrysalis-Tubman Safety Project
Volunteer Attorney, Chrysalis
- Ramsey County Veteran’s Limited Scope Legal Services Program
Program Founder
Volunteer Attorney - Twin Cities Diversity in Practice
Board Member