Alexandra Carthew - Employment lawyer

Alexandra Carthew is an accomplished employment law attorney with an exceptional academic background. Alexandra graduated first in her class and served as the Editor in Chief of the North Dakota Law Review at the University of North Dakota School of Law. Her outstanding scholarly abilities have earned her numerous academic distinctions, including inductions into both the prestigious Order of the Coif and the Order of Barristers.

Alexandra brings a uniquely well-rounded perspective to advocating for employees facing workplace discrimination and retaliation. Alexandra joined Wanta Thome after practicing defense-side employment law at the world’s largest employment law firm, having previously worked for two prestigious AmLaw 200 firms prior. Alexandra also previously served as a judicial law clerk for both the North Dakota Supreme Court and the District Court for the District of Minnesota. Having worked on the defense side and serving as a judicial law clerk in both a state supreme court and federal court, Alexandra possesses valuable insights into defense strategies and judicial decision making. Alexandra utilizes her broad and informed perspective to develop successful strategies in her cases. Alexandra is known for both her compassion and her creative problem-solving in her practice at Wanta Thome, and leverages her unique perspective to secure the best outcomes for her clients.  Whether drafting compelling legal arguments or negotiating settlements, she is fully committed to securing justice for her clients. Alexandra will be the first one to tell you that she chose to make the switch to Plaintiff-side employment law in part to feel her work was making a real difference, to real people.

Beyond her legal practice, Alexandra is passionate about experiencing Minnesota’s natural beauty, enjoying hikes and hometown adventures with her golden retriever, Pluto. She also loves live music and experimenting with new recipes for friends and family in her free time.

Education

  • University of Oregon, Eugene, OR – B.A. in English Literature, cum laude.
  • University of North Dakota School of Law, Grand Forks, ND – J.D, summa cum laude.

Admissions

  • Minnesota Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota

Professional Memberships

  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • National Employment Lawyers Association.

Honors

  • Honoree 2020 – The Order of the Coif
  • Honoree 2020 – The Order of Barristers

Publications & Presentations

Client Reviews

  • “Great communication! Ali went above and beyond my expectations and made me feel more empowered in my situation. Happy to know I have Wanta Thome as a resource in the future!” – Jayme P.
  • “I had an amazing experience working with Alexandra at Wantha Thome Law Office. She was incredibly empathetic to my situation, took the time to truly listen to my concerns, and provided thoughtful follow-up information and advice to help me navigate my challenges. This was truly a refreshing experience compared to my interactions with other law firms, who were less empathetic and quick to dismiss my case without offering any resources. Alexandra offered both expertise and compassion. I highly recommend this firm—especially working with Alexandra” – Felecia C.

Practice Areas

  • Employment Discrimination
  • Employee Rights
  • Wage Laws
  • Class Action