Amy L. DuMond Kottke
Amy L. DuMond Kottke
Co-Partner in Charge of Minneapolis Office
She/Her
"The most rewarding part of my work is collaborating with clients on new projects that revitalize cities and strengthen communities."

Amy L. DuMond Kottke
Co-Partner in Charge of Minneapolis Office
She/Her
"The most rewarding part of my work is collaborating with clients on new projects that revitalize cities and strengthen communities."
About Amy
Amy is a self-proclaimed "dirt" lawyer whose practice covers all aspects of real estate. She works with borrowers, owners, and lenders on business and commercial transactions, including acquisitions and sales, raw land development, commercial property redevelopment, zoning and land use, and financing nationwide. She advises management agents and lenders on financing and loan products such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD-insured loans, state and federal subsidized loans, and tax credits.
Amy also counsels clients on complex financing matters involving commercial portfolios. Her experience spans development projects in single- and multi-family housing, senior housing, industrial sites, commercial retail developments, raw land, and reuse and renovation projects.
Amy serves on Hinshaw’s Executive Committee.
Areas of Focus
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Finance Law, 2023 – 2026; Real Estate Law, 2019 – 2026
- Minnesota Lawyer, Top Women in Law, 2025
- Twin Cities Business, Notable Women in Law, Honoree, 2022; 2025
- Minnesota Real Estate Journal, Real Estate Lawyer of the Year, 2025; People's Choice Award, 2025
- Minnesota Monthly, Top Lawyer for Real Estate Law, 2023 – 2025
Credentials
Education
- Hamline University School of Law, JD, cum laude, 1994
- Carleton College, BA, 1990
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota
Court Admissions
- US District Court for the District of Minnesota
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "The Office Conversion Playbook," CREW Network Convention, Austin, Texas, October 9, 2025
- Co-Presenter, "Voices of Experience: Growth Through Connections and Referral," MNCREW, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 16, 2025
- Panelist, "Key Considerations, Challenges & Community Benefits of Building Conversions," MNCREW, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 19, 2025
Event
Press Releases
- Amy DuMond Kottke Named a 2025 Top Women in Law Honoree by Minnesota Lawyer, Aug 28, 2025
- 102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™, Aug 21, 2025
- Three Hinshaw Partners Named to Minnesota Monthly's 2025 Top Lawyers in Minnesota, Jul 10, 2025
- Amy DuMond Kottke Selected as the Winner of the 2025 People's Choice Awards, May 5, 2025
- Amy DuMond Kottke Named to Twin Cities Business 2025 Notable Women in Law, Apr 10, 2025
Interests
Did you know...
Amy enjoys spending time outdoors, especially on the lake, in the ocean, or on a ski hill. To relieve stress, she bakes and notes that "desserts" is "stressed" in reverse.
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "The Office Conversion Playbook," CREW Network Convention, Austin, Texas, October 9, 2025
- Co-Presenter, "Voices of Experience: Growth Through Connections and Referral," MNCREW, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 16, 2025
- Panelist, "Key Considerations, Challenges & Community Benefits of Building Conversions," MNCREW, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 19, 2025
Event
Press Releases
- Amy DuMond Kottke Named a 2025 Top Women in Law Honoree by Minnesota Lawyer, Aug 28, 2025
- 102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™, Aug 21, 2025
- Three Hinshaw Partners Named to Minnesota Monthly's 2025 Top Lawyers in Minnesota, Jul 10, 2025
- Amy DuMond Kottke Selected as the Winner of the 2025 People's Choice Awards, May 5, 2025
- Amy DuMond Kottke Named to Twin Cities Business 2025 Notable Women in Law, Apr 10, 2025
Amy's Insights

Press Release
Aug 28, 2025
Amy DuMond Kottke Named a 2025 Top Women in Law Honoree by Minnesota Lawyer

Press Release
Aug 21, 2025
102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™

Press Release
Jul 10, 2025
Three Hinshaw Partners Named to Minnesota Monthly's 2025 Top Lawyers in Minnesota

Press Release
May 5, 2025
Amy DuMond Kottke Selected as the Winner of the 2025 People's Choice Awards

Press Release
Apr 10, 2025
Amy DuMond Kottke Named to Twin Cities Business 2025 Notable Women in Law

Press Release
March 25, 2025 | Updated May 2, 2025
Amy DuMond Kottke Selected as a Finalist for the 2025 Real Estate Lawyer of the Year Award

Press Release
Aug 15, 2024
105 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch

Press Release
Jul 9, 2024
Three Hinshaw Partners Named to Minnesota Monthly's Top Lawyers of 2024

Press Release
Aug 17, 2023
101 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch

Press Release
Jul 31, 2023
Amy DuMond Kottke and Russell Ponessa Named to Minnesota Monthly's Top Lawyers of 2023