“Navigating tech disputes can be tricky, but with a neutral who understands computer forensics and AI, mediation turns challenges into opportunities for collaboration and understanding.” – Sean Lanterman | PowerHouse
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Investigator at Hennepin County 4th District Ethics Committee (2016-2022)
Hennepin County Bar Association – New Lawyers Section – Past CLE Director (2016-2018)
“Q and A: How much of my personal info is online?” Print Interview. KARE 11 News. (2017)
“Hackers double effort to steal cell phone info”. Television interview. KARE 11 News. (2017)
Verify: Is your phone spying on you? Television interview. KARE 11 News. (2017)
Verify: Are chip card more secure? Television interview. KARE 11 News. (2020)
“Credit card skimmers found at 4 Lunds & Byerlys stores across metro” Television interview. KARE 11 News. (2020)
Featured in “Tech-Savvy and Human-Centric: School of Law Alumni Embrace Artificial Intelligence” St. Thomas Lawyer Magazine (Fall 2019).
With over a decade of experience in electronic evidence and information security, Sean Lanterman specializes in complex civil litigation, computer forensics, AI, and discovery matters. As a Minnesota Rule 114 Qualified Neutral, he effectively transitions into a neutral role, utilizing his extensive background to serve clients as a trusted advisor and professional mediator.
Sean excels at identifying actionable insights from digital sources across diverse scenarios, and he is known for his ability to present complex technical findings in a clear and concise manner. He skillfully guides individuals through intricate processes and challenging issues or as a special master.
An accomplished speaker, Sean has addressed topics such as smartphone evidence, collaboration with experts, and cyber incidents, and he has shared his insights with both national and local news outlets. He earned his bachelor’s degree with honors from the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota and continued his legal education at the University of St. Thomas School of Law. Licensed to practice in Minnesota, Sean is dedicated to ongoing professional development in both digital forensics and dispute resolution.
Computer Forensic Service, Minneapolis, MN
Director of Incident Response, (2010 – present)
“Moving Forward: Inside Minnesota’s Attorney Disciplinary System,” Hennepin Lawyer Magazine, Vol. 85, No. 5, September 2016.
“Pick Your Poison: Antitrust Regulation or Cybersecurity,” Attorney At Law Magazine, January 3, 2023.
Received acknowledgment for contributions to: “Forensic Experts – When and How to
Leverage the Talent”. Minnesota E-Discovery Deskbook. 2017.
“Ethical Use of Evolving Technologies” April 2017. Minnesota Continuing Legal Education.
“Electronic Bad Behavior: Keeping your clients out of electronic trouble”. 2018 Minnesota Family Law Institute.
“Smartphones as Evidence: Utilizing the snitches in our pockets.” Mar. 2018. Minnesota CLE webinar.
“Deciphering Forensic Reports”. 2018 Minnesota Criminal Justice Institute.
“Bitcoin and Blockchain 101”, 2018 Minnesota Bankruptcy Institute.
“Developments in Electronic Crime,” Oct. 2018. Minnesota Crime Prevention Association.
“Cryptocurrency & Blockchain”, North Dakota State Bar Association Annual Meeting. 2019.
“Ethical Use of Evolving Technologies” July 2020. Minnesota Association for Justice.
“Cell Phone Use and Punitive Damages”. January 2023. Minnesota Association for Justice.
Michaun Johnson v. Jon Schutz, et al., 55-CV-20-3033, (Olmstead Co., Minn.) (2021)
King & Oliason v. Chengying Deng, et al., 21-2-10478-5 SEA (King Co., Wash.) (2021)
Tumey LLP, et al. v. Mycroft, Inc., et al., 4:21-CV-00113 (W.D. Mo.) (2022)
In re: Jeremy McNitt v. MNIT, Minnesota OAH, Dkt. 5-8054-35258 (2022)
State v. Bryan Hanson, 27-CR-21-4761, (Hennepin Co., Minn.) (2022)
Stevenson et al. v. Stevenson et al., 56-CV-20-2928, (Otter Tail Co., Minn.) (2022)
State v. Marcus Kane Gregg, 65-CR-22-3, (Renville Co., Minn.) (2022)
Brandreth v. Sohan, 20-CI-000519, (Jefferson Cir. Ct., Ky.) (2022)
Zintl Inc. v. Enclose Construction, et al., 82-CV-22-2673 (Washington Co. Minn) (2022)
Zillmer et al. v. Nelson et al., 2022-CV-30 (Rusk Co. Wis.) (2023)
Tekin v. 3M Company, 22-CV-1903, (D. Minn) (2023)
Grein and Grein, 27-FA-22-618, (Henn. Co. Minn.) (2023)
Stahl v. Keyport of Superior, 2023CV000018, (Douglas Co. Wis.) (2023)
In the matter of the welfare of: M.N., 73-JV-19-6966 (Stearns Co., Minn.) (2023)
Wolf and Wolf, 10-FA-22-349, (Carver Co., MN) (2023)
Dupre Logistics, Inc. v. Greenberg, 4:23-CV-01505 (E.D. Texas) (2023)
State v. Ryan Michael Hanton, 62-CR-23-63, (Ramsey Co., Minn) (2023)
Elsharkawy v. Chicago Lakes School District Board, et al., 20-CV-01971 (D. Minn.) (2023)
Cook v Cragg et al., 27-CV-21-14617, (Hennepin Co., Minn.) (2023)
Trimble v. Cook, 19HA-CV-21-3418, (Dakota Co., Minn.) (2023)
Bader v. Lanpher, 27-CR-23-1038, (Hennepin Co., Minn.) (2023)
State v. Zhaaboshkang Bush, 04-CR-22-2661, (Beltrami Co., Minn.) (2023)
Luis Zuniga, Jr., v. Gonzales Transportation, et al., 2022CI3151, (Bexar Co., Texas) (2024)
State v. Zeferino Cano Rafael, 55-CR-23-5091, (Olmsted Co., Minn.) (2024)
Nygaard v. Volker, et al., 09-2023-CV-01924, (Cass Co., N. Dakota) (2024)
RAO Construction, LLC v. Ed Lunn Construction, 24-585, (D. Minn.) (2024)
Davis v. Ti-Zack Concrete, et al., 62-CV-23-2413, (Ramsey Co., Minn.) (2024)
State v. Ebony Nelson, 62-CR-22-1538, (Ramsey Co., Minn.) (2024)
All State Grinding v. All Around Precision, 02-CV-23-2549, (Anoka Co., Minn) (2024)
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