Halunen leader Joshua Newville is an accomplished attorney and civil rights advocate.
Josh is a tenacious litigator who frequently obtains favorable outcomes for those he represents. He is a skilled, thoughtful, and determined professional whose legal acumen and deep dedication to civil rights are a formidable force. As Halunen Law’s Employment Litigation Group Leader, Josh brings a commitment to excellence and more than a decade of experience to the firm’s Employment Law team.
Josh has handled high-profile cases, secured millions of dollars for his clients, and won victories at the Minnesota Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals. Early in his career, Josh led the successful fight for marriage equality in two U.S. States and won precedent-setting legal protections for vulnerable Minnesotans.
Active in the community, Josh is an adjunct law professor at the University of Minnesota, an ethics investigator, and a mediator for employment disputes. He received the Equality & Justice Award from the Minnesota Lavender Bar Association and has been recognized by Super Lawyers and the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. In addition to his legal work, Josh is also known for producing a top-rated investigative podcast about missing persons.
Josh was born and raised in rural Wisconsin and earned his undergraduate and law degrees at the University of Minnesota. He lives in downtown Minneapolis with his husband, Jeff, and two dogs. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, live music, baseball, and traveling.
