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url: 'https://www.fmjlaw.com/shannon-mcdonough-and-john-ella-named-to-the-prestigious-minnesota-legal-250/'
title: 'Shannon McDonough and John Ella Named to the Prestigious Minnesota Legal 250!'
author:
  name: Adam
  url: 'https://www.fmjlaw.com/author/adam-brownfmjlaw-com/'
date: '2026-05-21T19:59:29+00:00'
modified: '2026-05-21T20:09:28+00:00'
type: post
summary: 'Shannon has been selected for the Business Litigation List, and John has been selected for the Employment Law List.'
categories:
  - Newsroom
  - Press Release
tags:
  - Best Minnesota Lawyers
  - Minnesota Business Law
  - minnesota business litigation
  - Minnesota employment law
  - Minnesota Legal 250
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---

# Shannon McDonough and John Ella Named to the Prestigious Minnesota Legal 250!

Fafinski Mark & Johnson is proud to announce that [Shannon McDonough](https://www.fmjlaw.com/professional/shannon-m-mcdonough/) and [V. John Ella](https://www.fmjlaw.com/professional/v-john-ella/) have been named to Minnesota Lawyer’s Minnesota Legal 250, which is the publication’s premier recognition program for “the most influential and accomplished lawyers throughout the state.” 

Shannon has been selected for the Business Litigation List, and her profile is [available here](https://minnlawyer.com/minnesota-legal-250/business-litigation/shannon-m-mcdonough/).

John has been selected for the Employment Law List, and his profile is [available here](https://minnlawyer.com/minnesota-legal-250/employment-law/v-john-ella-2/).

Minnesota Lawyer’s editorial team “carefully selects a minimum of 250 outstanding individuals who have experienced prolonged success and an ability to successfully navigate changing client needs, legal developments, technology, economic environments, and strong community engagement.” [Please click here](https://minnlawyer.com/minnesota-legal-250/all-profiles/) to see the full list and learn more.

Congratulations, Shannon and John!

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