Fredrikson proudly announces its platinum level partnership with the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, scheduled to take place in Minneapolis this June. As a sponsor of the upcoming USA Games, Fredrikson will help to create an unforgettable experience for athletes, fans and volunteers in the week-long, world-class event.
“Our partnership with the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games started with the incredible work of our lawyers and lobbyists in the initial bid to bring the event to Minnesota,” said Fredrikson president Melodie Rose. “Our longstanding commitment of service to our community has always been a pillar of our firm’s culture and we are ecstatic to champion this inspiring event which celebrates community, inclusion and the joy of togetherness.”
“It is an honor to support the team to ensure legal best practices are maintained across the organization and 2026 USA Games,” said Fredrikson shareholder Travis Anderson, offering both his legal acumen and a commitment to inclusion through his role as board member and Director and General Counsel for the 2026 USA Games. Anderson’s involvement with the Special Olympics spans decades, and his current board role is a four-year term.
Fredrikson lawyers and staff have provided critical legal support to Special Olympics Minnesota and the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. The work included lobbying for the event’s location, held every four years, to be in Minneapolis, and will continue throughout the week of the USA Games with a firmwide initiative to rally volunteers from across Fredrikson, including clients, staff and their families and friends.
“We are deeply grateful to Fredrikson for their partnership with the USA Games,” stated Christy Sovereign, CEO of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. “Beyond their ongoing commitment to our mission, they are an essential member of the Local Organizing Committee and a guiding force in our operations. Their strategic leadership, legal expertise, and investment of time and resources have strengthened our capacity tenfold in delivering a world-class event and an extraordinary experience for athletes, families, and fans.”
About 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games – scheduled for June 20-26, 2026, across Minnesota’s Twin Cities with sports competitions at the University of Minnesota and the National Sports Center in Blaine – is a national celebration of inclusivity, changing perceptions and the ability of the human spirit rising above limitations. The USA Games, with co-presenting partners Jersey Mike’s Subs and UnitedHealthcare, will be one of the biggest U.S. sporting events of the year, drawing tens of thousands of fans to celebrate the ability of nearly 3,000 incredible athletes from all 50 states as they compete in 16 Olympic-type team and individual sports. As a state with a long history of championing inclusion, the USA Games now bring an unrivaled opportunity to Minnesota to spark new energy around the Special Olympics movement and create a lasting legacy of positive change. Learn more about the Games and how you can get involved on their website.
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