Experience
Lommen Abdo  2013 - Present
Blackwell Burke   2009 - 2011
Michael R. Moline & Associates   2005 - 2011
Liberty Mutual Insurance  2003 - 2005
Liberty Mutual  1998 - 2005
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   1995 - 1998

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Construction, Product Liability, Real Estate Development, Energy, Construction Law, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Arbitration, Claim, Personal Injury, Mediation, Business Litigation, Torts, Depositions, Criminal Law, Trials, Legal Writing, Appeals, Public Liability, Corporate Law, Wrongful Death, Insurance Law, Legal Research, Personal Injury..., Employment Law, Litigation Support

Education
Hamline University School of Law   1988 — 1991
JD, Law

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse   1984 — 1988
B.S., Economics, Business Administration, Human Resources Management

De Soto High School

Experience
Hays Companies  October 2014 - Present
Aon Risk Solutions - Financial Services Group   September 2013 - September 2014
Arthur Chapman Kettering Smetak & Pikala Law Firm   May 2009 - August 2013
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   September 2004 - September 2008

Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Mediation, Courts, Construction Law, Insurance Law, Product Liability, Trademarks, Insurance, Legal Advice, Business Litigation, Litigation Management, Claim, Liability, Legal Research

Education
The University of South Dakota School of Law   2001 — 2004
J.D.

The University of South Dakota   2000 — 2001
MBA, Economics & Finance

The University of South Dakota   1994 — 1999
B.S. Business, Finance

Experience
Stich, Angell, Kreidler, Dodge & Unke P.A.   October 2013 - Present
Messerli & Kramer  April 2013 - October 2013
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   April 2011 - April 2013
Terhaar, Archibald, Pfefferle & Griebel, LLP   October 2006 - April 2011
The Toro Company  June 2005 - October 2006

Skills
Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Litigation, Business Litigation, Product Liability, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Westlaw, Trials, Arbitration, Alternative Dispute..., Mediation, Personal Injury, Construction Law, Insurance Law, Hearings, Depositions

Education
University of St. Thomas School of Law   2003 — 2006
Juris Doctor, Focus in Litigation

Gustavus Adolphus College   1999 — 2003
BA, History and Criminal Justice

Hopkins High School   1997 — 1999

Experience
IPfolio   December 2012 - Present
William Mitchell College of Law  2014 - Present
Umoja Global Nonprofit   August 2012 - Present
William Mitchell College of Law  September 2011 - Present
Ipendo   October 2010 - December 2011
Dennemeyer & Co.   2008 - November 2010
PTFM   2004 - 2008
Krelitz Kreative   January 2001 - March 2004
Messerli & Kramer  1999 - 2001
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   1996 - 1998

Skills
Intellectual Asset..., Client Acquisition, Developing Client..., Law Firm Marketing, Intellectual Property, Contract Negotiation, Customer Relations, Intellectual Property..., Patent Strategy, Legal Marketing, Customer Service, Budgeting, Microsoft Office, Account Management, Patents, New Business Development, Customer Acquisition, Business Development, CRM, Trademarks, Marketing, Budgets, Management, Strategy

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1987 — 1990
JD, Law

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1982 — 1987
BA, Political Science

St. Louis Park Senior High   1979 — 1982

Experience
Sapientia Law Group  March 2011 - Present
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   October 2007 - February 2011
Faegre & Benson LLP  1997 - 2007
Flynn Gaskins & Bennett  2003 - 2005

Skills
Litigation Support, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Legal Assistance, FileSite, ECF, Microsoft Office, Adobe Professional, Criminal Defense, Prosecution, Serengeti

Education
Minnesota School of Business   1989 — 1991
Legal Office Administration

Minnesota State University, Mankato   1981 — 1987
BS, Corrections, Sociology

Kennedy Senior High School

Experience
EntrePartner Law Firm, PLLC   October 2013 - Present
Hallberg & McClain, P.A.   December 2010 - October 2013
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   August 2003 - December 2010
Northern Star Council, BSA  August 2005 - September 2006
Tomahawk Scout Reservation  1992 - 2000

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   1999 — 2002
Juris Doctor

Gustavus Adolphus College   1995 — 1999
B.A., Religion & Communication Studies

Apple Valley High School   1991 — 1995

Experience
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   September 2012 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit   August 2011 - August 2012
Minnesota Court of Appeals  August 2010 - August 2011
United States Attorney's Office  June 2009 - August 2009
The Advocates for Human Rights  September 2008 - May 2009
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda  June 2008 - August 2008
Peace Corps - Philippines  March 2005 - March 2006

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2007 — 2010
Juris Doctor, magna cum laude

Macalester College   2000 — 2004
B.A.

Washington High School

Experience
Heley, Duncan & Melander, PLLP   November 2014 - Present
Heley, Duncan & Melander, PLLP   January 2013 - October 2014
Hamline University School of Law  January 2013 - May 2014
The Global Law Office - Shanghai   June 2013 - August 2013
Academic Success Program Hamline University School of Law   August 2012 - May 2013
Ramsey County Family Court Self Help Center   August 2012 - November 2012
Olmsted County, Third Judicial District   May 2012 - August 2012
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   January 2011 - August 2012
Love Without Boundaries  September 2009 - June 2011
Give Us Wings  September 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Courts, Community Outreach, Hearings, Public Policy, Contract Law, Foreign Corrupt..., FCPA, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation

Education
Hamline University School of Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Cum Laude

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2009 — 2011
Political Science and Asian Languages and Literature, Social Sciences

Experience
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   October 2009 - Present
Quarles & Brady LLP  May 1989 - September 2009

Skills
Product Liability, Litigation, Trial Practice, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Premises Liability..., Insurance Law, Class Actions, Torts, Courts, Trade Secrets, Construction Law, Business Litigation

Education
Smith College   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts, Government, English

Experience
State of Minnesota Attorney General Office   June 2015 - Present
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   September 2014 - June 2015
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC   January 2013 - September 2014
Groshek Law   July 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Document Review, PowerPoint, Westlaw, Property Law, Litigation, Criminal Law, Typing, Highly detail oriented, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Computer Proficiency, Contractual Agreements, Legal Assistance, Courts, Summation

Education
North Hennepin Community College   2015 — 2017
Associate of Science (A.S.), Wildlife Biology

North Hennepin Community College   2011 — 2012
Associate's degree, Paralegal

Main Street School of Performing Arts   2004 — 2008
Theatre, Theatre/Theater

Experience
The Marovich Law Firm, P.L.C.   November 2006 - Present
Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame   2005 - 2014
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   April 2005 - October 2006
Jennings, Strouss & Salmon   June 2001 - April 2006
Hospitals  January 1977 - August 1997

Skills
Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Self Defense, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Entertainment Law, Arbitration, Courts, Public Speaking, Trials

Education
University of Arizona   1998 — 2001
J.D., Law

University of Florida   1975 — 1977
MBA, Healthcare Administration

Indiana University-Northwest   1967 — 1971
BS, Education

Experience
Briggs and Morgan, P.A.   May 2014 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C.   January 2005 - May 2014
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   January 2001 - January 2005
Lockridge Grindal Nauen  January 1999 - January 2001
USPTO  May 1997 - August 1997

Skills
Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Arbitration, Copyright Law, Patents, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Intellectual Property..., Trademark Infringement, Mediation

Education
University of St. Thomas   2011 — 2011
Opus School of Business Mini-MBA, Spring Program

Hamline University   2011 — 2011
Mediation Center for Dispute Resolution, Fall Program

William Mitchell College of Law   1994 — 1998
J.D., Law

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota   1990 — 1994
B.A., English Writing, Minor in Business Marketing

Experience
Essentia Health  December 2013 - Present
Essentia Health  January 2012 - December 2013
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   April 2009 - December 2011
Borkon Law Offices   August 2007 - March 2009
Rider Bennett, LLP  January 2007 - June 2007
Matonich & Persson, Chartered   June 2003 - December 2006

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   2002 — 2005

University of Minnesota Duluth   2000 — 2002
M.S., Biological Chemistry

University of Minnesota Duluth   1997 — 2000
B.S., Cell Biology & Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Experience
Morrison Sund PLLC  November 2012 - Present
Woodard Law Office, P.A.   September 2010 - October 2012
Hinshaw & Culbertson  October 2008 - September 2010
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   September 2002 - October 2008

Skills
Legal Writing, Litigation, Corporate Law, Business Transactions, Environmental Law, Corporate Governance, Business Formation, Insurance Law, Entertainment Law, Trademark & Copyright..., Distribution Contracts, Equity Funding, Corporate Transactional, Business Litigation, Transactional Law, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Trademarks, Licensing, Litigation Management, Logistics, Transportation Law, Employment Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Appeals

Education
University of Tulsa College of Law   1999 — 2002
JD, Law

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1994 — 1999
BA, Political Science

Booker T. Washington   1990 — 1994

Experience
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   April 2014 - Present
Donna Law Firm, P.C.   May 2010 - March 2014
Fredrikson & Byron  June 2001 - February 2010

Skills
File Management, Client Maintenance, Pleadings, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Assistance, Appeals, Business Litigation, Courts, Wordperfect, Personal Injury, Legal Documents, Employment Law, Bankruptcy

Education
Ball State University   1980 — 1982
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

Mooresville High School   1976 — 1980
High School Diploma

Experience
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   May 2007 - Present

Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Server, Microsoft Lync, Microsoft Exchange, Cisco IOS, EMC Storage, VMware ESX, VMware View, EMC Avamar, Riverbed WAN..., Sonicwall Firewalls, Autonomy iManage, Autonomy IDOL, Elite, Elite Webview, Microsoft Technologies, Lync, Lync Server 2010, Litigation Support, Cisco Technologies, NetApp, Hyper-V, SAN, Storage Area Networks, Storage, Server Architecture, VMware, Firewalls, System Administration, Data Center, Networking, VMware vSphere, Virtualization, Information Technology, Management, Infrastructure, IT Operations, Disaster Recovery

Education
Augsburg College   1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

Experience
Jansen & Palmer, LLC   December 2009 - Present
Minnesota State Public Defender   December 2008 - January 2010
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   1997 - 2008
Law Clerk  1993 - 1994

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law, Administrative Law, Insurance Law, Appeals, Litigation, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Legal Assistance, Appellate Practice, Bad Faith, Legal Issues, Legal Research, Medical Malpractice, Defense, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Licensing, Dispute Resolution, Trials, Civil Litigation, Corporate Governance, Arbitration, Construction Law, Motions, Class Actions, Courts, Mediation, Trial Practice, Personal Injury..., Torts, Alternative Dispute..., Professional Malpractice, Hearings, Depositions, Litigation Management, Employment..., Professional Liability, Employment Law, Trade Secrets, Litigation Support, Westlaw

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   1990 — 1993
J.D., Law

Swarthmore College   1984 — 1989
B.A., Special major: Astrophysics and Philosophy

Experience
Sanford Health  October 2011 - Present
Sanford Health  August 2008 - November 2009
Southeastern Behavioral HealthCare  July 2002 - March 2008
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   September 2001 - June 2002
Lynn, Jackson, Shultz & Lebrun, P.C.   May 2000 - August 2000
Social Security Administration  January 1997 - December 1997

Skills
Healthcare, HIPAA, Research, Non-profits, Compliance, Healthcare Management, Training, Nonprofits, Mediation, Strategic Planning, Legal Writing, Hospitals, Leadership, Intellectual Property, Medicare, Clinical Research, Policy

Education
The University of South Dakota School of Law   1998 — 2001
J.D., Law

South Dakota State University   1980 — 1984
B.S., Sociology; Hlth, P.E. & Rec

Experience
Droel, PLLC   October 2012 - Present
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC   2007 - 2012
Bloomquist & Berner, LLC   2004 - 2007
Fafinski Mark & Johnson, P.A.   2002 - 2004
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   2000 - 2002
The Honorable Myron S. Greenberg, Hennepin County District Court   1999 - 2000

Education
Hamline University School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.A., History

Experience
Xcel Energy  December 2009 - Present
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   June 2006 - July 2008
Hennepin County  October 2001 - June 2006
Templeton & Associates  January 2000 - October 2001
Murrin Law Firm   January 1999 - January 2000
International (Attorney Process Service)   September 1998 - April 1999
J. Hartmann, Esq   January 1997 - May 1998

Skills
Teamwork, Transcription, Microsoft Office Xp, Calendaring, Discretion, Multi-Task, Self Motivated, Litigation, PowerPoint, Outlook, Family Law, Customer Service, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Editing

Education
Northwestern College   2010 — 2013
Business Management, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Senior

Metropolitan State University   2003 — 2010
Business Administration, Financial Accounting, Philosophy, Psychology, Verbal Communications, MIS, College Algebra, etc.

St. Paul Technical CollegeLegal   2009 — 2009
LS Diploma, 2007 Excel and Power Point

St. Paul Technical College   1995 — 1997
Diploma, Legal Secretary

Central High School   1991 — 1994
High School Diploma

Experience
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   May 2014 - Present
Community Mediation & Restorative Services, Inc.   June 2011 - Present
Terhaar, Archibald, Pfefferle & Griebel, LLP   May 2012 - April 2014
Medica  August 2012 - December 2012
Minnesota Lawyer   March 2012 - August 2012
Community Mediation Services, Inc.   May 2011 - May 2012
TommieMedia  August 2009 - August 2010
Smoothie King (SKFI)   June 2009 - September 2009

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   2010 — 2014
Juris Doctor

University of St. Thomas   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Communication and Journalism

Southern Methodist University   2006 — 2006

Experience
Tomsche, Sonnesyn & Tomsche, P.A.   June 2015 - Present
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   August 2011 - August 2014
O'Meara, Leer, Wagner & Kohl, P.A.   August 2008 - May 2010
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC   August 2006 - March 2008
Oskie & Sofio, PLLP   December 2003 - July 2006
Travelers  May 1994 - November 2002
Travelers/St. Paul Companies   August 1986 - May 1994

Skills
Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Pleadings, Transcription Services, Proofreading, Formatting Documents, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Electronic Filing, Meeting Scheduling, File Management, Document Management, Calendaring, Courts, Customer Service, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Litigation

Education
University of Northwestern - St. Paul   1976 — 1978
Certificate in Bible, Bible/Biblical Studies

Experience
Kunz Plitt Hyland & Demlong, P.C.   June 2014 - Present
Couch on Insurance, 3d   December 2011 - Present
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   November 2010 - June 2014
United States District Court, District of Arizona  August 2009 - December 2009
West, a Thomson Reuters business  June 2008 - September 2009
Allen & Lewis, PLC   July 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Litigation, Insurance Law, Insurance Coverage, Insurance Policies, Commercial Litigation, Professional Liability, Architect and Engineer..., Insurance Agent..., Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Product Liability, Courts, Personal Injury, Appeals, Appellate Practice, Mediation, Toxic Tort, Finance, Accounting, Commercial Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Public Speaking, Reinsurance, Excess & Surplus Lines, Managerial Finance, Homeowner Association..., Corporate Finance, Accountant Liability, Asbestos Litigation, Insurance, Real Estate, Competitive Gaming

Education
Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law   2007 — 2010
J.D., Law

Arizona State University - W. P. Carey School of Business   2003 — 2007
B.S., Finance

Experience
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   December 2013 - Present
Minnesota Court of Appeals  December 2011 - August 2013
Thomson Reuters  May 2011 - September 2011
Fraser Stryker Law Firm  June 2010 - April 2011
Boomtown Cafe   2006 - 2007

Skills
Legal Research, Courts, Criminal Law, Family Law, Legal Issues, Research, Analysis, Legal Writing, Litigation, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation

Education
Creighton University School of Law   2007 — 2010
JD, Law

Creighton University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Irish Studies

Experience
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   January 1986 - Present

Skills
Product Liability, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Courts, Arbitration, Construction Law, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Mediation, Insurance Law, Appeals, Litigation Support, Trial Practice, Trials, Wrongful Death, Business Litigation, Breach Of Contract, Toxic Tort, Public Liability, Torts, Personal Injury..., Non-compete Agreements, Depositions, Class Actions, Medical Malpractice, Professional Malpractice, Dispute Resolution, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Assistance, Trade Secrets, Pleadings, Document Review, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Hearings, Employment..., Environmental Law, Jury Trials, Legal Advice, Discrimination, Bad Faith, Automobile Accidents, Litigation Management

Education
Hamline University School of Law   1982 — 1985
Doctor of Law (JD)

College of St. Thomas   1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Economics

AHA

Experience
UnitedHealth Group  August 2015 - Present
UnitedHealth Group  November 2014 - August 2015
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   October 2012 - October 2014
SUPERVALU  2003 - 2008
Merchant & Gould P.C.   2001 - 2003
Onvoy  2000 - 2001
National Computer Systems  1999 - 2000
US Navy  July 1992 - January 1997

Skills
Data Entry, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Process Scheduler, Stress, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Coaching, Accounts Payable, Real Estate, Intellectual Property, Charities, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Team Building, Team-oriented, Administrative..., Customer Service, Litigation, Training, Problem Solving, Civil Litigation, Leadership, Management, Research, Filing, Communication, Budgets, Corporate Law, Healthcare, Courts, Administration, Process Improvement, Employment Law, Insurance, Westlaw, Social Networking, Project Management, Office Management, Medical Records, Scheduling, Contract Negotiation

Education
Inver Hills Community College   1997 — 1999
AAS, Paralegal

Experience
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   August 2005 - Present
Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand, LLP   September 2001 - July 2005

Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability, Construction Law, Trials, Personal Injury, Appeals

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1998 — 2001

University of St. Thomas   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Political Science

Experience
Wunderlich-Malec Engineering  February 2014 - Present
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   December 2010 - February 2014
St. Mary's University of Minnesota   May 2012 - June 2012
In Transition  February 2010 - November 2010
Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology  May 2000 - February 2010
Game Financial Corporation   July 1997 - May 2000
Goldmark Property Management  September 1995 - July 1997
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota  September 1992 - September 1995
Northwest Technical College  September 1988 - May 1992

Skills
Employee Relations, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Legal Compliance, Performance Management, Employment Law, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Talent Management, FLSA, Employee Handbooks, Employee Engagement, Benefits Design, Deferred Compensation, New Hire Orientations, Succession Planning, Recruiting, Open Enrollment, Organizational..., Leadership, Training, Leadership Development, Personnel Management, Workforce Planning, FMLA, Payroll

Education
The University of North Dakota   1978 — 1985
Master of Science; Bachelor of Science, Vocational Education; Business Education

Hibbing Community College
AS, Business

Experience
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   September 2013 - Present
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP  2009 - September 2013
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP  2008 - 2009
Leonard, Street and Deinard  2007 - 2007
YWCA of Minneapolis  2005 - 2005

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Courts, Alternative Dispute..., Hearings, Mediation, Business Litigation, Class Actions, Corporate Law, Employment..., Family Law, Litigation Support, Product Liability

Education
Hamline University School of Law   2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Minnesota-Duluth   2004 — 2006
Masters of Advocacy and Political Leadership, Public Policy

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Journalism

Experience
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   April 2008 - Present
Upward Projects  July 2008 - Present
Scottsdale Leadership  May 2013 - Present
Scottsdale Leadership  August 2012 - May 2013
Harper, Christian, Dichter & Graif, P.C.   March 2005 - March 2008
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   August 2000 - March 2005

Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Bad Faith, Professional Malpractice, Dispute Resolution, Professional Liability, Insurance, Claim, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Alternative Dispute..., Arbitration, Appeals, Courts, Business Formation, Product Liability, Personal Injury, Legal Writing

Education
Arizona State University College of Law   1997 — 2000
J.D., Law

Arizona State University   1993 — 1997
B.A., Political Science & History

Experience
Halleland Habicht PA  February 2013 - Present
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   August 2012 - February 2013
Minnesota Court of Appeals  August 2011 - August 2012
Michael K. Steenson, Professor of Law at William Mitchell College of Law   February 2010 - May 2011
Hennepin County Attorney's Office, Civil Division   June 2010 - August 2010
One Way Building Services   2002 - 2007

Skills
Conversational in..., Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Appeals, Insurance Law, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Trials, Medical Malpractice, Legal Assistance, Legal Advice, Corporate Law, Hearings

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   2009 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Summa Cum Laude

Bethel University   2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Biblical and Theological Studies, Cum Laude

Mounds View High School   2000 — 2003

Experience
AMSOIL INC.  August 2015 - Present
MRP Legal Consulting, LLC   November 2014 - August 2015
Regency Beauty Institute  May 2012 - November 2014
The Dolan Company  January 2012 - May 2012
Briggs and Morgan, P.A.   July 2008 - November 2011
Norton Rose Fulbright  January 2005 - July 2008
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   September 2002 - January 2005
Honorable Timothy J. McManus   February 2002 - September 2002

Skills
Litigation, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Trademark Infringement, Patent Litigation, Legal Writing, Mediation, Dispute Resolution, Legal Research, Trade Secrets, Regulatory Affairs, Courts, Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Legal Compliance

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Juris Doctor (J.D.) and Master of Laws (LL.M.), Financial Services Law

University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Bachelor of Science in Business (B.S.B.), Finance

Experience
Thomson Reuters Westlaw  December 2013 - Present
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   September 2001 - December 2013
Minnesota Court of Appeals  March 2000 - August 2001

Skills
Bar admissions:..., Seventh, Eighth, and..., Commercial Litigation, Motions, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Appeals, Courts, Insurance Law, Westlaw, Torts, Appellate Practice, Medical Malpractice

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1997 — 2000
J.D.

University of Iowa
B.A., English, Linguistics

Experience
Bassford Remele, PA   October 2013 - Present
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   October 2009 - October 2013
Hanson Marek Bolkcom & Greene, Ltd.   December 2007 - May 2009
Alliant Techsystems, Inc.   May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Toxic Tort, Litigation, Product Liability, Defense, Forensic Investigation, Technology, Environmental Law, Subrogation, Trade Secrets, HAZWOPER, Fire Sprinkler Systems, Construction Law, Public Liability, Ventriloquism, Civil Litigation, Torts, Legal Writing, Courts, Business Litigation, Trials, Depositions, Arbitration, Medical Malpractice, Forensic Analysis, Legal Research, Public Speaking

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2005 — 2008
J.D., Law

Aquinas College   2001 — 2005
B.A., Political Science, History

Experience
American Family Insurance  October 2012 - Present
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   October 2009 - October 2012
Wilkerson & Hegna, PLLP   May 2008 - October 2009

Skills
Negotiation, Business Litigation, Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Appeals, Courts, Personal Injury, Construction Law, Mediation, Jury Trials, Arbitration, Insurance Law, Westlaw, Trials

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   2006 — 2009
Juris Doctor

Iowa State University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Business Management

Experience
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   October 2007 - Present
Hennepin County Attorney's Office, Civil Division   2006 - 2006

Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Advising Clients, Workplace Harassment, Discrimination, Appeals, Trials, Class Actions

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Economics

Deuel High School

Experience
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   April 2008 - Present
Foley & Mansfield  May 2001 - April 2008
McGough Construction  June 1999 - June 2000
Douglas R. Iverson Structural Engineers   June 1996 - June 1999
Wolf & Associates LLC   June 1995 - June 1996

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   2000 — 2003
JD, Law

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1990 — 1995
BSCE, Civil/Structural Engineering

Experience
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   August 2010 - Present
Glynn W. Gilcrease Law, Jr., P.C.   2008 - 2010

Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Trials, Microsoft Office, Westlaw, Paralegals, Document Management

Education
Arizona Paralegal Institute   1995 — 1996
Certificate, Paralegal Studies

Arizona State University   1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Experience
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP  June 2014 - August 2014
lululemon athletica  November 2012 - November 2013
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   March 2011 - June 2012
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   October 2010 - March 2011

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Trials, Document Review, Legal Assistance, Litigation Support, Family Law, Arbitration, Pleadings, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Customer Service, Conflict Resolution, Management, Contract Negotiation, Critical Thinking, Motions, Document Management, Product Liability, Event Planning, Corporate Law, Real Estate, Defense, Construction Law, Torts, Trademarks, Notary Public, Leadership, Insurance, Research, Outlook, Depositions, Intellectual Property, Criminal Law, Facebook, Social Networking, Building Relationships

Education
University of St. Thomas School of Law
J.D. Candidate

Minnesota Paralegal Institute
Paralegal Certificate

St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Arts

Edina High School
H.S. Diploma

Experience
Meyer & Njus, P.A.   October 2014 - Present
Meyer & Njus, P.A.   May 2013 - October 2014
Thomson Reuters  August 2012 - November 2013
Hennepin County  May 2012 - August 2012
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   January 2011 - August 2011
Conflict Resolution Center  November 2010 - January 2011
MPS School District   May 2005 - January 2011
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage  October 2005 - July 2006

Skills
Legal Research

Education
Hamline University School of Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor, Law

Minnesota Paralegal Institute   2011 — 2011
Paralegal Certificate, Legal Assistant/Paralegal

St. Olaf College   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, Psychology

Experience
Amkor Technology  June 2012 - Present
Microchip Technology  March 2008 - June 2012
Honeywell Aerospace  June 2004 - March 2008
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   January 2002 - June 2004

Skills
Semiconductors, Contract Negotiation, Licensing, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property

Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science, Marketing

Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Juris Doctor, Law

Experience
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   1997 - Present

Skills
Product Liability, Insurance Law, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Civil Litigation, Torts, Appeals, Business Litigation, Public Liability, Personal Injury..., Personal Injury, Arbitration, Litigation Management

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1994 — 1996

Saint John's University   1988 — 1991
BA, Business

Woodbury High School

Experience
Ingersoll Rand  August 2007 - Present
Thermo King  2012 - 2015
Thermo King  2012 - 2015
Title Company  March 2005 - August 2007
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   September 1998 - March 2004

Skills
Legal Advice, Litigation, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Real Estate, Contract Negotiation, Leadership

Education
Hamline University School of Law   1995 — 1998
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Experience
Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons L.L.P.   May 2015 - Present
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   February 2007 - April 2015
Seyfarth Shaw LLP  January 2005 - January 2007
Kirkland & Ellis LLP  1995 - 2004

Skills
Litigation Support, IT Management, Document Management, Vendor Management, Business Continuity..., EDRMS, Strategic Planning, Knowledge Management, LegalKey, IT Operations, Workshare, Active Directory, Litigation, iConect, ESI, Document Review, Legal Assistance, EMC Storage, Information Technology, Computer Forensics, SharePoint, Civil Litigation, Project Management, Consulting, Cyber-security, Legal Research, E-Discovery Consulting, Microsoft Exchange

Education
University of California, Los Angeles   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Cum Laude

Experience
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   July 1986 - Present

Skills
Civil Litigation, Litigation, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate, Residential Homes, Commercial Litigation, Licensing, Claim, Property Law, Appeals, Commercial Real Estate, Sellers, Product Liability, Insurance, Arbitration, Insurance Law, Personal Injury, Construction Law, Mediation, Courts, Corporate Law, Business Litigation, Dispute Resolution

Education
Hamline University School of Law   1983 — 1986
JD, Law

Experience
Merchant & Gould  January 2005 - Present
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   February 2002 - January 2005

Education
St. Cloud State University   1994 — 2000
BA, Anthropology

Experience
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   June 2001 - Present
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP  June 1996 - March 1999
O'Melveny & Myers LLP   1994 - 1996
Mudge Rose Guthrie Alexander & Ferdon  1990 - 1994

Skills
Product Liability, Class Actions, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Personal Injury

Education
Seton Hall Law School   1985 — 1988
JD, cum laude

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick   1981 — 1985
Bacehelor of Arts, English and Psychology

Experience
Larkin Hoffman  June 2014 - Present
McCollum Crowley   May 2013 - May 2014
Garvey, Boggio, & Hendricks, P.A.   December 2012 - April 2013
Redgrave Daley Ragan & Wagner, LLP   May 2008 - April 2009
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   2000 - 2008
Select Comfort  July 1999 - January 2000
Holiday Companies/Gander Mountain   1997 - 1999

Skills
Accounting, Auditing, Banking, Cash Flow, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Budgets

Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business   2000 — 2005
MBA, International Business

Bemidji State University   1988 — 1993
B.S., Accounting

Kennedy Community Schools

Experience
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   May 2015 - Present
Hall Law, P.A.   August 2011 - May 2015
Meshbesher & Spence - Personal Injury Lawyers  January 2010 - August 2011
Hennepin County District Court  June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Personal Injury..., Sexual Abuse Litigation, Litigation, Appeals, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Courts, Personal Injury

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2008 — 2011
J.D., magna cum laude

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2002 — 2005
B.A., Political Science

Experience
Jostens  February 2015 - Present
Harmon, Inc.   July 2013 - February 2015
H.B. Fuller Company   2013 - 2013
OptumHealth (Division of UnitedHealth Group)   2010 - 2012
Cargill, Incorporated  2004 - 2009
General Mills (f/k/a The Pillsbury Company)   1999 - 2004
Nash Finch Company  1994 - 1999
ITT Consumer Financial Corporation  1989 - 1993
Lindquist & Vennum  1984 - 1989
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   1984 - 1985

Skills
Corporate Law, Litigation, Licensing, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Litigation Management, Intellectual Property, Strategic Planning, Due Diligence, Negotiation, Commercial Litigation, Insurance, Research, Employment Law, Joint Ventures, Risk Management, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Civil Litigation, Leases, Trademarks

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Applied Studies, Corporate Law, 3.45

Orono High School

Experience
IPC Eagle  August 2015 - Present
Staging Concepts  May 2015 - June 2015
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   April 2015 - May 2015
Thomson Reuters  February 2015 - April 2015
Travelers  July 2014 - January 2015
GE Capital  March 2014 - June 2014
Play Tyme Promotions   May 2003 - March 2014
Thermo Fisher Scientific  October 2013 - January 2014
H&R Block  September 2013 - October 2013
Campus Media Group, Inc.   August 2012 - March 2013

Skills
Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Product Marketing, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Communication Skills, Direct Marketing, Graphic Design, Web Design, Logo Design, Web Project Management, Web Content, Integrated Marketing, Social Media, Social Marketing, Online Social Networking, Social Media Measurement, Social Networking, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Responsys Interact, Omniture, Print Management, Photoshop, Illustrator, Project Planning, Project Management, MS Project, Project Coordination, Coordinating Events, Project Portfolio..., Digital Strategy, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Social Promotion, Corporate Promotions, Promotional Copy, Sales Promotion, Radio Promotions, Promotional, Marketing Copy, Graphic Arts, HTML scripting, Facebook Marketing, Advertising Management

Education
North Hennepin Community College   2013 — 2013
Coursework towards Project Management Leadership Certificate, Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) Project Management Professional®

Minneapolis College of Art and Design   2009 — 2009
4 Courses Completed/ Certificates received, Continuing Studies Program

Neighborhood Development Center   2008 — 2008
Entrepreneur Certification, Micro-entrepreneur Training Program

Minneapolis College of Art and Design   2001 — 2003
Post Baccalaureate Certificate, Advertising, Art Direction, Branding, Graphic Design, and Copy writing

Wartburg College   1995 — 1999
B.A., Business Administration, Major: Marketing, Advertising Minor: Communication Arts

Waterloo East High School   1991 — 1995
Diploma, Honors/Regents High School/Secondary Diploma Program

Experience
Best Buy  March 2015 - Present
Best Buy  December 2010 - March 2015
Best Buy  June 2009 - December 2010
Merchant & Gould  January 2005 - February 2009
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   February 2002 - January 2005
St. Cloud Hospital  2000 - 2002

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Patents, Copyright Law, Domain Management

Education
Minnesota Paralegal Institute
Certificate

St. Cloud State University   1994 — 1999
B.A., Anthropology

Experience
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   April 2014 - Present
Minnesota Fourth Judicial District, Criminal Division   July 2012 - April 2014
Minnesota Fourth Judicial District, Probate/Mental Health Court   March 2012 - July 2012
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P.   January 2012 - March 2012
State Attorney's Office, Florida's 8th Judicial Circuit   January 2011 - April 2011
Hennepin County Public Defender's Office  May 2010 - August 2010
EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GAINESVILLE, FL   May 2009 - July 2009
BYRUM & FISK ADVOCACY COMMUNICATIONS   July 2007 - July 2008
MICHIGAN HOUSE DEMOCRATIC FUND   November 2005 - June 2006

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Courts, Criminal Law, Appeals, Trial Practice, Trials, Depositions, Westlaw

Education
University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law   2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Humanities Pre-Law

Experience
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   August 1989 - Present
Minnesota Court of Appeals  August 1987 - August 1989
Attorneys' Title Guaranty Fund  December 1986 - August 1987

Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability, Construction Law, Civil Litigation

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1983 — 1987
J.D.

Stanford University   1976 — 1979
B.A, Psychology

Pilgrim High School

Pilgrim High School

Experience
Lockridge Grindal Nauen  2011 - Present
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   2010 - 2010
Faegre & Benson LLP  2008 - 2009
Linquist & Vennum   2006 - 2008
Blackwell Igbanugo  2004 - 2006

Skills
Westlaw, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury..., Class Actions, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Legal Assistance, Document Review, Legal Writing, Insurance, Courts, Trials, Product Liability, Personal Injury, Litigation Support, Appeals, Employment Law, Legal Advice, Federal Courts, Medical Malpractice, Competition Law, Attorneys

Education
Hamline University   1998 — 2000
BA, Legal Studies

Experience
Thompson Hall Santi Cerny & Katkov  2012 - Present
Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren, Ltd.   2011 - 2012
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   2009 - 2011
Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren, Ltd.   2008 - 2009
William Mitchell College of Law  2008 - 2009
Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.   2001 - 2002

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   2006 — 2009
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, Double Major: Political Science & Psychology Minor: Business Management

Experience
Graif Barrett & Matura, P.C.   October 2009 - Present
Harper Christian Dichter & Graif, P.C.   March 2005 - October 2009
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   March 2002 - March 2005
Lewis and Roca, LLP  September 1999 - February 2002

Skills
Insurance, Business, Construction Law, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Product Liability, Personal Injury, Arbitration, Business Litigation, Legal Assistance, Mediation, Torts, Depositions, Municipal Law

Education
University of Notre Dame Law School   1996 — 1999
Law Degree

Carleton College   1992 — 1996
BA, Political Science / International Relations

Phoenix Country Day School

Experience
Cook County State's Attorney  August 2013 - Present
The Chawla Group, Ltd.   May 2012 - August 2013
Huff Law Office   January 2004 - May 2012
Roosevelt University  November 2007 - January 2008
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company  April 2003 - January 2004
Rusin Patton Maciorowski & Friedman   September 2001 - March 2002
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   1999 - 2001
Meade Engelberg & Associates   May 1999 - September 1999

Skills
Litigation, Legal Writing, Trial Practice, Trials, Motions, Depositions, Civil Rights, Pleadings, Lexis, Civil Rights Litigation, Courts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Personal Injury..., Product Liability

Education
The John Marshall Law School   1995 — 1998
JD, Law

Indiana University Bloomington   1991 — 1995
BA, Speech Communication

Experience
Career Empower   January 2014 - Present
University of Minnesota Law School  June 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota Law School  February 2012 - June 2015
National Legal Staffing Employers   2007 - February 2012
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   2004 - 2007

Skills
Recruiting, Product Liability, Staff Development, Leadership, Litigation, Mediation, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Law, Negotiation, Legal Assistance, Public Speaking, Career Counseling, Professional..., Programming, Resume Writing, Career Development, Screening Resumes, Leadership Development, Interview Preparation, Family Law

Education
Hamline University School of Law   2001 — 2004
JD, Dean's Scholar and Graduate

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1996 — 2000
BA, Sociology, with a Minor in Psychology

Experience
Factory Motor Parts  January 2007 - Present
US Army Reserve  November 1998 - Present
Macy's (f/k/a Marshall Field's and Dayton's)   October 1997 - January 2007
Trudeau Corporate Legal, P.A.   June 1997 - December 1998
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   April 1994 - June 1997
Rosemount Inc.  May 1991 - April 1994

Skills
Leadership, Military, Defense, Government, Employment Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Security Clearance, Military Experience, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Military Operations, Team Leadership, Team Building, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation, Legal Opinions, Litigation Management, Strategic Planning, Policy, Training, Research, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Litigation, Policies & Procedures..., Regulations, Legal Writing

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1987 — 1991
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

University of Minnesota Duluth   1983 — 1987
Bachelor's Degree, Science and Elementary Education

Experience
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   June 2011 - Present

Skills
Litigation, Legal Assistance, Commercial Litigation, Trials, Corporate Law

Education
Purchase College, SUNY   1987 — 1991

St. Joseph Hill Academy   1983 — 1987
General Diploma, Regents Scholarship