Minnesota Supreme Court
The Minnesota Supreme Court is the highest court in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The court hears cases in the Supreme Court chamber in the Minnesota State Capitol or in the nearby Minnesota Judicial Center. Location: Saint Paul Date founded: May 24, 1858 Currently: Lorie Skjerven Gildea Number of positions: 7 Authorized by: Minnesota Constitution Judge term length: 6 years (mandatory retirement at the age of 70)
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Minnesota Supreme Court Employees
Minnesota Supreme Court 2013 - Present
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. 2002 - 2013
U.S. Department of Justice 1994 - 1998
Skills
Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Policy, Government, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Editing, Research, Politics, Legislative Relations, Media Relations, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Grant Writing
Education
Harvard Law School 1976 — 1979
J.D. cum laude
Augustana College (SD) 1972 — 1976
B.A. summa cum laude
Lift Brands August 2014 - Present
Lift Brands January 2014 - Present
Snap Fitness, Inc. June 2009 - Present
Faegre & Benson LLP October 2005 - May 2009
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2004 - July 2005
Skills
Franchising, Joint Ventures, Licensing, Mergers, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Due Diligence, Trademarks, Legal Research, Trade Secrets, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Management, Commercial Litigation, Privacy Law, Arbitration
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2001 — 2004
JD
University of Notre Dame 1997 — 2001
BA, Government and International Studies; French; Russian (minor)
M&A Advisory Services 2012 - Present
Legal Leaders in Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Law 2014 - Present
ATK October 2004 - April 2012
ATK October 2001 - September 2004
Reliastar Financial Corp. 2000 - 2001
Honeywell January 1996 - May 2000
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP July 1986 - January 1996
Minnesota Supreme Court August 1985 - June 1986
Skills
Legal Compliance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Litigation Management, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Corporate Finance, Licensing, Board Relations, Mergers, Due Diligence, Securities, General Corporate..., Contract Negotiation, Strategy, Finance, Restructuring, Legal Management, Budgets, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk..., Compliance, Export Controls, Strategic Planning, Real Estate Transactions, Executive Management, Mediation
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1981 — 1985
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law, Magna cum Laude
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1977 — 1981
Master of Arts (M.A.), Political Science and Government
The University of Texas at Austin 1975 — 1977
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Politics and Government, Magna cum Laude
Odeen Law, Ltd. December 2013 - Present
City of River Falls April 2013 - Present
Lommen Abdo Cole King & Stageberg, P.A. June 2003 - August 2013
Nichols Kaster & Anderson, PLLP September 1999 - May 2003
Minnesota Supreme Court August 1998 - July 1999
Hennepin County Attorney's Office June 1996 - June 1998
Skills
Litigation, Employment Law, Employment..., Legal Writing, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Courts, Mediation, Appeals, Trials, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Personal Injury, Nonprofits, Legal Assistance, Licensing, Trial Practice, Arbitration, Westlaw, Class Actions, Administrative Law, Discrimination, Non-compete Agreements, Legal Issues, Alternative Dispute...
Education
Hamline University School of Law 1995 — 1998
J.D., Law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1983 — 1990
M.A., Ph.D., Theatre Arts
Lawrence University 1978 — 1982
B.A., English, Theatre Arts
Livgard & Lloyd PLLP March 2002 - Present
Minnesota Chapter, Gonzaga University Alumni Association August 2013 - Present
Eastview Athletic Association January 2008 - January 2010
Lindquist & Vennum August 1987 - February 2002
Minnesota Supreme Court August 1986 - August 1987
Skills
Dispute Resolution, Litigation, Mediation, Arbitration, Appeals, Trials, Civil Litigation, Claim, Commercial Litigation, Competition Law, Dispute, Hearings, Product Liability, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Research, Legal Writing
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1983 — 1986
JD, Law
Gonzaga University 1979 — 1983
BA, Political Science/Speech Communications
Eisenhower High School 1976 — 1979
Thomson Reuters March 2015 - Present
Moss & Barnett, P.A. August 2011 - March 2015
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2010 - July 2011
University of Minnesota Office of the General Counsel August 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Appeals, Trials, Corporate Law, Mediation, Employment Law, Legal Assistance
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2007 — 2010
Mayer Brown August 2012 - Present
Dorsey & Whitney LLP November 2009 - July 2012
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2008 - August 2009
Dorsey & Whitney LLP May 2007 - August 2007
Central Minnesota Legal Services May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Business Litigation, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Westlaw, Appeals, Client Counseling, Mediation
Education
University of St. Thomas School of Law 2005 — 2008
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Missouri-Columbia 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Journalism, Journalism
Gunderdog Communications, LLC June 2002 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court 1999 - 2002
Office of the Governor - Minnesota January 1997 - December 1998
Congressional Campaign 1996 - 1996
KLTA-FM 1990 - 1996
KYYY-FM 1987 - 1989
KCND-FM 1986 - 1989
Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Public Policy, Internal Communications, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Social Media, Corporate Communications, Nonprofits, Speech Writing, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Public Speaking, Blogging, Politics, Non-profits, Community Development, Message Development, Reputation Management, Spokesperson, Fundraising, Grassroots Organizing, New Media, Business Development, Training, Entrepreneurship, Messaging, Newsletters, Copywriting, Campaigns, Political Campaigns, Publicity, Journalism
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
BA
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP January 2012 - Present
Faegre & Benson LLP October 2006 - December 2011
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals 2005 - 2006
Minnesota Supreme Court 2004 - 2005
Skills
Trade Secrets, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Class Actions, Litigation, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Non-compete Agreements
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2001 — 2004
J.D.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1999
Ph.D., English
St. Catherine University 1986 — 1990
B.A., English and Philosophy
Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. September 2009 - Present
Jewish Federation of Greater St. Paul 2008 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2008 - September 2009
Lockridge Grindal Nauen September 2007 - June 2008
Minnesota Court of Appeals 2008 - 2008
The New York Times August 2007 - November 2007
St. Paul Pioneer Press March 1999 - December 2006
St. Paul Pioneer Press/TwinCities.com 1999 - 2006
IRE 1986 - 2006
Asbury Park Press 1987 - 1999
Skills
Legal analysis, Writing, Client Advocacy, Litigation, Product Liability, Fraud, Health Law, Journalism, Analysis, Legal Research, Courts, Editing, Civil Litigation, Non-profits, Research, Commercial Litigation, Social Media, Employment Law, Public Speaking, Legal Writing, Appeals, Legal Issues, Fundraising, Class Actions, Westlaw, Nonprofits, Consumer Law
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2004 — 2008
J.D., Law
Temple University 1978 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
Temple University 1978 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Northeast High School
Dorsey & Whitney LLP September 2014 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2013 - July 2014
University of Minnesota Law School September 2011 - May 2013
Dorsey & Whitney LLP May 2012 - July 2012
St. Paul City Attorney's Office May 2011 - May 2012
Minnesota State Bar Association March 2008 - August 2010
Citizens League March 2006 - March 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Program Management, Fundraising, Website Management, Board Governance, Mediation, Trials, Politics, Public Policy, Government
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctorate, Law, magna cum laude
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
University of Colorado Boulder 2003 — 2005
BA, Political Science
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP November 2011 - Present
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. November 2009 - November 2011
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Wealth Management Legal..., Estate and Gift Tax..., Trusts, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Westlaw, Intellectual Property, Courts, Patent Litigation
Education
University of Notre Dame Law School 2005 — 2008
Juris Doctor
University of Notre Dame 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy
United States District Court for the District of Minnesota July 2014 - Present
Public Health Law Center at William Mitchell College of Law February 2014 - May 2014
William Mitchell College of Law September 2013 - May 2014
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2012 - July 2013
William Mitchell College of Law January 2012 - June 2012
William Mitchell College of Law May 2010 - May 2012
Center for Negotiation and Justice January 2012 - April 2012
United States District Court, District of Minnesota May 2011 - August 2011
United States District Court, District of Minnesota January 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Appeals, Editing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Criminal Justice, Legal Issues
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Indiana University Bloomington 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, Criminal Justice
Fabyanske Westra Hart & Thomson August 2012 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2011 - July 2012
Teach for America May 2011 - August 2011
U.S. Department of Justice May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Westlaw, Construction Law, Trials, Trial Practice, Business Litigation
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Summa Cum Laude
Gustavus Adolphus College 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Magna Cum Laude
Felhaber Larson September 2015 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2014 - July 2015
Felhaber Larson Law Firm March 2014 - August 2014
Felhaber Larson Law Firm May 2013 - March 2014
William Mitchell Law Review August 2011 - December 2013
LAMP Clinic at William Mitchell College of Law January 2013 - August 2013
Nichols Kaster, PLLP May 2012 - August 2012
United States District Court, District of Minnesota January 2012 - May 2012
William Mitchell College of Law August 2011 - May 2012
St. Paul Pioneer Press August 2007 - August 2010
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2010 — 2014
Juris Doctor, Summa Cum Laude, Class Valedictorian
Northwestern University 2000 — 2001
Master of Science, Journalism
Miami University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Literature and Journalism
Woodbury High School
Maslon LLP September 2015 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2014 - July 2015
United States Attorney's Office January 2014 - May 2014
William Mitchell Law Review January 2013 - May 2014
Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand, LLP May 2013 - August 2013
United States District Court June 2012 - May 2013
Lakeview Middle School and Beloit Memorial High School August 2007 - June 2011
Beloit College September 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Music, Teaching, Choral, Editing, Research, Singing, Piano, Social Networking, Chamber Music, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Alternative Dispute..., Social Media, Legal Research, Event Planning, Higher Education, Microsoft Office, Legal Writing, Policy Analysis, Music Education, Criminal Law, Public Policy, Litigation, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Conducting, Event Management, Non-profits, Westlaw, Public Speaking, Appeals, Community Outreach, Music Theory, Musical Theatre, International Law
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Michigan State University 2005 — 2007
M.M., Choral Conducting
Cornell University 2001 — 2005
B.A., Music
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. 1989 - Present
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. 1985 - 1989
Minnesota Supreme Court 1984 - 1985
Skills
Employment Law, Litigation, Human Resources, Non-compete Agreements, Trade Secrets, International..., Business Litigation, Appeals, Arbitration, Discrimination, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1981 — 1984
J.D. 1984, Law
University of Michigan 1974 — 1978
A.B. 1980, Political Science, Language
Gray Plant Mooty June 2015 - Present
Robins Kaplan LLP 1988 - June 2014
Minnesota Supreme Court 1987 - 1988
Duke University 1982 - 1984
Education
University of North Carolina School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.) with honors
University of North Carolina
Master of Arts (M.A.), Rhetoric and Communications, with honors
Knox College
cum laude
Gregerson, Rosow, Johnson & Nilan, Ltd. November 2012 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2011 - August 2012
Office of the State Appellate Defender, Illinois First District February 2009 - December 2010
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois January 2008 - January 2009
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2004 — 2007
J.D., Order of the Coif
Saint Louis University 2000 — 2004
B.A., summa cum laude
Benedictine Health System February 2012 - Present
Lindberg & McKinnis, P.A. September 2009 - February 2012
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit September 2008 - September 2009
Minnesota Supreme Court September 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Health Law, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Nonprofit Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Contract Law, Employment Law, Health Care Compliance, HIPAA, Process Improvement, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Compliance, Litigation Management, Estate Planning, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Communication Skills, Customer Service, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Litigation
Education
The College of St. Scholastica 2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Health Care Management Emphasis
Ave Maria School of Law 2004 — 2007
J.D.
John Brown University 2001 — 2004
B.A.
Maslon LLP February 2000 - Present
Lindquist & Vennum 1988 - 2000
Lindquist & Vennum 1983 - 1987
Minnesota Supreme Court 1982 - 1983
Skills
Business & Securities, Executive Compensation..., Mergers, Corporate Law, Public Company..., Securities Regulation, Securities Offerings, Corporate Governance, Corporate Social..., Pro Bono
Education
Yale Law School 1979 — 1982
JD, Law
University of Iowa 1976 — 1979
B.S., Psychology
Coe College 1975 — 1976
North Central Equity LLC October 2004 - Present
Center for Art and Mindfulness, Inc. June 2012 - Present
Susan G. Komen for the Cure March 2008 - March 2014
NewTel Holdings LLC January 2002 - October 2004
Internet Financial Services LLC January 1999 - January 2002
Malkerson Gilliland and Martin PC 1998 - 1999
Viaticare Financial Services LLC December 1995 - July 1998
Green Tree Financial Corporation July 1986 - July 1995
Dorsey and Whitney June 1984 - June 1986
Minnesota Supreme Court 1983 - 1984
Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Mergers, Securities, Private Equity, Corporate Finance, Contract Negotiation, Privacy Law, Due Diligence, Litigation, Venture Capital, Corporate Law, Licensing, Securities Regulation, Joint Ventures, Cross-border..., Secured Transactions, Credit, Start-ups, Negotiation, Risk Management, Investments, Business Transactions, International Law, Commercial Litigation, Restructuring, Mediation, M&A experience, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Acquisitions, Private Placements, Intellectual Property, Venture Financing, Mergers and Acquisitions
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1980 — 1983
JD, Law
Carleton College 1975 — 1979
BS, Political Science and Economics
Stinson Leonard Street LLP February 2007 - Present
Minnesota Attorney General's Office August 2001 - February 2007
Minnesota Supreme Court 2000 - 2001
Minnesota State Supreme Court 2000 - 2001
Skills
Tenant Representation, Property Disposition, Purchase & Sale..., Quiet Title, Adverse Possession, Inverse Condemnation, Trespass, Unlawful Detainer, Enforcement Of Judgments, Landlord/Tenant Matters, Nuisance, Rights Of Way, Property Management, Real Estate Litigation, Real Estate Development, Eminent Domain, Land Use Law, Land Use Litigation, Land Use Issues, Special Assessment
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1997 — 2000
Iverson Reuvers Condon March 2001 - Present
Erstad & Riemer, P.A. August 1992 - March 2001
Minnesota Supreme Court August 1991 - July 1992
Skills
Municipal Law, Elder Law, Appellate Practice, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust..., Civil Litigation, Probation, Product Liability, Litigation, Trials, Trial Practice, Wrongful Death, Criminal Law, Jury Trials, Courts, Trusts, Employment Law, Public Liability, Personal Injury..., Torts, Automobile Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Arbitration, Alternative Dispute...
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1989 — 1991
J.D., cum laude, Law
University of Notre Dame 1984 — 1988
B.A., Economics
BETHLEHEM ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL 1980 — 1984
Diploma
Bassford Remele March 2015 - Present
Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. September 2009 - March 2015
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2008 - July 2009
Severson, Sheldon, Dougherty & Molenda, P.A. 2007 - 2008
Skills
Insurance Coverage..., Appellate Litigation, Product Liability, General Liability, Premises Liability, Commercial Litigation, General Business..., Personal Injury..., Civil Litigation, Public Liability, Construction Law, Legal Research, Insurance, Insurance Law, Business Litigation, Legal Liability, Medical Malpractice, Litigation, Personal Injury, Mediation, Courts, Appeals, Criminal Law, Liability, Rising Star, Minnesota..., Torts, Wrongful Death, Claim
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2005 — 2008
J.D., Law, Magna Cum Laude
Metropolitan State University 2002 — 2004
BA, Communications
Normandale Community College 1999 — 2002
AA, Liberal Arts
Normandale Community College 1999 — 2002
AAS, Computer Information Management
Briggs and Morgan, P.A. October 2011 - Present
William Mitchell College of Law August 2011 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit August 2010 - August 2011
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2009 - August 2010
Briggs and Morgan, P.A. June 2008 - August 2008
Epic June 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Appeals, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Business Litigation, Westlaw, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Class Actions, Bankruptcy, Dispute Resolution, Trials, Legal Issues
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, International Relations and Affairs and Economics
The General Counsel, Ltd. October 2012 - Present
Self Employed May 2011 - October 2012
Medtronic December 2006 - April 2011
Medtronic April 2004 - November 2006
Medtronic August 1995 - April 2004
Briggs & Morgan 1990 - August 1995
The Pillsbury Company 1986 - 1990
Pepin, Dayton, Herman, Graham & Getts 1980 - 1986
Minnesota Supreme Court 1979 - 1980
Education
Yale Law School 1976 — 1979
J.D., Law
Macalester College 1972 — 1976
B.A., History, Political Science
Wallen-Friedman & Floyd, P.A. November 2012 - Present
Sapientia Law Group March 2011 - November 2012
Faegre & Benson LLP July 1984 - March 2011
Minnesota Supreme Court July 1983 - July 1984
Skills
Product Liability, Personal Injury, Insurance Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Class Actions, Legal Research, Mediation, Dispute Resolution, Legal Writing, Appeals, Employment Law, Toxic Tort, Insurance, Administrative Law, Trade Secrets, Business Litigation, Torts, Arbitration, Trials, Litigation Management, Trial Practice, Corporate Law, Construction Law, Personal Injury...
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 1980 — 1983
J.D., Law
St. Catherine University 1976 — 1980
B.A., English
Baker High School, Baker, MT 1972 — 1976
Stinson Leonard Street September 2012 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2011 - September 2012
Leonard, Street and Deinard June 2010 - August 2010
Ramsey County April 2009 - August 2009
University of St Thomas May 2006 - August 2008
Tews Farms Inc. January 1996 - August 2008
University of St Thomas September 2006 - May 2008
University of St Thomas September 2005 - May 2008
Skills
Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Research, Writing, Legal Research, FMLA, Non-compete Agreements, Traditional Labor Law, Employment Law..., Employment Law, Litigation, Arbitration, Courts, Trials, Legal Advice
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2008 — 2011
J.D., magna cum laude
University of Saint Thomas 2004 — 2008
B.A. Summa Cum Laude, History, Political Science, Philosophy
University of Michigan April 2012 - Present
National Renewable Energy Laboratory May 2012 - Present
Contractor: Public Policy and Government Relations January 2012 - Present
Whirlpool Corporation August 1997 - December 2011
Whirlpool Corporation July 1989 - July 1997
Minnesota Attorney General’s Office July 1982 - October 1986
Minnesota Supreme Court June 1981 - June 1982
Skills
Energy Policy, Smart Grid, Climate Change Policy, Sustainability Strategy, Corporate Social..., Sustainability, Sustainable Energy, International Trade Law, Value Creation, Climate Change, Business Strategy, Strategy, Public Policy, Government, International Relations, Energy
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1979 — 1981
Juris Doctor
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1973 — 1978
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Minnesota House of Representatives December 2014 - Present
Human Baby October 2013 - December 2014
Dorsey & Whitney LLP January 2011 - June 2012
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2009 - July 2010
Carleton College July 2004 - July 2006
Admission Possible July 2003 - July 2004
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Non-profits, Appeals, Class Actions, Commercial Litigation, Westlaw, Public Speaking, Business Litigation
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2006 — 2009
J.D., Law
Wesleyan University 2000 — 2003
B.A., Religion
Nashoba Regional High School
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP October 2010 - Present
Federal Defenders of New York September 2014 - March 2015
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2009 - July 2010
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP May 2008 - August 2008
U.S. Department of Justice January 2008 - May 2008
U.S. Court of Federal Claims August 2007 - December 2007
Faegre & Benson LLP May 2007 - August 2007
Education
Howard University School of Law 2006 — 2009
Juris Doctorate
Eureka College 2002 — 2006
B.S., Political Science & History
Beech High School 1998 — 2002
Transform Through Nutrition July 2009 - Present
US Arbitration Mediation May 1994 - July 1996
Lindquist & Vennum July 1983 - May 1994
Lindquist & Vennum 1983 - 1994
Hamline University 1982 - 1983
Minnesota Supreme Court 1981 - 1981
Skills
Coaching, Team Building, Lifestyle, Strategic Planning, Small Business, Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Marketing, Time Management, Training, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Legal Research, Fundraising, Social Networking, Customer Service
Education
Creighton University School of Law 1978 — 1981
J.D. cum laude
Creighton University 1975 — 1978
B.A. cum laude, Political Science
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2014 - Present
Kennedy and Graven Chartered May 2013 - Present
Forthright January 2013 - May 2013
University of Minnesota May 2012 - April 2013
Lincoln Public Schools August 2010 - May 2011
Verizon Wireless June 2009 - July 2010
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2011 — 2014
J.D. Candidate
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2005 — 2009
B.S
University of Minnesota October 2014 - Present
Avenues for Homeless Youth August 2014 - Present
University of Minnesota January 2012 - October 2014
Avenues for Homeless Youth January 2013 - August 2014
Himle Rapp & Company September 2008 - January 2012
Himle Horner Inc September 2005 - September 2008
Himle Horner Inc September 2004 - September 2005
Minnesota Supreme Court February 2000 - September 2004
Post Bulletin February 1997 - February 2000
Austin Daily Herald July 1995 - February 1997
Skills
Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Public Relations, News Writing, Copy Editing, Media Skills Training, Issues Managment, Strategic Communications, Message Development, Strategic Counsel, Public Affairs, Press Releases, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Communications Planning, Speech Writing, AP Style, Communication Training, Newsletters, Web Content, Reputation Management, Content Development, Community Development, Publicity, Spokesperson, Storytelling
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Public Affairs
University of Saint Thomas 1991 — 1995
BA Cum Laude, Journalism, Public Relations, Business
Robins Kaplan LLP September 2013 - Present
Briggs and Morgan, P.A. 2010 - August 2013
Minnesota Supreme Court June 2008 - July 2010
State Canvassing Board for United States Senate Election 2008 - 2008
State Commission on Judicial Selection 2003 - 2008
Rider Bennett, LLP June 1977 - May 2007
Eighth Circuit Bar Association 2002 - 2003
American Academy of Appellate Lawyers 1998 - 1998
ABA Appellate Practice Committee of the Section on Litigation 1995 - 1996
ABA Appellate Advocacy Committee of the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section 1992 - 1994
Skills
Appeals, Litigation, Business Litigation, Appellate Practice, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Trade Secrets, Civil Litigation, Product Liability, Trials, Constitutional Law, Personal Injury
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1972 — 1976
JD
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1968 — 1972
BA History
University of Michigan 1968 — 1969
Dorsey & Whitney LLP January 2013 - Present
Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, P.A. August 2011 - January 2013
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2010 - July 2011
Office of the Secretary of State January 2010 - May 2010
University of Minnesota Law School June 2008 - May 2010
Legal Rights Center September 2009 - December 2009
Dorsey & Whitney LLP May 2009 - July 2009
Jenner & Block June 2006 - July 2007
Skills
Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Mediation, Research, Appeals, Nonprofits, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Editing, Alternative Dispute..., Litigation, Trials, Legal Writing, Arbitration
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2007 — 2010
J.D.
Carleton College 2002 — 2006
B.A., History
Vista Outdoor Inc. February 2011 - Present
Leonard, Street and Deinard September 2006 - February 2011
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2005 - August 2006
Lakeville Police Department February 2000 - May 2005
Skills
Business Litigation, Product Liability, Litigation, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Torts, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Research, Trials, Insurance, Mediation, Compliance, Commercial Litigation, Litigation Management, Corporate Law
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2001 — 2005
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
St. Cloud State University 1996 — 2000
B.S., Criminal Justice
Vermont Law School July 1981 - Present
Henson & Efron, P.A. August 1979 - June 1981
Minnesota Supreme Court August 1978 - July 1979
Skills
Legal Education, Wills, Legal Research, Administrative Law, Trusts, Estate Law, Legal Writing, Tax, Environmental Law, Alternative Dispute..., Mediation, Westlaw, Criminal Law, Legal Issues
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1975 — 1978
J.D. magna cum laude, Law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1970 — 1972
B.A. magna cum laude, Psychology
Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon & Vogt Labor and Employment CounselSUPERVALU INC.August 2006 - August 2008
Minnesota Supreme Court August 1989 - July 1990
Skills
FMLA, Employment Law, FLSA, Americans with..., Discrimination, Private Investigations, Wage & Hour, Employment..., Management, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Hiring, Mediation, Training, Human Resources, Breach Of Contract, ERISA
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1985 — 1989
JD
St. John's College (NM) 1981 — 1985
BA in Liberal Arts, Liberal Arts
City of Chicago September 2011 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit February 2010 - August 2011
Holland & Knight LLP September 2008 - October 2009
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Appeals, Civil Rights, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Courts
Education
University of Chicago Law School 2005 — 2007
JD
University of Minnesota Law School 2004 — 2005
n/a, Law
University of Notre Dame 2000 — 2004
BA, Philosophy / English
Phillips Nizer LLP March 2010 - Present
Phillips Nizer, LLP July 2003 - March 2010
Skadden Arps 2000 - 2003
Minnesota Supreme Court July 1999 - July 2000
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Trials, Litigation, Family Law, Courts, Legal Research, Appeals, Trademarks, Litigation Support, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property
Education
Hamline University School of Law 1996 — 1999
J.D., Law
Macalester College 1989 — 1994
BA, Dramatic Arts
Macalester College 1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts, Dramatic Arts
Stuyvesant High School 1985 — 1989
Kathy Adams Dispute Resolution Services October 2013 - Present
Keesal, Young & Logan July 2010 - October 2013
UBS Financial Services 2005 - 2010
Briggs and Morgan, P.A. 1998 - 2003
Minnesota Supreme Court 1998 - 1999
Minnesota Attorney General January 1997 - April 1998
Skills
Securities Regulation, Litigation, Arbitration, Securities, Commercial Litigation, Securities Litigation, Mediation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Employment Law, FINRA, Alternative Dispute..., Dispute Resolution, Class Actions, Appeals, Legal Compliance, Business Litigation, Courts, Trials
Education
Pepperdine School of Law 2012 — 2012
Professional Coursework, Mediating the Litigated Case
Hamline University School of Law 1995 — 1998
Doctor of Law (JD)
UC Davis
Bachelor's degree (double major), Economics and International Relations
University of Southern California
International Relations
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2015 - Present
Fabian May & Anderson, PLLP May 2013 - July 2015
RBC Wealth Management June 2014 - August 2014
The Honorable Regina Walter, 4th Judicial District of CO September 2011 - April 2012
Educating Children of Color September 2011 - April 2012
Teen Court August 2009 - April 2012
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Editing, Microsoft Word, Legal Issues, Trials, Policy, Employment Law, Politics, Legal Documents, Human Rights, Alternative Dispute..., Hearings
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (JD)
Thomas Edison State College 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, 4.0
Minnesota Supreme Court July 2012 - Present
Minnesota Department of Revenue June 2011 - July 2012
Minnesota House of Representatives October 2010 - June 2011
Minnesota Legislative Coordinating Commission February 2009 - October 2010
Skills
Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Stata, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Research, Analysis, Policy, Qualitative Research, Statistics
Education
Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs 2010 — 2012
Master of Public Policy, Economics and Statistics
University of Minnesota 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy; History
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2004 — 2006
Park Center Senior High 2001 — 2004
Rolls-Royce North America, Inc. August 2012 - Present
Bose McKinney & Evans LLP September 2003 - August 2012
Minnesota Supreme Court July 2002 - June 2003
United States Marine Corps September 1995 - August 1999
Skills
Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Government Contracting, Appeals, Sports Law, Product Liability, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Employment Law, Trade Secrets, Dispute Resolution
Education
Purdue University 2015 — 2017
Master of Science (M.S.), Technology Leadership and Innovation
University of Notre Dame Law School 1999 — 2002
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Colorado at Boulder 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Prime Therapeutics August 2014 - January 2015
Prime Therapeutics March 2014 - July 2014
Prime Therapeutics December 2013 - March 2014
UnitedHealth Group January 2012 - July 2012
UnitedHealth Group July 2011 - December 2011
National Marrow Donor Program January 2011 - May 2011
Feed My Starving Children April 2008 - September 2010
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage March 2005 - September 2007
Wells Fargo January 2003 - January 2005
Minnesota Supreme Court June 1999 - September 2001
Skills
Project Management, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Program Management, Team Leadership, Management Consulting, Agile & Waterfall..., Public Speaking, Training, Business Strategy, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Consulting, Technical Documentation, Document Imaging, System Integration..., Compliance
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1981 — 1984
Bachelor of Science in Business and MIS, Managment Information Systems
Golden Valley Lutheran College 1979 — 1981
Associate of Arts, Accounting
Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings June 2015 - Present
Mendoza Law Office September 2011 - May 2015
Integra Telecom September 1999 - February 2012
Eschelon 1999 - 2007
Minnesota Attorney General's Office 1995 - 1999
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals August 1994 - August 1995
Minnesota Supreme Court 1993 - 1994
Skills
Telecommunications, IP, Wireless, Contract Negotiation, Mergers, Start-ups, Negotiation, MPLS, Business Development, VoIP, Sales, T1, Competition Law, Broadband, Mergers & Acquisitions, Co-location, Managed Services, Solution Selling, Regulatory Affairs
Education
MIchigan State University
MIchigan State University
MIchigan State University
Stanford University
A.B., Economics
University of Minnesota Law School
Doctor of Law (JD)
Yale University
A.M., Economics
Alliance Defending Freedom December 2014 - Present
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates October 2013 - November 2014
Parker Rosen LLC May 2007 - September 2013
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2011 - December 2012
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates 2006 - 2007
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2004 - July 2005
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Trials, Public Speaking, Legal Writing, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Politics, Administrative Law, Political Campaigns, Government, Legislation, Legislative Affairs, International Law, Business Litigation, Constitutional Law, Commercial Litigation, Securities Litigation, Torts, Dispute Resolution, Legal Research, Class Actions, Mediation, Political Communication, Political Science, Corporate Law, Employment Law, International Relations, Real Estate, Arbitration, Legislative Research, Trade Secrets, Courts, Product Liability, State Government, Policy Analysis, Hearings, Grassroots Organizing, Coalitions, Motions
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 2001 — 2004
JD
Georgetown University 1997 — 2001
BA, Government - Political Theory
Indiana University Maurer School of Law Professor of LawUniversity of Tulsa1978 - 1987
Minnesota Supreme Court August 1976 - July 1977
Skills
Research, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Litigation, Corporate Law, Courts, Legal Research, Public Speaking
Education
Yale Law School 1977 — 1978
LLM, Law
William Mitchell College of Law 1971 — 1976
JD, Law
Carleton College 1967 — 1971
BA
Greene Espel PLLP March 2010 - Present
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. September 2007 - March 2010
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2006 - July 2007
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2003 — 2006
JD
Wesleyan University 1999 — 2003
BA, English, Women's Studies
The Goodman Group, LLC May 2011 - Present
Leonard, Street and Deinard August 2001 - May 2011
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2000 - August 2001
Howard R. Green Company 1995 - 1997
Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, FMLA, Legal Writing, Employment Law, Courts, Civil Rights Law, FLSA, Employment..., Operations Management, Civil Litigation, Healthcare, Discrimination, Appeals, Legal Advice, Non-compete Agreements, Human Resources, Policy, Mediation, Legal Research
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1996 — 2000
College of Saint Benedict 1984 — 1988
BA
Messerli & Kramer 2014 - Present
Briggs and Morgan, P.A. 2010 - 2013
Minnesota Supreme Court 2009 - 2010
Skills
Business Litigation, Appeals, Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Securities Regulation, Courts, Corporate Law, Westlaw, Commercial Litigation, Trials, Arbitration, Trial Practice, Legal Assistance, Legal Issues, Employment Law, Family Law, Alternative Dispute...
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2005 — 2009
J.D.
College of Saint Benedict 1989 — 1993
B.A., Sociology
Winthrop & Weinstine 2004 - Present
City of Columbia Heights January 2003 - December 2014
Minnesota Supreme Court July 2003 - July 2004
Winthrop & Weinstine May 2002 - July 2003
Kennedy & Graven April 2001 - May 2002
Skills
Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Litigation, Legal Writing, Land Use, Downstream Oil & Gas, Convenience Stores, Campaign Finance, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Legislation, Mediation, Local Government, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Legislative Relations, Courts, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Zoning and Land Use, Leasing
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2000 — 2003
J.D.
Augsburg College 1989 — 1993
B.A., Political Science, Metro Urban Studies
Coon Rapids Senior High
Nichols Kaster, PLLP January 2011 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit August 2009 - August 2010
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Appeals, Legal Research, Appellate Practice, Trials, Motions, Employment..., Pleadings, Employment Law
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2008
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's degree
State of Minnesota January 2014 - Present
Ramsey County Attorney's Office September 1984 - December 2013
William Mitchell College of Law August 1990 - May 1991
Hansen, Dordell & Bradt January 1988 - September 1989
Minnesota Supreme Court August 1983 - August 1984
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Appeals, Court trials, Legal Advice, Civil Commitment, ADA's integration...
Education
Cornell Law School 1980 — 1983
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1977 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, Magna Cum Laude
Cargill, Incorporated May 2005 - Present
Cargill International SA February 2011 - September 2011
Faegre & Benson October 2002 - May 2005
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2001 - July 2002
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1998 — 2001
JD, Law, magna cum laude
Alliance Francaise
French Language, Intermediate Level
Tilburg University 2001 — 2001
Comparative Law
Dorsey & Whitney LLP August 2013 - Present
Minnesota Board of Law Examiners July 2012 - September 2013
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2012 - July 2013
Minnesota Court of Appeals August 2010 - July 2012
University of Minnesota Law School June 2008 - June 2010
Minnesota Law Review February 2009 - May 2010
Dorsey & Whitney LLP May 2009 - July 2009
Mills Fleet Farm September 2005 - August 2007
Festival Foods October 2003 - August 2005
Mills Fleet Farm July 2003 - September 2003
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Appeals, Constitutional Law, Legal Advice, Research, Civil Litigation, Trademarks, Mediation, Legal Assistance, Westlaw, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Editing, Public Speaking, Criminal Defense, Corporate Law, Trials, Government, Environmental Law, Arbitration, International Law
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2007 — 2010
J.D., magna cum laude
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2006
B.A., summa cum laude, English Language and Literature; Journalism and Mass Communication
Normandale Community College 2001 — 2003
Associate of Arts
Farmington High School 1998 — 2002
SUPERVALU February 2014 - Present
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP January 2005 - January 2014
Minnesota Supreme Court 1997 - 1998
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 1994 — 1997
JD
Cornell College 1990 — 1994
BA, English and Philosophy
Lindquist & Vennum September 2012 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2011 - July 2012
U.S. Department of Justice - Environment and Natural Resources Division May 2009 - August 2009
Faegre & Benson LLP January 2007 - August 2008
Covington & Burling March 2005 - October 2006
Education
Harvard Law School
J.D.
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), English Literature
Fredrikson & Byron October 2011 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2010 - July 2011
Education
University of St. Thomas 2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Luther College 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Minnesota Supreme Court June 2013 - Present
Parker Rosen February 2008 - May 2013
Faegre & Benson LLP September 2003 - January 2008
U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit August 2002 - August 2003
Skills
Employment Law, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Legal Advice, Contract Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Dispute Resolution, Discrimination, Dispute
Education
University of Virginia School of Law 1999 — 2002
J.D.
Cornell University 1988 — 1992
B.A., Mathematics
Mayo High School 1987 — 1988
Diploma
Robins Kaplan LLP September 2004 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2003 - July 2004
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly 2003 - 2003
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2000 — 2003
J.D.
Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) 1999 — 2000
Fulbright stipendiat, statsvitenskap
St. Olaf College 1995 — 1999
BA, Economics, Political Science, Norwegian
Hopkins 1993 — 1995
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP August 2015 - Present
University of St. Thomas School of Law August 2014 - Present
United States District Court for the District of Minnesota June 2014 - August 2015
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP September 2013 - June 2014
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2012 - July 2013
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP May 2012 - June 2012
Thomas E. Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions, University of St. Thomas School May 2010 - May 2012
United States Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota September 2011 - December 2011
Faegre & Benson LLP May 2011 - August 2011
United States District Court for the District of Minnesota January 2011 - April 2011
Education
University of St. Thomas School of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2009
B.A., History/Geography
General Mills September 2013 - Present
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP October 2006 - September 2013
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2005 - July 2006
Skills
Civil Litigation, Litigation, Product Liability, Legal Research
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2002 — 2005
J.D.
College of St. Benedict
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. January 2010 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2008 - August 2009
Hawaii State Department of Education August 2001 - June 2005
Skills
White Collar Criminal &..., Civil Litigation, Fraud, Felonies, Litigation, Internal Investigations, Appeals, Trials, Nonprofits, Courts
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2005 — 2008
Doctor of Law (JD)
Humphrey Institute
The Evergreen State College
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, P.A. January 2012 - Present
Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, P.A. September 2005 - December 2011
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2004 - July 2005
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (Asset Backed Securities) 2001 - 2004
Skills
Litigation, Construction Law, Commercial Litigation, Depositions, Trials, Contract Negotiation, Business Litigation, Courts, Dispute Resolution, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Appeals, Legal Writing, Hearings, Contract Law
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2001 — 2004
J.D.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Briggs and Morgan, P.A. 2002 - Present
Minnesota Special Redistricting Panel August 2001 - April 2002
Minnesota Supreme Court 2000 - 2001
Honeywell Inc. 1997 - 1998
Skills
Business Litigation, Legal Writing, Contract Negotiation, Trials, Alternative Dispute..., Arbitration, Appellate Practice, Legal Assistance, Dispute
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1997 — 2000
J.D., Magna Cum Laude
University of St. Thomas 1993 — 1997
B.A., Summa Cum Laude, Accounting, Political Science
Apple Valley High School 1989 — 1993
Hoagland Law, PLLC April 2009 - Present
Wyndham Vacation Ownership February 2008 - March 2011
Leonard, Street and Deinard Professional Association August 1999 - January 2008
Minnesota Supreme Court 1998 - 1999
Skills
Non-profits, Construction, Real Estate, Licensing, Real Estate Development, Negotiation, Commercial Real Estate, Legal Writing, Nonprofits, Contract Negotiation, Resorts, Hotels, Management, Retail, Strategic Planning, Sales, Joint Ventures, Due Diligence
Education
Hamline University School of Law 1995 — 1998
JD, Law
Carthage College 1990 — 1994
BA, Psychology
Stinson Leonard Street LLP October 2006 - Present
Leonard, Street and Deinard 2006 - 2011
Minnesota District Court August 2004 - August 2006
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2003 - July 2004
Skills
Copyright Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Trade Secrets, Domain Names, Licensing, IT law, Patent Litigation, Patents, Intellectual Property, Cyberlaw, Due Diligence, Trademarks, Dispute Resolution, Registered Patent..., Courts, Copyright Registration, Trademark Infringement, Patentability, Civil Litigation, Unfair Competition, Arbitration, Appeals
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1999 — 2003
JD, Law
Purdue University 1980 — 1984
BS, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Fitzgerald, Schorr, Barmettler & Brennan, P.C., L.L.O. July 1979 - Present
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals July 1978 - July 1979
Minnesota Supreme Court July 1977 - July 1978
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Appeals, Trials, Legal Writing, Estate Planning, Torts, Courts, Trial Practice, Mediation, Personal Injury
Education
Creighton University School of Law 1974 — 1977
Juris Doctor cum laude
University of Iowa 1966 — 1970
B.B.A.
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP January 2012 - Present
Faegre & Benson LLP January 2011 - December 2011
Faegre & Benson LLP October 2009 - December 2010
Faegre & Benson LLP September 2002 - September 2009
Minnesota Supreme Court September 2001 - August 2002
Skills
Client Counseling, Legal Writing, Non-compete Agreements, Legal Research, Alternative Dispute..., Discrimination, Westlaw, Employment Law, Employee Relations, Employment Contracts
Education
Hamline University School of Law 1998 — 2001
JD, Law
University of Minnesota Duluth 1994 — 1997
B.A., Majors: Criminology/Sociology Minors: Poitical Science/Math
University of Minnesota Law School 1986 - Present
Kampf, Orey, Landsman & Zerby March 1981 - August 1986
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. October 1978 - March 1981
Minnesota Supreme Court September 1977 - June 1978
Carleton College September 1968 - June 1973
Skills
Teaching, Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Staff Development, Higher Education, Career Counseling, Non-profits, Research, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Fundraising
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1973 — 1977
J.D., Law
Yale University 1965 — 1968
M.Phil, Philosophy
The George Washington University 1963 — 1965
BA, Philosophy
Vedder Price P.C. October 1988 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court July 1987 - June 1988
Skills
Employment Law, Litigation, Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Workforce Planning, Human Resources, Commercial Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Executive Pay, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Employment Contracts, Arbitration, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, ERISA, Deferred Compensation, Employee Relations, Cost Reduction...
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1984 — 1987
J.D., Law
University of Notre Dame 1979 — 1983
B.A., Political Science
Federal Transit Administration, USDOT November 2014 - Present
Minnesota Department of Transportation December 2009 - November 2014
Minnesota Department of Transportation December 2005 - January 2010
William Mitchell College of Law 1994 - 2008
Hiawatha Light Rail Project November 2000 - July 2005
Minnesota Department of Transportation May 1997 - November 2000
Mn Dept of Public Safety August 1994 - November 1996
Minnesota Supreme Court August 1993 - August 1994
MN House of Representatives 1984 - 1993
Skills
Construction Law, Design Build, Civil Rights, Prevailing Wage, Grant Writing, Administrative..., Legislation, Contract Compliance, Public Policy, Program Development, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Contract Management, Policy, Mediation, Government, Courts, Non-profits, Leadership, Appeals, Litigation, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Economic Development, Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Alternative Dispute..., Westlaw, Family Law, Trials, Immigration Law, Arbitration, Employment Law, Hearings, Legislative Relations
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1989 — 1993
JD, Law
Augsburg College 1978 — 1982
BA, Political Science, Magna Cum Laude
Marshall University Highschool 1976 — 1978
St. Paul Open School 1970 — 1974
Nemerov Law Office, LLC April 2014 - Present
Vital Images January 2013 - October 2013
Vital Images March 2007 - January 2013
Vital Images August 2005 - March 2007
Nemerov Law Office January 2005 - August 2005
Zamba Corporation January 1997 - December 2004
Dataserv, Inc. August 1993 - December 1996
Minnesota Supreme Court August 1992 - August 1993
Skills
Executive Management, Software Licensing, FDA, Quality System, Securities Regulation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Global Regulatory..., Risk Assessment, Legal Compliance, Medical Devices, Patents, Corporate Law, Due Diligence, Licensing, Strategy, Contract Law, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1989 — 1992
J.D. cum laude, Law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech-Communication
City of Minneapolis November 2012 - Present
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. 2006 - November 2012
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2005 - July 2006
Ramsey County Public Defender 2003 - 2005
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2002 — 2005
Luther College 1998 — 2002
B.A., Political Science, Spanish, Latin
River Valley High School
McGuireWoods April 2011 - Present
Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. August 2007 - June 2011
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2006 - July 2007
Lockridge Grindal Nauen 2003 - 2006
The Princeton Review 1999 - 2003
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Litigation, Courts, Employment Law, Product Liability, Legal Research, Trade Secrets, Legal Writing, Business Litigation, Discrimination, Arbitration, Depositions, Civil Litigation
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2003 — 2006
J.D., Magna Cum Laude
Wheaton College 1992 — 1996
B.A., Philosophy
Suffield High School 1988 — 1992
Meagher & Geer, PLLP 2010 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2009 - July 2010
Assurity Life Insurance Company September 2004 - July 2006
Skills
Insurance, Insurance Law, General Liability, Civil Litigation, Professional Liability, Disability Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Life Insurance, Umbrella Insurance
Education
Ave Maria School of Law 2006 — 2009
Juris Doctorate
University of Notre Dame
Gender Justice June 2010 - Present
University of Minnesota Law School July 2006 - May 2010
Sprenger & Lang, PLLP 1998 - 2002
Judge John R. Tunheim, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota 1995 - 1997
Minnesota Attorney General's Office 1994 - 1996
Minnesota Supreme Court 1993 - 1994
Instituto Interamericano de Derechos Humanos 1992 - 1992
Skills
Civil Rights Litigation, Non-profits, Public Policy, Employment..., Advocacy, Federal Courts, Training, Workplace Harassment, Gender Equality, Gender Analysis, Teaching, Legal Writing, Appeals, Legal Advice, Staff Supervision, Volunteer Management, Litigation, Courts, Fundraising, Human Rights, Civil Rights, Legal Assistance, Family Law, International Human..., Grant Writing, Policy Analysis, Alternative Dispute..., Community Organizing, Conflict Resolution, Nonprofits, Community Outreach
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1990 — 1993
J.D., international human rights, gender equality
University of Virginia 1982 — 1986
B.A., International Relations, Latin American Studies
University of Minnesota December 2012 - Present
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities September 2010 - December 2012
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities March 2006 - September 2010
American Refugee Committee October 2001 - March 2006
Wedge Community Co-op April 1996 - April 2001
Minnesota Supreme Court 2001 - 2001
Peace Corps May 1993 - September 1995
Skills
Project Management, Human Resources, HRIS, Organizational..., Policy, Public Administration, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Non-profits, Technical Writing, Program Management, Research, Nonprofits, Training, Personnel Management, Community Outreach, Editing, Workshop Facilitation, Staff Development, Coaching, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Grant Writing, Program Evaluation, Leadership, Program Development, E-Learning, Volunteer Management, Onboarding, Employee Training, Policy Analysis, Organizational..., Distance Learning, Career Development, Fundraising, Curriculum Development, Grants, Data Analysis, Student Affairs, Resume Writing, Interviews, Recruiting, Teaching, Adult Education, Student Development, FMLA, Workforce Planning, Labor Relations, Administration, Government
Education
Metropolitan State University 2008 — 2010
MPNA, Public Adminstration
Hamline University 1988 — 1992
BA, Anthropology
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly January 2006 - Present
William J. Egan, PLC January 1999 - December 2005
Rider Bennett, LLP September 1987 - January 1999
United States Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit August 1986 - July 1987
Minnesota Supreme Court August 1985 - July 1986
Hennepin County District Court February 1984 - June 1985
Skills
Employment Law, Employment Contracts, Non-compete Agreements, Employment Litigation, Occupational Crime, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, Employee Relations, Employee Management, Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property, Dispute Resolution, Discrimination, Employment Practices..., Litigation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Trials, Arbitration
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1982 — 1985
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Notre Dame 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American Studies
STA
STA
Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson P.A. 2008 - Present
Briggs and Morgan 2001 - 2007
Minnesota Supreme Court 2001 - 2002
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Alternative Dispute..., Mediation, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Construction Law, Appeals, Litigation
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1998 — 2001
J.D., Law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1995 — 1998
B.A., Anthropology
Briggs and Morgan, P.A. 2008 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court 2002 - 2008
Minnesota Court of Appeals 2000 - 2002
Briggs and Morgan 1965 - 2000
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1961 — 1965
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
St. Olaf College 1957 — 1961
Bachelor's degree, History and Economics
Dorsey & Whitney LLP August 2010 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2009 - July 2010
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit August 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Appeals, Alaska Native Claims..., Corporate Governance, Land Use, Attorney Malpractice..., Commercial Contracts, Litigation, Commercial Litigation
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2008
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
Minnesota NAHRO January 2011 - Present
Minnesota Housing Partnership February 2007 - March 2011
American Cancer Society Midwest Division March 2005 - November 2006
American Cancer Society Midwest Division April 2001 - March 2005
Minnesota Supreme Court 1999 - 2001
Education
Hamline University School of Law 1994 — 1997
JD
University of California, Berkeley 1986 — 1990
political science and economics
Gray Plant Mooty January 2015 - Present
Gray Plant Mooty June 2012 - December 2014
William Mitchell College of Law August 2010 - June 2012
Moore, Costello & Hart, P.L.L.P. September 2008 - May 2012
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2007 - July 2008
Miami University 2001 - 2001
Berea College 2000 - 2001
DePauw University 1999 - 2000
Skills
Employee Benefits, ERISA, Affordable Care Act, Internal Revenue Code, HIPAA, Executive Compensation..., Non-profits, Legal Advice, Legal Writing
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2004 — 2007
J.D., summa cum laude, Law
Emory University 1990 — 1997
PhD, M.A., French literature
Emory University 1984 — 1988
B.A., English, French
RIV Inc., September 2002 - Present
AIR-serv Group, LLC March 2008 - August 2011
Datacard August 2005 - December 2007
Boston Scientific Corp June 2005 - August 2006
ColdWell Banker Burnet 2004 - 2005
U.S Bank Corp 2002 - 2003
Minnesota Supreme Court 2002 - 2002
Datacard 1994 - 2002
Skills
Business Intelligence, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Project..., Integration, Software Development, SDLC, Strategy, IT Strategy, Vendor Management, SharePoint, Program Management, Business Process..., Product Development, Strategic Planning, Project Portfolio..., Management, Process Improvement, Business Process, Database Administration, Database Design, IT Outsourcing, Microsoft dot net (.net), Identity Management, Certified Project..., Business Analysis, Credit Cards, Management Consultant, SQL Server 2000-2008, Visual C#, Infrastructure, Agile Methodologies, Databases, .NET, CRM, Consulting, Outsourcing Management, Chief Information..., IT Director, Strategy Development, Data Warehousing, Outsourcing, Requirements Gathering, Leadership, Enterprise Architecture, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Requirements Analysis, Enterprise Software, Change Management
Education
Project Management Institute 2011 — 2011
PMP, Project Management
Don Bosco Matriculation Hr Sec School
XII, Maths, Physics, Commerce
Good Shepherd Public School
X
PSG College of Technology
B.S, Electrical Engineering
The University of South Dakota
M.B.A, Gen.Mgmt, Marketing, MIS
Lindquist & Vennum September 2001 - Present
Lindquist & Vennum PLLP 2001 - Present
AILA 2001 - 2015
AILA 2001 - 2015
Minnesota Supreme Court 2000 - 2001
The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead 1988 - 1997
Skills
Litigation, Courts, Employment-based..., Immigration Law, Legal Assistance, Employment Law, Westlaw, Trials, Family Law
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1997 — 2000
Hennepin County 2006 - Present
University of Phoenix August 2006 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court June 2004 - October 2005
Life Link III 2002 - 2004
Mission Nursing Home 2002 - 2004
Skills
Training, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Organizational..., Leadership Development
Education
University of Phoenix
Doctorate of Management
University of Phoenix 2007 — 2008
MBA, Business
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Master's degree, Human Resources Management
Cargill October 2007 - Present
Dorsey & Whitney LLP April 2005 - October 2007
Dewey Ballantine LLP October 2002 - March 2005
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2001 - July 2002
Cybernet Systems June 1995 - August 1998
Skills
Litigation, Competition Law, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Risk Management, Government, Legal Research, Mergers & Acquisitions, Litigation Management, Corporate Governance, Arbitration, Civil Litigation, Trade Secrets, Appeals, Business Litigation, Energy
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1998 — 2001
J.D.
Macalester College 1991 — 1995
B.A.
Bassford Remele, P.A. August 2008 - Present
Augsburg College 2009 - Present
United States District Court, District of Minnesota 2007 - 2008
Rider Bennett, LLP 2005 - 2007
Minnesota Supreme Court 2004 - 2005
St. Paul Pioneer Press 1998 - 2003
Duluth News Tribune 1992 - 1998
Duluth News Tribune (Knight Ridder) 1992 - 1998
Chicago Tribune Media Group June 1992 - September 1992
Fort Dodge Messenger 1989 - 1991
Skills
Intellectual Property, Legal Assistance, Commercial Litigation, Business Litigation, Nonprofit Law, Appellate Practice, First Amendment, Communications Law, Corporate Law, Construction Law, Trials, Legal Issues, Family Law, Mediation, Appeals, Hearings, Arbitration, Writing, Document Review, Nonprofits, Torts, Trial Practice, Public Liability, Class Actions, Litigation Support, Alternative Dispute..., Wrongful Death, Newspapers, Product Liability, Personal Injury, Singing, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury...
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2000 — 2004
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
Northwestern University 1991 — 1992
Master of Science in Journalism, Journalism-Newswriting
Augsburg College 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts, Communication (minors: English, music, political science)
Le Sueur High School
Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. January 2002 - Present
Stockwalk Group / Miller Johnson Steichen Kinnard / Stockwalk.com September 1999 - December 2001
Maun & Simon, P.A. September 1985 - September 1999
Minnesota Supreme Court August 1984 - August 1985
Skills
Securities, Mergers, Corporate Finance, Venture Capital, SEC reporting, Corporate Law, SEC filings, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Investments, Finance, Joint Ventures, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, SEC, Corporate Governance, Securities Regulation, Business Transactions, Trade Secrets, Securities Litigation, Arbitration, Litigation, Bankruptcy, Trademarks
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1981 — 1984
J.D., Law
St. Lawrence University 1977 — 1981
B.A., Economics
American University 1980 — 1980
Rêv Worldwide, Inc. February 2011 - Present
Greenberg Traurig LLP February 2009 - January 2011
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP October 2000 - January 2009
Minnesota Supreme Court August 1999 - August 2000
Skills
Securities Litigation, Banking Law, Corporate Law, Privacy Law, Mobile Banking, Complex Litigation, Payments, Commercial Transactions
Education
University of Iowa College of Law 1996 — 1999
JD
The University of Texas at Austin 1990 — 1995
BA, philosophy, government, english lit
Rockefeller Brothers Fund January 2014 - Present
SUNY Purchase 2013 - 2014
Brennan Center for Justice January 2011 - December 2013
League of Women Voters - Minnesota December 2007 - January 2011
Minnesota Women's Political Caucus May 2007 - December 2007
Bowman and Brooke LLP April 2004 - April 2007
Girl Scout Council Greater Mpls. 2005 - 2007
Minnesota Supreme Court 1999 - 2000
Skills
Public Policy, Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Non-profits, Civil Rights, Civil Litigation, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Public Speaking, Coalitions, Grassroots Organizing, Nonprofits, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Politics, Constitutional Law, Political Science, Government, Strategic Communications, Community Organizing, Policy, Leadership, Human Rights
Education
Northeastern University School of Law 1996 — 1999
JD, Law
St. Cloud State University 1993 — 1996
BA, Criminal Justice / Political Science
Medtronic, Inc. June 2005 - Present
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. October 2000 - May 2005
American Standard May 1999 - September 2000
Sanofi Pharmaceuticals September 1991 - May 1999
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. September 1985 - August 1991
Minnesota Supreme Court June 1984 - August 1985
Skills
Medical Devices, Commercialization, Patents, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, FDA, Pharmaceutical Industry, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, R&D
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor’s Degree, Biology
William Mitchell College of Law
J.D.
Proskauer Rose LLP 2007 - Present
Glaser Weil Fink Jacobs Howard Avchen & Shapiro LLP 2004 - 2007
Minnesota Supreme Court 2003 - 2004
Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Class Actions, Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 2000 — 2003
J.D., Law
University of California, Berkeley 1996 — 2000
BA, Political Science and Rhetoric
Law Offices of Jasmine Patel July 2008 - Present
North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services April 2006 - August 2007
Minnesota Supreme Court July 2002 - July 2003
Skills
Criminal Defense, Appeals, Legal Research, Appellate Practice, Legal Writing, Trials, Criminal Law, Motions, Westlaw, Trial Practice, Litigation, Class Actions, Civil Rights, Civil Litigation
Education
University of Michigan Law School 1998 — 2001
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1993 — 1997
BA
Fredrikson & Byron October 2012 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2011 - October 2012
Fredrikson & Byron June 2010 - August 2010
Mill City Press September 2007 - September 2008
Miramax Books January 2006 - September 2007
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Trials, Legal Issues, Lexis, Courts, Corporate Law
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2011
J.D., Law
Wellesley College 2001 — 2005
BA, English, Political Science
DAI January 2013 - Present
DAI June 2012 - January 2013
BlueLaw International May 2008 - June 2012
Chemonics International July 2003 - June 2008
ABA/CEELI 2000 - 2003
ABA/CEELI 2000 - 2003
Halleland Lewis 1999 - 2000
Minnesota Attorney General's Office 1996 - 1999
Minnesota Supreme Court 1995 - 1996
Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights 1994 - 1995
Skills
International..., Rule Of Law, Anti-corruption, Human Rights, Governance, Administrative Law, Start-ups, Capacity Building, Policy Analysis, Democracy, NGOs, Program Management, International Law, Foreign Policy, Proposal Writing, International Relations, Public Policy, Courts, Training, Civil Society, Criminal Law, National Security, Policy, Economic Development, Government, Grants, Africa, International Human..., Public/private..., Defense, Diplomacy, European Union, Conflict, Political Science, Public International Law, Politics, Peacebuilding, Foreign Affairs, International..., Public Administration, International..., Program Evaluation, Sustainable Development, Technical Assistance
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1991 — 1994
J.D., Law
Amherst College 1984 — 1988
B.A., Russian Literature
Robins Kaplan LLP September 2013 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2012 - July 2013
University of Minnesota August 2010 - May 2012
Minnesota Law Review 2011 - 2012
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. May 2011 - July 2011
Lee Fisher for U.S. Senate May 2009 - August 2009
Ohio Democratic Party May 2008 - April 2009
Ciresi for Senate July 2007 - March 2008
Tom Vilsack for President November 2006 - March 2007
Jim Davis for Governor 2005 - 2006
Skills
Political Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing, Public Policy, Politics, Political Science, Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Project Management, Research, Legislative Relations, Coalitions, Leadership, Legal Writing
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Magna Cum Laude
St. Olaf College 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, Cum Laude
US District Court June 2014 - Present
3M August 1997 - June 2014
Bowman and Brooke February 1985 - July 1997
Gray Plant Mooty August 1980 - February 1985
Minnesota Supreme Court August 1979 - August 1980
Education
University of Michigan Law School 1976 — 1979
Doctor of Law (JD)
Central College 1974 — 1976
Bachelor's degree, Spanish Language and Literature
Minnesota Supreme Court Staff AttorneyMinnesota Justice Foundation1999 - 2001
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1996 — 1999
University of San Diego 1992 — 1996
BA, Political Science
Advance Consulting LLC 2002 - Present
Saint Paul Children's Collaborative May 2007 - Present
Southwest High School Foundation 2012 - Present
Minnesota Department of Human Services 1993 - 2001
Hennepin County Attorney's Office 1991 - 1992
Minnesota Supreme Court 1991 - 1992
Children's Defense Fund Minnesota 1988 - 1991
Skills
Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Program Development, Organizational..., Grant Writing, Program Evaluation, Fundraising, Capacity Building, Public Speaking, Strategic Communications, Workshop Facilitation, Nonprofits, International..., Staff Development, Research, Government, Community Development, Economic Development
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1987 — 1991
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Humphrey School of Public Affairs 1989 — 1991
Masters Degree, Public Policy
St. Olaf College 1981 — 1985
Bachelor's Degree, Woman's Studies and Biology
Vogel Law Firm September 1997 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court July 1996 - August 1997
GTE 1984 - 1993
Skills
Trade Secrets, Discrimination, Arbitration, Employment Law, Litigation, MSBA Certified Labor..., Qualified Neutral in..., Certified Public..., Appeals, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Employment..., Mediation, Construction Law, Trials
Education
Hamline University School of Law 1993 — 1996
JD
North Dakota State University 1978 — 1984
BS, Business Administration and Accounting
Matthews Law Office, PLLC March 2012 - Present
William Mitchell College of Law August 2006 - Present
Fredrikson & Byron September 2004 - September 2010
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2003 - July 2004
Skills
Estate Planning, Elder Law, Corporate Governance, Shareholder Disputes, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Legal Writing, Alternative Dispute..., Arbitration, Wills, Litigation, Corporate Law, Trusts, Shareholder, Legal Research, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Legal Issues, Courts, Westlaw, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, Trade Secrets, Trials, Criminal Law, Administrative Law, Family Law, Hearings, Criminal Defense, Trial Practice
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2000 — 2003
J.D., summa cum laude, Law
Miami University 1991 — 1995
B.S. in Business Administration, cum laude, University Honors, Accountancy
United States Attorney's Office May 2015 - Present
Bowman and Brooke October 2013 - April 2015
Minnesota Supreme Court November 2012 - August 2013
U.S. Court of Appeals August 2011 - September 2012
Bowman and Brooke (practice group formerly part of Clark, Thomas & Winters PC)) August 2007 - August 2011
Federal Judiciary August 2005 - July 2007
Hennepin County January 2004 - October 2004
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Westlaw, Product Liability, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury, Depositions, Arbitration, Mediation, Employment Law, Courts, Class Actions, Trials
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2002 — 2005
J.D. magna cum laude, Law
Saint John's University 1999 — 2002
B.A., summa cum laude, History (Minor: Ancient Greek)
Larson King, LLP November 2005 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court August 1997 - August 1998
Skills
Arbitration, Employment Law
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1994 — 1997
Leadership Minnesota
Leadership St. Paul
Medtronic July 2015 - Present
Target September 2012 - Present
Target January 2011 - September 2012
UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement December 2009 - January 2011
UnitedHealth Group February 2008 - November 2009
United Healthcare October 2006 - February 2008
Halleland Lewis Nilan & Johnson 2003 - 2006
Minnesota Supreme Court 2002 - 2003
Skills
Healthcare, Medicaid, Healthcare Management, Medicare, Policy, Clinical Research, Public Health, Disease Management, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacy, Managed Care, Medicare Part D, Business Strategy, Health Insurance, Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Pharmacy Automation, Hospitals, Healthcare Compliance, Team Leadership, Management, Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2004
MPH, Public Health Administration
University of Minnesota Law School 1998 — 2001
JD, Healthcare Law
St. Olaf College 1992 — 1996
BA, Biology and Studio Art
Cairo American College 1988 — 1992
High School
Porter Law Office, PLLC October 2012 - Present
State of Minnesota January 2012 - March 2012
State of Minnesota January 2010 - December 2011
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2008 - July 2009
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2008 - July 2009
Battered Women's Legal Advocacy Project 2009 - 2009
Battered Women's Legal Advocacy Project 2009 - 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Family Law, Westlaw, Appeals, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce Law, Paternity, Simple Wills, Wills, Attorneys, Motions, Legal Issues, Alternative Dispute..., Hearings
Education
Vanderbilt University Law School 2005 — 2008
JD, Law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2005
BA, French, Linguistics, Political Science
Internship
UnitedHealth Group February 2011 - Present
Moore, Costello & Hart, P.L.L.P. May 2008 - June 2010
Minnesota Attorney General's Office August 2000 - April 2008
Minnesota Supreme Court July 1999 - August 2000
Skills
Medicare, Nonprofit Law, General Business..., Litigation, Health Law, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Management, Civil Litigation, Risk Management, Corporate Law, Nonprofits, Hearings, Legal Research, Employment Law, Legal Writing, Appeals, Commercial Litigation, Legal Assistance
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 1996 — 1999
J.D.
University of Notre Dame 1992 — 1996
BBA, Accounting
Medica October 2014 - Present
William Mitchell College of Law August 2011 - Present
Minnesota Department of Human Services March 2014 - September 2014
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce August 2011 - August 2013
Minnesota Association of REALTORS(R) August 2010 - August 2011
Minnesota Supreme Court 2009 - August 2010
William Mitchell College of Law June 2006 - June 2009
TwinWest Chamber of Commerce January 2009 - May 2009
Faegre & Benson LLP May 2008 - August 2008
Wisconsin State Assembly January 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Policy Analysis, Government, Political Campaigns, Community Outreach, Regulatory Compliance, Public Speaking, Grassroots Development, Education and Teaching, Health Insurance..., PPACA and State and..., Business, Legal, and..., Coalitions, Consulting, Team Management, Communication, Advocacy, Policy, Politics
Education
University of Minnesota 2011 — 2012
Humphrey Policy Fellow
William Mitchell College of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D., Law
Gustavus Adolphus College 2000 — 2004
B.A., Political Science, History (Honors), Summa cum laude; Dean's List
J-Term
Mayo High School
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
American Bar Association November 2000 - Present
WomenHeart: the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease 2011 - 2014
Cinergy September 1999 - August 2000
Minnesota Supreme Court August 1998 - August 1999
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation Support, Legal Assistance, Board Governance, Legal Issues, Mediation, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance, Negotiation
Education
Hamline University School of Law 1982 — 1985
JD, Law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and Spanish
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1977 — 1980
BigDaawg ConsumerTainment Assistant General CounselU.S. Department of JusticeJanuary 2010 - Present
Style Mafia January 2005 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court August 1995 - September 1996
Education
Hamline University 1994 — 1996
MA, Public Administration
Hamline University School of Law 1992 — 1995
JD, LAW
Virginia Commonwealth University 1991 — 1992
Master of Science In Criminal Justice
Virginia Commonwealth University 1988 — 1990
BS, Criminal Justice
Old Dominion University 1986 — 1988
Political Science
M. A. Mortenson Company September 2015 - Present
M. A. Mortenson Company March 2014 - September 2015
M. A. Mortenson Company April 2006 - March 2014
William Mitchell College of Law 2006 - 2009
University of Minnesota, Construction Management Program 2007 - 2008
Faegre & Benson LLP September 2000 - March 2006
Minnesota Supreme Court August 1999 - July 2000
Hennepin County Attorney's Office - Civil Division April 1997 - April 1999
MWH Global 1993 - 1996
Skills
Construction Law, Employment Law, Environmental Law, Civil Litigation, Contract Negotiation
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1996 — 1999
JD, summa cum laude, Law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1991 — 1994
MSCE, Environmental Engineering
University of Iowa 1987 — 1991
BSE, with honors, Civil Engineering
Minnesota Supreme Court 2011 - Present
State of Minnesota 2003 - 2011
State of Minnesota 1989 - 2003
Multnomah County Legal Aid Service 1987 - 1989
Minneapolis Legal Aid Society 1982 - 1987
Skills
Hearings, Appellate Practice, Constitutional Law, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Environmental Law, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Legal Research
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1979 — 1982
J.D., cum laude, Law
Macalester College 1974 — 1978
B.A., summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Alpha Theta, History; Spanish Language & Literature
MnDOT March 2015 - Present
Leonard, Street and Deinard August 2011 - August 2013
MN Attorney General's Office January 2005 - August 2011
NRG Energy June 2003 - January 2005
Briggs and Morgan, P.A. September 2001 - June 2003
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2000 - July 2001
Skills
Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Appeals, Trials, Westlaw, Arbitration, Corporate Law, Trial Practice, Intellectual Property, Employment Law
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1997 — 2000
JD, Law
University of St. Thomas 1994 — 1997
BA, History, English
Central High School 1985 — 1989
Brimhall
That other school
Dobie House 2006 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court 1999 - 2006
Lockridge Grindal Nauen 1997 - 1999
Judge Steven Z. Lange; Hennepin County District Court February 1996 - December 1997
J.P. Galmond & Associates; St. Petersburg, Russia September 1995 - December 1995
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1992 — 1995
J.D.
University of St. Thomas 1988 — 1992
B.A., Russian and Political Science
UNLV Boyd School of Law July 2015 - Present
Minnesota Department of Corrections May 2014 - Present
UNLV/Boyd School of Law June 2012 - August 2014
UNLV/Boyd School of Law July 1999 - May 2012
Minnesota Department of Corrections August 1990 - July 1999
Wm. Mitchell College of Law August 1990 - May 1999
Minnesota Attorney General's Office August 1989 - August 1990
Minnesota Supreme Court August 1988 - July 1989
Minnesota Attorney General's Office March 1988 - August 1988
Minnesota Attorney General's Office September 1986 - March 1988
Skills
Policy, Training, Teaching, Legal Writing, Program Management, Child Development, Legal Assistance, Early Childhood..., Legal Research, Research, Public Speaking, Litigation, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Civil Litigation
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1984 — 1988
JD
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1978 — 1980
M Ed, Early Childhood & Adult Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1970 — 1974
BA, Social Work/Child Psychology
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. November 2009 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2008 - July 2009
Education
University of Notre Dame 2001 — 2008
B.A., JD, Philosophy, Law
University of Notre Dame Law School 2001 — 2008
B.A., J.D., Philosophy, Law
Edina Center for Academic Excellence March 2006 - Present
Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented October 2004 - Present
Minnesota State High School Mathematics League 2010 - 2011
Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented 2007 - 2010
self April 1985 - November 1998
Minnesota Supreme Court July 1990 - June 1991
Skills
Teaching, Public Speaking, Research, Writing, Non-profits, Mathematics, Curriculum Design, Staff Development, Program Development, Curriculum Development, Editing, Nonprofits, Gifted Education, Instructional Design, Child Development, Coaching, Educational Technology, Teacher Training
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1987 — 1990
J.D., law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1975 — 1980
B.A., Chinese
Sandburg Junior High 1969 — 1971
Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities May 2011 - Present
Minnesota Attorney General's Office September 2005 - May 2011
Fabyanske Westra Hart & Thomson 2004 - 2005
Minnesota Supreme Court 2003 - 2004
Skills
Civil Litigation, Appeals, Trials, Construction Law, Environmental Law, Government Law, Torts, Regulatory Analysis, Energy Law, Legal Writing, Litigation, Legal Research
Education
Marquette University Law School 2000 — 2003
J.D., Law
Emerson College 1994 — 1997
B.S., Film
First Judicial District May 2011 - September 2012
Minnesota Supreme Court October 2008 - June 2011
Phillips Plastics May 2006 - October 2008
O'Connor Plumbing, heating & Cooling 2003 - 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Program Management, Budgets, Policy, Government, Public Speaking, Management, Training, Leadership
Education
Century College 2013 — 2014
Accounting Certificate, Accounting, Completed
Century College 2013 — 2014
Phase II of the Leadership/Supervisory Program, Organizational Leadership, Completed
Inver Hills Community College
AAS, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Apple Valley High School 1988 — 1991
HandsOn Twin Cities January 2010 - December 2014
Faegre & Benson LLP October 2006 - May 2011
Minnesota Supreme Court July 2005 - July 2006
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2002 — 2005
J.D.
Carleton College 1997 — 2001
B.A., History
Susanne Starr Goodman Law Office, LLC March 2007 - Present
Loan Repayment Assistance Program of Minnesota February 2001 - August 2003
Faegre & Benson August 1998 - February 2001
Minnesota Supreme Court July 1997 - July 1998
Skills
Estate Planning, Elder Law, Estate Law, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Mediation, Litigation, Employee Benefits, Wealth Management..., Legal Writing
Education
Hamline University School of Law 1994 — 1997
J.D.
Indiana University Bloomington 1989 — 1992
B.A.
U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota October 2012 - Present
University of Minnesota Law School January 2014 - May 2014
Foley & Lardner LLP February 2011 - September 2012
Enslavement Prevention Alliance - West Africa April 2010 - February 2011
Lawyers Without Borders November 2009 - April 2010
Foley & Lardner LLP February 2007 - July 2009
Coalition Against Trafficking in Women - Asia Pacific January 2007 - February 2007
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP November 2004 - January 2007
MINNESOTA SUPREME COURT August 2003 - July 2004
Education
Universiteit van Amsterdam 2003 — 2003
Semester Abroad, Law
Columbia University School of Law 2000 — 2003
Juris Doctorate, Law
Hamline University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, English and Legal Studies
Chisholm High School
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis September 2010 - Present
University of Minnesota Law School 2009 - Present
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis February 1995 - August 2010
Petersen, Tews and Squires 1988 - 1995
Minnesota Supreme Court August 1987 - July 1988
Skills
Risk Management, Corporate Governance, Policy, Banking, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Finance, Governance, Economics, Due Diligence
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1984 — 1987
Doctor of Law (JD), cum laude
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
Lucia's Restaurant, Wine Bar & To Go May 2015 - Present
Taher, Inc. August 2014 - April 2015
Minnesota Supreme Court March 2014 - April 2014
Angel Food Bakery + Coffee Bar 2014 - 2014
St. Catherine University July 2013 - October 2013
Saint Paul College January 2012 - May 2013
Mayo Clinic August 2008 - December 2011
LaRiviere, Grubman & Payne August 2007 - October 2007
Esalen Institute April 2007 - July 2007
Howard Rice June 2003 - April 2007
Skills
Culinary skills, ServSafe certification, Catering, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publishing, Copyediting, QuickBooks, Quicken, Carpe Diem, Access, Global Crossings, Electronic filing with..., Electronic filing with..., Trademarks, Food Safety, Culinary Skills
Education
Saint Paul College-A Community and Technical College 2012 — 2013
A.A.S., Culinary Arts, 4.0
Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA * Esalen massage certification program 2007 — 2007
Massage therapy
Diamond Light School of Massage and Healing Arts, San Anselmo, CA 2001 — 2002
CMT, Massage therapy
Alliance Francaise, Minneapolis-St. Paul and San Francisco 1997 — 2000
French Language and Literature
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 1994 — 1994
University of San Diego, Certificate program, paralegal studies 1993 — 1993
Certificate, with honors, Paralegal studies, Honors
University of California-Irvine, Certificate program in legal assistantship 1990 — 1991
Paralegal studies
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
Bachelor of Arts, English, 3.23
Concordia College, Moorhead, MN
Winthrop & Weinstine September 2010 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2009 - July 2010
Skills
Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Corporate Law, Contract Negotiation, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2006 — 2009
J.D., Law
St. Olaf College 2002 — 2006
B.A., History
St. Paul Academy and Summit School 1996 — 2002
High School
Fish & Richardson P.C. September 2015 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2014 - July 2015
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit January 2014 - May 2014
Columbia Law School January 2014 - May 2014
Michael Kors September 2013 - December 2013
U.S. Attorney's Office - Minneapolis May 2013 - August 2013
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York January 2013 - May 2013
New York Public Library May 2012 - August 2012
Harvard University September 2009 - July 2012
U.S. Department of State June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Editing, International Relations, Courts
Education
Columbia University School of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Harvard University 2007 — 2011
AB with honors, German, Government
Midwest Reliability Organization 2010 - Present
Moss & Barnett, P.A. January 2011 - January 2012
NorthWestern Energy 2008 - 2010
The Dayton Power and Light Company 2003 - 2007
Familiy Financial Services 1999 - 2001
CenterPoint Energy (then Minnegasco, NorAm and Reliant Energy) 1982 - 1999
Minnesota Supreme Court 1980 - 1981
Education
Hamline University School of Law 1977 — 1980
JD, Law
Cornell College 1973 — 1977
BA, Mathematics
Northern Trust May 2011 - Present
Mayer Brown September 2005 - April 2011
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2004 - July 2005
Skills
Securities Regulation, Securities, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Joint Ventures, Due Diligence
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2001 — 2004
J.D.
Spelman College 1997 — 2001
B.A.
Eastlake High School 1993 — 1997
Lindquist & Vennum September 2011 - Present
William Mitchell College of Law July 2013 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2010 - July 2011
Lindquist & Vennum May 2009 - August 2009
Hennepin County May 2008 - May 2009
City of Saint Paul June 2006 - August 2007
City of Saint Paul January 2006 - June 2006
State of Minnesota Council on Black Minnesotans January 2003 - January 2006
Minnesota Smoke-Free Coalition September 2000 - January 2003
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2007 — 2010
Juris Doctor, Law
Howard University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Political Science
Minnesota Supreme Court September 1995 - Present
Minnesota Judicial Branch - State Court Administrator's Office 1995 - Present
Skills
SQL, Legal Research, Policy, Litigation, Appeals, Juvenile Law, Courts, Child Welfare, Project Management, Juvenile Justice, Legal Writing, Mediation, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Trials, Alternative Dispute..., Child Development, Indian Child Welfare Act, Westlaw, Legislative Relations, E-Learning, Key Performance..., Leadership, Organizational..., Hearings, Adoption, Public Policy, Legislation
Education
Hamline University School of Law 1987 — 1990
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1978 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Greene Espel PLLP September 2012 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2011 - July 2012
Texas Civil Rights Project July 2010 - September 2010
Brancart & Brancart July 2009 - September 2009
The Bronx Defenders May 2009 - July 2009
Teach for America August 2007 - May 2008
Teach for America August 2005 - May 2007
Education
Stanford Law School 2008 — 2011
J.D.
St. Olaf College 2001 — 2005
B.A., Political Science
Minnesota Attorney General's Office September 1984 - Present
State of Minnesota 1984 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court September 1983 - June 1984
Skills
Appeals, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Courts, Litigation
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1983
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Gray Plant Mooty Law Firm 2008 - 2010
Larkin Hoffman Law Firm November 2003 - September 2008
U.S. District Court June 1994 - March 2000
Minnesota Supreme Court January 1985 - June 1994
Rider Bennett Egan & Arundel Law Firm June 1974 - January 1983
Skills
ProLaw, Microsoft Word,..., Joint Ventures, Courts, Budgets, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Management, Corporate Finance, Tax Law, Employment Law, Commercial Litigation
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1971 — 1974
Legal Secretarial Studies/Legal Assistant Studies, 2-year program, in conjunction with 3 years of general coursework, College of Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP September 2014 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court August 2013 - July 2014
The Honorable Diana Murphy, United States Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit January 2013 - April 2013
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP May 2012 - August 2012
Hennepin County Attorney's Office May 2011 - April 2012
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits February 2010 - August 2010
Senator Amy Klobuchar July 2009 - August 2009
Senator Amy Klobuchar January 2009 - May 2009
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.), magna cum laude
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science in Business; Bachelor of Arts, Marketing; Political Science, 3.835
Université catholique de Louvain 2008 — 2008
Study Abroad Program, Business
Roanoke City Public Schools July 2014 - Present
Genesis Employee Benefits (America's VEBA Solution) May 2013 - November 2013
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency March 2011 - May 2013
B-Squared Solutions, LLC June 2006 - March 2011
My-Pipeline April 2007 - October 2008
Planned Parenthood of MN, ND, SD January 2005 - July 2006
Minnesota Supreme Court June 2003 - January 2005
Minnesota Dept of Transportation April 2000 - April 2003
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency March 1998 - March 2000
United States Air Force 1995 - 1997
Skills
Accounting, Budgets, Finance, Managerial Finance, Internal Controls, Strategic Planning, Vision Development, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Workflow Management, Performance Measurement, Business Continuity..., Revenue Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Information Technology, Project Management, ERP Implementations, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, EEO/AA Compliance, Safety, Professional Mentoring, Contract Management, Corporate Communications, Customer Service, New Business Development, Facilities Management, Fleet Management, Microsoft Office
Education
Troy State University 1988 — 1989
Master of Science (MS), Business Administration and Management, General
University of Nebraska at Omaha 1981 — 1983
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.6
Georgia Institute of Technology 1976 — 1977