Experience
Old Republic National Title Insurance Company  March 2015 - Present
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.   October 2010 - February 2015
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services  March 2009 - October 2010
Anastasi & Associates, P.A.   October 2008 - February 2009
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP   July 2004 - September 2008
Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A.   August 2003 - July 2004

Skills
Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate, Leases, Commercial Real Estate, Acquisitions, Property Law, Corporate Law, Legal Writing

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1999 — 2003
J.D., cum laude, Law

Minnesota Paralegal Institute   1992 — 1992
Paralegal Certificate, Law

University of Northern Iowa   1987 — 1991
B.A., Public Administration

Experience
Nortek Air Solutions, LLC  2012 - Present
Pentair, Inc.   2003 - 2012
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP   1998 - 2003

Skills
Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Intellectual Property, Corporate Governance, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation Management, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Licensing, Legal Compliance, Employment Law, Joint Ventures, Mergers, Due Diligence, Competition Law, Legal Advice, International Law, Contract Law, Cross-border..., Export Control..., Antitrust and..., Cross-functional Team...

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   1994 — 1998
JD & MA, Law & Public/Foreign Affairs

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1994 — 1998
J.D. & M.A., Law & Public/Foreign Affairs

University of Tübingen   1992 — 1993
NA, Rechtswissenschaft (Law)

Valparaiso University   1988 — 1992
B.A., Communications

Experience
Robins Kaplan LLP  January 2015 - Present
Pheasants Forever Northwest Suburban Chapter   2012 - Present
Robins Kaplan LLP  June 2010 - December 2014
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP   September 2003 - June 2010
Accenture  September 1997 - July 2000

Skills
Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Patent Strategy, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Litigation, Registered Patent..., Trademark Infringement, Trademarks, ITC, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Appeals, Trials, Software Patents, Prosecution, Business Litigation, Unfair Competition, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing

Education
University of Nebraska College of Law   2000 — 2003
J.D., Law

St. Olaf College   1993 — 1997
B.A., Biology, Environmental Studies

James Madison Memorial

Experience
Best Buy  January 2011 - Present
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP   September 2001 - January 2011
Dorsey & Whitney LLP  December 2004 - October 2006
Accenture  September 1996 - August 1998

Skills
Corporate Law, Client Counseling, Contract Negotiation, Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Technology Transfer, Commercial Litigation, Trade Secrets, E-commerce, Copyright Law, Patent Prosecution, Legal Writing, Patent Portfolio..., Software Licensing, Patent Applications, Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Trademarks, Cyberlaw, Invention, Corporate Governance, Venture Capital, Mediation, Litigation, Patentability, Software Patents, Prosecution, Due Diligence, Competition Law, Privacy Law, Legal Compliance, Intellectual Asset..., Legal Opinions, Drafting patent..., Intellectual Property..., Legal Assistance, Trademark Infringement, Legal Research, Registered Patent..., Litigation Support, Business Method Patents, Leadership

Education
University of Chicago Law School   1998 — 2001
J.D.

Carleton College   1992 — 1996
B.A., Physics

Experience
TekSuccess   December 2008 - Present
Strasburger & Price, LLP   July 2004 - December 2008
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP   July 2002 - July 2003
Ellerbe Becket  April 1998 - June 2002
Ceridian  1992 - December 1997
Ceridian  1991 - 1992
Control Data Corporation  1988 - 1991

Skills
Project Management, ITIL, Management, Strategic Planning, Telecommunications, Strategy, Leadership, Data Center, Software Development, Risk Management, Agile Methodologies, Team Building, Outsourcing, Disaster Recovery, Budgets, Security, Business Analysis, Business Process..., ERP, Leadership Development, Integration, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, CRM, Vendor Management, Six Sigma, Professional Mentoring, Recruiting, Business Intelligence

Education
Iowa State University
B. Sc., Computer Science, Math

Experience
Robert Half Legal  September 2012 - Present
Robert Half Legal  October 2011 - November 2011
Fredrikson & Byron  January 2006 - December 2010
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP   January 1999 - December 2005
Meagher & Geer PLLP  February 1996 - December 1998

Skills
Microsoft Office 2007, Electronic Transcription, Document Management, Proofreading, Editing, Receptionist Duties, Travel Arrangements, Data Entry, Wordperfect, Administrative..., Calendars, Outlook, Time Management

Education
Inver Hills Community College
Basic Law

Saint Paul College-A Community and Technical College
Business Course

Experience
Thomson Reuters  August 2014 - Present
Thomson Reuters  November 2011 - August 2014
Thomson Reuters  July 2008 - November 2011
Thomson Reuters  April 2007 - July 2008
Thomson Reuters  April 2006 - April 2007
Thomson Reuters  November 2003 - April 2006
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP   September 2001 - November 2003

Skills
Product Management, Salesforce.com, New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Business Development, Analytics, Lead Generation, Segmentation, Mergers, Business Analysis, Sales, Project Management, Strategy, Management, Account Management, Marketing, Product Marketing, CRM, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Solution Selling, Leadership, Business Strategy, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, Negotiation, Channel Program..., Mergers

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   1998 — 2001
J.D, 13.268 / 16.0 (top third of class)

University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management   1993 — 1998
B.S.B, with high distinction, Double major: Finance and Spanish/Portuguese, 3.95 / 4.0

Experience
iControl ESI  November 2011 - Present
SFL Data  April 2011 - October 2011
Firefly Dataworks   June 2007 - April 2011
Document Technologies Inc.  June 2004 - July 2007
Omnidox  June 2003 - June 2004
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP   June 2001 - June 2003
Graham & James LLP  June 1998 - June 2001
Ropers Majeski Kohn & Bentley LLP   June 1995 - June 1998

Skills
Operations Management, Client Services..., Sales Engineering, Direct Sales, Engagement Management, Project Planning, Project Execution, Proposal Writing, Product Development, P&L Management, Collections, Personnel Development, Personnel Leadership, Personnel Recruiting, SWOT analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Tactical Planning, Client Relationship..., Sales Management, Compensation Planning, B2B, RFI Response, SOP Development, Training & Development, Performance Metrics, Quality Management, Productivity Improvement, Profitability..., ROI Accountability, Data Processing, Hosted Solutions, Search Logic, Onsite Management, Public Speaking, Crisis Management, Communication Written, Communication Verbal, Message Development, Messaging, Accountability, New Hire Orientation, New Hire Training, Cross-functional Team..., Situational Leadership, Process Development, Performance Reviews, Reporting & Analysis, Pricing Negotiation, Solution Selling

Education
Santa Clara University   1991 — 1995
BA, Philosophy

Experience
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly  September 2015 - Present
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP   May 2010 - Present
Wedge Community Coop   October 2006 - May 2010
Bachman's Inc  February 2004 - October 2006
St John's University  2001 - 2003

Skills
Employee Relations, Outlook, Public Speaking, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Employment Law, FMLA, Payroll, Customer Service, Human Resources, Interviews, Deferred Compensation, HRIS, Performance Management, New Hire Orientations, Hiring, Benefits Administration, Temporary Staffing, Job Descriptions, Employee Training, Applicant Tracking..., Policy, Leadership, Workers Compensation, Administration, Training, Employer Branding, Background Checks, Talent Management, HR Policies

Education
College of St. Benedict   1999 — 2003
BA, Political Science, Spanish

Saint John's University   1999 — 2003
B.A., Political Science

Experience
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP   2001 - Present
University of Minnesota  1996 - 2000

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1997 — 2001

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1988 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, History

Experience
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP   May 2005 - Present

Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2003 — 2006

University of St. Thomas   2000 — 2002
B.A., Business Administration

Experience
IIPG   January 2006 - Present
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP   2001 - 2005
Moore and Hansen   1998 - 2001
US Navy  1990 - 1996

Skills
Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property, Leadership, Licensing, Litigation, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Patents, Registered Patent..., Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Prosecution, Trademark Infringement

Education
University of San Diego School of Law   1995 — 1999
J.D.

Iowa State University   1985 — 1990
BS, Industrial Engineering

Experience
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP   1996 - Present
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP   1992 - 1996
Hennepin County Library System   1984 - 1992

Skills
Legal Research, Westlaw, Intellectual Property, Litigation Support, Litigation

Education
College of St. Catherine   1987 — 1989
B.A. Information Management

North Hennepin Community College   1983 — 1986
Associate of Arts

Experience
Episcopal Church in Connecticut   June 2015 - Present
Hodapp Communications   September 2002 - Present
The Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut   December 2012 - June 2015
Episcopal Church in Minnesota  November 2010 - November 2012
Episcopal Church In Minnesota  2010 - 2012
Yamamoto-Moss-Mackenzie  2009 - 2009
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP   2005 - 2007
Larsen Design + Interactive  2001 - 2003
Larsen Design Office   2000 - 2002
Sapient  September 2000 - September 2001

Skills
Annual Reports, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Content Strategy, Marketing, Copywriting, Leadership, Newsletters, Strategy, Creative Direction, Brochures, Magazines, New Media, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Email Marketing, Brand Development, Integrated Marketing, Community Outreach, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Editing, Editorial, Broadcast, Corporate Branding, Blogging, Direct Mail, Creative Strategy, Collateral, Digital Strategy, Packaging, Content Development, Advertising, Branding & Identity

Education
Mount Saint Mary's College   1981 — 1985
Masters, Theology/Psychology

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota   1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, Philosophy, Mass Comm

Experience
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP   February 1997 - May 2014

Skills
Strategic Planning, Employee Relations, Staff Development, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Training, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Policy, Budgets, Social Media, Legal Compliance, Research, Leadership Development, Marketing, Management, Contract Negotiation, Public Relations, Customer Service

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1971 — 1973

Experience
OptumHealth  August 2011 - Present
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP   September 2007 - April 2011
Farmers Home Mutual Insurance Company   1999 - 2006
Farmers Home Mutual Insurance Company   1999 - 2006

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   2002 — 2007
JD, Law

Experience
Self-employed  January 2013 - Present
Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP  June 2002 - December 2012
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP   January 1986 - May 2002
Rogers Hoge & Hills   March 1977 - December 1985

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Corporate Law, Arbitration, Securities Regulation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Trade Secrets, Bankruptcy, Securities Litigation, Business Litigation, Class Actions, Breach Of Contract, Creditors' Rights

Education
Columbia Law School   1973 — 1976
Juris Doctor, Law

Harvard University   1968 — 1972
Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Literature/Letters