Appointed/Elected

Elected 2010, 2016, and 2022.  Current term expires Jan. 2029.

 
Education

University of Minnesota School of Law, J.D. cum laude
Southern Methodist University, BA

 
Academic Positions

Legal Research and Writing Instructor, University of Minnesota School of Law (2009-2012)
Adjunct Professor, Consumer Transactions, Hamline University School of Law (2008-2010)

 
Leadership Positions

Second Judicial District Executive Committee (2019-2022)
Presiding Judge, Juvenile and Family Division (2019-2022)
Lead Judge, Ramsey County Treatment Courts (2016-2018)
Lead Judge, Children’s Justice Initiative (2012-2015)
Faculty, New Judge Orientation (2013-present)
Faculty, Trial Skills Program (2018-present)
Board Trustee, Ramsey County Law Library (2024-present)
Council Treasurer, Minnesota Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section (2024-present)

 
Advisory or Policy-Making Positions

Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Council, Minnesota State Bar Association (2023-present)
State Early Neutral Evaluation Advisory Committee (2019-2022)
Ramsey County Early Neutral Evaluation Steering Committee (2019-2022)
Board of Directors, Minnesota District Court Judges Association (2012-2016)
Statewide Drug Court Initiative Advisory Committee, Member (2015 to 2019)
National Council for Juvenile and Family Court Judges, Model Court Implementation Site, Lead Judge (2014-2015)
MSBA Legal Assistance to the Disadvantaged, Judicial Sub-Committee (2014-2016)
eCourt-MN Judge Team, member (2013-2015)
Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the Rules of Juvenile Protection Procedure and Adoption Procedure, Member (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2017)
Committee Member, Minnesota District Judges Association, Pensions and Benefits (2017-present)

 
Professional Memberships

Minnesota District Judges Association
Minnesota State Bar Association
Ramsey County Bar Association

 
Honors and Awards

President’s Community Partner Award, Campus Compact Minnesota (2016)
Ambassador Scholarship, National Judicial College (2014)
Outstanding Service Award for Direct Legal Service, Minnesota Justice Foundation (2009)
Up and Coming Attorney Award, Minnesota Lawyer (2009)
Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine