Appointed/Elected:
Appointed by Governor Tim Walz on June 29, 2020. Elected in 2022.
Current term expires January 2029.
Education:
J.D., William Mitchell College of Law,
Summa Cum Laude
M.A., University of Minnesota, Modern European History
B.A., St. John’s University, Government,
Cum Laude
Employment:
- Partner, Maslon, LLP, 2009-2020
- Associate, Maslon, Edelman, Borman, & Brand, LLP, 2006-2009
- Associate, Faegre & Benson, LLP, 2002-2006
- Judicial Law Clerk, United States District Court, District of Minnesota, Hon. David S. Doty
Professional Memberships Present and Past:
American Bar Association
-- Litigation Section
-- Construction Forum
Minnesota State Bar Association
-- Professionalism Committee
-- Civil Litigation Section Committee
-- Life and The Law Committee
Hennepin County Bar Association
Federal Bar Association, Minnesota Chapter
Professional and Community Activities Present and Past:
Volunteer Lawyers Network,
LAP Clinic Attorney
Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota,
Volunteer Attorney
St. Thomas Academy,
Alumni Board Member
University of St. Thomas School of Law,
Law Student Mentor
North Hennepin Community College,
Paralegal Program Advisory Committee Member
United States District Court and Federal Bar Association,
Pro Se Project,
Volunteer Attorney
Ramsey County Historical Society,
Board Member
St. Thomas More Lawyer’s Guild,
President & Board Member
Maslon Uplift, Legal Institute for Teens,
Mock Trial Coach
St. Joseph’s Church, West St. Paul, MN,
Member, Parish Pastoral & Parish Finance Councils
Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Office of Conciliation,
Arbitrator/Conciliator
Awards/Honors:
“Up and Coming Attorney in Minnesota for Construction,” Chambers U.S.A. 2012
Recognized on Minnesota “Super Lawyers List,” 2013-2020
North Star Lawyer, MSBA, recognized for pro bono work, 2017-2020