Appointed/Elected:
Appointed to the Supreme Court by Governor Tim Walz. Sworn in on October 2, 2023. Current term expires January 2025.
Education:
- Harvard Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2010
- The American University in Cairo, LL.M. in International and Comparative Law, 2007
- Harvard University, A.B., magna cum laude, 2005
Employment:
University of St. Thomas School of Law
- Visiting Assistant Professor, 2023
- Adjunct Professor, 2017-present
Office of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor
- General Counsel and Deputy Chief of Staff, 2019-2023
Greene Espel PLLP
- Partner, 2017-2018
- Member, 2012-2016
William Mitchell College of Law
- Assistant Adjunct Professor, 2014
United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
- Law Clerk for Chief Judge Michael J. Davis, 2011-2012
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- Law Clerk for Judge Diana E. Murphy, 2010-2011
Professional Memberships:
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Hennepin County Bar Association
Professional and Community Activities:
Minnesota State Bar Association – International Business Law Section
- Governing Council Chair, 2018–2019
- Governing Council Member, 2014–2023
American Constitution Society – Minneapolis-St. Paul Lawyer Chapter
- Advisory Board Co-Chair, 2021–2023
- Advisory Board Member, 2019–2021
- Chapter President, 2013–2017
- Executive Board Member, 2012–2019
University of St. Thomas School of Law Externship Program
- Volunteer mentor for international LL.M. student, 2022–2023
Minneapolis Public Schools Reader/Writer Program
- Volunteer writing coach, 2019–present
Awards and Recognition:
- Public Attorney Award of Excellence – In-House Agency Counsel, Minnesota State Bar Association – Public Law Section, 2021
- Attorney of the Year, Minnesota Lawyer, 2020
- Fellow, American Bar Foundation, 2019–present
- David L. Lillehaug Award for Distinguished Leadership, American Constitution Society – Minneapolis-St. Paul Lawyer Chapter, 2019
- Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers, 2015–2019
- North Star Lawyer (recognition for pro bono service), Minnesota State Bar Association, 2013–2018