Appointed/Elected:
Appointed July 16, 2012, by Governor Mark Dayton. Elected in 2014 and 2020. Current term expires Jan. 2027.
Education:
J.D., University of Chicago Law School, 1983
M.A., University of Virginia, 1980
B.A. with honors, Northwestern University, 1978
Employment:
- Partner, Faegre Baker Daniels
- Partner, Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP
- Associate, Morrison & Foerster
Professional and Community Activities:
- Member, Minnesota Private College Council’s Board and Executive Committee
- Member, Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) Council and Assembly
- Member, Minnesota Alternative Dispute Resolution Ethics Board
- Member and Secretary, MSBA Civil Litigation Governing Council
- Member, Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education
- Member and Treasurer, Minnesota State Chess Association
- Instructor, University of St. Thomas Law School, National Judicial College, Minnesota Continuing Judicial Education programs and Minnesota Continuing Legal Education programs
Assignments:
Civil and Criminal, 10/30/17-Present
Family, 12/30/13-Present