Judge Karen A. Janisch
Appointed/Elected:
Appointed by Governor Tim Pawlenty on Mar. 16, 2009. Elected in 2010, 2016, and 2022. Current term expires December 31, 2028.
Education:
J.D., magna cum laude, University of Minnesota Law School, 1992
B.A. in government, cum laude, College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, 1987
Employment:
General counsel to the Governor, 2003-2009
Partner (1999-2003) and associate attorney (1993-1998); Rider Bennett, Egan and Arundel law firm in Minneapolis
Judicial law clerk to Idaho State Supreme Court Justice Byron J. Johnson, 1992-1993
Professional Memberships:
Former member, Minnesota State Bar Association
Former member, Hennepin County Bar Association
Former member, National Governor’s Association Legal Counsel
Former member, National Association of Extradition Officials
Former member, Minnesota Supreme Court Committee on Rules for the Board on Judicial Standards
Professional and Community Activities:
Minnesota Department of Health Pandemic Ethics Project
Rider Bennett United Way Fund Campaign Drive
Assignment History
Criminal, 2/2009-12/2010
Family, 1/2011-12/2013
Civil / Criminal, 12/30/13-Present