Appointed/Elected:
May 1, 2023 by Governor Tim Walz.  Term expires January 6, 2025
 
Education:

• University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 2002, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif
• University of Wisconsin, Madison, B.A., 1998, Journalism and Mass Communication, Honors Program, Highest Honors

Employment:

• United States Attorney’s Office, District of Minnesota, Assistant United States Attorney (May 2013-April 2023)
• Robins, Kaplan LLP, Business Litigation Attorney (December 2007- May 2013)
• Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson, New York, NY, Business Litigation Associate (Sept. 2004 – Sept. 2006)
• United States District Court, Minneapolis, MN, Law Clerk to Hon. Ann D. Montgomery, United States District Judge (August 2002 – July 2004)

Professional Memberships:

• Minnesota State Bar Association
• Hennepin County Bar Association
• Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association

Professional and Community Activities:

• Volunteer, Open Doors Court Outreach Program
• Volunteer, University of St. Thomas School of Law Mentor Externship Program
• Member of Volunteer Lawyers Network Board of Directors 2012-2015
• Member of Fourth District Ethics Committee 2009-2012