Appointed/Elected:

Appointed April 5, 2021, by Governor Tim Walz. Elected in 2022. Current term expires January 2029.
 

Education:

J.D., University of Minnesota Law School, 2000
M.A., Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, 2000
B.A., Political Science, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 1997
 

Employment:

• Conciliation Court Referee, Second Judicial District (2019-2021)
• National Realty Specialist, United States Department of Agriculture (2010-2021)
• Private practice (2006-2010)
• Assistant Attorney General, Minnesota Attorney General’s Office (2001-2006)
• Police officer, Lafayette, Louisiana (1994-1997)

Professional Memberships:

• Minnesota District Judges Association (2021-present)
• Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers (2000-present), Board of Directors (2020-2021, 2003-2008)

Professional and Community Activities:

• Co-host, The District Court Show (2022-present)
• Equal Justice Committee, Tenth Judicial District (2022-present)
• Community Corrections Advisory Board (2022-present)
• Board of Directors, Model Cities of St. Paul (2007-2017), Board Chair (2012-2017), Board Vice-Chair (2008-2012)
• Commissioner, City of Woodbury Planning Commission (2008-2010)
• Alumni Board of Directors, Humphrey School of Public Affairs (2003-2005)

Additional Information:

Minnesota State Bar Association Certified Real Property Law Specialist (2008-2021)