Appointed/Elected

Appointed December 4, 2023, by Governor Tim Walz. Current term expires January 4, 2027.
 

Education

University of Wisconsin, Superior (2023)

• Mediation Certificate: Family Law and Civil Law

University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis (2006)

• Juris Doctor

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks (2003)

• Bachelor of Business Administration, summa cum laude, Airport Management
• Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, Spanish
• Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, International Studies

La Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, Heredia, Costa Rica (2002)

• Institute of Latin American Studies

Employment

City of Duluth Attorney’s Office, Minnesota (2009-2023)

• Interim City Attorney
• Deputy City Attorney
• Assistant City Attorney

University of Wisconsin, Superior (2022-2023)

• Adjunct Professor, Human Behavior, Justice, and Diversity Department

Olmsted County Attorney’s Office, Rochester, Minnesota (2009)

• Law Library Attorney

Dunlap and Seeger P.A., Rochester, Minnesota (2006-2009)

• Associate Attorney
• Law Clerk

Professional Memberships

Admissions

State of Minnesota
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
State of Wisconsin

Professional Memberships

Minnesota Bar Association, 11th District (Cook, Lake, South Saint Louis, and Carlton County)
Minnesota Disability Bar Association
Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association
Minnesota Lavender Bar Association
Minnesota American Indian Bar Association
Minnesota Public Employer Labor Relations Association
National Public Employment Labor Relations Association
International Municipal Lawyer’s Association
American Association of Airport Executives, Great Lakes Chapter
 

Professional and Community Activities

Wills for Heroes Program (volunteer and former sponsor)
Damiano Center (Board of Directors)
11th District Bar Association (President)
Minnesota State Bar Association High School Mock Trial Judge
Duluth Area Family YMCA (Board of Directors)
Duluth Amateur Hockey Association (Board of Directors)
Congdon Park Hockey Association (former Board Secretary)
Minnesota Ballet (former Board of Directors)
Minnesota Public Employer Labor Relations Association (former Board of Directors)
City of Duluth Supervisory Association (former Board Treasurer)
 

Publications and Presentations

Coauthor of Driving While Impaired Chapter, Minnesota Judges Criminal Benchbook
Guest Presenter to Minnesota City Attorney’s Conference– Facing Forward Series: The Unintended Consequences of Criminal and Civil Code Enforcement
Trainer, Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault (PAVSA) Sexual Assault & Harassment Training
Seminar Presenter to Minnesota City Attorney’s Conference– Duluth Model of Domestic Violence (DAIP)
Panelist, Minnesota Lavender Bar Association LGBTQ+ presentation to University of Minnesota- Duluth