Appointed:

Appointed on January 8, 2024 by Governor Walz. 

Education:

J.D., with high distinction, University of Iowa College of Law, 1996
B.A. with highest honors, University of Northern Iowa, 1993

Employment:

• Partner, Lathrop GPM (formerly Gray Plant Mooty), 2003-2023
• Associate, Dorsey & Whitney, 1997-2003
• Adjunct professor, William Mitchell College of Law, 2000-2001
• Law clerk to the Honorable Donald P. Lay, United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 1996-1997

Professional Memberships:

• American Intellectual Property Law Association, past chair of Trademark Law and Trademark Litigation Committees
• Minnesota State Bar Association, Appellate Section Counsel (2014-2016)
• American Bar Association
• Federal Bar Association
• Hennepin County Bar Association
• Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association

Professional and Community Activities:

• Minnesota Urban Debate League, Advisory Board (2009-2023)
• The Advocates for Human Rights, Board of Directors (2019-present) and former volunteer attorney
• Volunteer Lawyers Network, former volunteer attorney, Housing Committee member and former co-chair, Benefactors Board member (2022-2023)
• Good Samaritan Discipleship (building a school in Liberia), board member (2008-present)
• Edina High School, former high school debate coach